This Cocktail Is Where to Find the Best Time For Happy Hour In NYC

Here’s Where To Find The Best Places For Happy Hour In NYC

Do you remember Happy Hours? Well, they are making a comeback in New York City as many are either returning to the office or just need a break away from the computer after a long day indoors. Instead of playing guessing game or searching Yelp, we have rounded up the best happy hour spots in NYC worth visiting for those after-work drink moments. From Brooklyn, to Midtown, or Upper West Side we have you covered. Granted you could go to any random bar after 5pm for drink specials however, if you made it outdoors you might as well live your best happy hour life.

This Sangre de Mezcal Is Where to Find the Best Time For Happy Hour In NYC
Is Where to Find the Best Time For Happy Hour In NYC

Aldama

Located in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn, Aldama is an ode to the vibrant nightlife of Mexico City. Every day from 5pm to 7pm, happy hour lovers can enjoy delicious bites, and cocktails like their best- selling Sangre de Mezcal (mezcal, vermouth and hibiscus).

Aldama

91 S 6th Street

Brooklyn, NY

www.aldamarestaurantbk.com

Thief Brooklyn Is Where to Find the Best Time For Happy Hour In NYC
Is Where to Find the Best Time For Happy Hour In NYC
Is Where to Find the Best Time For Happy Hour In NYC

Thief

An industry fave, this Brooklyn neighborhood bar offers the industry special of a Jacks Abby Post Shift draft beer with a choice of a shot of tequila, fernet or rye whiskey every Monday. Thief, the first solo venture from John McNulty (Swine, Cocktail Kingdom Hospitality Group), features riffs on classic cocktails including frozen drinks like the Friesling, an extensive wine program and elevated bar food from Smoked Ham & Gruyere sandwiches to Vegan Mini Corn Dogs.

Thief

595 Union Avenue

Brooklyn, NY

www.thiefnyc.com

Is Where to Find the Best Time For Happy Hour In NYC
This Cocktail Is Where to Find the Best Time For Happy Hour In NYC
Is Where to Find the Best Time For Happy Hour In NYC

Yoon Haeundae Galbi

For midtown drink seekers, visit Yoon Haeundae Galbi, the Korean BBQ. From savory meals, to draft beers, and Soju cocktails, the offerings are bound to quench one’s thirst.

Yoon Haeundae Galbi

8 West 36th Street

New York, NY

https://www.yoon-nyc.com

Where to Find the Best Time For Happy Hour In NYC
This Cocktail At Valerie Is Where to Find the Best Time For Happy Hour In NYC
This Cocktail At Valerie Is Where to Find the Best Time For Happy Hour In NYC

Valerie

Located in the heart of midtown is Valerie, a gin-focused cocktail bar worth leaving that Zoom meeting, especially since their happy hour begins at 4pm. The stylish bar offers a wide range of cocktails and small bites to relish including the Spanish Gin & Tonic, and the Café Negroni. Happy hour also includes wine, draft beer all paired with oysters and or cheese and charcuterie.

Valerie NYC

45 W 45th Street

New York, NY

https://www.valerienewyorkcity.com

Spaghetti Tavern Is Where to Find the Best Time For Happy Hour In NYC
This Cocktail At Spaghetti Tavern Is Where to Find the Best Time For Happy Hour In NYC

Spaghetti Tavern

Not all happy hours are in midtown, as this Upper West Side tavern welcomes it daily from 4-6pm. Don’t let the room packed to the rafters with taxidermy or old country records fool you. Spaghetti Tavern offers eight types of fresh handmade pasta, and an extensive bar split equally between American Whisky and Tequila.

Spaghetti Tavern

425 Amsterdam Ave

New York, NY

https://www.spaghettitavern.com

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Tomato Negroni | IMAGE Available at: The Eighty Six Ingredients: • 1.5 oz Second Sip Gin • .75 oz Tomato Campari • .75 oz Basil Dolin Blanc • .75 oz Tomato Water Glass: Rocks Ice: Large cube Garnish: Maldon salt and basil leaf Method: Add all ingredients to the glass and stir for 10 revolutions. Serve over a large ice cube and garnish with Maldon salt and a basil leaf. +++ Chocolate Negroni | IMAGE Available at: Romeo’s (East Village, NYC) Ingredients: • 3 dashes Scrappy's Chocolate Bitters • 3 oz Chocolate Negroni Batch • 1 oz Neversink Gin • 1 oz Campari • 0.75 oz Cocchi Rosa • 0.25 oz Tempus Fugit Crème de Cacao Glass: Rocks Method: Stir and strain over large rock Garnish: Terry's Chocolate Orange segment +++ Miami Vice Negroni | IMAGE Available at: Sip & Guzzle Created by: Steve Schneider Ingredients: • 250ml Fords Gin • 250ml Campari • 250ml Martini Rosso • 250g strawberries • 150ml coconut oil Method: Stem and quarter strawberries. Combine all ingredients except coconut oil in a vacuum bag and sous vide at 52° C for two hours. Strain through Superbag. Melt coconut oil and combine with infused batch. Let sit at room temperature for two hours. Store in freezer overnight. Strain through two coffee filters. Makes a 3 oz batch that is stirred then strained over a large ice cube. Beetnik | IMAGE Available at: KEES Ingredients: • Añejo Tequila • Sweet Vermouth • Campari • Beet • Cinnamon *specs available upon request TMNT Negroni | IMAGE Bartender Credit: David Muhs Available at Sama ‘Za Image credit: Alex Staniloff Ingredients: • 3/4 oz Tomato Water • 1/4 oz Lustau Dry Vermut • 1/4 oz Orleans Herbal Aperitif Cider • 1/2 oz Noilley Prat Extra Dry Vermouth • 3/4 oz Luxardo Bitter Bianco • 1 oz Parmesan Rind Condesa Clasìca Gin Glass: Rocks Method: small stir to chill Garnish: finish with some drops of basil oil
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