The best cocktail bars in TriBeCa

We all have busy lives, and it's hard to find a day when all your friends can go out for drinks. After texting back and forth in the group chat and deciding on a day that’s not Sunday, Weather Up is ready to serve you. As you enter this Tribeca cocktail bar, you can sit on stool chairs connected to the bar or in small booths, surrounded by dim lighting that creates a modern speakeasy atmosphere.

The menu changes seasonally, and while you may find snacks like corn nuts and mixed olives, the stars of the show are, of course, the drinks. You’ll find signature cocktails with citrus flavors like the Critical Acclaim and Long Blonde or richer flavors like Diamond Night, but don't worry, if you're the designated driver, you can order the NOgroni.

If you are looking for a semi-private event space, there's a back room for up to 50 guests.If you need to bring the cocktail party to you, they have you covered with catering, bespoke menus, and rentals for your next event.

Imagine walking into a library with rows of shelves, but instead of seeing books, there are over 1,500 aged spirits. This dream becomes a reality at Brandy Library, and you can even take a class at their Spirit School. However, we're sorry if you just turned the big 21; you have to be at least 25 to enter, and you can reserve for up to 6 guests. But if you want to host a private event or tasting, you can rent out the main floor (max. 70), lower level (max. 40), or VIP room.

Of course, this Tribeca cocktail bar would love for you to try its aged spirits, but they also offer classic and house-crafted cocktails like the Elephantonic, Salamanzana, and Mac Roy, as well as beers and wine. As you sip, you can also order filet mignon, beef bao, or an elevated grilled cheese sandwich, and enjoy it all with soft jazz playing in the background.

If there's something strange in your neighborhood, walk a few blocks from Ghostbusters Headquarters to Terrior for a drink. This former cheese production facility loves its wine, having over 100+ types available, listed in a menu laced with humor. . If you aren't a grape connoisseur, there are alcoholic slushies like Freezing and Songbird and spritzers like Porto Penicillin, Rebujito, and Midday Spritz.

From the website to the menu, this Tribeca cocktail bar oozes personality. Your hobbies may align with owner Paul Grieco's manifesto, which includes Harry Potter, Star Wars, and Zambonis—yes, those big machines that clean up ice.

The main dining room (max. 80) can host private cocktail events, and the cellar dining room (max. 15) can accommodate seated and structured events.

An intimate, cozy bar can be ideal for meeting up with friends and debriefing about all things good or bad. Smyth Tribeca's Galerie Bar matches these vibes with a 12-seat bar, leather couches, and round, dim lighting fixtures. The entire space can accommodate 90 guests standing or 60 guests seated for a private event.

On the menu, you’ll find classic cocktails we all know and love, like a Skinny Margarita, Manhattan, and Hemingway Daiquiri, along with bar bites like Pigs in a Blanket and shrimp cocktail. However, there are signature cocktails like Girl with Pearl Ear Ring, which contains jasmine-infused Tito's, grapefruit, and peach essence, and Cafe Terrace at Night, which has bourbon, Cynar, and Mezcal barrel-aged coffee liqueur.

Sometimes, talking can feel like a lot of work. Maybe you're on a first date and are nervous about what to say, or you’re burnt out after a long day of work. The 1940s-inspired pub Puffy's Tavern has more to offer than just a place to sit and chat over food and drinks; they have a proper dart lane and TVs for extra entertainment.

The wooden aesthetic gives a hole-in-the-wall casual vibe and offers simple (yet intentionally crafted) cocktails like martinis and sangrias. While drinking, you can order an Italian sandwich like the Michelangelo with prosciutto, provolone, hot peppers, and arugula, or the Matteo with prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, arugula, and dressing.