By Caroline Grogan By Caroline Grogan | September 23, 2021 | Food & Drink
New York City is undeniably home to some of the most interesting bars and cocktail lounges in the world, but it’s all too easy to stick with what you already know.
When your neighborhood go-to just isn’t cutting it, here are five unique and unforgettable drink experiences for your next night out.
Whether you’re more into whiskey or wine, haunted houses or classical concerts, we've got you covered.
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Fort Hamilton Distillery
68 34th St, Brooklyn / Website
Calling all whiskey lovers! Industry City’s Fort Hamilton Distillery is now offering the “Rye Revolution Tour,” an hour-long tasting tour that highlights the rise, fall and rebirth of New York Rye, America’s original whiskey. Guests will learn what it took to revive the lost art of making Rye whiskey along with tales from the spirit’s Prohibition-era past. They will also have the chance to bottle their own whiskey, taste the spirit straight from the tap and indulge in barrel-aged New York maple syrup and whiskey-infused chocolate bars.
Bach & Bacchanalia
Bach & Bacchanalia, a new event series pairing inspired cuisine and cocktails with classical music, is the perfect place to take your sophisticated friend or impress your visiting parents. Their first event “Japan and its Influence'' explored French composers Ravel and Debussy’s fascination with Japanese arts through a tasting menu paired with French cocktails updated with traditionally Japanese ingredients. The evening ended with an outstanding classical music performance by a string quartet of Julliard-trained musicians. Bach & Bacchanalia’s next event “Waltzing from Vienna to Mexico” will include a Mexican seafood feast, craft cocktails and, of course, an incredible classical music performance.
City Winery
25 11th Ave / Website
City Winery in Chelsea is undeniably one of the best spots in the city for a first date. Make sure to snag a table on the outdoor patio with incredible views of the Hudson and order a wine tasting flight with four glasses for $15. City Winery has recently brought back their live music series, so be on the lookout for upcoming concerts to enjoy after you imbibe. Finish the night off with a visit to Little Island right next door.
Gallow Green at McKittrick Hotel
542 W 27th St / Website
Step into the lush garden oasis located on the rooftop of the McKittrick Hotel and you are at once transported into the magical world of Gallow Green. With delicious cocktails and dinner items, this is the perfect spot to kick off a night out. For an even more unforgettable night, follow up your visit to Gallow Green next door at the McKittrick Hotel’s award winning theatrical experience, Sleep No More.
House of Spirits: A Haunted Cocktail Soiree
60 Pine St / Website
Already planning your Halloween costume for this year? If so, House of Spirits’ Haunted Cocktail Soiree is right up your alley. The immersive cocktail experience combines the thrill of a haunted mansion with a unique program of themed cocktails to sip on throughout the night. Loosely based on the life of painter Francisco Goya, this iteration of the Haunted Cocktail Soiree tells the disturbing tale of how a young couple copes with grief through an interactive storyline sure to leave you with chills. Dress up and enjoy a night filled with tarot card readings, seances, a giant Ouija board and more.
Photography by: Fort Hamilton Distillery
