Sip & Guzzle

There’s a lot going on at this two-story bar in the West Village, from alums of Employees Only and Angel’s Share. On the first floor is Guzzle, where you can grab a cold brew martini at the crowded bar, or make a reservation for the adjoining room. You’ll see plenty of first dates breaking the ice over Nashville-style hot chicken, served with latex gloves and scissors, and it’s a good place to take someone when you want food to soak up the well-mixed cocktails, but not a full dinner.

Downstairs, there’s Sip, a Japanese cocktail bar that’s more white glove than latex glove. The food and drinks menus here require closer reading, it's walk-in only, and the waitlist kicks off as early as 4pm. Without even getting into Sip & Guzzle's whole 1860s throwback schtick, it's all a little over-the-top, but this one-two-punch is worth checking out when your regular drink at your regular bar feels tired.

photo credit: Eric Medsker

photo credit: Sasha Arutyunova

photo credit: Eric Medsker