EMPLOYEES ONLY

Employees Only, a New York City staple since 2004.

Employees Only is over a decade old, and it was one of the original craft-cocktail spots in the city. If you’re in the West Village and looking for a fun night out, it’s one of your best options. This enduring classic of the New York bar scene has always done things its own way. It has a considered approach to drinks, but can bang them out at break-neck speed. And then there are the impeccably mannered and smartly uniformed bartenders who think nothing of smashing back a shot with guests. These contrasting qualities ensure Emploeyees Only is a serious bar that doesn’t take itself too seriously. Opened in 2004 by five industry friends, the restaurant and bar is driven by an innate inclination for hospitality and a core tenet that one can enjoy flawlessly executed cocktails and delicious, elevated food, served in a beautiful space without pretense.

Speciality
Institution of the New York bar scene.

Popular for
Classic Cocktails.