Cocteleria Perla Negra

On our lists of the best speakeasies and cocktail bars in New York.

Cocktails here run on Latin American spirits, botanicals, and fruit, from jalapeno-infused tequila drinks to rum cocktails rooted in Dominican and Puerto Rican traditions. The Harlem room leans into speakeasy charm downstairs, with colorful lighting, velvet textures, and Afro-Cuban and Latin music filling the space. Small plates made in-house include birria bao buns, chimi sliders, and seafood finished with citrus, chile, or plantain. Tables are held for two hours, and groups of five or more carry a 20 percent service charge.