The Terrace

On our list of the best cocktail bars in New York.

Behind a street-level facade that looks like a tailor shop, complete with suited mannequins in the window, The Terrace opens into a backyard raised above street level, done in black-and-white tile with white and green chairs. Martinis are the draw, from a classic to a lychee version, alongside a buttermilk fried chicken plate. A daily Golden Hour happy hour runs 5 to 7pm, and the terrace seats fill first, so book ahead if you want to sit outside rather than at the bar.