Chapel Bar

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

An unmarked door in the lobby of the Fotografiska photography museum leads to this bar, set inside what was once the building's chapel. High ceilings and a chandelier remain from that former life, now surrounding a small, dark room of armchairs. Cocktails lean elaborate and take a few minutes to build. The bar opens at 5pm Thursday through Saturday and takes walk-ins early, though it fills in later and reservations go out by email.