Due West

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

A beverage program designed by Jess Goldfarb, formerly of Locanda Verde, anchors this West Village gastropub, pouring cocktails like the Green Witch, a gin, saffron and toasted rosemary drink, straight off the tap. Navy velvet booths sit under a rotating selection of art from Chelsea's ACA Galleries, with big screens for whatever game is on. The kitchen turns out scallop crudo, fried chicken bites and a burger that comes with rosemary fries. Weekend brunch runs Saturday and Sunday from noon to three, but the room gets loud and crowded most nights.