"New York City has never exactly struggled to make a great martini-or a great anything, really-but now it has fresh bragging rights. The 2025 edition of The World's 50 Best Bars just dropped its extended ranking of spots sitting at No. 51 through No. 100, and four NYC watering holes made the cut. Even better: One of them is brand new to the global stage."
"The highest debut belongs to Schmuck, a East Village bar that snagged the No. 59 spot. The cheekily named newcomer has quickly earned buzz for playful cocktails, theatrical presentation and a vibe that doesn't take itself too seriously. It's a major coup to land on the list in the first year of eligibility, especially given the global competition that stretches from Bangkok to Buenos Aires."
"Alongside Schmuck, three local stalwarts returned to the rankings. Attaboy, the speakeasy-style bar on Eldridge Street, climbed 12 places to No. 72, proof that its choose-your-own-adventure approach to cocktails still charms judges more than a decade after opening. Martiny's, a Japanese-influenced cocktail bar in Gramercy helmed by mixology veteran Takuma Watanabe, held steady in the mid-70s at No. 75. And Employees Only, the West Village institution that helped kickstart the modern cocktail revival, showed it's still got it, landing at No. 95."
Schmuck, an East Village bar, debuted at No. 59 on The World's 50 Best Bars 2025 extended list, earning attention for playful cocktails, theatrical presentation and a lighthearted vibe. Four New York City bars placed between 51 and 100, making up half of the eight U.S. entries. Attaboy climbed to No. 72 following a 12-place rise, Martiny's remained at No. 75, and Employees Only appeared at No. 95. Other U.S. entries included True Laurel (San Francisco, No. 64), Cafè La Trova (Miami, No. 82), Mírate (L.A., No. 93) and Kumiko (Chicago, No. 97). The extended list showcases global competition.
Read at Time Out New York
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