These Are the Best New York City Bars for a Martini, According to Experts

"Gallagher's Steakhouse: For the perfect chill "I love a classic, perfectly chilled Martini, and Gallagher's Steakhouse nails it every time. The fact that it's a generous pour in a large martini glass is a huge plus, and they get the consistency just right by batching it. It's the perfect, dependable martini that I'm always happy to go back for every time." - Aaron Kim, head bartender of 53 and BA53MENT"

"Bemelmans Bar at The Carlyle: For the 'wow' factor "Bemelmans Bar at The Carlyle remains, for me, the Martini benchmark. Hotel bars have a way of insisting upon a V-shaped glass of chilled gin and vermouth, and nowhere proves the point better than Bemelmans, at least on this side of the Atlantic. A word to the wise, though: the evening queue these days can be a bit much, so I slip in earlier, post-galleries and shopping, pre-evening, when the banquettes are still welcoming" - Cody Pruitt, owner of Libertine and Chateau Royale"

New York City hosts a vibrant mixology scene that delivers a wide array of well-executed classic Martini variations. Gallagher's Steakhouse provides a perfectly chilled, generous pour achieved through batching for consistent results. Bemelmans Bar at The Carlyle serves a benchmark Martini in a V-shaped glass of chilled gin and vermouth, with daytime service and strategic seating timing enhancing the experience. Venues range from old-school steakhouses to swanky cocktail bars, offering Martini styles from icy and bracing to soft and aromatic, with ambiance, service, and chill factor shaping each bar's identity.

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