NEW YORK CITY — Five bars in New York City have been ranked among North America’s best, according to a new list released this month.
North America’s 50 Best Bars released the extended list of bars ranked 51st to 100th. This extended list is voted by more than 300 independent cocktail experts, renowned bartenders, educators and drinks writers from across the region.
Here’s who made the list:
Katana Kitten, a Japanese-American cocktail bar in Greenwich Village, landed in the number 52 spot. Guests can enjoy ice-cold Hinoki Martinis and perfectly carbonated whiskey highballs.
Dante, a mainstay in Greenwich Village, was ranked number 58. The award-winning cocktail bar and local eatery is known for its seasonal Italian food.
Seed Library, a cocktail bar located under the Hotel Park Ave in Manhattan, secured the 66th spot. The bar is known for its Kofi-Fermented cocktails and is similar to its London counterpart.
The Portrait Bar, ranked at number 71, is located inside the Fifth Avenue Hotel. Led by bar director Darryl Chan, guests can enjoy sophisticated cocktails.
Shinji’s, located in Manhattan, came in the 77th spot and is known for serving imaginative cocktails, table side hand rolls, caviar and rare Japanese whiskies.
In total, 25 bars in the United States made the extended list.
The top 50 list will be released on April 22.
You can see the full extended 51-100 list here.