The Best Bars In NYC's Washington Heights

Located in the northern end of Manhattan, Washington Heights is home to one of New York City’s burgeoning bar scenes, so there’s no shortage of sizzling places that feature a wide selection of beers, spirits, and cocktails. Here are the 10 best bars in which you can relax and enjoy a great night out.
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Tryon Public House

This spacious gastropub fosters a warm and inviting atmosphere with rustic and offers an ample collection of rotating international and locally brewed craft beers. There’s a drink to suit every palate; Bronx, Founders Red Rye IPA, Lagunitas, Narragansett, and Flying Dog are all excellent choices. Patrons will also find a wide selection of whiskeys and cocktails, from margaritas to Bloody Marys. For sports fanatics, there are television sets throughout this venue so you never have to miss a game.

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Locksmith Burger Bar

Locksmith Burger Bar is a small neighborhood tavern with brick walls and dim candle lighting, fostering a casual, laid-back atmosphere. This weekend hot spot offers a great mix of retro music with live DJs. In addition to signature cocktails like the cucumber martini and the coconut mojito, this tavern serves a fine collection of wines. Stop by on Tuesdays to discover Locksmith Burger Bar’s newest concoctions.

Buddha Beer Bar

Buddha Beer Bar has a cozy ambience backed by trendy music and multiple televisions screening games and the news. This modern, American sports bar offers an extensive and rotating medley of 26 craft beers on tap. Signature beers include Allagash, Black Hog THC Vic Secret, Smuttynose Finestkind IPA, Pumpkin Pale Ale with Cinnamon Brown Sugar, and Wells & Young’s Double Chocolate Stout, so pair your favorite with classic American bar bites such as burgers and chicken wings. Their fine selection of spirits and cocktails are irresistible.

Sangria Bar & Grill

The elegant chandeliers at this signature sangria bar make for an intimate drinking ambiance. For dancing enthusiasts, the club/bar area upstairs plays salsa, Bacharach, dance, and reggae music. Live performances by Dominican bands liven up the bar. While their signature Champagne, red and white sangrias are phenomenal, this Dominican establishment also serves a variety of spirits, wines, and cocktails, such as the guava margarita and the Chilean Carmenere.

Dyckman Bar

Small and chic, Dyckman Bar has a refreshing, exuberant atmosphere. This contemporary establishment is a weekend hot spot in the Washington Heights and Inwood neighborhoods. The drink menu features countless signature concoctions like mango and coconut mojitos and margaritas. Whether you’re a sports enthusiast or a dancer, their televisions and DJ sets have got you covered. While relishing a few luscious cocktails, the bar also provides Jenga sets for patrons to have an amicable competition.

Manolo Tapas

This elegant, charming Spanish tapas bar’s decor is akin to a wine cellar, with dimly lit fairy lights fostering an intimate, romantic atmosphere. Live band performances from Wednesday to Sunday keep Manolo Tapas lively, with Latin and Spanish tunes from flamenco fusion to pop. The bar serves over 100 wines, 50 imported beers, and Spanish cocktails such as the ‘Muriel Crianza’ and the ‘Señorio de Sarria Rose.’

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