Cozy Bars in NYC
Cozying up to your new boo at a local bar is the best way to break the ice. Avoid the hustle and bustle of the city and warm up with our list of NYC's Coziest Bars that are perfect for avoiding a cold night. Whichever bar you choose, you're sure to leave with that warm and fuzzy feeling.
NoMad & Murray Hill
PHOTO: The Flatiron Room Murray Hill
The Flatiron Room offers food, spirits, and live music all in one! With its warm atmosphere, it’s the perfect spot to sit back, relax, and sip on a craft cocktail. Featuring over 1,000 spirits, this cozy, mood-lit bar satisfies every palate while providing an upscale yet comfortable vibe.
41-11 39th St | Sunnyside
Photo: Alewife brewing
Recently relocated from LIC, this spacious and inviting gastropub gives off an electric vibe and has over two dozen beers on tap for even the pickiest beer snobs. With live music scheduled throughout the month and a menu of munchies to choose from, you'll never go bored, hungry, or thirsty here!
1112 Bedford Ave | Bed-Stuy
PHOTO: DYNACO
Tucked away in the heart of Bed-Stuy, Dynaco's candle-lit ambiance and warm, inviting decor make it one of the coziest bars in New York. Few bars offer a better setting for curling up with a good book, a new date, or a small group of socially-distanced pals by the fireplace.
113 N 3rd St | Williamsburg
PHOTO: Radegast Hall & Biergarten
While Radegast's size and popularity make the Biergarten a happy host to thick crowds of Brooklynites, its traditional charm, brick walls and large, wooden seating give the Williamsburg staple a cozy touch. Pro tip: you can always snuggle up to the wood stove in the dimly lit back room and take in the grill's smells if you need warm winter vibes.
210 Smith St | Boerum Hill
Experience the vintage charm of Clover Club-Boerum Hill’s intimate restaurant and cocktail bar. Equipped with a cozy fireplace and two rooms of ornate chandeliers and wood ceilings reminiscent of a Victorian English dining room, this spot is sure to elevate the mood.
52 8th Ave | West Village
Photo: Art bar
Make yourself at home and take shelter from the cold at Art Bar. This 70's-inspired bar in the West Village features a super cozy vibe complete with soft twinkle lights, a fireplace, and large comfy couches. If the relaxing ambiance wasn’t enough to entice you, pop in for their daily half-off happy hour specials from 4 to 7 daily.
422 Hudson St | West Village
Photo: Lelabar
Looking for something a little classier, yet still cozy? The minimalist atmosphere of Lelabar is perfect for a special night out with your better half. The samplings in this cozy wine room are extensive, and the polite, informed staff will help you out in finding the perfect bottle.
143 Perry St | West Village
Photo: THE OTHEROOM
The Otheroom bar oozes romance. It has a dark, sexy vibe and is lit entirely by candles. Boasting a lengthy craft beer and wine list, cozy up to your date, order a round, and do some soul-searching by the romantic glow of candlelight.
415 Union St | Carroll Gardens
Photo: BLUE MOUNTAIN WINE HOUSE
Let the warmth of the fireplace kiss your cheeks as you sip some wine and cozy into this small, cabin-like nook in Carroll Gardens. Stop in and enjoy a blind tasting paired perfectly with small plates like wild mushroom mac n’ cheese and bahn mi salads.
287 3rd Ave | Gramercy Park
Photo: MOLLY'S IRISH PUB AND RESTAURANT SHEBEEN
Molly’s has been an Irish staple of Gramercy since 1895, and its rustic atmosphere is perfect for those who appreciate a little old-world charm. The original wood-burning fireplace and traditional Irish fare will have you feeling like you’re in the heart of any of Northern Ireland.
Looking for a cheap drink and a place to blow off some steam? Check out our recommendations of all of the Best Dive Bars in NYC!
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Updated March 2025
