The Best Concept Bars in New York City

Experience unique themed venues with innovative drink concepts and decor. These 3 are the concept bars in New York City that readers open most, with all 57 bars in New York City and concept bars worldwide a click away.

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Shinji’s

New York City, United States of America

Shinji’s is an immersive, intimate 18‑seat cocktail bar in Flatiron offering theatrical, nostalgia‑inspired drinks with technical flair, rare Japanese whisky, and tableside hand‑rolls in an opulent, moody setting.

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Mace

New York City, United States of America

A spice‑market‑inspired cocktail club in the West Village, Mace serves bold, globally‑inspired drinks named after exotic spices—an unforgettable sip for flavor adventurers.

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Electric shuffle

New York City, United States of America

High-tech shuffleboard meets a full-on cocktail bar—neon-lit lanes, slick scoring screens, DJs on busy nights, and big-group energy in the heart of NoMad. Come for the games, stay for the espresso martinis.

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The Best Concept Bars in New York City

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