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The World’s 100 Best Cocktail Bars

Death & Co

New York, United States

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST COCKTAIL BARS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 71 2026
Death & Co

Dimly lit East Village cocktail bar with a speakeasy feel and a long-running reputation for inventive drinks. Bartenders build custom drinks from guests' tastes.

Highlights

  • Oaxaca Old Fashioned
  • Custom mezcal cocktails from bartenders
  • Dark speakeasy-style room

Good to know

  • Reservations recommended, walk-ins face long waits
  • Bar seating available, good for watching bartenders
  • Room gets loud when busy

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