"The oldest bar on this list, Little Branch remains one of the best places to grab a cocktail in the West Village. It’s not as hectic as nearby competitor Employees Only, and, somehow, it still kind of feels like a secret. Down a set of stairs behind a plain brown door on 7th Ave, you’ll find a cave-like room with a subtle Prohibition-era theme. The bartenders wear ties and are knowledgeable enough to teach cocktail history at NYU, but this isn’t a formal place, and it doesn’t take itself too seriously. Bring a date, and get here early if you don’t want to wait in line outside." - bryan kim, sonal shah
The Infatuation