The 15 Best Drinking Tours in New York City

1.Bar, Lounge and Rooftop Nightlife Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 442 reviews · from $36Our pick

Explore Midtown nightlife with a local host, visiting speakeasies, cocktail lounges, historic bars, and a rooftop for $36.

“Ryan was a great tour guide. We had a small group (7) and it was perfect for getting to know eachother and hanging out for an evening. By the end we were signing, dancing and hanging out together like old friends. The bars chosen were ones we would never have found on our own and included rooftop bars, quaint spots beneath the street and both upscale and speakeasy. We ended with live music with a little something for everyone. Definitely our favorite night in NY. -from a mom and her two adult sons celebrating a 21st birthday”

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2.Statue of Liberty Day Sail with Onboard Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 150 reviews · 1h 30m · from $71

Sail New York Harbor aboard Clipper City for Statue of Liberty views, skyline photos, a full bar, and a relaxed 90-minute outing.

“From start to finish this was just fantastic and really friendly. The crew were fantastic and the booking crew went out of there way to help”

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3.Night Out Prohibition History Bar and Speakeasy Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 128 reviews · 3 hours · from $36

Explore Midtown bars and speakeasies on a three-hour Prohibition tour with local stories, priority entry, and drinks available to buy.

“Ariel was fun, personable, educational, and entertaining. What a fun way to spend an evening in NYC!”

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4.Bar, Lounge and Rooftop Tour NYC

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 88 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $36

Review of NYC’s three-hour bar, lounge, and rooftop tour, with skyline views, express entry, changing venues, costs, dress rules, and honest tips.

“Do not book! Our tour gave a party member shots for her birthday, then the last bar would not let us. The guide left 7 women with no idea where to go. We were not allowed to finish and had to find our way back. The last bar said only one was not allowed to come in. This is total BS! We paid for 3 bars and we were not allowed to finish. Do not book. Go on your own. The drinks were at least $30. They would not allow us to sit down because we were a party if tour. There was no dancing. No live music. The tour…”

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5.Secret bars and Speakeasy NY experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 50 reviews · 3 hours · from $35

Explore three concealed Lower Manhattan speakeasies with Alex, learn Prohibition history, skip lines, and buy your own drinks on this three-hour tour.

“Outstanding locations and such a kind, knowledgeable guide! Fantastic tour!! I’d recommend this tour to anyone who wants to experience speakeasies you would never find on your own and learn so much about each. It was incredible.”

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6.Greenwich Village Literary Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $49Top rated

Explore Greenwich Village bars, authors, poets, and playwrights on a lively three-hour literary pub crawl with local actors.

“A great tour. We learned a lot about New York and the authors who lived and wrote here…along with their favorite pubs. Our guide was exceptional- funny, knowledgeable, and made friends with all of our tour group. Highly recommend this.”

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7.Hidden Bar and Speakeasy Night Tour NYC

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $38

Explore three Midtown speakeasies, hear Prohibition stories, and enjoy a social three-hour bar hop with skip-the-line entry.

“Fun and easy way to learn about some off less touristy known bars. You have the option to purchase drinks (and food) at each bar. Some history was discussed as to the birth of speak easy bars during prohibition, but this is more of a bar hop with some interesting drinks along the way. Fun way to spend an early evening in NYC. My password for entering? “Cuff me and Stuff me!””

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8.NYC Pub Crawl and Rooftop Clubbing Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 39 reviews · from $28

Review the $28 NYC Pub Crawl and Rooftop Clubbing Experience, with four venues, included shots, fast entry, and practical dress-code tips.

“As the tour guide was walking very fast, she didn't pay attention to the group at all. What's more, she was going so fast in windy weather that I fell on my hand and broke my wrist and had to go to hospital as an emergency. In other words, I didn't get to experience it at all.”

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9.Underground Brooklyn Walking Brewery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 31 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $99

Taste Brooklyn beer at three breweries, meet a small group, and ride with a MetroCard included on this 3.5-hour tour.

“This experience was canceled two days before. We were unable to rebook or find an alternative with such short notice. Shame because we were really looking forward to the tour.”

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10.Hudson Valley Craft Brewery Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $169

Ride 35 mostly car-free Hudson Valley miles from Brewster to Captain Lawrence Brewery, with picnic lunch, snacks, and 10 beer samples.

“Lucas and Laura are great guides who take good care of the riders. They tailor the trip for a range of levels, which allows everyone to go at their own pace and have fun. The views are stunning along the trail, which is most of the ride. Drinks at the brewery was a great way to end the ride.”

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11.Best of NYC Drag – Drag Bar Crawl with Drink

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $49

A small-group Hell’s Kitchen drag night with a welcome drink, live performances, and dancing at Industry Bar for $49.

“Justin and Miss JAE were wonderful hosts and took good care of us! However, this event was not what we were expecting. The experience was entertaining, but we only went to one bar, not really a bar crawl. The drag show was entertaining, but as newbies we didn't know what to expect. One suggestion I would make is for the tour guides to explain what is involved in the show and what to look for; what makes a great drag performer?”

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12.Guided Brooklyn Craft Brewery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 18 reviews · 3h 30m · from $99

Tour three Brooklyn breweries, sample up to 12 craft beers, enjoy a snack, and ride between stops with a Metro card included.

“My girlfriend and I booked this impulsively on our one year anniversary. It wasn’t too much or exhausting and was honestly so insanely fun. If you’re a New York local and looking for something adventurous (and love beer) this was perfectttt and worth the money.”

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13.Midtown Unleashed – A Local’s Rooftop and Bar Night Out

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $36

Explore Hell's Kitchen, Times Square, and Midtown bars with a local guide, rooftop views, express entry, and a three-hour NYC night out.

“While this is a bar tour it is really so much more. There is a variety of nationalities, personalities, and you learn about the coming if age of the area. The guide will also answer any questions.”

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14.NYC Nightlife Crawl: Bars, Clubs & VIP Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $32

Compare this $32.50 NYC nightlife crawl with practical tips on bars, free shots, VIP entry, walking, dress code, and who will enjoy it most.

“Okay pub crawl, lots of walking so I’d recommend comfortable shoes. Also, some of the bars were overly crowded so be prepared to stand with loud music. I’d say this is for more of the 40 and under crowd. If you don’t drink I wouldn’t recommend because with every stop when you get a drink you get a free shot. So drink wisely! Lol However, you get to meet a lot of people in a short amount of time.”

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15.NYC Bar Tour: Gangsters, Heroes + Bright Lights of Broadway

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 12 reviews · 3h 30m · from $32

Explore Hell’s Kitchen bars, rooftop lounges, gangsters, Broadway tales, and Prohibition lore on a lively 3.5-hour NYC night out.

“Our tour guide was lovely! Glad I went as would never seen that part in New York! Ended up in a piano bar where I met some other amazing people that weren’t on the trip! So amazing all round! NYC is the best!!”

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