Rye House

11 West 17th Street
New York, NY 10011
(212) 255-7260
www.ryehousenyc.com
Hours: Mon-Sun 5pm-2am

Part of the small but proud collective of spirit-savvy bars in relieving the cocktail dearth of the Flatiron district, Rye House attracts both the after-work and the mixology crowd. So seating in the long, country-chic space tends to go early (if you want a good spot, arrive before 6pm). A spot at the granite bar lets you see the action firsthand, but if you’re looking to nosh while you drink (Rye House has a belly-lovin’ menu of sophisticated comfort foods) sit under the gem-like lights that hang just above packed seating in the back. You may have to push your way back there, but Rye House is worth crowd-maneuvering. Mixologists Robbie Gonzalez, Jessie White, and J. Rosser Lomax—who oversees a serious brunch drinks menu (not for the Bellini set)—are on hand to assuage jangled nerves with creative, deliciously potent seasonal cocktails.

Recommended Dishes:

Rye Thai: Rittenhouse Bonded Rye, Santa Teresa Claro Rum, Velvet Falernum, House-made Orgeat, Marie Brizzard Triple Sec, Lime, and Goslings Rum Float

Aperol Highball: Aperol, Cointreau, Dolin Dry Vermouth, Lime Juice, Soda, and Orange

Warsaw Morning: Heart of the Hudson Whisky, St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur, Moët & Chandon Champagne, and Grapefruit Juice

Dead Stock: Bols Genever, Yellow Chartreuse, St. George Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Batavia Arrack Indonesian Rum, and Burnt Lemon Oil