30 Water Street | Financial District
Daily from 11am to 4am (Tap Room for beers)
Daily from 5pm to 2am (12midnight on Sunday the Parlor, for cocktails)
The Dead Rabbit is a phenomenon. The Lower Manhattan drinking den founded by two Belfast guys who arrived in New York City for a rags-to-riches story in the cocktail world has been lauded as the best bar in the world over and over. Expect one-of-a-kind drinks, good food (find out what pub food is all about) and fantastic atmosphere.
By the way, they have published a book with their cocktail recipes.