The world's best bars are popping up across NYC this week—here's where to find them
Bar Convent Brooklyn (BCB) is coming back to New York this week. Held on Tuesday, June 10 and Wednesday, June 11 at Industry City, the seventh annual trade show invites thousands of bar and beverage professionals across the world for exhibitions, private tastings and programming that centers spirits and storytelling. And with such international talent flying in New York, naturally, the bar community is celebrating in style.
To coincide with the festivities, some of New York's best bars have invited top talent from London, Paris, Tokyo and then some behind their respective bars all week long. From block parties to intimate nights with international bars, here are a few takeovers to check out this week.
Monday, June 9
Sip & Guzzle is inviting six of the most acclaimed cocktail bars in the country for a one-night-only bar experience. Starting at 4pm, the bi-level bar will host Washington D.C's Service Bar (number 23 North America's 50 Best Bars) and Allegory (number 45) for the first two hours, followed by Chicago's Best Intentions (number 25) and Kumiko (number 10) and San Francisco's Trick Dog (number 71) and True Laurel (number 17). The event is free, no reservations are needed.
Time Out Market New York: Italicus Terrace Takeover
Starting on June 9, Italicus is taking over the rooftop at Time Out Market New York for its Italicus Terrace Takeover. For one week, the Italian liqueur is painting the rooftop blue, bringing in its branded merch and shaking up classic cocktails made for sipping in the sun. Expect refreshing frozen cocktails, such as the frosé, passion fruit margaritas and even a chilled espresso martini made with Italicus bergamot liqueur and coffee liqueur, vodka and cold brew. Oh, and did we mention the boozy snow cones? The pop-up goes from now until June 15, no reservations are needed.
Romeo's: Bacardi Block Party
Romeo's is kicking off BCB with a block party. Sponsored by Bacardi, the party will take over St. Marks with water guns and kiddie pools guaranteed to cool you off. As for whetting your whistle, the LES bar will welcome San Diego's Swan Bar at 6pm, while Arizona's Killer Whale Sex Club will tend bar at 8pm.
Several of Mexico's most celebrated bars are coming to Fidi. Sponsored by Casa Dragones, the event will host top talent including San Miguel's Bekeb (number 49 on North America's 50 Best Bars), Mexico City's Rayo, Playa del Carmen's Zapote (number 74) and Oaxaca's Selva (number 29). It is all going down at The Bedford Stone Street from 8pm until midnight. Space is limited, RSVP to concierge@casadragones.com.
Tuesday, June 10
iichiko Shochu x Katana Kitten After Party
Katana Kitten is handing over the keys to some of the world's top talent. The evening starts with a takeover from Tokyo's Quarter Room from 6 to 8pm. The rest of the evening brings out the best of London, as Seed Library will take to the bar from 8-10pm and Side Hustle will close out the evening from 10pm to midnight. The event is first-come, first-serve.
Dante x American Bar from The Savoy
Dante is celebrating its 110th anniversary with its Legends Series, in collaboration with Mastercard. For this rendition, the West Village bar will invite American Bar from The Savoy, the longest surviving cocktail bar in London. The event will explore The Savoy's rich legacy throughout the evening, paired with specialty cocktails, British-inspired cuisine and live jazz music. Reserved for Mastercard cardholders, the ticketed experience takes place on June 10, 11 and 12 and cost $150 per person. Learn more here.
Wednesday, June 11
The Cabinet Mezcal Bar: Teramana Takeover
Teremana Tequila and Cocktail Kingdom are bringing the soul of Mexico to NYC. Five top Mexican bartenders will take over The Cabinet Mezcal Bar, shaking up their own signature cocktail with Teramana, inspired by their bar's menu and their cultural roots. Top talent includes Daniel Ortega from Mexico City's Bijou Drinkery Room (number 34 on North America's 50 Best Bars); Frida Lucia from Tijuana's Aruba Day Drinking (number 22); the founder of the Shakers Room & Awards, Josh Monaghan; and Niel Flores from New York's very own Superbueno (number 2) and Employees Only (number 18). Alongside cocktails, guests can groove to a DJ set of cumbia and Mexican soul music and chow down on tamales. The event runs from 6 to 10pm. No reservations are needed, walk-ins are welcome.
The Dead Rabbit: Slow Drinks
For the past few months, author of 'Slow Drinks' and ethnobotanist Danny Childs and Chris Stanley of The Dead Rabbit (number 33 on North America's 50 Best Bars) have spent time foraging across the region for wild herbs, fruits, roots and botanicals that speak to the Mid-Atlantic landscape. On Wednesday, June 11, the pair will return to the Financial District bar, sharing the spoils of their hunt with a cocktail menu that incorporates each ingredient via fermented numbers and tinctures. The event runs from 6 to 10pm. Tickets are free, but you must reserve a spot.
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