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Employees Only

Classic Cocktail Bar · New York · Chef Dushan Zaric & Jason Kosmas

Ranked No. 45 on North America's 50 Best Bars in 2026, Employees Only in New York was co-founded by Dushan Zaric and Jason Kosmas. The West Village speakeasy serves classic cocktails alongside food offerings like hand-cut steak tartare.

510 Hudson St, New York, NY 10014, New York

  • #95 World's 50 Best Bars 2025
  • #45 North America's 50 Best Bars 2026

Menu

Cocktails

  • Yankee Notions (23) — Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Bourbon stirred with Rainwater Madeira & dashes of Chamomile cordial. Served over a large ice cube.
  • Amelia (20) — Grey Goose Vodka & St-Germain, shaken with pureed Blackberries & fresh lemon juice. Served Up. Celebrating 20 Years of Employees Only.
  • Henry's Morning Coffee (23) — Pierre Ferrand 1840 Cognac stirred with homemade Coffee Syrup, Sambuca and dashes of Peychaud & Angostura Bitters. Served over a large ice cube.
  • Last Leaf (23) — Patron Anejo Tequila, Pumpkin, Caramel & Spiced Pear Liqueur clarified with coconut milk. Served over a large ice cube.
  • No Politics (23) — Dewars 12yr Scotch, Biscotti, Raspberry, Cream Cheese & Fresh Lemon juice clarified with milk. Served over a large ice cube.
  • EO Espresso Martini (23) — Grey Goose Vodka shaken with fresh Espresso and a hint of Cinnamon.
  • Ash on My Tomatoes (20) — Del Maguey Vida Mezcal, Tomato, Rhubarb, Spices, Fresh Lime Juice, milk clarified and force carbonated. Served Tall.
  • Ready Fire Aim (20) — Siete Misterios Mezcal, shaken with fresh lime juice & house-made Honey-Pineapple syrup with dashes of Bittermans Hellfire Bitters. Served Up.
  • Besos Calientes (20) — Patron Silver Tequila shaken with house-made Grapefruit Cordial, fresh lime juice & dashes of Habanero Bitters. Served over ice.
  • Manhattan Cocktail (20) — Wild Turkey 101 stirred with Italian Vermouth, Grand Marnier & Dashes of Angostura Bitters. Served Up.

The Experience

A lively room in a hidden location. The meal is structured around classic service.

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