New York
Bar Contra
Cocktail bar
Why we point you here
Bar Contra charted at No.
98 on North America's 50 Best Bars in 2025, giving you every reason to point you to this New York spot. When a bar earns that kind of recognition, it's worth building a night around—whether you're already planning to roam the neighborhood or it's worth the detour on its own.
Accolades
2025North America's 50 Best Bars (51–100)No. 98
2025Top 500 BarsNo. 447
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Charted by North America's 50 Best Bars (51–100) · Top 500 Bars· Last verified 2026-08-06