Martiny’s
121 E 17th Street, New York, NY 10003
Martiny’s places Japanese cocktail hospitality inside a New York building with its own story. The renovated nineteenth-century carriage house once belonged to sculptor Philip Martiny, and the venue occupies three levels rather than a single anonymous lounge. Co-founder Takuma Watanabe’s experience at Angel’s Share provides the professional lineage, while the drinks interpret classics through his own combinations and presentation. Independent reviews support the ambition. The Infatuation describes cocktails that surprise, and Condé Nast Traveler highlights intricate drinks, rare spirits and attentive hospitality. Our selection values the combination of a distinctive setting with a drinks programme that can justify choosing the bar as the evening’s main destination. It suits a planned conversation or celebration particularly well. Plan around the actual conditions. Reservations open fourteen days ahead and require a US$50 minimum spend per person. Groups of one to three receive one hour and forty-five minutes; parties of four or more receive two hours. A ten-minute late arrival can become a no-show, and complimentary cancellation ends at 13:00 on the booking day. Walk-ins remain welcome, but a preferred floor or seat is not guaranteed. Admission is twenty-one and over.