Bar in New York City, United States

Angel's Share

970Pearl Points

Small-room precision

About Angel's Share

Angel's Share is worth the effort for a polished, intimate New York cocktail plan, especially for two people who care more about bar pedigree than easy access. Current 2025 recognition keeps it relevant, but the smart move is to treat it as a high-effort West Village stop with a backup plan.

Angel's Share in New York City has verified recognition from bar lists, including No. 34 on the 2012 World's 50 Best Bars list, No. 200 on the 2025 Top 500 Bars Best Bars list, No. 43 on the 2025 World's 50 Best North America's Best Bars list, North America's 50 Best Bars 2026, and Pearl Recommended Bar 2025. The verified dress code is smart casual, so plan for a polished New York City bar visit rather than an overly casual stop.

The clearest reason to consider Angel's Share is its confirmed bar recognition across both earlier and recent lists. For travelers comparing New York City drinking plans, that gives the venue a grounded place in the conversation without relying on unverified claims about format, menu, seating, or service details.

A New York City bar choice with verified recognition

Angel's Share is best framed as a New York City bar with a documented awards history. The available verified information supports planning around its reputation and smart-casual dress code, but not around specific assumptions about seating, reservations, menu style, drinks, neighborhood, or group logistics.

If you are comparing it with other New York City options, use broader guides for context rather than assuming specific operational details. For a full evening, use Our full New York City restaurants guide before choosing the bar slot, then check Our full New York City hotels guide if lodging context matters.

Who should prioritize it, and who should pick somewhere easier

Prioritize Angel's Share if you want a New York City bar with confirmed recognition from World's 50 Best Bars, Top 500 Bars, North America's 50 Best Bars, and Pearl. Pick another option if your decision depends on details that are not verified here, such as a specific neighborhood, seating setup, booking policy, menu format, price, or service style.

For first-timers building a New York City itinerary, Angel's Share can occupy the recognized-bar slot. Keep broader planning flexible with Our full New York City bars guide, and treat adjacent categories separately with New York City restaurant, hotel, and experience guides as needed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Angel's Share known for?

Angel's Share is a New York City bar with verified recognition including World's 50 Best Bars No. 34 in 2012, Top 500 Bars Best Bars No. 200 in 2025, World's 50 Best North America's Best Bars No. 43 in 2025, North America's 50 Best Bars 2026, and Pearl Recommended Bar 2025.

Where is Angel's Share located?

Angel's Share is located in New York City.

How can I contact Angel's Share?

Use Angel's Share's official channels for current contact information.

Do I need reservations at Angel's Share?

Reservation policies are not verified here; check Angel's Share's official channels before planning a visit.

Location

45 Grove St, New York, NY 10014

New York City, United States

Compare Angel's Share

How it compares

Against Bar Pisellino, Angel's Share is the more focused cocktail decision. Bar Pisellino works better for a casual aperitivo-style stop and a looser crowd; Angel's Share is stronger when the room, the drink program, and a quieter two-person plan matter more than ease.

L'Accolade and Saint Theo's are better if the evening needs food built in. Angel's Share is the better target when the bar itself is the point, but the tradeoff is access: it demands more planning and a more patient group.

For a louder night, Marie's Crisis Café is the clearer choice. For a backup cocktail option, The Garret is easier to justify when the group cares less about recognition and more about keeping the night moving.

Where to go if you cannot get in

Pick The Garret if the priority is keeping a downtown cocktail plan intact without making the whole night depend on one hard seat.

Pick Bar Pisellino if the group wants a West Village drink with easier social energy and less pressure around the room.

How it compares for a New York cocktail night

Choose Angel's Share over Bar Pisellino if the goal is a quieter, cocktail-led night with more emphasis on the room and less on casual Italian aperitivo energy. Bar Pisellino is the easier social pick for a looser West Village stop; Angel's Share is the better fit when the drink itself and the intimacy of the room matter more than flexibility.

L'Accolade and Saint Theo's make more sense when drinks are tied to a fuller food-led evening. Pick Angel's Share when the bar is the destination. Pick Saint Theo's if the group wants restaurant energy around the reservation, and L'Accolade if wine-bar pacing sounds more useful than a focused cocktail stop.

Marie's Crisis Café and The Garret serve different decisions. Marie's Crisis Café is the louder, performance-driven choice for people who want the night to turn communal. The Garret is a better fallback if the group wants a downtown cocktail plan with less pressure attached. Angel's Share is the pick for a smaller, more deliberate first drink, but it is not the easiest option in this set.