A second cocktail in New York can feel like a major financial decision. But a new report suggests your bar tab could drop considerably if you simply switch neighborhoods.
Bayside, Queens, has the city’s lowest median cocktail price at $12, according to the fall 2026 5PM Barometer report. Carroll Gardens in Brooklyn and Throggs Neck in the Bronx follow at $12.50.
The report comes from happy hour guide 5PM NYC, which compiled more than 109,000 listed drink prices from 2,254 bar and restaurant menus across 108 neighborhoods, according to Gothamist. (Its figures exclude tax and tip, so keep a little breathing room in that budget.)…