The 18 best Wall Street bars

Stone Street Tavern

Stone Street is one of the most iconic drinking spots in FiDi, and Stone Street Tavern is right in the center of the hubbub.

Beckett's Bar and Grill

81 Pearl Street

Located in a circa-1603 building that used to house New York City's first printing press, Beckett's combines old-school style and new-school drinking with two floors and plenty of TVs.

Beckett's is one door down from the Stone Street Tavern and has a similar outside-seating setup for summertime drinking.

Fraunces Tavern

54 Pearl Street

Built in 1719, Fraunces Tavern is one of the oldest bars in the country. George Washington even frequented the iconic tavern.

Today, it continues to draw patrons to its with its cool history and large beer selection.

Fresh Salt

146 Beekman Street

Located near the old Fulton Fish Market in the South Street Seaport, Fresh Salt has a creative cocktail menu and a selection of simple food items like sandwiches and soup.

There's a daily happy hour on wine and beer.

The Full Shilling

160 Pearl Street

The Full Shilling bills itself as an authentic Irish pub — and it is. The

The bar's short distance from the New York Stock Exchange has made it a popular place for after-work drinks among Wall Streeters.

The Growler Bites and Brews

55 Stone Street

Another Stone Street favorite, The Growler Bites and Brews features a wide variety of beers and cocktails.

The bar is busiest on weekends, when patrons come for the

Ryan Maguire's Ale House

28 Cliff Street

Ryan Maguire's is a longstanding favorite drinking spot in the area. It has a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere and isn't as rowdy as your typical Irish pub.

The restaurant serves brunch, lunch, dinner, and bar bites alongside beer, wine, and cocktails.

The Dead Rabbit

30 Water Street

Pier A

22 Battery Place

This 28,000-square-foot complex is right on the Hudson River, overlooking the Statue of Liberty. It has four different bars inside, including a Cuban cocktail bar called Blacktail, which was created by the owners of Dead Rabbit.

Pier A is a great spot for after-work sundowners and snacks, plus there's plenty of space to host private parties.

Mad Dog and Beans

83 Pearl Street

Mad Dog and Beans stands out as one of the few Mexican cantinas in the heart of the Financial District.

It serves some of

Ulysses' Folk House

95 Pearl Street

121 Fulton Street

This upscale gastropub serves American fare seven days a week. It has a long list of appetizers on the menu, so if you're after a quick bite to go with your drink, this is the place to go.

On weekends, a classic American brunch menu is served between 10:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Vintry Wine and Whiskey

57 Stone Street

While many FiDi bars focus on beer and cocktails, Vintry Wine and Whiskey likes to stand out with wine and whiskey.

The speakeasy-style bar offers 55 wines by the taste, glass, or bottle, with an additional wine list. The vast whiskey selection includes Scottish, American, Japanese, Canadian, and Irish whiskeys.

The Malt House

9 Maiden Lane

This is not your ordinary bar. The Malt House in an upscale American tavern that is known for its excellent food.

Happy hour runs Monday to Friday between 4 and 6 p.m., and you'll find killer deals on drinks and bar food like $1 oysters and $6 fried chicken. On weekends, they offer bottomless brunch for $18 with an entree dish.

Trinity Place Bar & Restaurant

115 Broadway

Enjoy the rare opportunity to dine inside a bank vault at Trinity Place. Located in the Trinity Building, wining and dining takes place behind 35-ton bank-vault doors from 1904.

With dishes created by Irish chef his is where Wall Street's top players go to unwind.

Cedar Local

25 Cedar Street

Opened by a group of native New Yorkers who have resided in the Financial District for over 10 years, Cedar Local is a true neighborhood bar.

Clinton Hall

19 Fulton Street

This beer hall is a great spot for large groups. You can sit in the large outdoor area and drink beer or play ping pong.

It's known for its burger menu that has 20 different types to choose from, including the indulgent grilled cheese cheeseburger.

Watermark Bar

78 South Street

If you don't fancy the rowdy Stone Street bars and feel like getting a little bit out of FiDi to stretch your legs, Watermark Bar is a good choice. It has a large open-air space overlooking the East River, where you can sit and drink one of its classic cocktails.

The 18 best Wall Street bars

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