Best Speakeasies in Manhattan

Ice Cream and Cocktails? Say no more. UES ice cream shop is in, you guessed it, the Upper East Side (UES). The ice cream flavors are delicious and on rotation, but the best secret is in the storage room. Ask the cashier to see the storage room and watch as a hidden door is revealed, and you are taken to a chic bar. The cocktails are fabulous, and all have fun names -- like `Girls Gossip On The East` or `2nd Avenue Subway.` No reservations are needed but check their website to see if a private event is being held.

PDT offers award-winning cocktails -- inside the hotdog joint, Criff's dogs. To enter, you have to call through a telephone kiosk in the hotdog shop, and you will soon relax in a leather booth with a cocktail in hand. If ever you do want a hotdog -- they come through their own private entrance through a hole in the wall. Be warned, though, seats are scant, and PDT is popular -- passwords change daily and are based on reservations made that day. Call PDT at 3 pm to have a chance to come here.

Shopping for some vintage treasures? How about you nip down for a bite to eat as well? Walk behind the back door and head inside past the two-story crystal chandelier to settle in the sumptuous banquet for a yummy meal with shareable plates. Great for large groups --reservations recommended.

Tucked behind this art gallery is a multi-course modern menu served at an intimate chef's counter when you enter through a hidden hinge behind a canvas. Pricey, but worth every bite in this hidden oasis. Frevo transports you to far away from its' Greenwich Village neighborhood. Reservations required.

You'll be sipping cocktails from teacups at this Lower East Side speakeasy. It has been around since the Prohibition era and retains much of its old-world charm. The entrance is unmarked, and you'll need to descend stairs to reach the bar. Inside, you'll find a dimly lit space with plush seating and plenty of classic cocktails.

The Raines Law Room in Chelsea is a stylish speakeasy named after the 1896 law that regulated the hours when alcohol could be served. With a discreet entrance marked only by a simple plaque, this hidden gem will make you feel like you are part of an exclusive club. Once inside, you'll be transported to a beautifully decorated space with high ceilings and a cozy ambiance, perfect for sipping classic cocktails and soaking up the atmosphere.

Attaboy is a speakeasy that prides itself on its personalized approach to cocktails. There's no menu here; bartenders ask you a few questions to get a sense of your preferences, then craft a drink just for you.

Whiskey lovers rejoice! The Flatiron Room boasts having one of the most extensive whiskey collections in the city. Enter through an unassuming door marked by a simple sign and be transported to a cozy, elegant space where you can sip on whiskey or cocktail accompanied by live music.