Quiet & Intimate·Midtown·$$ · Moderate·⭐ 8.7

12 Cocktail Bar

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Twelve seats, zero excuses to not talk to each other

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What DatingDex says

Tucked inside Ponce City Market's quieter edge, 12 Cocktail Bar is exactly what it sounds like — an intentionally tiny bar where every drink is a conversation starter and the bartender is basically your third wheel. The craft cocktail program is serious without being precious, and the low lighting does a lot of the work for you.

12 Cocktail Bar is one of the top quiet & intimate spots in Midtown. At a moderate price point, it fits well when you want a quiet & intimate feel without guesswork.

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