Death & Co
15 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/AskNYC, r/cocktails, r/FoodNYC16 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Many commenters recommend Death & Co, and one calls it among the generally accepted best in the city. One suggests it for a date with a cozy vibe, and another says it skews a bit older, which suits drinks after dinner. Be ready for a long wait, since one warns it can run for hours and advises putting your name down first. Another finds it pricier than a nearby bar.
Address
Death & Co East Village, 433 E 6th St, New York, NY 10009
At a glance
- Best for
- Dates, Cocktails
- Known for
- Cocktails
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/justflipping in r/AskNYC · Feb 2024
Lists it among recommended cocktail bars.
- Recommendsu/TheHiddenFox in r/AskNYC · Apr 2024
Tentatively suggests it as an option for the spooky bars request.
- Recommendsu/Typical_Log_5237 in r/cocktails · Dec 2025
Named in a short list of cocktail bars worth visiting.
- Recommendsu/qwerty_ing in r/FoodNYC · Aug 2024
Recommends it.
- Recommendsu/winkingchef in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2026
Calls it among the top cocktail bars worldwide.
- Recommendsu/KittenMasaki in r/AskNYC · Feb 2024
Agrees these picks are great and advises going on weekday evenings.
- Recommendsu/JustSal420 in r/AskNYC · Mar 2026
Cites this as one of the widely regarded top cocktail bars, in a discussion about cocktail prices.
- Recommendsu/breadad1969 in r/cocktails · Jan 2026
Also named as a longtime go-to for cocktails.
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- Recommendsu/boroughthoughts in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2026variety
Lists it as a backup and says its menu is the most diverse.
- Recommendsu/ingmarbirdman in r/cocktails · Dec 2025
Named in their short list of favorites.
- Recommendsu/Hoplite825 in r/cocktails · Dec 2025
Calls it great, with no other detail.
- Recommendsu/ham_sarris1 in r/AskNYC · Sep 2024ambience
Suggests this cocktail bar as a fit for a cozy date vibe.
- Recommendsu/lindsey_what in r/AskNYC · Apr 2024
Enthusiastically suggests it as an answer to the request.
- Recommendsu/shesthewurst in r/AskNYC · Apr 2024ambience
Named as one of a few places with an older crowd, suited to drinks after dinner.
- Caveatu/anacardier in r/FoodNYC · Mar 2024wait time
Warns of potentially long waits and suggests joining the list before dinner.
- Recommendsu/SoothedSnakePlant in r/FoodNYC · Jun 2024ambience
Says reading there is clearly possible.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.