Martiny's is a Japanese-style cocktail bar at 121 E 17th St in Gramercy, Manhattan, a few blocks from Union Square. It's run by bartender Takuma Watanabe and spread over three levels. Martiny's won Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar at the 2023 Spirited Awards and has been on North America's 50 Best Bars list since. This guide covers what to drink, prices and how to visit.
About Martiny's
Takuma Watanabe brings the precision of Japanese bartending to a menu of classic cocktails, each given his own refined spin. The bar fills a three-story building in Gramercy, and its rooms are designed to feel comfortable and unhurried rather than flashy. Its run on the major lists has been steady: No. 4 on North America's 50 Best Bars in 2024, then No. 15 in North America and No. 75 in the world in 2025.
What to Drink
Signature Cocktails
- Grand Martiny (gin, sherry, port, cognac)
- Caprese (clarified whiskey, tomato water, grapefruit, milk)
Start with the Grand Martiny, the house signature. It's a delicately balanced mix of gin, sherry, port and cognac, garnished with a grape. For something unusual, the Caprese is a clarified cocktail that combines whiskey, tomato water, grapefruit and milk into something lighter and brighter than it sounds. The rest of the list sticks to classics, executed with Watanabe's careful technique.
Prices
Martiny's is a high-end cocktail bar. Expect to pay roughly $21–$39 per cocktail, averaging about $25, before tip. Plan on two drinks for a typical visit.
Location and Visiting Tips
Address: 121 E 17th St, New York, NY 10003 (Gramercy)
- Hours: The World's 50 Best lists Martiny's as open Wednesday through Monday, so it's closed on Tuesdays. Check current opening times before you go.
- Getting there: it's a short walk east of Union Square. Take the 4/5/6, L, N/Q/R/W to 14th St–Union Square.
- Timing: as one of the city's most-awarded bars, it fills up on weekend nights. Arrive early in the evening for the best chance at a seat.
Frequently Asked Questions About Martiny's
What is Martiny's known for?
Japanese-style bartending applied to classic cocktails. Its signature drink is the Grand Martiny, a balanced mix of gin, sherry, port and cognac garnished with a grape.
Where is Martiny's?
Martiny's is at 121 E 17th St, New York, NY 10003, in Gramercy near Union Square.
How expensive is Martiny's?
Cocktails run roughly $21–$39, averaging around $25.
Has Martiny's won awards?
Yes. It won Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar at the 2023 Spirited Awards, ranked No. 4 on North America's 50 Best Bars in 2024, and was No. 15 in North America and No. 75 in the world in 2025.
Is Martiny's open every day?
The World's 50 Best lists it as open Wednesday through Monday, meaning closed Tuesdays. Check current hours before visiting.
Details were checked against The World's 50 Best Bars, Time Out and The Infatuation on October 27, 2026. Martiny's does not publish an official website, so confirm hours before visiting.