Martiny’s

A 4.8 on 874 Google reviews — and two consecutive Opinionated About Dining rankings — makes Martiny's one of the most credible cocktail bars in Lower Manhattan

Martiny's sits at 6 Stone St in the Financial District, a part of the city that rewards those willing to look past its weekday lunch identity. Ranked #18 in Opinionated About Dining's Casual North America list in 2024 and #60 in 2025, it carries the kind of third-party validation that separates a genuinely good bar from a well-marketed one. If you're building a New York drinking itinerary with real depth, Martiny's belongs on it , not as a curiosity, but as a destination.

What to Expect

The bar is led by Wayne Cheng, and the program reflects a level of care that OAD rankings don't hand out lightly. Stone Street itself is one of the oldest cobblestone streets in New York City, and the address carries a visual weight that most cocktail bars in the city can't match: a narrow historic block that frames the entrance before you've even ordered your first drink. That setting isn't incidental , it sets a tone of intention that runs through the experience.

Martiny's editorial angle points toward depth over novelty. The drink program is built for guests who want to understand what they're drinking, not just consume something photogenic. For explorers , the kind of drinker who reads the list before ordering, who asks questions and wants considered answers , this is a strong fit. If you're looking for the loudest room in the neighborhood or a menu engineered for social media, this is probably the wrong stop. For context on the wider New York cocktail scene, our full New York City bars guide is worth reading before you finalize your itinerary.

How It Fits the Broader New York Bar Scene

Pearl recommends comparing Martiny's directly against Bar Contra, Double Chicken Please, and Katana Kitten when deciding where to spend an evening. Double Chicken Please and Katana Kitten both run conceptually driven programs with strong international reputations; Martiny's plays a different game, grounded in the historic character of its block and a more classically oriented sensibility. NR - Cocktails & Ramen is worth knowing about if you want food alongside drinks; Martiny's focus is narrower. For those interested in what came before the current wave of New York cocktail bars, Pegu Club provides useful historical context.

Beyond New York, bars like ABV in San Francisco and Carico Milano occupy similar territory: serious drink programs with editorial credibility, positioned for guests who treat a bar visit as a considered choice rather than a default. Martiny's holds its own in that company.

Practical Details

Booking Martiny's is rated Easy, which is a genuine advantage in a city where the most-discussed bars often require planning weeks out. Stone Street is accessible from multiple subway lines serving the Financial District, and the address is direct to reach whether you're arriving from Midtown or Brooklyn. Given the OAD ranking and the 4.8 Google rating across nearly 900 reviews, the bar draws consistent traffic , earlier arrivals on weeknights tend to give you more room to settle in and engage with the program properly. Price range data is not currently in the Pearl database for Martiny's, so use the Financial District context as a general guide: comparable bars in the area run from moderate to upper-moderate per round.

For those building a wider New York trip around food and drink, Pearl's New York City restaurants guide, hotels guide, wineries guide, and experiences guide cover the full picture. If the trip extends beyond New York, Lazy Bear in San Francisco, Smyth in Chicago, and Providence in Los Angeles are Pearl-tracked venues worth considering for the same guest profile that would seek out Martiny's.

The Verdict

Martiny's earns its OAD placement. For a guest who values a program with genuine critical standing over hype, in a setting that most Manhattan bars can't replicate, the booking case is clear. Go earlier in the evening, come with curiosity about what's in the glass, and treat the Stone Street address as part of the experience rather than just a pin on a map.

Frequently Asked Questions

• How far ahead should I book Martiny's? Booking difficulty is rated Easy, so you don't need to plan weeks out the way you would for a tasting-menu restaurant or a high-demand cocktail bar with a waitlist. That said, Martiny's OAD ranking and strong Google rating (4.8 across 874 reviews) mean it draws consistent interest, particularly on weekends. For a weeknight visit, same-week booking should be fine. If you have a specific Friday or Saturday in mind, a few days' lead time is sensible. Arriving earlier in the evening gives you the most comfortable experience regardless of when you book.
• What should I wear to Martiny's? No dress code data is in the Pearl database for Martiny's, but the Financial District context and the bar's OAD ranking suggest smart-casual is the right call. This is not a venue that rewards turning up in beachwear, but it's also not a black-tie room. Think of it the way you would any well-regarded cocktail bar in a historic Manhattan neighborhood: put in some effort, and you'll feel at ease. The Stone Street setting , cobblestone, low-lit, historically textured , rewards guests who match the register of the room.