What to order at Refuge

Signature drink
Stirred Manhattans and Negroni variations
Editor tip
Reservations only via the website. Two seatings a night. The price is steep; the cocktails are the city's most precise.
CuisineCocktail bar
TypeCocktail apartment
Price$$$
Signature drinkStirred Manhattans and Negroni variations
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Food program: Tasting menu of bar snacks

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