New York · Izakaya · a la carte
Sip & Guzzle
Japanese Cocktail BarSakeHighballsJapanese WhiskySmall PlatesSpeakeasy
Two-floor sake and cocktail bar from Japanese bar maestro Shingo Gokan, ranked among the world's 50 best bars.
- Price
- ¥¥¥
- Area
- West Village
- Since
- 2022
- Owner
- Shingo Gokan, Steve Schneider, Ben Yabrow, Justin Weitz
Plate № 2440
About
Sip & Guzzle is a bi-level Japanese drinking destination tucked into a charming West Village townhouse. Upstairs, Guzzle serves approachable highballs, Japanese beers, and a concise bar menu in a lively setting. Downstairs, the intimate five-seat Sip—created in the tradition of Tokyo's SG Club—offers meticulously crafted, technique-driven cocktails using Japanese spirits and seasonal ingredients. Co-founded by Asian bar magnate Shingo Gokan and veteran bartender Steve Schneider, the concept earned the #39 spot on the World's 50 Best Bars 2025 list. Reservations for Sip are released on Resy 10 days in advance at midnight; after 22:30, both floors operate as walk-in only with a late-night menu.
Neighborhood & visiting
Sip & Guzzle sits in West Village, one of New York's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. Reservations are available online — for a focused izakaya counter this is strongly recommended. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional izakaya restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Experience two distinct bar worlds under one roof: a relaxed upstairs with highballs and Japanese beer, and a five-seat speakeasy downstairs with world-class technique-driven cocktails.
- Ranked #39 on the World's 50 Best Bars 2025, placing it among the most acclaimed cocktail bars on the planet.
- Shingo Gokan, the creative force behind Tokyo's SG Club, brings authentic Japanese bartending philosophy—omotenashi, balance, and precision—to New York.
- The intimate basement Sip counter offers one of New York's most immersive and personalized cocktail experiences, limited to just five seats.
Sip (basement) opens at 17:00–18:00; walk-ins only after 22:30 on late-night menu. Reservations via Resy, released 10 days in advance.
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Frequently asked
About Sip & Guzzle
- Is Sip & Guzzle an authentic japanese cocktail bar restaurant in New York?
- Yes — Sip & Guzzle is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for japanese cocktail bar in New York: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused izakaya format.
- Where is Sip & Guzzle located?
- Sip & Guzzle is located at 29 Cornelia St, New York, NY 10014, New York, United States in the West Village neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Sip & Guzzle?
- Sip & Guzzle accepts reservations online. For an authentic izakaya experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
- What is the price range at Sip & Guzzle?
- Sip & Guzzle sits in the ¥¥¥ price range — typical for japanese cocktail bar of this format in New York.
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