Bar of the month

Death & Co

There are cocktail bars, and then there’s Death & Co. Since opening its doors in New York City back in 2006, this bar has become one of the most influential spots in modern mixology. Walking inside feels like stepping into another time: dim lights, velvet booths, and bartenders who treat every drink like a piece of art. It’s the kind of place that doesn’t need to shout for attention, it earns it quietly, one perfect cocktail at a time.

What makes Death & Co special isn’t just the drinks, though they’ve rewritten the rulebook on what a cocktail bar can be. Every pour is intentional. You’ll see ice cut by hand, syrups made in-house, and bartenders talking through balance, aroma, and feel like musicians tuning before a show. The menu changes with the seasons, but their classics like the Oaxaca Old Fashioned or Naked and Famous, have become standards behind bars around the world.

There’s a calm confidence that runs through Death & Co. They don’t chase trends they set them. Over the years, they’ve expanded to Denver, Los Angeles, and beyond, all while keeping that same quiet focus on craft and hospitality. Sitting at their bar, you don’t just drink a cocktail, you experience the years of care, study, and creativity that built modern cocktail culture as we know it. Death & Co isn’t just a bar of the month, it’s a reminder of what happens when passion and precision meet in a glass.