Within the often complex world of mixology, the humble martini retains its classic status. This olive-garnished cocktail, favored by “Mad Men” and stole-wearing socialites since time immemorial, is making a big return to the Manhattan bar scene. You see the iconic V-shaped glasses everywhere. The Algin Management team  has surveyed the city’s bars and found three that serve a particularly mean martini — each with convenient access to an Algin Management property. Keep reading for the Algin Management guide to finding the best martinis in NYC!

Just a short walk from Hilary Gardens, Dante,has a strong claim to serving the widest variety of martinis in the city with its Martini Hour Menu, featuring half a dozen twists on the elegant cocktail, ranging from a classically styled “Dante Martini” to the adventurous “Caviar Martini,” which features toasted rye and the eponymous cured roe. 

Heading Uptown, martini lovers and music aficionados will want to stop in at Bemelmans Bar at the Carlyle Hotel, a classy joint where the drinks are accompanied by live piano to create an upscale ambience. This mainstay of Upper East Side evenings out is located within moments of a number of Algin Management properties, including the spacious flats at the 96th Street Brownstones, the boutique homes at The Pearl, and the aptly named homes at The Parkview in Carnegie Hill.

While the classic martini is a sign of sophistication, people who just can’t get enough of that olive flavor will order theirs “dirty,” i.e., with an extra splash of olive juice added to the gin and vermouth. Minetta Tavern, another West Village haunt, pairs its famous dirty martini with a sumptuous burger and a pile of fries to create a simple yet unforgettable dinner combination that has been bringing New Yorkers back for more since the late 1930s. From the dining room’s tin ceiling and warm light to its red leather booths and white tablecloths, there’s no better place to enjoy this twist on the legendary cocktail.
No matter where you wash down your last drop of gin and eat your last olive, rest assured that there’s a quality Algin Management property nearby. For a full list of these no-fee rentals around NYC, check the Algin website, and secure your foothold in your favorite neighborhood today.