The Best New Cocktail Bar in NYC That *Doesn’t* Sell Alcohol

New York City is a m

ecca for vibey cocktail bars. And while many of us enjoy a well-crafted libation, a recent study showed that, for the first time ever, daily cannabis use in various forms surpassed daily alcohol use. So, it makes sense then that one of hottest new cocktail bars in NYC is actually a cannabis cocktail lounge.

On 5th Avenue and 42nd street, steps away from Grand Central and Bryant Park, you’ll find one of the most beautiful and unique cannabis retail locations in NYC, the Torches flagship dispensary. Torches has taken the iconic Nat Sherman Townhouse, a legendary former cigar store and lounge for almost 100 years, and renovated it to become THE New York City cannabis dispensary. With the new renovations, Torches now offers an upscale, impeccably designed dispensary with an event “sesh” space downstairs. With high-end design details and materials that make the space feel luxurious and exclusive, the speakeasy style event space is a must-try when it officially reopens in October. Torches has a unique fusion of history and modern cannabis culture, offering a refined urban experience. 

Part of NYC’s evolving cannabis scene, the lounge space at Torches is really the story here – featuring a menu of infused beverages, as well as a full calendar of

exclusive events, pop-ups, and brand collaborations. The lounge will be selling custom cannabis-infused cocktails with Delta-9 THC, as well as options infused with non-psychoactive cannabinoids, such as CBN, CBD, and CBG. Other beverages infused with other calming ingredients, such as L-theanine or ashwagandha will also be available.