Since cocktails can only get so strong, the best way to elevate your drinking experience is to bask in the atmosphere of a truly striking destination, that through glamorous touches and/or dramatic design, successfully transports guests to another time and place. (Not to mention sets the ideal scene for stylish night-out documentation.) Lucky for us, NYC boasts plenty of watering holes with some serious wow-factor, from the upscale menu options to the Instagrammable interiors. Whether you're a cocktail connoisseur or a design buff, you're sure to appreciate this list of the city's most beautiful bars.