Raines Law Room

This speakeasy in Chelsea is named for an 1896 law meant to curb New Yorkers’ liquor consumption. Past a door buzzer and a discerning host is the windowless space, which just about nails a sumptuous ‘20s vibe (Chesterfield furniture, turn-of-the-century wall hangings, and a few bona fide antiques sprinkled in) despite the odd garish touch (the blinding tin ceiling; a wallpaper panel displaying a cheesy flapper-silhouette montage). The cocktail list is packed full of perfectly mixed numbers like the Garden Paloma (tequila, jalapeño agave, Perrier, grapefruit, and a pinch of salt). You’ll have to arrive early to land one of the private tables surrounded by velvet couches and black-gauze curtains: each comes equipped with a wall buzzer to call your server when needed.