Clemente Bar

New York, NY · $$$$

Inebrious

Beverage Program Score

Editorial review: 2026-08-01

Menu last verified: 2026-08-01

The editorial take

What should I order?: Use the Classic Martini as a calibration point, follow with the Negroni Colada, and ask the wine team for a by-the-glass pour if ordering from the kitchen.
Who will enjoy this place?: Drinkers who value cocktails, wine, informed service and a venue with a clear point of view.
When should I go?: Early evening for the most attentive pace; later for the full energy of the room.
What should I expect to spend?: $20–30 per cocktail before tax and gratuity
What makes the beverage program distinctive?: It combines contemporary cocktail technique, serious wine knowledge and the service culture of Eleven Madison Park without turning every order into a ceremony.

We only score what a venue sets out to do. Categories a venue doesn't attempt are left unscored rather than penalized.

Clemente Bar's cocktails program is strongest in balance and execution, with choices that reinforce the venue's specific style.

Pricing observations: $18–26 typical

Clemente Bar's wine program is strongest in list quality and service, with choices that reinforce the venue's specific style.

Pricing observations: $16–30 by the glass

The refined small plates support both martinis and wine; richer bites are especially useful with the Negroni Colada and other textured signatures.

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