Cocktail bar
Unclaimed profileOverstory
New York, NY · $$$$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Overstory commands a 64th-floor perch above SAGA, pouring a cocktail list that runs from Pink Tuxedo's cherry blossom and absinthe kick to a clarified Five Spice Milk Punch. The bar team, led by Ryan Sullivan and Antonis Giannopoulos, earns praise for complexity. Wine, craft beer, and thoughtful zero-proof options round out a program built for skyline views.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Japanese AF, a whiskey-yuzu-nori number with mango foam. Tropicália brings mezcal and sotol with banana and curry leaf soda. Wine drinkers can grab a glass of Failla Chardonnay or Guímaro Camiño Real.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts who appreciate inventive flavor combinations and don't mind a splurge. The 21+ policy and $75 per person minimum signal a committed drinking crowd, not a casual stop.
- When should I go?
- Evenings for the full skyline effect, especially around sunset.
- What should I expect to spend?
- No prices are listed, but a $75 per person food and beverage minimum applies to all reservations.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- A 64th-floor wraparound terrace with 360-degree views of City, combined with a cocktail list that leans into botanical and savory ingredients. The bar team is a named presence, adding a layer of craft credibility.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Original cocktails with layered, creative ingredients.
Menu strengths
- — Creative original cocktails with unique ingredients like cherry blossom, snap pea, and curry leaf.
- — Strong bar leadership with Bar Manager Ryan Sullivan and Head Bartender Antonis Giannopoulos.
Standout selections
- — Japanese AF: Japanese whiskey, yuzu, nori, sesame, buckwheat soda, mango foam.
- — Tropicália: Mezcal, sotol, banana, elderflower, mandarin, curry leaf soda.
- — Five Spice Milk Punch: Rum, dry curacao, peanut, sesame, five spice, clarified milk.
- — Pink Tuxedo: Vodka, cherry blossom, vermouth, strawberry, absinthe.
Pricing: No specific prices listed; $75 per person food and beverage minimum.
Wine
A concise but well-chosen wine list covering sparkling, white, rosé, and red from diverse regions, including grower Champagne and Spanish reds.
Menu strengths
- — Diverse regional coverage from Champagne to Ribeira Sacra.
- — Includes both classic and more esoteric producers like G. Wanner and Guímaro.
Standout selections
- — G. Wanner Blanc de Blancs Champagne
- — Guímaro 'Camiño Real', Ribeira Sacra 2022
Pricing: No prices listed.
Beer
A compact beer list featuring local and Maine craft breweries, including a sour IPA and a non-alcoholic option.
Menu strengths
- — Local and regional craft focus with breweries like Kills Boro, Barrier, and Maine Beer Co.
Standout selections
- — Maine Beer Co. 'Lunch' IPA; HVB 'Peach Silhouette' Sour IPA
- — Athletic Brewing Free 'Wave Hazy' IPA (non-alcoholic)
Pricing: No prices listed.
Nonalcoholic
A thoughtful zero-proof program with four original non-alcoholic cocktails and a non-alcoholic beer, showing attention to sober drinkers.
Menu strengths
- — Four distinct non-alcoholic cocktails with ingredients like hojicha, jasmine, and shiso.
Standout selections
- — Hojicha Tonic: Roasted green tea, rosso vermouth, woodruff, tonic.
- — Jasmine Sour: Jasmine kombucha, celery, lime.
Pricing: No prices listed.
Spirits
No dedicated spirits menu, but the cocktail list showcases a broad range of spirits from Japanese whiskey to sotol, indicating a well-stocked bar.
Menu strengths
- — Cocktails feature a wide range of spirits including Japanese whiskey, mezcal, sotol, tequila, rum, vodka, and gin.
Standout selections
- — Japanese AF features Japanese whiskey.; Tropicália features mezcal and sotol.
Pricing: No dedicated spirits list or prices.
How it sits with the food
No food menu is detailed, but the $75 minimum suggests a full beverage experience. The clarified Five Spice Milk Punch could stand up to rich dishes, while the Aguarita's chili and sumac would cut through fatty fare.
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