Middle Branch NYC

Middle Branch was a legendary cocktail bar in Manhattan's Murray Hill neighborhood, situated at 154 E 33rd Street and founded by cocktail icon Sacha Petraske. This classically-influenced establishment featured a sophisticated approach to spirit-forward cocktails organized by category and style, housed across two intimate floors with high communal tables downstairs and a lounge bar upstairs. The venue was known for hosting live jazz and other bands, creating an environment where craft cocktails merged seamlessly with live music entertainment. Though the location has since reopened under a new name, Middle Branch's legacy endures as a landmark destination that helped define New York City's craft cocktail renaissance in the early 21st century.