The Best Bar Websites of 2024

BentoBox has previously rounded up our favorite website designs for bakeries, breweries, coffee shops and food halls.

Now, we’re back with our top bar websites, including those with commerce tools that drive additional high-margin revenue like online ordering, merchandise and gift cards.

Belly up to these great designs that are #poweredbybentobox and get some fresh ideas on how you can bring your own bar to life online.

Dante

New York City

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Whether you’re at Dante to drink a negroni via a porrón — the infamous Spanish drinking vessel — or to converse over a few afternoon spritzes’ with friends, Dante’s two West Village locations are a must-visit in New York City. Rated the world’s best bar in 2019, Dante is a modern-day icon in the bar world. There’s no reason why their website would be anything short of world-class. Dazzling photographs of craft cocktails across a minimalist design, visitors to the website can view eclectic cocktail menus, inquire about private celebrations and even purchase a plethora of pre-batched cocktail kits such as The Complete Negroni Sessions: 8 Bottles on their website.

Death & Co

NYC, Los Angeles, Denver

deathandcompany.com

Death & Co is another one of New York’s iconic, must-visit cocktail institutions. The original East Village outpost is dark — really dark — and boasts some of today’s most celebrated bartenders. Despite its name, Death and Company’s website is an inviting experience that shares the story and origin of the famed establishment. The bar has expanded to multiple cities and visitors to the website can view each location’s menus, hours of operation and order to-go online.

The Bandit

Chicago

banditliquors.com

The Bandit is a vibrant bar in Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood. This concept, from DineAmic Hospitality, combines the charm and character of a local neighborhood bar with the sophistication and quality of an upscale, chef-driven restaurant. The website highlights online ordering and reservations as a means of driving more on-premise bookings and takeout orders. The mobile version optimizes conversion through always-present buttons on the footer of the page.

The Happiest Hour

New York City

happiesthournyc.com

In a breezy space adorned with cartoon palm trees, guests at The Happiest Hour enjoy a laid-back and whimsical atmosphere to imbibe over non-pretentious cocktails and food. Website visitors will find a clean, photo-forward website with access to the latest menus, press write-ups and options to make a reservation or order delivery.

Sunday Vinyl

Denver, CO

sundayvinyl.com

Food, wine, music, vinyl — is there a greater combination in one place? Sunday Vinyl offers just that and more in an intimate setting in downtown Denver. Part of Frasca Hospitality Group, this bar's name evokes the ritual of slowing down and connecting with friends and family over great music, food and wine. The website evokes this intimate yet casual demeanor through a minimal and elegant design. Visitors can check out offerings such as “Flight Night,” which pairs 5 wines from a specific wine region. You can even subscribe to their latest Spotify playlists through the website.

Sonny Boy

New York City

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Sonny Boy is a beloved, no-fuss Australian bar and restaurant in New York City’s Lower East Side neighborhood. Guests revel in a stylish space that serves seasonal food and drinks from morning to late at night. Their website is effortlessly stylish, with fun illustrations and animations, paired alongside great black and white photography. From an office party to an at-home celebration, visitors can inquire about catering options or even shop the merch store for curated wine selections or even branded t-shirts, tote bags and hats.

The Brakeman

Detroit, MI

thebrakemandetroit.com

From NoHo Hospitality Group comes The Brakeman in Detroit, MI. The Brakeman is an American beer and rec hall serving up rotations of craft beer and buckets of fried chicken from its neighbor, Penny Red’s. Taking cue from Detroit’s auto-industry past, The Brakeman’s website features a blueprint of the space, alongside a mix of flashy animated illustrations. Guests can simply scroll through the site to view menus, book a beer tap table or inquire about special events.

The Spaniard

New York City

thespaniardnyc.com

The Spaniard is a cocktail bar in New York City’s West Village neighborhood that serves fine food, strong drinks and plenty of whiskey. Visitors to the home page are greeted with a moody painting underneath a minimalistic navigation bar. An omnipresent header alert prompts visitors to make a reservation. Guests can also visit their online store to purchase branded merch and gift cards or view their “Giving Back” section that highlights their partnership with charity: water, bringing clean water to families in need.

The Broken Shaker

New York City, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago

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The Broken Shaker is a multi-location cocktail bar from Freehand Hotels. Whether it’s in Miami’s backyard oasis or overlooking the skylines of New York City and Los Angeles, Broken Shaker is made up of an eclectic mix of skilled mixologists and cocktails. It’s no secret the website shares these similarities with a healthy mix of great photography showcasing the vibrant decor and setting of each location. The simple navigation allows visitors to view menus, make reservations or see the latest happenings for each location.