At these homes, happy hour comes built in. From a copper bar tucked inside a mahogany library to a hidden speakeasy with a pass-through window overlooking the pool, staying in feels like the better reservation. Whether shaken, stirred, or uncorked, every drink comes with a setting worth toasting at these five exceptional Brown Harris Stevens and First Team homes.

At the top of this seven-story Chelsea townhouse, a bespoke bar and billiards area turn the penthouse level into a private cocktail lounge overlooking the city skyline.

Surrounded by rich mahogany woodwork, the copper bar anchors this townhouse library, an inviting gathering space with its own terrace.

A hidden speakeasy-style game room gives this Newport Beach home an after-hours edge, with a bar island, wine refrigerator and pass-through window to the backyard.

A curved built-in bar anchors the lounge-style lobby outside this East Hampton home’s private theater, giving movie night a proper opening act. A climate-controlled wine room on the same level means the perfect bottle is never far away.

Just off the gallery, a beautiful custom wet bar with a wine refrigerator, ice maker, and sink makes entertaining easy from the first pour to the final nightcap.

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