Be sure to sign up for a brewery tour as soon as you arrive, as they fill up pretty quickly during the weekends. With beer tokens costing $20 for 5, it's a great way to sample a wide variety of beers.
Relax at the N 5th pier with a full view of the manhattan skyline. Maybe even watch a sunset.
A great theater where you shouldn’t be surprised to see the actors moving all around you.
Offering hands-on cooking courses and other unique culinary classes, not to mention a great place to shop for edibles and kitchen supplies.
For me the best place to enjoy Jazz live in New York, until late @night (3 or 4 different concerts everyday)
Even if you don't like rap, come here for freestyle Mondays. Especially the first Monday of the month when the best MCs in the city battle it out. It's such a fun experience!!
Winner of in the Village Voice 2011 Best Of issue! If you keep your ball on the last hole, you can play your second round at a discount.
Union Pool welcomes you to its series of free outdoor gigs, Summer Thunder! A spacious courtyard is packed with wooden benches, while bands strum away on the adjacent stage. Read more.
Outdoor summer concerts free every Saturday. Starts at 4pm. Tacos from El Diablo. See the lineup at http://unionpool.blogspot.com/.
Take a ride on the Tram with your metrocard and enjoy some of the best views of the city – especially great at sunrise or sunset.
One of the nicest playgrounds in the city. If your wee one is adventurous, the yellow slide is fast and fun – for Mom & Dad too. No dogs allowed.
Relax and enjoy lunch or a good read a in this beautiful “secret garden”. Best to go when all the springtime flowers are in bloom. Fido is allowed too!
Features fresh wine straight from the barrel and made on-site by vintner David Lecomte, making for some of the freshest, most eco-friendly wine around.
Fried Chicken Fridays are a perfect place to take a date. $25 for fried chicken, two sides, dessert, and live jazz. Make a reservation; they often fill up.
"Bring your own sandals and shorts, and a friend. Hit the sauna room and sweat, sweat, sweat. You'll never feel better." -Sean Avery, in the WSJ's Insider's Guide to New York City Read more.
Clean and friendly Russian-Turkish Banya filled with Russians eating, day-drinking vodka and enjoying the hot and cold baths. Come for the Russian Bath Party.
The game-changing food hall at Brookfield Place has stands from Mighty Quinn's, Black Seed, Blue Ribbon Sushi, Umami Burger, Num Pang, and Dos Toros, to name a few. Read more.
The Elements of Wine class teaches a super-methodical way of understanding wines that I use to this day. http://www.astorcenternyc.com/class-the-elements-of-wine.ac
Want to head to a floating speakeasy off the coast of NYC? A $10 round-trip ship departs from North Cove Dock F every 1/2 hour. The departure times are: 5:30 p.m., 6:00, 6:30, etc. BYO food, too. Read more.
What's better than patio drinking? Boat drinking. Board this seasonal vessel and toss back oysters with cocktails before moving on to lobster rolls and beer. Read more.
“The chef, originally from North Carolina, designed the menu of beer-boiled peanuts in the shell, sriracha-honey smoked wings, vinegar-doused pulled pork, and masa-crusted shrimp po’boys.” Read more.
Only $5 for a sampling flight of three wines! The staff is friendly, the wine is tasty and the atmosphere is relaxing. Plus, it's a fun and free day trip out of the City via the IKEA Water Taxi.
Best place to spend a summer day (or evening) in Hoboken. Always a great selection of food trucks (best lobster rolls around) and great (but pricey) drinks. Amazing views and atmosphere - very trendy.
With a miniature golf course and outdoor waterfront seating, this Red Hook bar and restaurant is a great spot to enjoy a leisurely drink on a warm and sunny afternoon.
Located in part of the historic Hittleman Brewery, the bar is stocked with twenty kinds of champagne and three hundred varieties of beer. The massive space also includes an outdoor music venue. Read more.
I love this place. Especially in the summer..waterfront. boats, great food, drinks and entertainment, parties, friends, great staff....who could ask for more? Try it! Can't lose....EVER.
if you liked 'sleep no more' but wish it was way more intimate and structured, come see this. a new look at Alice and Lewis Carroll with only 15 audience members per show.
Get an all day pass to play games like Cards Against Humanity, Settlers of Catan, and Magic: The Gathering. The café serves "college food" like pizza bites and pigs in a blanket, and 20 craft beers. Read more.
Nowadays is like a giant suburban backyard, complete with grass to lie in, picnic tables, and a sweet ping pong table to challenge your friends on. Read more.
Great cocktails and a low key vibe. Was there on a random Monday and they had a live jazz band and serious dancing. Legit
Monday's 3-course menu here is a big hit. Its famed fried chicken with cheddar waffles is the star of the meal. $25 per person.
This spot is the quirky crown jewel of the Queens waterfront. Here, you can browse works by artists who labor for months to create larger-than-life pieces that invite you to interact and explore. Read more.
Greenpoint Beer & Ale Company brews on-site, and you'll find seasonal beers rotating through the taps. Everything pairs nicely to brewpub fare that exceeds expectations. Order the chicken schnitzel. Read more.
seriously hidden gem with beautiful skyline and sunset views - floating bar on the greenpoint waterfront - old bay fries - chill crowd - what more do you need on a weekday summer night?
A new Clinton Hill American restaurant just opened called, Sisters. They serve casual comfort food at an affordable price. They also feature a back barroom with a DJ booth, perfect for parties. Read more.
best dive bar in Williamsburg, featuring live country/bluegrass (those nights are best) and cheap ass drinks to make you forget your achin heart. go for the 24 oz Narraganset for $4 or the bourbon tea
This tiny, well-designed bar mostly made of wood and fancy wallpaper has an impressive Bloody Mary menu and an even more impressive happy hour from 2-7pm. Come for drinks and stay for the great music. Read more.
An oasis of transporting sculptures and calm, Zen-like environments designed by Japanese-American modernist Isamu Noguchi.
Has everything you need to fix up your apartment and a great selection of plants if you're lucky enough to have outdoor space. Don't forget to say hi to the parrot and franklin the pig
Quality manicure, beautiful interior decorating, offer you a beverage (wine included) with your service
Great spot for a whiskey tasting. Situated in a beautiful old building, shares the space with a chocolate manufacturer, apothecary, and amazing cocktail bar.
Watched the sunset from here and took in breathtaking views of the city. The outdoor games are a fun addition and make the ambiance more playful.
Your cabdriver is going to hate you but once you figure out where it's actually located you're gonna have a great time!
While shopping try the outdoor view overlooking Brooklyn Bridge and the river. Awesome view and lounge chair outside where you can relax after all the walking.
Such a hidden gem! Get here early to snag a picnic table for a few drinks with a fantastic view
One of the most unique restaurants I’ve been to in NY! Great way to experience Governors Island
Great sandwiches, ambiance, and an eclectic cheap beer selection. Highly recommend for a casual night out.
This is a great part of any visit to Roosevelt Island. Great views of the east side of Manhattan and the historic Pepsi cola sign. Great bathrooms!
