New York: Top Bars For A Summer Escape
PKNY (Painkiller) is one of New York: Top Bars For A Summer Escape.

1. PKNY (Painkiller)

49 Essex St (at Grand St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Lower East Side · 84 tips and reviews

BlackBook MagazineBlackBook Magazine: This windowless tiki den comes with a menu of frozen daiquiris, swizzles (get the Kona), and the infamous homemade Scorpion punch. This place is known for its STRONG tropical drinks. Read more.

Sagaponack is one of New York: Top Bars For A Summer Escape.

2. Sagaponack

7.8
4 W 22nd St (at 5th Ave), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Flatiron District · 73 tips and reviews

BlackBook MagazineBlackBook Magazine: Outfitted with wicker chairs, wainscoting walls, and understated-elegant chandeliers, this Asian-influenced restaurant (where'd that come from?) transports you to its namesake beach and lounge chair. Read more.

Union Hall is one of New York: Top Bars For A Summer Escape.

3. Union Hall

8.6
702 Union St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Karaoke Bar · North Slope · 171 tips and reviews

BlackBook MagazineBlackBook Magazine: Bar menu expanded from signature beer-cheese on Ritz to deep-fried Apple Cinnamon Cheerios and wild boar sausage. Good selection of beers on tap, hops always goes well with kitsch. Read more.

Riff Raff's is one of New York: Top Bars For A Summer Escape.

4. Riff Raff's

360 Park Ave S (at E 26th St), New York, NY
Night Club · NoMad · 26 tips and reviews

BlackBook MagazineBlackBook Magazine: Bottle service is called "tiki service," and drinks are served in big coconuts hanging from a palm tree or plastic flamingo fountain. Opt for the raspberry yuzu and Grey Goose "Shitshow." Read more.

Réunion Surf Bar is one of New York: Top Bars For A Summer Escape.

5. Réunion Surf Bar

357 W. 44th St. (at 9th Ave), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Hell's Kitchen · 174 tips and reviews

BlackBook MagazineBlackBook Magazine: An underground beach shack near Times Square with an always-packed happy hour that'll get you toasty in 6 minutes with $6 drinks (hello, frozen "Mermaid" mojito) and their beloved crispy fish tacos. Read more.