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Must-visit Bars in New York
St. Dymphna's is one of Must-visit Bars in New York.

1. St. Dymphna's

7.3
118 Saint Marks Pl (btwn First Ave. & Ave. A), New York, NY
Pub · East Village · 75 tips and reviews

The Local East VillageThe Local East Village: Christina Tosi of Momofuku Milk Bar says "it’s a great stop-in on St Marks that’s been a passed on from friend to friend as a place to grab a drink and talk." Read more.

ViceVersa is one of Must-visit Bars in New York.

2. ViceVersa

8.4
325 W 51st St (8th & 9th Aves.), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 36 tips and reviews

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Ace Bar is one of Must-visit Bars in New York.

3. Ace Bar

7.7
531 E 5th St (btwn Avenue A & B), New York, NY
Bar · Alphabet City · 151 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Pool, Darts, Skee Ball. Feels like a Chuck E. Cheese's for drinking co-eds. Happy Hour from 4-7pm Everyday! $3-$6 Drafts and Well Cocktails.

Plunge Rooftop Bar & Lounge is one of Must-visit Bars in New York.

4. Plunge Rooftop Bar & Lounge

18 9th Ave (at W 13th St), New York, NY
Hotel Bar · Meatpacking District · 75 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Expect long lines and expensive drinks – although we love the Bloody Mother. However, you’ll be rewarded with fantastic 360-degree views and, maybe, a dip in the pool.

Kingston Hall is one of Must-visit Bars in New York.

5. Kingston Hall

7.6
149 2nd Ave (btwn 9th & 10th St.), New York, NY
Bar · East Village · 89 tips and reviews

Curtis A.Curtis Antoine: This place may not appear "Jamaican," but the food and drinks are great.

The Liberty NYC is one of Must-visit Bars in New York.

6. The Liberty NYC

6.6
29 W 35th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Bar · Koreatown · 84 tips and reviews

amNewYorkamNewYork: This bi-level, 5,000-square-foot serves bespoke cocktails, a craft and vintage beer selection and a modern American menu. Options include rock shrimp toast and grilled lamb ribs.

Proletariat is one of Must-visit Bars in New York.

7. Proletariat

102 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 1st Ave & Avenue A), New York, NY
Bar · East Village · 157 tips and reviews

Brew YorkBrew York: Delivering on a promise of "rare, new and unusual beer" from around the corner and around the world, this bar sports knowledgeable staff and an offbeat vibe in a space hidden behind Jane's Sweet Buns.

Tavern 29 is one of Must-visit Bars in New York.

8. Tavern 29

7.5
47 E 29th St (Park Ave), New York, NY
Bar · NoMad · 104 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Each floor has its own distinct feel – we recommend going straight up to the third floor beer hall style rooftop and enjoying a tavern burger and a few craft beers.

Pizza Roma is one of Must-visit Bars in New York.

9. Pizza Roma

259 Bleecker St (btwn Jones & Cornelia St), New York, NY
Pizzeria · West Village · 27 tips and reviews

7th.List7th.List: You’ve got first-date intrigue/intimacy here. Plus, the four most important components of intimacy: Italian beers, ridiculous wine cocktails, painfully charming potted herbs and soppressata pizza. Read more.

The Penrose is one of Must-visit Bars in New York.

10. The Penrose

8.7
1590 2nd Ave (btwn E 82nd & E 83rd St), New York, NY
Gastropub · Yorkville · 252 tips and reviews

Christophe J.Christophe Jammet: Finally, a proper mixology gastropub in the UES. While close to the 2nd ave douchebars, it seems to be a haven for what passes for a hipster on the UES. The fried oyster sliders are great.

Gallow Green is one of Must-visit Bars in New York.

11. Gallow Green

8.9
542 W 27th St (btwn 10th & 11th Ave), New York, NY
Lounge · Chelsea · 232 tips and reviews

Sharon S.Sharon Sk: If you make a reservation, you'll have no issues. Everyone was nice, we had the choice of a table or the bar where we were able to sit and eat. sunset was a perfect backdrop. Enjoy the mystery of it

The Fedora Club is one of Must-visit Bars in New York.

12. The Fedora Club

7 Avenue A (Leroy), New York, NY
Lounge · West Village · 5 tips and reviews
The Kings Beer Hall is one of Must-visit Bars in New York.

13. The Kings Beer Hall

84 Saint Marks Place (btwn 4th & 5th Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Beer Garden · North Slope · 86 tips and reviews

7th.List7th.List: It’s a 4,000 square foot joint with 10 communal tables and a big bar, behind which they're pouring an all-German collection of brews like Bayreuther Dunkel Lager, Jever Pilsner and Hofbräu Sommer Read more.

Manhattan Proper is one of Must-visit Bars in New York.

14. Manhattan Proper

6 Murray St (btwn Broadway & Church), New York, NY
Bar · Tribeca · 37 tips and reviews

Max B.Max Bpm: Try the Proper Burger, you won't regret it!

Dream Baby is one of Must-visit Bars in New York.

15. Dream Baby

7.6
162-164 Avenue B (at E 10th St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Alphabet City · 50 tips and reviews

Susan L.Susan Loh: top shelf martinis are only $10. score!

The Rooftop At The Jane is one of Must-visit Bars in New York.

16. The Rooftop At The Jane

6.8
113 Jane St Fl 6, New York, NY
Bar · West Village · 9 tips and reviews
Middle Branch is one of Must-visit Bars in New York.

17. Middle Branch

154 E 33rd St (btwn Lexington & 3rd Ave.), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Rose Hill · 98 tips and reviews

Grace C.Grace Chung: amazing cocktails, great ambiance. ask for luis to make you a cocktail of his choice!

Pod 39 Rooftop Bar is one of Must-visit Bars in New York.

18. Pod 39 Rooftop Bar

8.4
145 E 39th St (btw Lexington & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Murray Hill · 118 tips and reviews
The Library at The Public is one of Must-visit Bars in New York.

19. The Library at The Public

8.2
425 Lafayette St (at Astor Pl), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · NoHo · 52 tips and reviews

Nina Y.Nina Yiamsamatha: Awesome new place in The Public Theater.

Center Bar is one of Must-visit Bars in New York.

20. Center Bar

7.7
10 Columbus Cir Ste 4 (at 59th St), New York, NY
Lounge · Hell's Kitchen · 27 tips and reviews
Bar Belly is one of Must-visit Bars in New York.

21. Bar Belly

8.9
14 Orchard St (at Canal St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Chinatown · 116 tips and reviews

7th.List7th.List: Food is focused on oysters. There are some snazzy bar bites such as beet tarte tatin and Maine-mussels pot pie. Plenty of quaffable cocktails including gin-based Basil Brush & rum in a Coke bottle Read more.

Houston Hall is one of Must-visit Bars in New York.

22. Houston Hall

7.6
222 W Houston St (btwn Varick & Bedford St), New York, NY
Beer Garden · West Village · 228 tips and reviews

Sam B.Sam Brown: A 5000 sq ft beer hall that used to be a car garage. Wooden benches, antique stools and a huge projector playing sports. Super beer selection too.

Rogue & Canon is one of Must-visit Bars in New York.

23. Rogue & Canon

128 W Houston St (Sullivan Street), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Greenwich Village · 48 tips and reviews

Sam B.Sam Brown: Food is really good, get the scallops, sausage & peppers and the pickle plate. Round it out with a Russian Firing Squad cocktail, a must!