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New York: Bars
Sons of Essex is one of New York: Bars.

1. Sons of Essex

7.7
133 Essex St (btwn Rivington & Stanton St), New York, NY
Speakeasy · Lower East Side · 169 tips and reviews
Beauty & Essex is one of New York: Bars.

2. Beauty & Essex

8.8
146 Essex St (btwn Stanton & Rivington St), New York, NY
Tapas Restaurant · Lower East Side · 579 tips and reviews
SPiN New York is one of New York: Bars.

3. SPiN New York

8.3
48 E 23rd St (btwn Park Ave S and Broadway), New York, NY
Bar · Flatiron Dis · 133 tips and reviews
Juban is one of New York: Bars.

4. Juban

7.8
207 10th Ave (Between 22nd and 23rd), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Chelsea · 118 tips and reviews
Crocodile Lounge is one of New York: Bars.

5. Crocodile Lounge

325 E 14th St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Bar · Gramercy Park · 208 tips and reviews
The Heights Bar & Grill is one of New York: Bars.

6. The Heights Bar & Grill

7.2
2867 Broadway (btwn 111th & 112th St.), New York, NY
Bar · West Harlem · 95 tips and reviews
Corner Bistro is one of New York: Bars.

7. Corner Bistro

8.5
331 W 4th St (at Jane St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · 397 tips and reviews
Bua is one of New York: Bars.

8. Bua

7.8
122 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 1st Ave. & Avenue A), New York, NY
Pub · East Village · 170 tips and reviews
Rye House is one of New York: Bars.

9. Rye House

11 W 17th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Whisky Bar · Union Square · 231 tips and reviews
Park Bar is one of New York: Bars.

10. Park Bar

7.9
15 E 15th St. (btwn 5th Ave. & Union Square West), New York, NY
Wine Bar · Union Square · 33 tips and reviews
McSorley's Old Ale House is one of New York: Bars.

11. McSorley's Old Ale House

9.0
15 E 7th St (btwn Cooper Sq & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Pub · East Village · 467 tips and reviews
Freemans is one of New York: Bars.

12. Freemans

8.9
1 Freeman Aly (at Rivington St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Lower East Side · 571 tips and reviews
Zampa is one of New York: Bars.

13. Zampa

306 W 13th St (at 8th Ave.), New York, NY
Wine Bar · West Village · 68 tips and reviews
Sakagura is one of New York: Bars.

14. Sakagura

9.1
211 E 43rd St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Sake Bar · Turtle Bay · 223 tips and reviews
Harlem Tavern is one of New York: Bars.

15. Harlem Tavern

7.6
2153 Frederick Douglass Blvd (at 116th St), New York, NY
Sports Bar · Central Harlem · 291 tips and reviews
Blue Ribbon Beer Garden is one of New York: Bars.

16. Blue Ribbon Beer Garden

7.2
190 Allen St Fl 2, New York, NY
Beer Garden · Lower East Side · 33 tips and reviews
Berry Park is one of New York: Bars.

17. Berry Park

8.1
4 Berry St (at N 14th St), Brooklyn, NY
Beer Garden · Williamsburg · 293 tips and reviews
Brooklyn Brewery is one of New York: Bars.

18. Brooklyn Brewery

8.8
79 N 11th St (at Wythe Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Brewery · Williamsburg · 370 tips and reviews
Maison Premiere is one of New York: Bars.

19. Maison Premiere

9.1
298 Bedford Ave (btwn S 1st & Grand St), Brooklyn, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Williamsburg · 447 tips and reviews
The Diamond is one of New York: Bars.

20. The Diamond

43 Franklin St (at Calyer St), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Greenpoint · 74 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Not only does this Greenpoint bar have a lovely backyard, complete with a gondola repurposed for seating, but it also offers plenty of session beers with an ABV of 5 percent or less. Read more.

Good Company is one of New York: Bars.

21. Good Company

10 Hope St (btwn Roebling & Havemeyer St), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Williamsburg · 74 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: You’ll find fun and games on this Williamsburg bar’s 2,600-square-foot brick patio. Grab a beer or cocktail and sit at one of the tables made of wood reclaimed from a Rockaway Beach boardwalk in 2010. Read more.

Lavender Lake is one of New York: Bars.

22. Lavender Lake

383 Carroll St (at Bond St), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Gowanus · 163 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: The multitiered outdoor deck (which seats about 100) can get packed, so prepare to show up early. It’s less crowded on weeknights, and if you plan right, you may stumble on an outdoor movie screening. Read more.

Fourth Avenue Pub is one of New York: Bars.

23. Fourth Avenue Pub

8.3
76 4th Ave (btwn Bergen St & St. Marks Pl), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Boerum Hill · 101 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Beer lovers belly up to the bar to munch on piping-hot popcorn and sample coast-to-coast suds. The outdoor space has plenty of picnic tables and chairs in the high-walled back garden. Read more.

Hot Bird is one of New York: Bars.

24. Hot Bird

546 Clinton Ave (at Atlantic Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Clinton Hill · 162 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Hot Bird's outdoor space, built in a former auto-body shop facing Atlantic Avenue, is best experienced on a sunny day, when you can crowd around picnic tables on the expansive patio and sip drafts. Read more.

Washington Commons is one of New York: Bars.

25. Washington Commons

8.1
748 Washington Ave (btwn Park Pl & Sterling Pl), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Prospect Heights · 96 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: This cozy pub serves specialty beers (like Mother’s Milk and Houblon Chouffe) to a youthful crowd. Perks include free popcorn and a spacious outdoor area. Read more.

Nostrand Avenue Pub is one of New York: Bars.

26. Nostrand Avenue Pub

8.1
658 Nostrand Ave (Bergen St.), Brooklyn, NY
Pub · Crown Heights · 47 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Easygoing bartenders, 20 taps bearing names like Ommegang and AleSmith, a chilled-out atmosphere and free pretzels—this new Crown Heights bar has all the elements of a top-notch neighborhood alehouse.

Greenwood Park is one of New York: Bars.

27. Greenwood Park

8.4
555 7th Ave (btwn 19th & 20th St), Brooklyn, NY
Beer Garden · Greenwood Heights · 152 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Situated on the northern edge of the eponymous cemetery, this Brooklyn drinkery features an expansive alfresco space where you can kick back with a pint or a pitcher of one of 24 beers on tap. Read more.

Windy City Ale House is one of New York: Bars.

28. Windy City Ale House

8.1
7915 3rd Ave (80th STREET), Brooklyn, NY
Sports Bar · Bay Ridge · 27 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: This AstroTurf-covered beer bar disguised as a Chicago-themed hangout is the perfect place to unwind. Come and relax in a patio chair and peruse more than 20 craft selections, which rotate frequently.

The Commodore is one of New York: Bars.

29. The Commodore

8.7
366 Metropolitan Ave (at Havemeyer St), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Williamsburg · 322 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: This nautical dive has some of the city’s best bar food, including a knockout cheeseburger with mayo and sliced half-sour pickles tucked beneath an amply salted LaFrieda patty. Read more.

61 Local is one of New York: Bars.

30. 61 Local

61 Bergen St (btwn Smith St & Boerum Pl), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Boerum Hill · 239 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: This bar does some great grilled cheese sandwiches on Bien Cuit bread.

reBar is one of New York: Bars.

31. reBar

147 Front St (at Jay St), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · DUMBO · 144 tips and reviews
Radegast Hall & Biergarten is one of New York: Bars.

32. Radegast Hall & Biergarten

9.0
113 N 3rd St (at Berry St), Brooklyn, NY
Beer Garden · Williamsburg · 481 tips and reviews

33. Rosemary's Greenpoint Tavern

188 Bedford Ave (N 7th St), Brooklyn, NY
Dive Bar · Williamsburg · 58 tips and reviews
Union Hall is one of New York: Bars.

34. Union Hall

8.7
702 Union St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Karaoke Bar · North Slope · 171 tips and reviews
Donna is one of New York: Bars.

35. Donna

27 Broadway (at Dunham Pl), Brooklyn, NY
Cocktail Bar · Williamsburg · 91 tips and reviews
Dram is one of New York: Bars.

36. Dram

177 S 4th St (btwn Driggs Ave & Roebling St), Brooklyn, NY
Cocktail Bar · Williamsburg · 148 tips and reviews
Spuyten Duyvil is one of New York: Bars.

37. Spuyten Duyvil

359 Metropolitan Ave (at Havemeyer St), Brooklyn, NY
Beer Garden · Williamsburg · 177 tips and reviews
Knitting Factory is one of New York: Bars.

38. Knitting Factory

361 Metropolitan Ave (at Havemeyer St), Brooklyn, NY
Rock Club · Williamsburg · 126 tips and reviews
Music Hall of Williamsburg is one of New York: Bars.

39. Music Hall of Williamsburg

9.1
66 N 6th St (at Kent Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Music Venue · Williamsburg · 183 tips and reviews
Pete's Candy Store is one of New York: Bars.

40. Pete's Candy Store

8.9
709 Lorimer St (at Richardson St), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Williamsburg · 106 tips and reviews
Public Assembly is one of New York: Bars.

41. Public Assembly

70 N 6th St (btwn Wythe & Kent Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Rock Club · Williamsburg · 39 tips and reviews
Thistle Hill Tavern is one of New York: Bars.

42. Thistle Hill Tavern

441 7th Ave. (at 15th St.), Brooklyn, NY
Gastropub · South Slope · 125 tips and reviews
Beer Table is one of New York: Bars.

43. Beer Table

427 7th Ave Ste B (at 14th St.), Brooklyn, NY
Pub · South Slope · 32 tips and reviews
Excelsior is one of New York: Bars.

44. Excelsior

390 5th Ave (btwn 6th & 7th St.), Brooklyn, NY
Gay Bar · Central Slope · 24 tips and reviews
Pacific Standard is one of New York: Bars.

45. Pacific Standard

82 4th Ave (btwn St. Marks Pl & Bergen St), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Boerum Hill · 107 tips and reviews
The Sackett is one of New York: Bars.

46. The Sackett

7.7
661 Sackett St (4th Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · North Slope · 39 tips and reviews
Terroir Park Slope is one of New York: Bars.

47. Terroir Park Slope

284 5th Ave (1st Street), Brooklyn, NY
Wine Bar · Central Slope · 19 tips and reviews
Woodwork is one of New York: Bars.

48. Woodwork

583 Vanderbilt Ave (at Dean St), Brooklyn, NY
Sports Bar · Prospect Heights · 133 tips and reviews
Barbès is one of New York: Bars.

49. Barbès

8.9
376 9th St (at 6th Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · South Slope · 64 tips and reviews
The Fifth Estate is one of New York: Bars.

50. The Fifth Estate

506 5th Ave (btwn 12th & 13th St.), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · South Slope · 21 tips and reviews
Weather Up is one of New York: Bars.

51. Weather Up

9.0
589 Vanderbilt Ave (btwn Dean & Bergen St), Brooklyn, NY
Cocktail Bar · Prospect Heights · 159 tips and reviews
Sea Witch is one of New York: Bars.

52. Sea Witch

8.8
703 5th Ave (btwn 21st & 22nd St), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Greenwood Heights · 103 tips and reviews
Barcade is one of New York: Bars.

53. Barcade

8.8
388 Union Ave (btwn Ainslie & Powers St), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · East Williamsburg · 321 tips and reviews
Whiskey Soda Lounge is one of New York: Bars.

54. Whiskey Soda Lounge

115 Columbia St (at Kane St), Brooklyn, NY
Whisky Bar · Cobble Hill · 31 tips and reviews
Otb is one of New York: Bars.

55. Otb

8.0
141 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY
Lounge · Williamsburg · 35 tips and reviews
Alameda is one of New York: Bars.

56. Alameda

195 Franklin St (at Green St), Brooklyn, NY
New American Restaurant · Greenpoint · 62 tips and reviews
The Grand is one of New York: Bars.

57. The Grand

647 Grand St (btwn Leonard St & Manhattan Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Gastropub · East Williamsburg · 35 tips and reviews
ABV is one of New York: Bars.

58. ABV

1504 Lexington Ave (at E 97th St), New York, NY
Wine Bar · East Harlem · 79 tips and reviews
Lighthouse is one of New York: Bars.

59. Lighthouse

8.0
145 Borinquen Pl (at Keap St), Brooklyn, NY
New American Restaurant · East Williamsburg · 86 tips and reviews
Dean Street is one of New York: Bars.

60. Dean Street

755 Dean St (at Underhill Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Southern Food Restaurant · Prospect Heights · 97 tips and reviews
Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden is one of New York: Bars.

61. Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden

8.8
2919 24th Ave (btwn 29th & 31st St), Astoria, NY
Beer Garden · Astoria · 247 tips and reviews
Mojitos Bar and Grill is one of New York: Bars.

62. Mojitos Bar and Grill

227 E 116th St (at 3rd Ave.), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · East Harlem · 15 tips and reviews
Earl's Beer & Cheese is one of New York: Bars.

63. Earl's Beer & Cheese

8.7
1259 Park Ave (btwn E 97th & E 98th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · East Harlem · 169 tips and reviews
The Wren is one of New York: Bars.

64. The Wren

8.4
344 Bowery (at Great Jones St), New York, NY
Gastropub · NoHo · 218 tips and reviews
Rare Bar & Grill is one of New York: Bars.

65. Rare Bar & Grill

6.5
152 W 26th St (btwn 6th & 7th Ave), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Chelsea · 156 tips and reviews
Fat Cat is one of New York: Bars.

66. Fat Cat

75 Christopher St (btwn 7th Ave S & Bleecker St), New York, NY
Jazz and Blues Venue · West Village · 371 tips and reviews
The Butterfly is one of New York: Bars.

67. The Butterfly

225 W Broadway (at Franklin St.), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Tribeca · 56 tips and reviews
Mother's Ruin is one of New York: Bars.

68. Mother's Ruin

8.8
18 Spring St (btwn Mott & Elizabeth St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · NoLita · 328 tips and reviews
Desnuda Williamsburg is one of New York: Bars.

69. Desnuda Williamsburg

221 S 1st St (Driggs & Roebling), Brooklyn, NY
South American Restaurant · Williamsburg · 49 tips and reviews
The NoMad Restaurant is one of New York: Bars.

70. The NoMad Restaurant

1170 Broadway (inside NoMad Hotel), New York, NY
American Restaurant · NoMad · 391 tips and reviews
The Dead Rabbit is one of New York: Bars.

71. The Dead Rabbit

9.3
30 Water St (btwn Broad St & Coenties Slip), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Financial District · 488 tips and reviews
Dear Bushwick is one of New York: Bars.

72. Dear Bushwick

41 Wilson Ave (at Melrose St), Brooklyn, NY
English Restaurant · Bushwick · 64 tips and reviews
Experimental Cocktail Club is one of New York: Bars.

73. Experimental Cocktail Club

191 Chrystie St (btwn Rivington & Stanton), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Lower East Side · 102 tips and reviews
Pouring Ribbons is one of New York: Bars.

74. Pouring Ribbons

225 Avenue B Fl 2 (btwn 13th & 14th St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Alphabet City · 180 tips and reviews
Tooker Alley is one of New York: Bars.

75. Tooker Alley

8.8
793 Washington Ave (at Lincoln Pl), Brooklyn, NY
Cocktail Bar · Prospect Heights · 82 tips and reviews
Evelyn Drinkery is one of New York: Bars.

76. Evelyn Drinkery

171 Avenue C (at E 10th St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Alphabet City · 75 tips and reviews
Flatiron Lounge is one of New York: Bars.

77. Flatiron Lounge

37 W 19th St (btwn 5th & 6th St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Flatiron District · 145 tips and reviews
Saxon + Parole is one of New York: Bars.

78. Saxon + Parole

316 Bowery (at Bleecker St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · NoHo · 282 tips and reviews
The Bar Room at The Modern is one of New York: Bars.

79. The Bar Room at The Modern

8.7
9 W 53rd St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Midtown East · 52 tips and reviews
John Dory Oyster Bar is one of New York: Bars.

80. John Dory Oyster Bar

1196 Broadway (at W 29th St), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · NoMad · 272 tips and reviews
The Stanton Social is one of New York: Bars.

81. The Stanton Social

99 Stanton St (btwn Orchard & Ludlow St), New York, NY
Lounge · Lower East Side · 388 tips and reviews
Pencil Factory is one of New York: Bars.

82. Pencil Factory

8.6
142 Franklin St (at Greenpoint Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Greenpoint · 50 tips and reviews
Cooper's Craft and Kitchen is one of New York: Bars.

83. Cooper's Craft and Kitchen

8.1
87 2nd Ave (at E 5th St), New York, NY
Bar · East Village · 149 tips and reviews
The Chester is one of New York: Bars.

84. The Chester

5.6
18 9th Ave (13th Street), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Meatpacking District · 53 tips and reviews
Pearl & Ash is one of New York: Bars.

85. Pearl & Ash

220 Bowery (btwn Spring & Prince), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Lower East Side · 97 tips and reviews
Alder is one of New York: Bars.

86. Alder

157 2nd Ave (btwn 9th & 10th St), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · East Village · 155 tips and reviews
El Quinto Pino is one of New York: Bars.

87. El Quinto Pino

401 W 24th St (at 9th Ave), New York, NY
Wine Bar · Chelsea · 112 tips and reviews
Rochelles NYC is one of New York: Bars.

88. Rochelles NYC

205 Chrystie St (at Stanton St), New York, NY
Whisky Bar · Lower East Side · 34 tips and reviews
Mulberry Project is one of New York: Bars.

89. Mulberry Project

149 Mulberry St (btwn Grand & Hester St), New York, NY
Speakeasy · Little Italy · 225 tips and reviews
Bathtub Gin is one of New York: Bars.

90. Bathtub Gin

8.7
132 9th Ave (btwn W 18th & W 19th St), New York, NY
Speakeasy · Chelsea · 308 tips and reviews
Isle Of Skye is one of New York: Bars.

91. Isle Of Skye

488 Driggs Ave (N9th and N10th), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Williamsburg · 27 tips and reviews
Achilles Heel is one of New York: Bars.

92. Achilles Heel

9.2
180 West St (at Green St), Brooklyn, NY
Cocktail Bar · Greenpoint · 85 tips and reviews
Lulu's is one of New York: Bars.

93. Lulu's

113 Franklin St (at Greenpoint Ave.), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Greenpoint · 62 tips and reviews
Paddy's is one of New York: Bars.

94. Paddy's

3155 Broadway (btwn Tiemann Pl & La Salle St), New York, NY
Bar · West Harlem · 11 tips and reviews
Sake Bar Decibel is one of New York: Bars.

95. Sake Bar Decibel

9.1
240 E 9th St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Sake Bar · East Village · 256 tips and reviews
Royale is one of New York: Bars.

96. Royale

8.5
157 Avenue C (btwn E 9th & 10th St), New York, NY
Bar · Alphabet City · 140 tips and reviews
8th Street Winecellar NYC is one of New York: Bars.

97. 8th Street Winecellar NYC

8.7
28 W 8th St (5th Ave and Macdougal St.), New York, NY
Wine Bar · Greenwich Village · 63 tips and reviews