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27-24 Jackson Ave (btwn Queens & Dutch Kills St), Long Island City, NY
Cocktail Bar · 259 tips and reviews
Christina Cacioppo: a bartender's choice, rather than any prepared drink, is the way to go. we asked for two spicy drinks; one came with jalapeño and the other with pepper. both were fantastic.
Dive Bar · Greenwich Village · 130 tips and reviews
Men's Health Mag: Ever been to the catacombs? This is like it, but better—there’s beer. You enter into a dim, tomb-like underground. The beers are imported and largely monk-made. Ask for a Trappist recommendation.
37 W 26th St (btwn Broadway & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Lounge · NoMad · 146 tips and reviews
Andrea Hong: Awesome spot for cocktails, esp of the whiskey variety. Lots of seating good for a date or groups, and takes reservations. Live jazz on stage in the back. Get the Kentucky Julep!
Tapas Restaurant · Lower East Side · 131 tips and reviews
Jordan Kong: From the folks who brough us Alta, Cata's standouts include chickpea fritters, deviled eggs, mushrooms a la plancha and an extensive G&T list. Great for groups!
30 Water St (btwn Broad St & Coenties Slip), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Financial District · 489 tips and reviews
Daria Wong: Head upstairs to The Parlor for the mixology. Bartenders are super attentive. Hot drink? Archbishop. Absinthe? Julep à la Thomas. M-F 5-7pm $1 oysters and absinthe cocktails for L'Heure Verte.
Meghan: One of my favorite wine bars in the city. Happy hour is killer ($26 btls, $8 glasses, $12 for 3 meats/cheeses). And come on Sun or Wed for $1 oysters!
Cooper Smith: An on-its-way-out video rental store born again as a bar, screening classic movies in the back, along with movie trivia, bingo, and other game nights. Arrive early and grab a back corner table
1170 Broadway (at 28th St) (at 28th St), New York, NY
Hotel Bar · NoMad · 94 tips and reviews
Eater: The extensive cocktail list, executed by a literal assembly line of bartenders, is made of a small collection of classics as well as over 30 of their own selections, all overseen by Leo Robitschek.