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NYC: After Dark
SPiN New York is one of NYC: After Dark.

1. SPiN New York

8.2
48 E 23rd St (btwn Park Ave S and Broadway), New York, NY
Bar · Flatiron Dis · 133 tips and reviews
Silver Lining is one of NYC: After Dark.

2. Silver Lining

75 Murray St (Basement), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Tribeca · 49 tips and reviews
Pianos is one of NYC: After Dark.

3. Pianos

7.6
158 Ludlow St (at Stanton St), New York, NY
Rock Club · Lower East Side · 268 tips and reviews
Karaoke Duet 35 is one of NYC: After Dark.

4. Karaoke Duet 35

7.4
53 W 35th St, New York, NY
Karaoke Bar · Koreatown · 124 tips and reviews
Fat Cat is one of NYC: After Dark.

5. Fat Cat

75 Christopher St (btwn 7th Ave S & Bleecker St), New York, NY
Jazz and Blues Venue · West Village · 371 tips and reviews
Little Branch is one of NYC: After Dark.

6. Little Branch

9.0
20 7th Ave S (at Leroy St), New York, NY
Speakeasy · West Village · 335 tips and reviews
Bathtub Gin is one of NYC: After Dark.

7. Bathtub Gin

8.8
132 9th Ave (btwn W 18th & W 19th St), New York, NY
Speakeasy · Chelsea · 308 tips and reviews
d.b.a. is one of NYC: After Dark.

8. d.b.a.

8.1
41 1st Ave (btwn E 2nd & E 3rd St), New York, NY
Bar · East Village · 215 tips and reviews
The Woods is one of NYC: After Dark.

9. The Woods

7.6
48 S 4th St (btwn Kent & Wythe Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Williamsburg · 198 tips and reviews
Vol de Nuit is one of NYC: After Dark.

10. Vol de Nuit

8.1
148 W 4th St (at 6th Ave.), New York, NY
Beer Garden · Greenwich Village · 136 tips and reviews
Wilfie & Nell is one of NYC: After Dark.

11. Wilfie & Nell

8.6
228 W 4th St (at 7th Ave.), New York, NY
Gastropub · West Village · 175 tips and reviews
The Blind Tiger is one of NYC: After Dark.

12. The Blind Tiger

8.7
281 Bleecker St (at Jones St), New York, NY
Beer Bar · West Village · 353 tips and reviews
Sake Bar Decibel is one of NYC: After Dark.

13. Sake Bar Decibel

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

14. Freemans

8.9
1 Freeman Aly (at Rivington St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Lower East Side · 571 tips and reviews

Jordan K.Jordan Kong: The food is good, but nothing to write home about. Stick to the cocktails, devils on horseback, and artichoke dip!

Cienfuegos is one of NYC: After Dark.

15. Cienfuegos

95 Avenue A (E 6th St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · East Village · 214 tips and reviews

16. Añejo

7.3
668 10th Ave (at W 47th St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 137 tips and reviews

Jordan K.Jordan Kong: They have both Blanco and Anejo Margaritas on tap, using pure agave nectar and freshly squeezed lime. Amazing.

17. Juban

7.8
207 10th Ave (Between 22nd and 23rd), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Chelsea · 118 tips and reviews

Jordan K.Jordan Kong: Draft Kirin for 5$. Delicious!

The Raines Law Room is one of NYC: After Dark.

18. The Raines Law Room

9.2
48 W 17th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Speakeasy · Union Square · 335 tips and reviews

19. Dutch Kills

9.1
27-24 Jackson Ave (btwn Queens & Dutch Kills St), Long Island City, NY
Cocktail Bar · 259 tips and reviews

Christina C.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.

Lincoln Ristorante is one of NYC: After Dark.

20. Lincoln Ristorante

7.6
142 W 65th St, New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Lincoln Square · 95 tips and reviews

Jordan K.Jordan Kong: Classy negroni bar, with plenty of fragrant options for even those who dislike bitters.

21. 124 Old Rabbit Club

8.1
124 Macdougal St (at Minetta Ln), New York, NY
Dive Bar · Greenwich Village · 130 tips and reviews

Men's Health MagMen'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.

22. Amor y Amargo

9.0
443 E 6th St (at Avenue A), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · East Village · 205 tips and reviews

Jordan K.Jordan Kong: Love that the drinks menu credits each drink's original mixologist. Strike up a conversation with the bartender to get suggestions.

The Library at Hudson Hotel is one of NYC: After Dark.

23. The Library at Hudson Hotel

356 W 58th St (at 9th Ave), New York, NY
Hotel Bar · Hell's Kitchen · 61 tips and reviews

24. Keybar

432 E 13Th St (btwn 1st Ave & Avenue A), New York, NY
Bar · East Village · 111 tips and reviews

Elaine W.Elaine Wang: Chill stop for 2-for-1 happy hour drinks before 10pm errday

25. The Flatiron Room

8.6
37 W 26th St (btwn Broadway & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Lounge · NoMad · 146 tips and reviews

Andrea H.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!

Cata is one of NYC: After Dark.

26. Cata

245 Bowery (at Stanton), New York, NY
Tapas Restaurant · Lower East Side · 131 tips and reviews

Jordan K.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!

27. The Dead Rabbit

9.3
30 Water St (btwn Broad St & Coenties Slip), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Financial District · 489 tips and reviews

Daria W.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.

28. Lelabar

8.8
422 Hudson St (at Leroy St), New York, NY
Wine Bar · West Village · 87 tips and reviews

MeghanMeghan: 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!

Videology is one of NYC: After Dark.

29. Videology

308 Bedford Ave (at S 1st St), Brooklyn, NY
Video Store · Williamsburg · 47 tips and reviews

Cooper S.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

30. The Library at The NoMad

1170 Broadway (at 28th St) (at 28th St), New York, NY
Hotel Bar · NoMad · 94 tips and reviews

EaterEater: 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.

Betony is one of NYC: After Dark.

31. Betony

41 W 57th St, New York, NY
American Restaurant · Midtown East · 88 tips and reviews