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NYC Drankin'
The Wayland is one of NYC Drankin'.

1. The Wayland

9.1
700 E 9th St (at Avenue C), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Alphabet City · 283 tips and reviews

2. Caledonia Bar

8.8
1609 2nd Ave (btwn 83rd and 84th), New York, NY
Whisky Bar · Yorkville · 73 tips and reviews

Gabrielle H.Gabrielle Houck: Stumbled in randomly because I heard good music. Awesome tunes... Luke bryan, billy joel, bon jovi... Don't get no betta

Desnuda is one of NYC Drankin'.

3. Desnuda

122 E 7th St (at Avenue A), New York, NY
Wine Bar · East Village · 94 tips and reviews
Pouring Ribbons is one of NYC Drankin'.

4. Pouring Ribbons

225 Avenue B Fl 2 (btwn 13th & 14th St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Alphabet City · 180 tips and reviews
The Summit Bar & Cafe is one of NYC Drankin'.

5. The Summit Bar & Cafe

8.6
133 Avenue C (btwn E 8th & E 9th St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Alphabet City · 204 tips and reviews
Lovers of Today is one of NYC Drankin'.

6. Lovers of Today

8.7
132 1/2 E 7th St (near Ave A), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Alphabet City · 114 tips and reviews

Party EarthParty Earth: “There are a lot of fantastic cocktails, but you’ve got to try the Astral Plane – lemon, herbs de Provence, syrup, gin, and champagne.” More at http://www.partyearth.com/venues/lovers-of-today.

7. Top of the Strand

7.6
33 W 37th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Hotel Bar · Garment District · 79 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Awesome views of the Empire State Building from the intimate rooftop bar. Expensive drinks served in plastic glasses.

8. Little Branch

9.0
20 7th Ave S (at Leroy St), New York, NY
Speakeasy · West Village · 335 tips and reviews

Senator John B.Senator John Blutarski: The bar is already perfect, but on Sunday nights a small jazz trio fills the small underground room with piano, drums, and standup bass. Enjoy with their excellent libations.

Angel’s Share is one of NYC Drankin'.

9. Angel’s Share

8 Stuyvesant St (at E 9th St & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Speakeasy · East Village · 491 tips and reviews

Senator John B.Senator John Blutarski: The menu's featured drink is a "Speak Low"; a blend of two rums, sherry, and an amazing macha green tea as an homage to Japanese tea ceremony in cocktail form. Don't leave without one. Drink!

10. Terra Blues

9.1
149 Bleecker St (btwn Thompson & LaGuardia St), New York, NY
Jazz and Blues Venue · Greenwich Village · 56 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: This low-key venue features some tremendous blues artists. The atmosphere is very intimate, come here for a nice date or fun night out.

11. International Bar

6.7
102 1st Ave (btwn 7th St & St. Marks Pl), New York, NY
Dive Bar · East Village · 119 tips and reviews

citichik c.citichik chickpea: Cheap booze, friendly bartender, good music, unpretentious = all I want in a dive.

12. Rolf's German Restaurant

6.5
281 3rd Ave (at E 22nd St), New York, NY
German Restaurant · Gramercy Park · 101 tips and reviews

Elyse E.Elyse Estrada: It's always Christmas in here. Even if it's not the actual season but you're feeling low on the yuletide spirit in your day to day, this place will definitely have you singing Mariah when you leave.

Crocodile Lounge is one of NYC Drankin'.

13. Crocodile Lounge

325 E 14th St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Bar · Gramercy Park · 208 tips and reviews

14. La Esquina

8.6
114 Kenmare St (at Lafayette St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · SoHo · 723 tips and reviews

Showtime NetworkShowtime Network: Beautiful underground Mexican restaurant and tequila bar hidden underneath the kitchen area of a Mexican fast food-looking joint. One of my favorite restaurants in NYC! -Francine, The Real L Word

15. Nublu

8.1
62 Avenue C (btwn 4th & 5th), New York, NY
Night Club · Alphabet City · 36 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: A really fun spot to dance, catch a live show and have a few too many drinks! Just be warned that there’s a cover and that the bathrooms aren’t too nice.

16. Salon de Ning

8.1
The Peninsula New York, 700 5th Ave, New York (at W 55th St), New York, NY
Hotel Bar · Midtown East · 85 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Manhattan meets Shanghai in this stunning rooftop bar. This is the place to impress out-of-towners or that special someone. Drinks are EXPENSIVE…$24 a pop! But it’s worth it.

17. Mehanata Bulgarian Bar

7.0
113 Ludlow St (btwn Rivington & Delancey St.), New York, NY
Night Club · Lower East Side · 85 tips and reviews

Denis S.Denis Sosnovtsev: Let's explain the "Ice Cage": For $20, you're thrown into a frozen glass room full of open vodka bottles in a Soviet soldier uniform. Frozen shot glass in hand, you get 2 minutes, all you can drink.

18. Cielo

18 Little West 12th St (btwn Greenwich & Washington St), New York, NY
Night Club · Meatpacking District · 166 tips and reviews

Gilt CityGilt City: Cielo has featured more top international DJs than any other club in the U.S. It ranks number 37 in DJ magazine’s "Top 100 Clubs of the World."

19. Pig and Khao

9.1
68 Clinton St (btwn Rivington & Stanton St), New York, NY
Filipino Restaurant · Lower East Side · 306 tips and reviews

Edgar O.Edgar Ong: The khao soi is amazing. Don't forget the endless $15 beer! Just do it.

20. Docks Oyster Bar

7.9
633 3rd Ave (at E 40th St), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Murray Hill · 90 tips and reviews

Michelle C.Michelle C.: 3-7 PM, Monday-Friday: Half-priced draft beer, $5 house drinks, $6 wine; 50-cent clams, $1 oysters, $1.50 sliders, $6 buffalo calamari; $3 tuna or salmon spring rolls.

21. Tia Pol

8.4
205 10th Ave (btwn 22nd & 23rd St.), New York, NY
Tapas Restaurant · Chelsea · 157 tips and reviews

Village VoiceVillage Voice: Winner of Best Tapas in the Village Voice 2011 Best Of issue! Pair fried chickpeas with smoked paprika with a glass of Spanish red.

169 Bar is one of NYC Drankin'.

22. 169 Bar

8.6
169 E Broadway (btwn Rutgers & Jefferson St), New York, NY
Dive Bar · Lower East Side · 242 tips and reviews

23. Kilo

857 9th Ave (55th And 56th streets), New York, NY
Wine Bar · Hell's Kitchen · 54 tips and reviews

Steven B.Steven Birkeland: Say hello to Chad and the rest if the amazing staff at this new Hell's Kitchen gem. Try the nightly additions to the menu. The crab bolognese is amazing!

24. El Parador

8.2
325 E 34th St (btwn 1st Ave & Tunnel Entrance St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Murray Hill · 91 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Sit at the bar and enjoy a delicious margarita while dining on a mix of chicken and beef fajitas. Finish your meal with the Mexican Fried Ice Cream.

25. Loreley Beer Garden

8.2
7 Rivington St (btwn Bowery & Chrystie St), New York, NY
Beer Garden · Lower East Side · 192 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Grab a seat out back in the garden and enjoy good company and a liter of Radeberger Pilsner with a Bavarian Bretzeln or a Frikadelle mit Pommes Frites.

26. Vol de Nuit

8.1
148 W 4th St (at 6th Ave.), New York, NY
Beer Garden · Greenwich Village · 136 tips and reviews

Michael S.Michael Sutton-Long: Nice outside courtyard for summer evening drinking. Mmmm.....

27. Bemelmans Bar

9.0
35 E 76th St (at Madison Ave), New York, NY
Hotel Bar · Upper East Side · 130 tips and reviews

Lauren G.Lauren Gilchrist: Exceptionally nice cocktails for an indulgent date night (plus jazz after 9:30). Heads up they charge $25 'cover' to view said jazz.

il Buco Alimentari & Vineria is one of NYC Drankin'.

28. il Buco Alimentari & Vineria

8.9
53 Great Jones St (btwn Lafayette St & Bowery), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · NoHo · 247 tips and reviews

29. The Rusty Knot

425 West St (at W 11th St), New York, NY
Tiki Bar · West Village · 194 tips and reviews

Village VoiceVillage Voice: One of our 10 best Manhattan bars- cheap Tecates, tasty tiki drinks, and pretzel dogs keep it real.

Tequila Park Taqueria is one of NYC Drankin'.

30. Tequila Park Taqueria

356 W 58th St (at 9th Ave), New York, NY
Taco Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 15 tips and reviews

31. Barrio Chino

8.5
253 Broome St (btwn Orchard & Ludlow St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Lower East Side · 298 tips and reviews

Food NetworkFood Network: Claire Robinson feasts on Mexican food and margaritas at Barrio Chino in New York, NY on Food Network's The Best Thing I Ever Ate. We recommend the Grapefruit Margarita. Find more tips at FN Local. Read more.

32. Hecho en Dumbo

354 Bowery (btwn Great Jones & E.4th), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · NoHo · 190 tips and reviews

Wayne Y.Wayne Yu: Happy hour every day 5-7pm. Can't beat the steak tacos!

33. Vintry Wine & Whiskey

57 Stone St (Hanover St), New York, NY
Wine Bar · Financial District · 110 tips and reviews

NY WaterwayNY Waterway: Boasts a classy wood and glass interior, dimly lit for intimacy, in addition to outside seating on Stone Street. Excellent food, friendly service and of course, fantastic selection of wine and whiskey

34. Smorgasbar @ Seaport Smorgasburg

89 Fulton St (at Front St), New York, NY
Beer Garden · Financial District · 66 tips and reviews

Michael H.Michael Hussey: In an effort to revitalize the area following damage from Hurricane Sandy, the Brooklyn Flea has curated a dozen food and beverage vendors to set up on Front Street, seven days a week through October.

35. Salvation Taco

145 E 39th St (btwn 3rd & Lexington Ave.), New York, NY
Taco Restaurant · Murray Hill · 304 tips and reviews

Marshall H.Marshall H: Check out their happy hour special (5:30-7:00) - 3 tacos al pastor + a Negro Modela for $10.

36. Middle Branch

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

Chris M.Chris Maddern: Bluegrass on Mondays and Wednesdays. One of the best spots for a cocktail in MidTown.

37. Casellula

401 W 52nd St (at 9th Ave), New York, NY
Wine Bar · Hell's Kitchen · 160 tips and reviews

Krista M.Krista Milano: Intimate little spot that has an amazing spread of charcuterie and cheeses that complement their wines so seamlessly - perfetto!

Swine is one of NYC Drankin'.

38. Swine

531 Hudson Street (at Charles St), New York, NY
Bar · West Village · 109 tips and reviews

StylesightStylesight: For a glass of wine and a snack, this newly opened restaurant has wine on tap that pairs well with the charcuterie dishes.

39. Pete's Tavern

8.5
129 E 18th St (at Irving Pl), New York, NY
Pub · Gramercy Park · 141 tips and reviews

Scott ExScott Ex: Pete's hasn't closed since 1851. It was even open during prohibition, disguised as a 'flower' shop speakeasy.

Orient Express is one of NYC Drankin'.

40. Orient Express

8.2
325 W 11th St (btwn Greenwich & Washington St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · West Village · 71 tips and reviews

Christopher S.Christopher Sabato: Try the Agatha , homemade strawberry soda and gin.

Employees Only is one of NYC Drankin'.

41. Employees Only

9.0
510 Hudson St (at Christopher St), New York, NY
Speakeasy · West Village · 512 tips and reviews

42. Trestle on Tenth

242 10th Ave (at W 24th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Chelsea · 83 tips and reviews

Laura C.Laura C.: Great place for winos! Scallops plate was perfectly cooked and the carrot cake was impeccable! Downside is the bread for the table was a little stale and cold. Really enjoyed sitting in the garden.

43. Joe's Pizza

9.0
7 Carmine St (at 6th Ave), New York, NY
Pizzeria · West Village · 455 tips and reviews

Matt C.Matt Conger: Stays open till 5am. Around 11am there's always a food tour group where each participant gets a 1/2 size piece of cheese.

Henry @ The Hudson is one of NYC Drankin'.

44. Henry @ The Hudson

356 W 58th St (9th Ave), New York, NY
American Restaurant · 6 tips and reviews

45. Aria Wine Bar

117 Perry St (btwn Hudson & Greenwich St), New York, NY
Wine Bar · West Village · 173 tips and reviews

Mike S.Mike Singleton: Don't be confused by the name, you're here for the food. Not requiring reservations, this cozy Venice-style tapas restaurant is a little-know favorite by locals with a stunning interior.

46. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

34 Cooper Sq (btwn E 5th & E 6th St.), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · NoHo · 231 tips and reviews

Indulgent EatsIndulgent Eats: great lunch specials & happy hour after 9:30 with half price drinks & meat, get the harami and garlic noodles! not part of happy hour but worth it = lady m green tea mille crepe cake 🍵🍰

47. Aretsky's Patroon

8.2
160 E 46th St (btwn Lexington & 3rd Ave.), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 36 tips and reviews

Jamarr M.Jamarr Mills: One of the few bars on the east side with a beautiful and legitimate rooftop. It could make the west and midtown jealous.

48. Upstate Craft Beer & Oyster Bar

9.1
95 1st Ave (at 6th St), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · East Village · 229 tips and reviews

Trevor J.Trevor John: Awesome service!!! The happy hour is great too and they have some really great beers on tap which are rotated as soon as the tap is finished so make sure you try them all.

49. Gallow Green

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

Faith L.Faith Legendre: Drinks, food and service were delightful. Loved the real herb gardens and vines as well as tiny Edison lights. Romantic, fun, enchanting,

La Piscine at Hôtel Americano is one of NYC Drankin'.

50. La Piscine at Hôtel Americano

6.9
518 W 27th St (btwn 10th & 11th Ave), New York, NY
Hotel Bar · Chelsea · 22 tips and reviews

Pierrick B.Pierrick Bouquet: On a hot summer day, I love drinking a glass of Provence Rosé at La Piscine! Magnums available if you are very thirsty! Read more.

51. Pegu Club

77 W Houston St (at W Broadway), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Greenwich Village · 303 tips and reviews

Food & WineFood & Wine: Vintage cocktail connoisseur Audrey Saunders co-owns this mixologists' hangout, which serves its cocktails with dropper bottles filled with fresh juices, Angostura bitters and simple syrup.

Salinas is one of NYC Drankin'.

52. Salinas

8.4
136 9th Ave (btwn 18th & 19th St), New York, NY
Tapas Restaurant · Chelsea · 79 tips and reviews

53. The Ship

158 Lafayette St (btwn Grand St & Howard St), New York, NY
Speakeasy · SoHo · 105 tips and reviews

KinoKino: The Ship is a tasteful basement speakeasy that's hidden behind a inconspicuous black door at 158 Lafayette. I recommend their off-menu drink that's similar to a Dark & Stormy called New Orleans Buck.

54. Hudson Malone

8.1
218 E 53rd St (by 3rd Avenue), New York, NY
Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 52 tips and reviews

Affinia Hotel CollectionAffinia Hotel Collection: The Hudson Malone is a classic cocktail bar located just a few blocks north of the Affinia 50. It offers refined classic cocktails, inventive recipes pioneered by its many talented bartenders.

55. Manhattan Cricket Club

226 W 79th St (btwn Broadway & Amsterdam), New York, NY
Speakeasy · Upper West Side · 46 tips and reviews

LjubicaLjubica: A deliciously sexy new addition to the UWS. Go into Burke & Wills and head toward the back. You'll see a padded black door on the right side. The expert drinks and sensual atmosphere await upstairs...

56. On the Rocks

8.5
696 10th Ave (btwn 48th & 49th St.), New York, NY
Whisky Bar · Hell's Kitchen · 47 tips and reviews

emily m.emily mcgill: with over 150 whiskey options on the menu, this is the perfect upscale hole in the wall for brown liquor lovers. the bartenders are friendly and know how to mix a mean cocktail.

Copper & Oak is one of NYC Drankin'.

57. Copper & Oak

8.8
157 Allen St (btw Stanton & Rivington), New York, NY
Whisky Bar · Lower East Side · 40 tips and reviews

Collette S.Collette S: Great date spot for whiskey lovers. Hundreds of bottles to try - no cocktails here, just straight liquor. Friendly staff. Small space but cool atmosphere

58. The Flatiron Room

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

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: If you're a whiskey enthusiast, love live jazz, & are looking for a cozy fireplace to warm up in front of on a cold winter day, you've come to the right spot. Be sure to make reservations on weekends.

59. The Django

8.7
2 Avenue of the Americas (Walker and White Streets), New York, NY
Lounge · Tribeca · 20 tips and reviews

Zlata Z.Zlata Zubenko: Chancellor cocktail is amazing! Perfectly balanced. Music starts around 9pm. Better reserve a table as it gets crazy packed.

Blue Ribbon Beer Garden is one of NYC Drankin'.

60. Blue Ribbon Beer Garden

7.2
190 Allen St Fl 2, New York, NY
Beer Garden · Lower East Side · 33 tips and reviews

Sam B.Sam Brown: The Frozen Kirin Ichiban is pretty interesting here, it's 90% regular beer with a frozen beer head. Refreshing for the summer.