47 E Houston St (btwn Mott & Mulberry St), New York, NY
Dive Bar · NoLita · 179 tips and reviews
Noah Weiss: It's a dive bar that has a great, not that grungy vibe on the weekends. Drinks are cheap. The huge mug of delicious dark & stormy for $8 is the clear read.
134 Eldridge St (btwn Delancey & Broome St), New York, NY
Speakeasy · Lower East Side · 241 tips and reviews
Victoria Natenzon: Best speakeasy in this city. Tell the mixologist what you're feeling and he'll create the best concoction of your life. Tiny place so go on a Sunday night to get in without a wait.
Date Night Is...: Ring the bell & wait for the maitre'd to stick his nose out. This is a fantastic Date Night spot with a true speakeasy feel. TIP: make a reservation for Mon, Tues, or Wed., otherwise be ready to wait.