This bar's crackling fireplace, which is blessedly surrounded with leather seats, keeps the church-like space warm all winter. Bonus: the hot toddies here have healing powers. Read more
The East Village might have been overtaken by the city's fratastic overlords in recent years, but this 2nd Ave spot holds its own, serving up casual beers and cocktails in an elegant parlor space. Read more
Great buy one get one free happy hour. Food is incredible for a bar menu, try the Buffalo wings and quesadilla. Servers are warm and friendly and play the best music. You really can't go wrong here.
I do not know if I would call this place elegant but the chill vibe is unmistakeable. A 2-4-1 happy hour and will offer fresh pressed juice mixers when possible. Cozy fireplace make this a must.
Great outdoor spot, but inside is def where it's at… excited to snuggle up in here this winter! The bartender was very helpful. Good + decently priced beer selection.
Drinks by the Fireplace: "Hot toddies, mulled cider... you can absolutely find a good excuse to pull up a chair by the fireplace at this pleasantly dim and cozy bar." Read more
It's rare that a bar's most affordable beer is a craft ale made by the bar's owner. Come during happy hour and this $6 glass will earn you a wooden token, good for a free beer of your choosing.
decent cocktail list and snacks but perpetually too crowded. try to sneak away for an early afternoon and sit by the fire, pretending you're in a fancy castle and out of the city.
I am not a rich or dangerous man. But if I were, I'd sit in the plush, red nook of this Scottish bar, past the portraits of kilted Scots in wartime victory. Try the grapefruit and vodka hand squeezed.
Nothing beats a Tuesday night here, when you just want a beer and some peaceful conversation. also ask the bartender for the free spicy potato chips... amazing.
If you are here in the winter, get their signature hot toddy. Made with green tea, chivas, and orange juice - it warms you instantly, even if you can't get a chair by the fireplace.
Stake out a leather armchair on the weekends: From 4 to 8pm daily, well drinks and beers (including the $6 house ale) come with a wood coin that can be cashed in for another drink. Read more