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Sparkie's Bar List
Barcelona Bar is one of Sparkie's Bar List.

1. Barcelona Bar

7.6
923 8th Ave (btwn 54th & 55th St), New York, NY
Dive Bar · Theater District · 94 tips and reviews

SparkieSparkie: Try the Full Metal Jacket shot. ;-)

Blue & Gold Tavern is one of Sparkie's Bar List.

2. Blue & Gold Tavern

7.2
79 E 7th St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Dive Bar · East Village · 99 tips and reviews

SparkieSparkie: A shot and beer for 5$.

3. Sake Bar Decibel

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

SparkieSparkie: Hidden, but a great venue!

The Edge is one of Sparkie's Bar List.

4. The Edge

95 E 3rd St (at 1st Ave), New York, NY
Bar · East Village · 38 tips and reviews

SparkieSparkie: When you have that late night connect-4 itch

PKNY (Painkiller) is one of Sparkie's Bar List.

5. PKNY (Painkiller)

49 Essex St (at Grand St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Lower East Side · 84 tips and reviews

EsquireEsquire: Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. An unlikely mash-up between Polynesian and punk, it's got very large, very strong rum drinks. We recommend the Zombie. Read more.

Village Pourhouse is one of Sparkie's Bar List.

6. Village Pourhouse

64 3rd Ave (at E 11th St), New York, NY
Sports Bar · East Village · 184 tips and reviews
Niagara is one of Sparkie's Bar List.

7. Niagara

5.9
112 Avenue A (at E 7th St), New York, NY
Dive Bar · Alphabet City · 75 tips and reviews
Gin Palace is one of Sparkie's Bar List.

8. Gin Palace

95 Avenue A (at E 6th St.), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · East Village · 60 tips and reviews

EaterEater: A focus on gin from Ravi DeRossi, also behind Death & Co. The scene is a punk rock take on an English pub and the drinks, which include gin and tonics on tap are mostly classic and all affordable.

McSorley's Old Ale House is one of Sparkie's Bar List.

9. McSorley's Old Ale House

8.9
15 E 7th St (btwn Cooper Sq & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Pub · East Village · 467 tips and reviews

MazdaMazda: Established in 1854 - McSorley's can boast of being New York City's oldest continuously operated saloon. Everyone from Abe Lincoln to John Lennon have passed thru Mcsorley's swinging doors.

Ten Degrees is one of Sparkie's Bar List.

10. Ten Degrees

7.9
121 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 1st Ave & Avenue A), New York, NY
Wine Bar · East Village · 155 tips and reviews

SparkieSparkie: Happy hour on sat and sunday, 2 for one everything

Crocodile Lounge is one of Sparkie's Bar List.

11. Crocodile Lounge

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

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Free pizza with every drink. Skee ball and a photo booth.

Craft is one of Sparkie's Bar List.

12. Craft

9.0
43 E 19th St (btwn Park Ave S & Broadway), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Flatiron District · 126 tips and reviews

SparkieSparkie: Has a great bar for drinks.

The Biergarten at The Standard is one of Sparkie's Bar List.

13. The Biergarten at The Standard

8.4
848 Washington St (btwn Little W 12th & W 13th St), New York, NY
Beer Garden · Meatpacking District · 383 tips and reviews

Bon Appetit MagazineBon Appetit Magazine: Besides great views, The Standard hotel also has NY's hippest beer garden. The menu, designed by Michelin-starred chef Kurt Gutenbrunner, includes fat, flavor-packed sausages and plus-size pretzels. Read more.

Ayza Wine & Chocolate Bar is one of Sparkie's Bar List.

14. Ayza Wine & Chocolate Bar

8.5
11 W 31st St (btwn 5th Ave & Broadway), New York, NY
Wine Bar · Koreatown · 176 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Great place to have a few glasses of wine, share a chocolate fondue and dive into the 20-layer crepe cake. If you want savory food, the truffle pizza is to die for.

Kingston Hall is one of Sparkie's Bar List.

15. Kingston Hall

7.6
149 2nd Ave (btwn 9th & 10th St.), New York, NY
Bar · East Village · 89 tips and reviews

Linnie D.Linnie D: Get a drunken coconut!

The Belfry is one of Sparkie's Bar List.

16. The Belfry

8.6
222 E 14th St (btwn 2nd Ave & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Bar · East Village · 163 tips and reviews

Scott B.Scott Burdick: Throw back some classic picklebacks (spicy or sour) and listen to some oldies tunes

Fat Cat is one of Sparkie's Bar List.

17. Fat Cat

75 Christopher St (btwn 7th Ave S & Bleecker St), New York, NY
Jazz and Blues Venue · West Village · 371 tips and reviews

PUMAPUMA: If you like live music, this is THE place to be! For those that like a spot of competition it's also got pool, pong and loads more! Remember life's more fun when you're keeping score!

Peculier Pub is one of Sparkie's Bar List.

18. Peculier Pub

7.6
145 Bleecker St (btwn Thompson St. & LaGuardia Pl.), New York, NY
Pub · Greenwich Village · 112 tips and reviews

SparkieSparkie: They have Tusker!

Smalls Jazz Club is one of Sparkie's Bar List.

19. Smalls Jazz Club

9.1
183 W 10th St (btwn 4th St & 7th Ave S), New York, NY
Jazz and Blues Venue · West Village · 124 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Spend an evening sipping on a drink and listening to fabulous jazz with other music aficionados. The $20 cover is cheaper than other joints and well worth it.

20. Art Bar

8.1
52 8th Ave (btwn Horatio & Jane St), New York, NY
Bar · West Village · 125 tips and reviews

Sav B.Sav Banerjee: Always grab a seat at the bar. For big groups, grab a couch w ur friends in the back - cozy, warm, fireplace. For food - nachos does the job.

Lightship Frying Pan is one of Sparkie's Bar List.

21. Lightship Frying Pan

8.4
205 12th Ave (at Pier 66 on W 26th St), New York, NY
Beer Garden · Chelsea · 392 tips and reviews

SparkieSparkie: Best view of jersey!

La Biblioteca is one of Sparkie's Bar List.

22. La Biblioteca

622 3rd Ave (at E 40th St.), New York, NY
Lounge · Midtown East · 55 tips and reviews

amNewYorkamNewYork: La Biblioteca serves its treats — hibiscus, strawberry and tamarind varieties, with tequila, of course — year-round. ($15 each).

The Pod Hotel's Rooftop Terrace is one of Sparkie's Bar List.

23. The Pod Hotel's Rooftop Terrace

8.4
230 E 51st St (Between 2nd & 3rd), New York, NY
Roof Deck · Turtle Bay · 5 tips and reviews

KatyaKatya: This private-but-open-to-the-public rooftop terrace is one of the the best-kept secrets in midtown east! Take the elevator to the 14th flr and walk up to the 15th. BYOB.

The Dead Poet is one of Sparkie's Bar List.

24. The Dead Poet

7.2
450 Amsterdam Ave (btwn 81st & 82nd St), New York, NY
Pub · Upper West Side · 92 tips and reviews

SparkieSparkie: Best bloody mary

Boat Basin Cafe is one of Sparkie's Bar List.

25. Boat Basin Cafe

W 79th St (at Riverside Park), New York, NY
Café · Upper West Side · 210 tips and reviews

NYC ParksNYC Parks: Cool off with the breeze of the Hudson River – and take in the stunning view – with traditional pub fare and drinks during happy hour on weekdays from 4pm to 7pm.

Uva is one of Sparkie's Bar List.

26. Uva

8.5
1486 2nd Ave (btwn 77th & 78th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Upper East Side · 238 tips and reviews

SparkieSparkie: Great date place

Heidi's House By The Side Of The Road is one of Sparkie's Bar List.

27. Heidi's House By The Side Of The Road

9.0
308 E 78th St, New York, NY
Comfort Food Restaurant · Upper East Side · 83 tips and reviews

SparkieSparkie: Small, but Heidi definitely takes care of you!

Vero is one of Sparkie's Bar List.

28. Vero

1483 2nd Ave (btwn 77th & 78th St.), New York, NY
Wine Bar · Upper East Side · 24 tips and reviews

SparkieSparkie: Great date place!

The Recovery Room is one of Sparkie's Bar List.

29. The Recovery Room

1446 1st Ave (btwn 75th & 76th St.), New York, NY
Bar · Upper East Side · 25 tips and reviews

Mel DogMel Dog: Fun atmosphere with a large variety of food and drink. Just don't take the waitress's nasty attitude to heart.

Jones Wood Foundry is one of Sparkie's Bar List.

30. Jones Wood Foundry

8.6
401 E 76th St (btwn York & 1st Ave.), New York, NY
English Restaurant · Upper East Side · 156 tips and reviews

Village VoiceVillage Voice: Winner of Best English in the Village Voice 2011 Best Of issue! Try the eggs and soldiers - because it's delicous, and sounds cool.

Pil Pil is one of Sparkie's Bar List.

31. Pil Pil

8.7
265 E 78th St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Spanish Restaurant · Upper East Side · 73 tips and reviews

Chrissy F.Chrissy Fuego: Amazing happy hour! $3 Sangria $5 Tapas. Authentic croquetas de jamon.

Brandy's Piano Bar is one of Sparkie's Bar List.

32. Brandy's Piano Bar

8.1
235 E 84th St (btw 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Piano Bar · Yorkville · 61 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: A truly hidden gem featuring live music every night starting at 9:30pm! It’s raucous, crowded and everyone is having a stupidly good time.

The Uptown Restaurant & Bar is one of Sparkie's Bar List.

33. The Uptown Restaurant & Bar

1576 3rd Ave (btwn E 88th & E 89th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Upper East Side · 85 tips and reviews

Matthew R.Matthew Roberts: Get brunch special on weekends $15.95 includes 2 drinks.

Tin Lizzie is one of Sparkie's Bar List.

34. Tin Lizzie

1647 2nd Ave (at E 86th St.), New York, NY
Pub · Yorkville · 18 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: A high energy bar that on most nights is packed with 20-something college students intent on drinking too much and dancing on the bar.

Dylan Murphy's is one of Sparkie's Bar List.

35. Dylan Murphy's

6.6
1453 3rd Ave (btwn 82nd & 83rd St.), New York, NY
Bar · Upper East Side · 44 tips and reviews

SparkieSparkie: 50 cent wed wings

Earl's Beer & Cheese is one of Sparkie's Bar List.

36. Earl's Beer & Cheese

8.7
1259 Park Ave (btwn E 97th & E 98th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · East Harlem · 169 tips and reviews

The New York TimesThe New York Times: Recommended dishes: Beer cheese; grilled mozzarella sandwich; grilled cheddar sandwich; Asian gnocchi and beef. Read more.

The Guthrie Inn is one of Sparkie's Bar List.

37. The Guthrie Inn

8.4
1259 Park Ave (btwn E 97th & E 98th St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · East Harlem · 35 tips and reviews

Andrew T.Andrew Tayo: This place is a hidden neighborhood gem with a nondescript door next to Earl's beer & cheese. The bar is small, dark, and intimate. Tino is an expert barman. Ask him about his pooch @ home.

The Auction House is one of Sparkie's Bar List.

38. The Auction House

7.7
300 E 89th St (at 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Bar · Yorkville · 62 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: It's dark, seductive, romantic, and a gem of a speakeasy. If you're lucky you can snag a seat on a couch.

City Swiggers is one of Sparkie's Bar List.

39. City Swiggers

9.3
320 E 86th St (btw. 1st Ave. & 2nd Ave.), New York, NY
Beer Store · Yorkville · 57 tips and reviews

Brew YorkBrew York: Rejoice! Upper East Siders can fill their growlers here, peruse the impressive craft beer bottle selection, and saddle up for a pint or two of local beers like Bronx Pale Ale and Ithaca Flower Power.

The Garden at Studio Square is one of Sparkie's Bar List.

40. The Garden at Studio Square

3533 36th St (btwn 35th & 36th Ave), Long Island City, NY
Beer Garden · 215 tips and reviews

Bon Appetit MagazineBon Appetit Magazine: Set in the cobblestone courtyard of an erstwhile factory in Queens, this spot holds up to 1,800 guests who come for 20-plus European and American brews on tap, plus hamburgers, sausages, even sushi. Read more.

Barcade is one of Sparkie's Bar List.

41. Barcade

8.8
388 Union Ave (btwn Ainslie & Powers St), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · East Williamsburg · 321 tips and reviews

EsquireEsquire: Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. Get a Captain Lawrence Fresh Chester pale ale and good luck getting to the kill screen in Donkey Kong.

Berry Park is one of Sparkie's Bar List.

42. Berry Park

8.1
4 Berry St (at N 14th St), Brooklyn, NY
Beer Garden · Williamsburg · 293 tips and reviews

Wesley V.Wesley Verhoeve: Gorgeous rooftop with a great view of Manhattan

Yuca Bar & Restaurant is one of Sparkie's Bar List.

43. Yuca Bar & Restaurant

8.0
111 Avenue A (at E 7th St), New York, NY
Tapas Restaurant · East Village · 245 tips and reviews
Beekman Beer Garden is one of Sparkie's Bar List.

44. Beekman Beer Garden

89 South St (North side of Pier 17), New York, NY
Beer Garden · Financial District · 142 tips and reviews
The Blind Tiger is one of Sparkie's Bar List.

45. The Blind Tiger

8.7
281 Bleecker St (at Jones St), New York, NY
Beer Bar · West Village · 353 tips and reviews
The Wayland is one of Sparkie's Bar List.

46. The Wayland

9.1
700 E 9th St (at Avenue C), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Alphabet City · 283 tips and reviews
The Malt House is one of Sparkie's Bar List.

47. The Malt House

206 Thompson St (btwn 3rd St & Bleecker St), New York, NY
Bar · Greenwich Village · 102 tips and reviews
Bua is one of Sparkie's Bar List.

48. Bua

7.8
122 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 1st Ave. & Avenue A), New York, NY
Pub · East Village · 170 tips and reviews
Burp Castle is one of Sparkie's Bar List.

49. Burp Castle

41 E 7th St (btwn 2nd Ave & Cooper Sq), New York, NY
Pub · East Village · 123 tips and reviews
The Carnegie Club is one of Sparkie's Bar List.

50. The Carnegie Club

8.8
156 W 56th St (btwn 6th & 7th Ave.), New York, NY
Lounge · Theater District · 58 tips and reviews
Open Door Gastropub is one of Sparkie's Bar List.

51. Open Door Gastropub

110 John St (btwn Pearl & Cliff St.), New York, NY
Gastropub · Financial District · 76 tips and reviews
The Guilty Goose is one of Sparkie's Bar List.

52. The Guilty Goose

131 W 23rd St (btwn 6th & 7th Ave), New York, NY
Gastropub · Chelsea · 53 tips and reviews
Reichenbach Hall is one of Sparkie's Bar List.

53. Reichenbach Hall

7.9
5 W 37th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
German Restaurant · Garment District · 135 tips and reviews
The District is one of Sparkie's Bar List.

54. The District

6.7
1679 3rd Ave (94th), New York, NY
Bar · Yorkville · 61 tips and reviews
Rye House is one of Sparkie's Bar List.

55. Rye House

11 W 17th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Whisky Bar · Union Square · 231 tips and reviews
Lillie's Union Square is one of Sparkie's Bar List.

56. Lillie's Union Square

7.7
13 E 17th St (btwn Broadway & 5th Ave), New York, NY
Pub · Union Square · 275 tips and reviews
McKeown's is one of Sparkie's Bar List.

57. McKeown's

1303 3rd Ave (btwn 74th & 75th St.), New York, NY
Pub · Upper East Side · 17 tips and reviews
Honky Tonk Tavern is one of Sparkie's Bar List.

58. Honky Tonk Tavern

1154 1st Ave (btwn 63rd & 64th St), New York, NY
Bar · Upper East Side · 41 tips and reviews
Minus 5° Ice Bar is one of Sparkie's Bar List.

59. Minus 5° Ice Bar

1335 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Theater District · 58 tips and reviews
230 Fifth Rooftop Lounge is one of Sparkie's Bar List.

60. 230 Fifth Rooftop Lounge

8.1
230 5th Ave (btwn W 26th & W 27th St), New York, NY
Rooftop Bar · NoMad · 714 tips and reviews
Amor y Amargo is one of Sparkie's Bar List.

61. Amor y Amargo

8.9
443 E 6th St (at Avenue A), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · East Village · 205 tips and reviews
The Penrose is one of Sparkie's Bar List.

62. The Penrose

8.7
1590 2nd Ave (btwn E 82nd & E 83rd St), New York, NY
Gastropub · Yorkville · 252 tips and reviews
Bemelmans Bar is one of Sparkie's Bar List.

63. Bemelmans Bar

9.0
35 E 76th St (at Madison Ave), New York, NY
Hotel Bar · Upper East Side · 130 tips and reviews
Lexington Bar & Books is one of Sparkie's Bar List.

64. Lexington Bar & Books

1020 Lexington Ave (at E 73rd St.), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Upper East Side · 25 tips and reviews
The Jeffrey Craft Beer & Bites is one of Sparkie's Bar List.

65. The Jeffrey Craft Beer & Bites

9.1
311 E 60th St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Beer Garden · Upper East Side · 188 tips and reviews
King Cole Bar is one of Sparkie's Bar List.

66. King Cole Bar

8.0
2 E 55th St (St Regis Hotel), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Midtown East · 63 tips and reviews
Golden Cadillac is one of Sparkie's Bar List.

67. Golden Cadillac

13 1st Ave (at E 1st St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · East Village · 42 tips and reviews
Caledonia Bar is one of Sparkie's Bar List.

68. Caledonia Bar

8.8
1609 2nd Ave (btwn 83rd and 84th), New York, NY
Whisky Bar · Yorkville · 73 tips and reviews
Henry @ The Hudson is one of Sparkie's Bar List.

69. Henry @ The Hudson

356 W 58th St (9th Ave), New York, NY
American Restaurant · 6 tips and reviews
The Butterfly is one of Sparkie's Bar List.

70. The Butterfly

225 W Broadway (at Franklin St.), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Tribeca · 56 tips and reviews
Analogue is one of Sparkie's Bar List.

71. Analogue

8.6
19 W 8th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Greenwich Village · 71 tips and reviews
Haven at the Sanctuary Hotel is one of Sparkie's Bar List.

72. Haven at the Sanctuary Hotel

6.7
132 W 47th St (btwn 6th Ave and 7th Ave), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Theater District · 70 tips and reviews
The Shakespeare is one of Sparkie's Bar List.

73. The Shakespeare

7.5
24 E 39th St (btwn Madison & Park Ave), New York, NY
Gastropub · Murray Hill · 71 tips and reviews
Hollow Nickel is one of Sparkie's Bar List.

74. Hollow Nickel

7.6
494 Atlantic Ave (btwn Nevins St & 3rd Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Boerum Hill · 51 tips and reviews
Bierhaus NYC is one of Sparkie's Bar List.

75. Bierhaus NYC

7.5
712 3rd Ave (45th St), New York, NY
German Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 158 tips and reviews
The Gilroy is one of Sparkie's Bar List.

76. The Gilroy

1561 2nd Ave (at E 81st St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Yorkville · 31 tips and reviews
Draft Barn is one of Sparkie's Bar List.

77. Draft Barn

530 3rd Ave (btwn 12th & 13th St.), Brooklyn, NY
Pub · Gowanus · 27 tips and reviews
Saxon + Parole is one of Sparkie's Bar List.

78. Saxon + Parole

316 Bowery (at Bleecker St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · NoHo · 282 tips and reviews
Mosaic is one of Sparkie's Bar List.

79. Mosaic

9.1
25-19 24th Ave (at 26th St), Astoria, NY
Speakeasy · 42 tips and reviews
The Brooklyn Inn is one of Sparkie's Bar List.

80. The Brooklyn Inn

8.8
148 Hoyt St (at Bergen St), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Boerum Hill · 113 tips and reviews
The Spotted Pig is one of Sparkie's Bar List.

81. The Spotted Pig

314 W 11th St (at Greenwich St), New York, NY
Gastropub · West Village · 838 tips and reviews
169 Bar is one of Sparkie's Bar List.

82. 169 Bar

8.6
169 E Broadway (btwn Rutgers & Jefferson St), New York, NY
Dive Bar · Lower East Side · 242 tips and reviews
Frederick P. Rose Hall is one of Sparkie's Bar List.

83. Frederick P. Rose Hall

8.9
10 Columbus Cir (at 60th St), New York, NY
Jazz and Blues Venue · Hell's Kitchen · 71 tips and reviews
Barcade is one of Sparkie's Bar List.

84. Barcade

8.6
148 W 24th St (7th Ave), New York, NY
Bar · Chelsea · 186 tips and reviews
Barcade is one of Sparkie's Bar List.

85. Barcade

8.3
6 Saint Marks Pl (3rd Ave), New York, NY
Bar · East Village · 93 tips and reviews
Pier A Harbor House is one of Sparkie's Bar List.

86. Pier A Harbor House

22 Battery Pl (at Little West St), New York, NY
Gastropub · Battery Park City · 168 tips and reviews
Bar Prima is one of Sparkie's Bar List.

87. Bar Prima

331 E 81st St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Wine Bar · Yorkville · 17 tips and reviews
Everyday Gourmet Deli is one of Sparkie's Bar List.

88. Everyday Gourmet Deli

6.0
369 Lexington Ave (41st St), New York, NY
Deli · Midtown East · 26 tips and reviews
The Stag's Head is one of Sparkie's Bar List.

89. The Stag's Head

7.7
252 E 51st St (at 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Pub · Turtle Bay · 103 tips and reviews
Wassail is one of Sparkie's Bar List.

90. Wassail

162 Orchard St (at Stanton St), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Lower East Side · 70 tips and reviews