Serving specialty cocktails and late-night salty bar snacks like crispy pork scratchings, the bar attracts a diverse crowd. Local bands are on hand every Sunday evening, with DJs every other night.
Diviest dive-bar in the West Village? Lots of beers on the menu (too many?) and definitely not enough light to read the list. Ask the bartender to pick something awesome.
A favorite of HK locals, $2 for Rudy's blonde, $3 for Rudy's Red, $7 for a pitcher. Eat as many hotdogs as you can, they're free and yummy! Read more.
This East Village dive is the best place to hang out with cute gay boys. Damian Cote’s long-running Buddies party every Tuesday is reliably packed with adorable East Village and Brooklyn boys. Read more.
Dark, unpretentious and relaxing bar (when it’s not over-crowded) serving cold beer, strong drinks and music from the best jukebox around.
Why would I want to hit up a secret bar above a burger joint in the village? -Said no one. Ever.
Each cocktail is like a work of art! Great service, absinthe owls and the prettiest smelling WC ever!
Date Night Is... sinfully delicious cocktails in the midst of a see-and-be-seen crowd. Wander into the heard of Chinatown and seek out this gem by looking for the line outside. (Or just go early.)
Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. (That phonebooth thing? Pretty cool, right?) Ask the bartender to suggest a drink. It'll be excellent.
Drinks are about 50% gin, ranging from a eponymous dry martini to an exotic rum punch, while the snacking gets done with crispy fried oysters, chicken tacos and barbecue short rib sliders. Read more.
Green palm decor with wait staff in matching uniforms. Beverly Hills vibe from yesteryear with Beach Boys and other oldies on the sound system. U shaped bar for a very social feel.
This is, hands down, my new favorite spot in my neighborhood. Great job, guys! The food, the decor, the drinks - all aces.
Full of knickknacks (and one arresting disembodied horse head), this underground dance club is filled with students and after-work hipsters looking to hit the dance floor and let loose.
This place’s happy hour laughs in the face of the word “hour”—it runs from 4 to 9 p.m. Beers are $3 (and PBR is $2), one of the best bargains in New York City. Can’t beat that.
My new favorite place to go out. It's a bit small so don't go with a large group, but SO much fun especially when they play oldies all night long :)
One of our 10 best Manhattan bars- Beer buffs rejoice. Here is a place where everyone is as nerdy and psyched ab suds as you are. Clasp your hand on neighbor's back & drink to your healthy obsession.
The scene is Americana and the cocktails are savory and eclectic, employing everything from kale juice in the Garden Variety Margarita to Szechuan peppers in the Track Town Fizz.
Craft cocktails by Jeremy Strawn of Mulberry Project and gourmet bar bites by Mexican chef Antelmo Ambrosio. Drinks? Try the "Painting as a Pastime", which uses vodka, pistachio syrup, ginger and lime Read more.
We love this East Village cocktail bar - not only are the drinks delicious and expertly crafted, but the food is pretty tasty as well. Order The 7th, and get the fish and chips if you're hungry.
BEAUTIFUL rooftop bar with well-trained actors to make your outdoor drinking experience that much more fun. Make a potion or herb bag!
"Owned by Sebastian Junger, Nanette Burstein and Scott Anderson, the Half King has created a successful hybrid between a comfy pub and candlelit writer's hideaway." (via @ShelfAwareness)
Hunting for a lot of beer for a little price? Gulp down the biggest, cheap beers in NYC here : <$7 for a full, quart-sized Styrofoam cup. Read more.
One of our top 10 Manhattan bars- Good beer, great burger, no sawdust, and urinals that make you look forward to breaking the seal.
The most popular time of year to visit this spot is around the holiday season, as the Christmas decor is unbeatable. To warm yourself up, order the Gluhwein and the apple strudel.
Experience one of the best Old New York bars by having a beer in the booth where O. Henry penned “Gift of the Magi”.
The "Coffee" cocktail is made with two types of aged rum, creme de cacao, Campari, and a touch of Toby's Estate coffee, and it's served in a fancy porcelain teacup. Try the rum-based "Coconut" drink.
A tiki-style bar serving everything from fish tacos & short rib sliders to frozen Corona & a selection of good rum like Cruzan Single Barrel & Mt. Gay Extra Old.
grab a small table, a bottle of wine, some oysters, and a couple appetizers. perfect low-key dinner spot.
Located outdoors underneath the High Line. Expect long lines, lots of eye candy, good cold beer and warm pretzels.
The best beer garden-esque location Manhattan has to give Bklyn a run for its money. $15 dollar liters & don't forget to try the grilled cheese.
I adore this cozy little wine bar. It’s a lot bigger than it seems; there’s a room in the back if there’s no room in the front. Take your time with the wine list, there are a ton of good values.
