Barcade(718) 302-6464
388 Union Ave,
Brooklyn, NY, 11211
With a huge number of beers on tap in the middle of hipster haven, this former garage feels mellow, perhaps because of the wacky lighting scheme. In addition, all the ancient arcade video games for a quarter keep you going all night, blasting away at Centipede, Donkey Kong and so on.
Dorrian's Red Hand(212) 772-6660
300 E 84th St,
New York, NY, 10028
For more than 50 years, Dorrian's has been one weird spot. Opened in the days when the Upper East Side-adjacent Yorkville was a scrappy little neighborhood, it has been a place to see Yankees grabbing a drink,
Happy Ending(212) 334-9676
302 Broome St.,
New York, NY, 10002
This former erotic massage parlor has become a two-level lounge with red velvet booths as well as kitsch of a certain caliber in the private former sauna rooms. All sorts of special events take place here with various insidious-sounding themes.
Hi-Fi(212) 420-8392
169 Ave. A,
New York, NY, 10009
Keybar(212) 478-3021
432 13th St.,
New York City, NY, 10009
Kiss & Fly(212) 255-1933
409 W 13th St,
New York, NY, 10014
Bottle service and reservations are the way of things at Kiss & Fly, a nightclub with a European art-nouveau feel in Aer's old location.
Larry Lawrence(718) 218-7866
295 Grand St,
Brooklyn, NY, 11211
Hidden in the borderlands between the south and north ends of a burgeoning Williamsburg, Larry Lawrence is a study in contradictions: named after a capricious childhood friend, the owners envisioned, designed, and bu
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Last Exit(718) 222-9198
136 Atlantic Ave.,
Brooklyn, NY, 11201
Classic Brooklyn pub with a very vibrant scene, a busy schedule of events, weekly live performances, and a lovely outdoor garden.
LIC Bar718-786-5400
45-58 Vernon Blvd,
Long Island City, NY
Located in Long Island City, the current hottest neighborhood in Queens, LIC Bar is a totally classic New York City watering hole with a real old-world feel. There’s no jukebox, but the bartenders are known to have great t
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Odeon(212) 233-0507
145 W Broadway,
New York, NY, 10013
French comfort food in an intimate setting, a survivor of the 1980s keeps on producing Tribeca's most beloved bistro menu. Just as the atmosphere of the Odeon benefits from the intersection of early 20th century aesthetic sensibili
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Pacha NYC212-209-7500
618 W. 46th St,
New York, NY, 10036
Ibiza-based Pacha's New York City locale is all alone on West 46th Street, far from its kin in nearby Chelsea. It presents a well-rounded club experience anyway, though, despite its apparent remoteness. The dance floor isn
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Pieces(212) 929-9291
8 Christopher St,
New York, NY, 10014
Over ten years in business, Pieces features individual performers, special events, Karaoke sing-a-longs, costume contests, pool tournaments, body contests, fund raising events, the almost world famous annual event "the 12 Drags of Christmas" and many more events.
Pink (formerly Pink Elephant)212-463-0000
527 W. 27th St.,
New York, NY, 10001
An elegant oasis fashioned after the festive party paradises of St. Tropez and Rio de Janeiro, Pink offers a plush, intimate haven in which to enjoy their high energy atmosphere, lush service, and stellar roster of house music DJs.
Blind Barber(212) 353-2303
339 E 10th St,
New York, NY, 10009
A salon and bar in the East Village, the only neighborhood that would tolerate such a chimeric oddity.
Plunge Rooftop at Hotel Gansevoort212-206-6700
18 Ninth Ave.,
New York, NY, 10014
With an expansive event loft with soaring 20-foot ceilings and wall-to-wall windows as well as a richly-landscaped roof garden and lounge area with breathtaking 360-degree views, you will want to
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Prohibition(212) 579-3100
503 Columbus Ave,
New York, NY, 10024
Prohibition is an upscale restaurant/bar where one can come with a date and have an intimate dinner, or with friends just to hang out and listen to live music. They offer an eclectic and sophisticated menu that accommoda
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795 8th Ave,
New York, NY, 10019
Occupying 3 enormous & well-realized floors in Hell’s Kitchen, this newcomer combo won't be hard to find. In the back of the 1st floor sits a sensible & roomy collection of tables where generous helpings from a full-service kitch
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Brinkley's(212) 680-5600
406 Broome St.,
New York, NY, 10013
The former Bar Martignetti space will reopen as Brinkley's under the same ownership but with a distinctly English fare that includes both national favorites of the pub scene as well as real football games and rugby matches on the telly.
Sweet & Vicious(212) 334-7915
5 Spring St,
New York, NY, 10012
The decor at this Nolita bar is nothing special but the bar service and music is first rate. What's more, it's a cool place to meet a youngish crowd of Manhattanites, although very crowded most weekends.
The Delancey(212) 254-9920
168 Delancey St.,
New York, NY, 10002
This three-level venue near the Williamsburg bridge offers a variety of atmospheres for the Lower East Side crowd. During summer months, the rooftop is the main draw, given that it is one of Manhattan's most nearly unique rooftop bars.
The Skinny(212) 228-3668
174 Orchard Street,
New York, NY, 10002
This dive bar in the Lower East Side calls itself The Skinny for a reason: it is skinny, reminiscent of a railroad style apartment. That said you can drink budget beers all night, watch t.v., or squeeze in a game of poo
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Union Pool(718) 609-0484
484 Union Ave.,
Brooklyn, NY, 11211
Both a characterization and a caricature of the Williamsburg music scene, this well-designed music venue also serves as a bar and as a training ground for the hip-to-be. The quarters are a bit close, but it's a welcome tr
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145 E Houston St,
New York, NY, 10002
White Rabbit is a sleek new lounge with a relaxed, neighborhood atmosphere. On weekends and late nights, expect to hear Djs spinning an eclectic mix of new and classic music from Afro-Cuban to z-trip. If you're hungry
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Wilfie & Nell(212) 242-2990
228 W 4th Street,
New York, NY, 10014
Another gastropub in the millennial ocean of such eateries, Wilfie & Nell's offers the usual fare of the British and Irish islands, as well as some traditional American cuisine, all in a subdued and rather enchanting space in the West Village.