Upper West Side & Central Park
This narrow, mahogany-paneled pub is a neighborhood favorite. It takes its Guinness pours seriously, and features cocktails named after deceased masters…
Must-see nightlife in New York City
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
All sorts of young women, many from neighboring New Jersey and Long Island, storm this 'Bar & Girl,' where theme nights bring in spirited DJs spinning hip…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
If $16 cocktails and fancy-schmancy Village boutiquery are getting you down, maybe it's time to pay a visit to this run-down little ping-pong hall. Fat…
Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick
This well-established, low-key Williamsburg hangout draws a good blend of arty gays and lesbians (plus LGBTIQ+ allies) with its cool staff, cheap drinks,…
New York City
The British stylings at Black Swan, from chalk boards and rough-hewn wooden tables to English ales and Scottish whisky, are a good reason to say 'cheers.'…
Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick
Boozers flock together at Duckduck, where bare brick walls and wooden rafters are ornamented with skeletons, retro signs and (you guessed it) toy ducks…
New York City
A friendly local hangout with a steampunk slant, this self-proclaimed 'Nerdvana' has nightly events: live music, movie screenings, 'Nerdeoke' and two…
New York City
Even if you're only passing through, Do or Dive's rag-tag decor (peeling posters, mounted plastic shark), bar games and laid-back 'tude will make you feel…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
Even all the NYU students can’t ruin this: a cozy Belgian beer bar with Delirium Tremens on tap and a few dozen bottle options, including Duvel and…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
If it weren’t for the lines later in the evening, you’d never guess that a charming bar lay beyond this plain metal door set into a brick wall on a…
Union Square, Flatiron District & Gramercy
With its original 19th-century mirrors, pressed-tin ceiling and rosewood bar, this dark, atmospheric watering hole serving up brews since 1864 has all the…
New York City
Delighting in its 1960s diner decor, the Bearded Lady likes her cocktails packed with vitamin C and infused with rosemary, matcha powder and perhaps a…
New York City
Haven of bespectacled and bearded beer lovers, Covenhoven takes its intriguing name from a farm that once stood on this very spot. The atmosphere, however…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
Blue Bottle may have originated in Oakland, but New Yorkers have happily embraced this high-quality third-wave roaster. Blue Bottle's small outpost across…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
Run continuously since 1880 (it may be the second-oldest bar in NYC), this West Village institution is, understandably, on the tourist trail. Don't let…
Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick
Nerdy for retro gaming? Want a hands-on activity to slow down your beer intake? Friendly Tiltz has you covered with 50 arcade games from Tetris to Kung Fu…
New York City
Fling open the wooden door and behold the Polynesian-mask fairy lights, rattan walls and tropical design lamps. Despite the colorful regalia, Zombie Hut…
Upper West Side & Central Park
One of two locations in the city (the other is Hell's Kitchen), cozy Gebhard's is one of the most serious hophead havens on the Upper West Side. You'll…
SoHo & Chinatown
Lofted atop the James New York hotel in SoHo, Jimmy is a sky-high hangout with sweeping views of the city below. The summer months teem with tipsy patrons…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
One of the oldest gay joints in NYC, Julius is a refreshingly unpretentious dive bar through and through. The clientele is a mix of the old queer vanguard…
SoHo & Chinatown
Dark, elegant Pegu Club (named after a gentleman's club in colonial-era Rangoon) is an obligatory stop for cocktail connoisseurs. Sink into a lounge chair…
New York City
With a side-room dartboard and jukebox full of 1970s and '80s hits, this place looks kinda like a dive bar, but the young, cool Brooklyn crowd listening…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
You’ll wanna pat yourself on the back when you find this well-concealed bar (hint: look for the tiny word 'Rabbit' over the door). Once you're inside the…
SoHo & Chinatown
Randolph serves diverse, creative cocktails in an expansive, dark-wood spot that seems perfect for crowds. Afternoons are quiet, almost contemplative, the…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
While most Meatpacking District bars tend toward the chic, the Monkey is more for beer lovers than those worrying about what shoes to wear. The multifloor…
SoHo & Chinatown
Cozy, convivial Fanelli is the consummate soak, pouring drinks on this corner since 1847. And while SoHo may have changed over the years, Fanelli remains…
New York City
Part of the new wave of contemporary businesses setting up shop in Red Hook, Black Flamingo feels more like a nightclub than a coffee joint with its black…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
Famous for its beef Wellington and graceful, aged location in Aaron Burr's old carriage house, this is quite possibly New York's favorite date restaurant…
Union Square, Flatiron District & Gramercy
Brew lovers will find something for every taste at this small bottle shop and tap room, with over 400 international craft beers available and 14 regularly…
New York City
Snug little Daily Press has bare concrete walls, and brick-and-wood earthiness, so as not to distract from the very good espresso. Bagels and baked goods…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
This renowned Portland roaster is helping to reinvent the NYC coffee scene with its exquisitely made brews. It has an elegant interior with coffered…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
Pouring drafts since the 1930s, this family-run dive is something of a museum to the world of the McManuses: photos of yesteryear, an old telephone booth…
Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick
A gallant welcome and twinkly bar area strung with fairy lights foster a chic ambience in wood-lined Zablozki's. Convivial without feeling crowded, this…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
Tucked under Bill’s Bar & Burger in the Meatpacking District is this indie-rock-loving, graffiti-scrawled hangout. Come for a game of foosball or hide…
New York City
A snug, brick-lined bar room opens out to a charming back patio at this enticing neighborhood spot. Come for the happy hour (until 8pm most nights), stick…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
It’s old-school gay-man heaven in here, with a small dance floor downstairs as well as a piano bar and cabaret space. Spirited theme nights range from…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
Superb coffee is served at this always-bustling joint sitting squarely on bucolic Waverly Pl in the heart of the Village. Some say this is the best cup of…
SoHo & Chinatown
Popular coffee shop serving strong, rich cups of Joe. This location has plenty of seating and a busy crowd, making it a good spot to get work done while…
SoHo & Chinatown
Refuel with exceptional single-origin coffee at Café Integral, an airy spot with a crowd on Elizabeth St. Tasty pastries are another reason to stop by.
Union Square, Flatiron District & Gramercy
Tucked away in the Club Monaco store is this cute little tiled-floor coffee joint offering espressos, cold brews and pastries.
