Lillie's Victorian Establishment
Union Square, Flatiron District & Gramercy
Step in and be taken to the era of petticoats and watch fobs with high, stamped-tin ceilings, red-velvet love seats and walls covered in vintage…
Must-see nightlife in New York, New Jersey & Pennsylvania
Union Square, Flatiron District & Gramercy
From keyboard-tapping scribes to gossiping friends and academics, this bustling downstairs cafe is never short of a crowd. Hand-picked beans are lovingly…
Philadelphia
The old Ajax Metal warehouse near the Delaware riverfront has been revamped into this impressive craft spirits operation, with a sophisticated bar and…
Union Square, Flatiron District & Gramercy
Vintage wallpaper, a glittering chandelier and hand-painted coffered ceilings make for a suitably elegant scene at this grown-up drinking den, its…
Union Square, Flatiron District & Gramercy
The beers and potential new buds are plentiful at this gay sports bar in the heart of the Flatiron District. There’s football on TV, Buffalo wings at the…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
Buzzing with the animated conversation of locals, courting couples and theater types, this devotedly Francophile wine bar and restaurant makes a great…
Philadelphia
The view, the view, the view. And did we mention the view? This upscale spot serves up the nightscape of Philly along with whatever is on the menu. Craft…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
A supercool, tiki-licious cocktail bar splashed with palm prints, ’60s pop and playful mixed drinks that provide a chic take on the fruity beach cocktail…
Philadelphia
The bustling atmosphere of an English country inn and great food set this gastropub apart, and the bar is open until 2am. Craft cocktails, such as the…
New York City
Walk past the small flower shop at the front to find this sparkling neighborhood bar with a wall full of 75 whiskeys, attended by barkeeps attentively…
SoHo & Chinatown
Spent SoHo shoppers reboot at this pocket-sized espresso bar. The brews are strong, full-bodied and worthy of any bar in Italy (note the cool Rome wall…
Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick
Yet another reason you never need to leave Brooklyn, this smallish hole-in-the-wall club is a great place to get your groove on, with DJs spinning house,…
Union Square, Flatiron District & Gramercy
It still looks like 1892 in here, with the mahogany bar, original tile floors and tin ceilings – the Old Town is an old-world drinking-man’s classic. It's…
Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick
A library of whiskies lines the bar at this rocking cocktail bar in Greenpoint, finding their way into classic and reinvented cocktails via the dextrous…
New York City
Come for the craft beer, custom sandwiches and tasty bites, leave with an armful of artisan groceries. You could easily walk past this watering hole,…
Upper West Side & Central Park
Plowshares got in the specialty coffee game way back in 2008, when this small-but-exquisite espresso haven opened in the Bloomingdale district of the UWS…
New York City
Walk through the barely-marked entrance into a dimly lit den of dark wood and tile, joining an elegant throng of cocktail aficionados. Sit at the bar to…
New York City
The Gate is an amiable, locally loved pub that feels immediately comfortable. Facing the oasis of Washington Park, it offers two-dozen interesting craft…
New York City
This old-time bar with fascinating Prohibition-era history is just past the southern fringe of Park Slope. Tip one back at the vintage mahogany bar while…
Pittsburgh
There are some who put drunkenness next to godliness, and they probably invented Church Brew Works. Gleaming and shining, giant brewery vats sit in what…
Philadelphia
This popular speakeasy stays on the down low with no website and no clear sign – look for the double R on the door. Inside it's all dim lights, red-and…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
In the midst of Chelsea's famous gay nightlife scene, Gym Sportsbar offers a low-key vibe for LGBTIQ+ patrons. There are friendly bartenders, cheap drinks…
Upper West Side & Central Park
Tucked into a little ground-floor shop, the Upper West Side branch of this popular local coffee chain is bigger on the inside – beyond the coffee counter…
Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick
We don't say 'best coffee in East Williamsburg' lightly, with so many talented bean-crafters hereabouts. But SEY's mad-scientist attention to detail…
Long Island
This perfect, salt-weathered coffeehouse is the sort of place where hardbody surfers wander in off the beach for their artisanal pour-over or exquisite…
Long Island
In true craft fashion, this hop-lovers' haven occupies a somewhat isolated warehouse space in Riverhead; 25 taps and few bells and whistles await true…
Philadelphia
This charming antique-style cafe dedicated to teas and infusions is practically unique in Philly. The 40-plus artisanal blends can be enjoyed by cup or…
Pittsburgh
If you're looking for a snazzy spot to chat after hours, look no further than Butter Joint, one of the few places to have its own house-made grenadine…
Pittsburgh
If you fancy sipping a quiet cuppa (tea infusions $3.50 to $5.50) while your friend has a cocktail, this is the spot to visit. Alongside a number of…
Pennsylvania
Tasty hard cider is served with a smile at this small spot next to the river. There's outdoor seating and local cheeses and snacks available as well. A…
Buffalo
The rustic, Italian-style pizzas are good, but the creative (and, at $10, startlingly affordable) classic cocktails are what draw the crowds to this cozy…
New York City
In a few short years Hungry Ghost made a name for itself as one of the best places to grab coffee in north Brooklyn. The interior of each of its nine…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
Afternoon tea and drinks morph into evening cocktails in this splendid perch atop the ever-so stylish Standard hotel. Small plates ($12 to $20), such as…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
Site of the 1969 Stonewall riots and birthplace of the gay-rights movement, Stonewall is a National Historic Monument and a de facto place of pilgrimage…
New York City
Only in Brooklyn is a beer garden easily mistaken for an auto scrap yard…and all the better for it. Around the corner from Green-Wood Cemetery, this 13…
New York City
Two German Brooklynites opened this hip take on a traditional beer hall, with dark ceiling timbers, exposed brick and waiters in red-checked shirts…
Upper West Side & Central Park
This is the kind of friendly, easygoing neighborhood bar you wish was your local. (We do, anyway.) Beverages focus mainly on craft brews (10 rotating…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
Step down into this candlelit gastropub for strong, inventive libations with infused spirits and smoky mezcals and hearty late-night pub grub. A 20…
New York City
Named after the colorfully polluted Gowanus Canal, this popular local haunt is set in a former stable. Lavender Lake serves carefully selected craft beers…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
In the western reaches of the Village, Aria is an inviting music-filled space, with a mix of brick and tile walls and rustic wood tables. There's a good…
