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- 37 W. 26th St., Flatiron 10010
- 212-725-3860
The Flatiron Room
The owners of this bar have found a way to keep NY'ers real loyal to it: by giving them something to own. At The Flatiron Room, you can polish off half a bottle of your favorite bourbon or rye, and... read more
- 125 E. 11th St., East Village 10003
- 646-247-4190
The Hanky Panky Club
Club within a club. Webster Hall turns over its balcony to NY nightlife legend Gary Spencer. Stealth separate entry leads to marble staircase rising to velvet lounge. Hanky panky theme sees wait st... read more
- 90 W. Houston St., Greenwich Village 10012
- 646-823-9617
Zirzamin
Paul Oveisi of Momo's in Texas brings a taste of Austin to the central Village. Menu takes inspiration from the Lone Star State, features brisket tacos, “grown up” grilled cheese, and a... read more
- 152 Orchard St., Lower East Side 10002
- 212-982-7767
Tammany Hall
MePa-style awning marks former Annex, now a rock bar from the Crash Mansion peeps. Jon Spencer Blues Explosion one of the early headliners, main stage boasts good sound and lighting. Second bar ups... read more
- 125 E. 11th St. , East Village 10003
- 212-353-1600
Webster Hall
Multi-level landmark full of nooks, crannies, and more secrets than the CIA. All the ingredients for greatness once again, thanks to revamp. Perfect location in the middle of everything, former Cap... read more
- 9 Ave. A, East Village 10009
- 212-777-2230
Ella
Visit from former Joan Crawford and Waldorf Towers decorator just what Avenue A’s been crying for, right? Hollywood glam callouts with ‘20s threads on staff, black and white fittings, s... read more
- 96 Lafayette St., Chinatown 10013
- 212-714-4646
Santos' Party House
Big, sweaty bi-level boite from rabblerouser Andrew W.K., artist/DJ/everything Spencer Sweeney and Pianos man Larry Golden. Loose door good enough for downtown cream like Terry Richardson, Chlo&eac... read more
- 159 E. Houston St., Lower East Side 10002
- 212-475-0611
The National Underground
Country-style dive, shabby chic with design elements courtesy of Natural Light and Natty Bo. Wood-floored back parlor like an Olde West bordello, with readymade makeout nooks. Two-item food menu re... read more
- 136 Second Ave., East Village 10003
- 212-228-8636
Bar 82
"In its heart and soul, a dive bar," Bar 82 is a casual, non-threatening joint for a few drinks with friends. Local talents grace the stage for open mic most nights of the week, to practice their m... read more
- 85 Ave. A, East Village 10009
- 212-777-1157
Drom
With Tonic gone and the Knitting Factory banished to Brooklyn, subterranean joint helps fill the holes in the downtown music scene. World music is the focus, crowd shifts from night to night with t... read more
- 75 Christopher St., West Village 10014
- 212-675-6056
Fat Cat
Billiards, ping-pong, Scrabble, local beer taps, local list of wines, this is everyman's pool hall. All it's missing is hard liquor. They mix it up a bit with three live bands every night, includin... read more
- 70 W. 3rd St., West Village 10012
- 212-477-2804
Negril Village
The second floor dining room sets the island tone with bamboo floors and seashell-lined walls, fit for serving NY savvy Caribbean cuisine. Brunch, lunch and dinner menus include island favorites fr... read more
- 2751 Broadway, Downtown Manhattan 10025
- 212-864-6662
Smoke
We logged a lot of time here back when it was Augie's and Manhattan Valley was littered with glassine envelopes. Well, time has rolled on, and appended "supper club" to this neighborhood jazz joint... read more
- 6 Delancey St., Lower East Side 10002
- 212-533-2111
Bowery Ballroom
Like a less commercialized Fillmore/Irving Plaza. One of the last great music clubs left in New York, which means Clear Channel or Rupert Murdoch should be taking over any day now. Merges into the... read more
- 65 St. Marks Pl., East Village 10003
- 212-477-5560
Jules Bistro
Cozy bastion of old St. Marks tries to cling to cred of rapidly co-opted street. Tenement location lends furtive feel. Loyal fan base of Gauls and pâté aficionados keeps downstairs somewhat roullez... read more
- 32 Jones St., West Village 10014
- 212-691-7538
Caffe Vivaldi
Jazz, funk, and classical musicians nightly. Interior wood paneling enhances artistic orchestration. Finely tuned grand recital piano, fireplace, homemade Rafetto's pasta, Joe's Dairy cheeses, Chel... read more
- 209 E. 5th St., East Village 10003
- 212-477-0030
Scratcher Cafe
Guinness flows and whisky runs freely at this comfortably casual Irish pub. Tuck Shop meat pies help you hold off the hangover. Low wooden tables promote low-key mingling. Cheap pints ($6) are equa... read more
- 308 Bowery, NoHo 10012
- 212-614-0505
Bowery Poetry at 308 Bowery
Longtime poetry hang brings in a pasty scene to cover the rent. Duane Park’s southern comfort and burlesque shows hold down the big money slots, while Bowery Poetry survives on Sundays, Monda... read more
- 125 MacDougal St., West Village 10012
- 212-254-9393
Club Groove
Live R&B, funk, and soul music fills the lounge and dance floor at Club Groove, where bands take to the stage seven nights a week. Groove is a quiet success, having remained on MacDougal since ... read more
- 59 Grove St., West Village 10014
- 212-243-9323
Marie's Crisis
Travel downstairs into giddy land of show tune-blaring and glass-slinging. Don't forget to bring your vocal chords, you're going to need them when you start crooning "All That Jazz." Comforta... read more
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