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- 157 Second Ave., East Village 10003
- 212-539-1900
Alder
What a Wylie Dufresne gastropub looks like. Wd-50's wizard of ahs gets all molecular gastronomy on a friendly neighborhood tavern. Pigs in a blanket are Chinese sausage stuffed into tubes of fried ... read more
- 119 E. 15th St., Union Square 10003
- 212-777-5101
The Headless Horseman
Tavern off Union Square doing fried chicken and craft beers. Cobblestone exterior guards a cozy hall of exposed-wood rafters, pew-style booths. Flannelled bartenders keeping it rustic. Alums from C... read more
- 82 W. 3rd St., Greenwich Village 10012
- 646-371-9097
The Madelyn
West Village restaurant and lounge from Holiday Cocktail Lounge, 5 Ninth alums. Cozy confines courtesy pressed-tin ceiling, hardwood floors. Sleek leather couches surround a fireplace when Persepho... read more
- 116 Avenue C , Downtown Manhattan 10009
- 212-598-1040
The Third Man
With Orson Welles' 1949 film in mind, Eduard Frauneder and Wolfgang Ban created this Alphabet City space to reflect Europe in the early 20th century, accented by Austria. Thick, exposed wooden beam... read more
- 153 Essex St., Lower East Side 10002
- 212-477-8161
Two-Bit's Retro Arcade
A Barcade for the LES. Long hall packed with vintage arcade games. A little divey, linoleum floors and crusty old games. Frogger, Donkey Kong, Street Fighter, and the list goes on. Barrels of beer ... read more
- 171 Ave. C, East Village 10009
- 212-254-7772
Evelyn Drinkery
Housemade sodas in a stripped-down corridor. Wooden benches and blue-cushioned stools line old-style bar, backroom upscales with banquettes and waitress service. Spiked phosphates are the word(s); ... read more
- 206 Thompson St., Greenwich Village 10012
- 212-228-7713
The Malt House
Craft brews, ambitious menu shake the Bleecker bar rut. Atmo comes courtesy of raw stone walls and dark wood bar. Craft brews are the order of the day, including Brooklyn Sorachi Ace and their own ... read more
- 149 Second Ave., East Village 10003
Kingston Hall
Sixties Jamaican throwback bar, for the East Village hepcats. Brick chamber-like space with plants and elephant pictures for a Jumanji-chic front bar and pool room. Appleton Spiced Rum abounds on t... read more
- 126 St. Marks Pl., East Village 10009
- 212-473-1620
East Village Social
Dee Dee Patton, veteran bartender of Bowery Electric and Niagra, opens her own spot. Dark tin ceiling and simple décor feels grown-up hip, not fratty St. Marks dive. Ten beers on tap feature... read more
- 95 Ave. A, East Village 10009
- 212-614-6818
Gin Palace
Gin Palace—sort of is what it sounds like. Bank vault-esque façade is breached through winged doors, inside’s decked out with metal cages, skeleton clocks, and lighting fixtures ... read more
- 210 Elizabeth St., Little Italy 10012
- 212-343-7011
The Daily
Six cocktails and a handful of eats vary by day. Adjacent to Public, but with its own entrance. Exposed white brick and replaceable-letter menu board feel tastefully ironic. Headcheese, fried white... read more
- 700 E. 9th St., East Village 10009
- 212-777-7022
The Wayland
Who would have guessed 9C could look this quaint? Reclaimed wood put to “country cottage” ends, complementing weeping willows across the avenue. Battered Yamaha adds atmosphere, tre... read more
- 247 Eldridge St., Lower East Side 10002
- 212-432-4320
iMok
AKA If Mom Only Knew, although it wouldn't be so bad so long as mom has a soft spot for DJs and creative cocktailing. Housemade syrups, mixers, and muddles add bespoke element to quality quaffs l... read more
- 39 Greenwich Ave., West Village 10014
- 212-229-2171
Wogies
Their Philly cheesesteak. That's what it's all about. And their chicken wings and waffle fries. As explicitly stated on their site, this is one neighborhood bar that's "committed to serving the bes... read more
- 174 Grand St., Soho 10013
- 212-941-9119
Onieals
Stylish Soho spot remains popular years after its star turn on Sex and the City, when it served as Steve and Aiden's bar, Scout. Remains popular because it didn't let the fame go to its head. Cuisi... read more
- 20 Prince St. , Nolita 10012
- 212-966-5073
1534
Nothing fancy about this neighborhood bar, and that suits its patrons just fine. Follow the rules - you must engage in conversation, you must accept any free shots proferred by the bartender - and ... read more
- 155 Rivington St., Lower East Side 10002
St. Jerome's
Regulars at Frannie Marchese's dark, hole-in-the-wall LES joint don't usually start rollin' in till after midnight, although the $2 bus special ends then. Indie pop and throwback rock means you sho... read more
- 140 1st Ave., East Village 10009
- (212) 254-6631
Spanky and Darla's
Formerly known as "Cheap Shots" (before an underage drinking bust-up), this East Village dive bar serves $5 beer-shot combos, air hockey, and a night you won't remember. Expect high security at thi... read more
- 147 Bleecker St., Greenwich Village 10012
- 212-673-7030
The Bitter End
Opened in 1961, The Bitter End is the oldest rock and roll club in the city and will probably fight the fight...until the bitter end. Known for launching the careers of James Taylor, Woody Allen, L... read more
- 180 Second Ave., East Village 10003
- 212-979-9273
Ninth Ward
Flickering candles and dim bulbs do little to illuminate hurricane-shuttered cocktail den. Seek refuge in the outdoor patio if the voodoo dolls and crawfish are crowding you. Bayou-inspired grub wo... read more
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