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- 140 W. 44th St., Midtown West 10036
- 212-221-9510
Jimmy's Corner
New Jersey Boxing Hall of Fame inductee Jimmy Glenn still holds down the fort at this Times Square timewarp. Burgundy awning stamped with a pair of gloves, interior keeps to the pugilistic theme. W... read more
- 510 E. 14th St., East Village 10009
- 212-473-9284
Blarney Cove
The linoleum's worn through in spots, the drinks are super-cheap, the bartender's all witchy-like, and the well-pickled regulars measure their visits in hours if not days. In other words, narrow, l... read more
- 627 Ninth Ave., Midtown West 10036
- 212-974-9169
Rudy's Bar and Grill
When the sun's still up, local barflies fill the tippy stools and ripped-up booths at this Times Square dive, where the front door's guarded by a giant plastic pig in a waiter's jacket. Traffic pic... read more
- 168 Marcy Ave., Williamsburg 11211
- 718-302-0411
Duff's
Hells Kitchen's Bellevue Bar relocates metal mecca to Brooklyn. Décor's the same: skulls, horror-film posters, and taxidermy sharing wall space with bottles of cheap liquor. Red lighting has... read more
- 174 Bedford Ave., Williamsburg 11211
- 718-782-8717
The Charleston
Classic dive bar interior with black and white checkered floor, soft red lighting. Loyal fans come for the brews, bands, and booths. Downstairs stage hosts the wannabe rock stars. Wii competitions,... read more
- 511 Grand St., Williamsburg 11211
- 718-218-9429
Redd's Tavern
When you can't stand another crowded night in the ‘Burg. Oversized, out of the way space offers plenty of elbow room, with additional spillover on the chill back patio. Helps out short attent... read more
- 161 Montrose Ave., Williamsburg 11206
duckduck
Artists flock to this bohemian bar, brightly furnished with blue sofas and retro metal chairs. The orange ceiling, white brick wall, and chopped spiral staircase add an art gallery aesthetic. Known... read more
- 309 Amsterdam Ave., Upper West Side 10023
- 212-874-9155
Candle Bar
Get yr ya ya's out, or actually, keep them in, but you can still have a good time at this jukebox-driven gay UWS dive even without going buckwild. No ladies night despite a long line of requests, b... read more
- 1087 Broadway, Bushwick 11221
- 718-453-6343
Goodbye Blue Monday
Pays homage to the Kurt Vonnegut novel, provides trip to alternate dimension. Kitsch aesthetic, packs bookshelves with out-of-print bestsellers, thrift store tchotchkes. Keeps the people entertaine... read more
- 113 Franklin St., Greenpoint
- 718-383-6000
LuLu's
More name changes than a convict on the run, but general sloppy good time attitude prevails. Lost & Found, Alligator II, TONY LuLu's -- this cat'll answer to anything. Converted warehouse tripl... read more
- 242 Dekalb Ave., Fort Greene 11205
- 718-783-8519
Alibi
Reliable dive for Prattsters, alkies, Prattster alkies. Zero pretense, gets the job done with pool table, cheap pours, low tin ceiling, battered wood tables, duct-taped chairs. Big Buck Hunter, bec... read more
- 286 Seigel St., Bushwick 11206
- 718-418-8823
Kings County
No-frills Bushwick, a little too sloppy to be fit for a king. Stealth entry leads to small, rugged beer and whiskey spot. Six Point, Stella, Brooklyn, and Guinness among the drafts, Genesee Cream f... read more
- 132 Ludlow St., Lower East Side 10002
- 212-529-2731
Iggy's Keltic Lounge
Refreshingly un-hip Irish dive sporting 11 beers on tap. Pub feels out of place on self-consciously cool LES: shabby digs, blasting classic rock, carefree vibe. Expect an unusually eclectic crowd (... read more
- 25 Third Ave., East Village 10003
- 212-529-6924
Continental
Dive bar owned by a legendary cat named Trigger that smells like a fraternity house from 1970. It's the dirtiest bar in town, serving the cheapest drinks on the island of Manhattan to college kids ... 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
- 360 W. 23rd St., Chelsea 10011
- 212-366-3738
Westside Tavern
Chill out with a group of friends with the upstairs seating, or drink your sorrows away while bantering back and forth with the clever bartenders. Dimly lit, juke box fueled bar has been know... read more
- 51 E. Houston St., Nolita 10012
- 212-226-8844
Milano's Bar
Dusty dive been holding down a narrow slot on Houston since forever. Sketchy alkies in the early hours give way to post-shift service industry crowd. Great first/last stop on a bar crawl. read more
- 115 Essex St., Lower East Side 10002
- 212-475-9997
Boss Tweed's Saloon
Yeah: it's the beer pong crowd. What once stood in stark opposition to the hipness and chic of the LES now blends right in with whatever it is now—aforementioned nightly beer pong, 5-buck bee... read more
- 430 Amsterdam Ave. , Upper West Side 10024
- 212-580-0556
Jake's Dilemma
A long-time favorite among Columbia students and Upper West Siders of all shapes and sizes. No-frills tavern-style bar with laid-back vibe that keeps the place packed every night. Comfy couches for... read more
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