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- 90 S. 4th St., Williamsburg 11211
- 718-218-7478
South 4th Bar & Cafe
Versatile neighborhood hang starts out early with coffee and laptops, converts to convivial booze hole come nightfall. Lemony walls telegraph friendly vibe. Barkeeps dispense Stella, Blue Point, Si... 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
- 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
- 531 E. 5th St. , East Village 10009
- 212-979-8476
Ace Bar
EV three-part bar's main draw is the Skee-Ball—something about beating a high score, getting a free drink. Two drawbacks: (1) it's a buck per game, (2) the crowds this place packs in can be, ... read more
- 197 E. 3rd St. , East Village 10009
- 212-254-9184
No Malice Palace
Aside from green lanterns, front façade is free of signage and pretension, like the interior. Few beer selections, but fully stocked bar manned by no-nonsense bartenders, if you can get thei... read more
- 107 N. 6th St., Williamsburg 11211
- 718-384-1903
Zablozki's
No-fuss spacious beer den owned by Ari Zablozki (best friend to director Darren Aronofsky) serves it up cold 'n' fresh. Don't got wood? No worries, Zablozki's has plenty, on the floor and the walls... read more
- 733 Washington St., West Village 10014
- 212-645-8660
Automatic Slim's
Once dazzling, now dingy black 'n' white floor says it all. White walls hold the shadows of freaky people dancing to a mélange of Blondie, blues, and rock 'n' roll, on tabletops made out of old... read more
- 187 Columbia, Carroll Gardens 11231
- 718-643-5400
B61
Named for the bus line that stopped outside the door before it became the B62. Idiot-proof for those taking the express to drunkytown. Downstairs from Alma, douse your pepper-scorched taste buds wi... read more
- 388 Union Ave., Williamsburg
- 718-302-6464
Barcade
Walls lined with thumb-jamming faves like Frogger and Tetris, 25¢ a pop. Classic Williamsburg; hipster breeding ground. Boys, watch out for the aggro, no-assed, skewedly plumaged female predator. T... read more
- 75 E. 7th St., East Village 10003
- 212-777-6969
Big Bar
Ah, irony. Despite all your success, player, you've returned to the cramped scene of your first apartment. This place is much nicer, however, since no one with poor grooming and a days-that-end-in-... read more
- 47 E. Houston St., Nolita 10012
- 212-343-7251
Botanica
Old Knitting Factory is the new drinking factory, and at these rates, you can throw 'em back by the dozen. No florida water or Santeria trappings here, but plenty of spellbinding hooch, and a smatt... read more
- 335 Smith St., Carroll Gardens 11231
- 718-858-7758
Brooklyn Social Club
Non-members welcome. Former Italian social club rides the tide of gentrification, losing those sly Sopranos puffing cigars. Well-preserved retro space with tin ceilings, cream-colored walls, and a ... read more
- 577 Fifth Ave., Park Slope
- 718-788-6297
Buttermilk
Pretty people slummin' it. Divey hub of young Slope scene. No old dudes drooling in their beers here, just a sick (if self-aware) indie-rock jukebox and free pizza nights. Around midnight you and t... read more
- 497 Fifth Ave., Park Slope
- 718-768-2040
Commonwealth
Story goes that when this joint's proprietor stopped bartending at Great Lakes he took every CD in the juke with him. Because they were all his. Malkmus-heavy soundtrack for a spit-shined sleek spo... read more
- 435 Graham Ave., Williamsburg
- 718-609-6388
Daddy's
Who's yours now? A little pocket of cool near the borough-slicing BQE. Frozen margaritas go down dreamy in the summer, especially on the small outdoor patio. (Just don't lay in the dirt-filled bath... read more
- 131 Atlantic Ave., Boerum Hill
- 718-858-5810
Floyd, NY
Somewhat precious gathering grounds for drunken-arse soccer fans who appreciate cheap cans of beer in the wee hours of the morning. Locals hang in the comfy living room area on antique couches, or ... read more
- 105 Eldridge St., Lower East Side
- 212-334-6740
Fontana's
Cavernous Cali-style space from ladies of Route 85A. Typical west coast, laidback, too-much-sun vibe. Airbrushed bikini babe artwork. Pool room in back, stage down under, balcony for swinging, and ... read more
- 46 Third Ave., Boerum Hill
- 718-625-8003
Hank's Saloon
What's a dazzling urbanite like you doing in a rustic setting like this? Country music dive with cheap-ass beers attracts lots of tattooed midnight cowboys. Cooler-than-thous mix with bikers mix wi... read more
- 302 Broome St., Lower East Side
- 212-334-9676
Happy Ending
Broken-English masseuses may be long gone, but murky lighting, plush booths, and ambient loops are forever. Subterranean lounge vibe and original shower stall seating. Go on a Wednesday when erotic... read more
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