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- 557 Classon Ave., Clinton Hill 11238
- 347-533-9016
My ArenA
Bed-Stuy/Clinton Hill gets in on the Barclays radius, albeit at the outer reaches. Neighborhood lounge works more for the locals than as a pre-gaming destination. Contemporary digs, with minimal bl... read more
- 154 E. 33rd St., Murray Hill 10016
- 212-213-1350
Middle Branch
Craft beers and neat cocktails in a (relatively) quiet Murray Hill space. Shmancy drinks not just for downtowners anymore. Interior is classy but no frills: brick walls, original-detail fireplace. ... read more
- 190 Graham Ave., Williamsburg 11206
- 718-388-4682
The Graham
Your run-of-the-mill Brooklyn beer bar brought to you by 4th Avenue Pub and Washington Commons peeps—so you know it's done right. The formula? Sixteen rotating suds on tap, twenty bar stools,... read more
- 383 Carroll St., Brooklyn 11231
- 347-799-2154
Lavender Lake
Team of designers follows up on drunken promise to open low-pretense neighborhood hang. Converted horse stable near everyone’s favorite canal (once so nasty it was nicknamed the “lavend... 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
- 132 Greene Ave., Clinton Hill 11238
- 718-576-3584
Mayflower Social
The folks behind Aita—Clinton Hill Italian fave—open a little bar next door. Marble counter and retro Renaissance décor serve as appropriate accouterment for the boot-country vib... 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
- 674 Manhattan Ave., Greenpoint 11222
Beloved
Liquor and beer in the former Stone’s Tavern space. Head bartender from B-burg’s Allswell designs a precise cocktail menu, but don’t be calling anyone a “mixologist.” ... 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
- 321 Lenox Ave., Harlem 10027
- 212-510-8552
Corner Social
Watering hole fit for the after-work crowd. Low-key interior—replete with subway tiles, tin ceiling, and fireplace—and low-priced drinks keeps it low on pretense. Pub grub like buttermi... read more
- 4476 Broadway, Washington Heights 10040
- 646-861-2595
Buddha Beer Bar
Craft beer meets Korean-American fusion at Washington Heights gastropub. Kimchi tacos, natch, joined by fried chicken, chili topped with slabs of tofu. Freshness guaranteed by rooftop-garden sourci... 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
- 703 Fifth Ave., Brooklyn 11215
- 347-227-7166
Sea Witch
Nods to Brooklyn nautical history, cribs name from legendary New York clipper ship. Seafaring theme picks up inside, with anchor-chain stools, aquarium, reclaimed woks looking like constellations... read more
- 501 Grand St., Williamsburg 11211
- 347-889-7793
Burnside Brooklyn
Fried. Cheese. Curds. ’Nuff said? Midwestern-inspired neighborhood hang brings Beecher’s to Billyburg. Adds other flyover state faves like Juicy Lucy burgers, brats, Milwaukee’s B... read more
- 613 Grand St., Williamsburg 11211
- 718-388-0012
The Saint Austere
Not out for beatification, just looking to be a neighborly place for a casual drink or four. Sizable wine list plucks faves from Greece to Italy to Spain. Small plates keep to the Euro theme. Charc... read more
- 36-10 30th Ave., Astoria 11105
- williamhallet.com
William Hallet
Rock ‘tude bistro. Local duo drops creative takes on American classics. Signature Cobb salad upgrades bacon to slow-braised pork belly, pairs it with a poached and then fried egg. Turducken a... read more
- 60 S. 2nd St., Williamsburg 11211
- 917-719-6072
Crown Victoria
Slightly hidden down a side street near the East River, this seemingly cozy sidewalk cafe turns into a late night bar hotspot. As if the place were carved out of a giant tree, everything on the ins... read more
- 103 Havemeyer St., Williamsburg 11211
- 718-388-7703
High Horse Saloon
High Horse Salon adds an 'o' and booze. Next door saloon a good spot to chat up your stylist, unwind after a mid-day trim. Rustic look cribbed from the mothership. Janky brick, weathered wood, lite... read more
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