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- 13 E. 17th St., Flatiron 10003
- 212-337-1970
Lillie's
Loosely inspired by turn-of-the-century British actress, legendary beauty, and royal mistress Lillie Langtry. Fine tall-ceilinged room brighter than you might expect; impressive wooden bar and othe... read more
- 78 Greenpoint Ave., Greenpoint 11222
- 347-529-6133
Brouwerij Lane
This friendly neighborhood bar is great for groups looking to chill with beers in hand. The wood burning stove may bring you back in time, but their beer selection is as modern as it gets. Converse... read more
- 35 Clinton St., Lower East Side 10002
- 212-228-7733
Donnybrook
It's welcome to the neighborhood for this throwback LES speakeasy. New occupant of the gutted bowels of former Lotus Lounge. Painted credo outside which reads "home to lively debate and raucuous re... read more
- 938 Amsterdam Ave., Upper West Side 10025
- 212-280-8070
Amsterdam 106
Former Night Cafe reincarnated as Dive Bar branch. Like its cousins, knows how to keep the peoples happy. Two dozen beers on tap, hit up some of that Sixpoint Sweet Action. Breakfast available any ... read more
- 1454 Second Ave., Uptown Manhattan 10021
- 212-650-0561
The Stumble Inn
Typical sports bar decorated with TVs, leather booths, and wooden bar stools. One can often find a college party crowd here for some sports, some booze, and a signature stuffed burger, that might h... read more
- 228 W. 4th St. , West Village 10014
- 212-242-2990
Wilfie & Nell
Lads from Dublin name gastropub after their grandparents. Aw. Homey touch evident in menu, which leans on taphouse faves. Corned beef and Gruyère is a big winner, as is hard-boiled egg wrapp... read more
- 197 Second Ave., East Village 10003
- 212-529-0340
Shoolbred's
The EV gets old boy. Scottish pub parlor warmed by actual fireplace. Ten brews on tap. Scotch, natch. Salvaged planked ceiling, church windows, clubby vibe. Make your own cameraphone porn in beaded... read more
- 312 Grand St., Williamsburg 11211
- 718-486-3473
Mulholland's
Evolution of the nabe reaches the sports bar stage. Guy's guy spot plenty comfortable, with long mahogany bar, high-def plasma TVs, and cozy fireplace. Brothers Mulholland know the way their client... read more
- 560 Fifth Ave., Park Slope 11215
- 718-369-0077
Sidecar
Teen-street crowd pleaser succeeds with modern/classic atmosphere. Plywood sconces splash recessed light on ancient exposed bricks. Dual bars, kitchen and booze, in succession. Crimson tin ceiling ... read more
- 44 W. 63rd St., Upper West Side 10023
- 212-957-9700
P.J. Clarke's at Lincoln Square
More than a century behind the original in terms of history, but provides a reasonable facsimile for westsiders all the same. Brings in a pre-Lincoln Center contingent, tourists, a few locals here ... read more
- 1647 Second Ave., Upper East Side 10028
- 212-288-7983
Tin Lizzie
All the preppy coeds on the block pack in to this rowdy college bar that would make National Lampoon proud indeed. '90s crowd-pleasers on the dance floor keep the more-than-tipsy patrons shakin' th... read more
- 91 Greenpoint Ave., Greenpoint 11222
- 718-349-1595
Black Rabbit
Kind of a Greenpoint answer to Shoolbred's, complete with working fireplace. Seriously old-school build-out puts ancient wood beneath your feet, warm red ceiling overhead. Saloon effects right down... read more
- 130 W. 3rd St., West Village 10012
- 212-533-4790
Fat Black Pussycat
Cheap happy hour drinks pack in the NYU students. If you're into all that woo-hooing, get there. If not, steer clear, this is a spot for chugging them down while the good times roll. The entire bar... read more
- 56 Fifth Ave., Park Slope 11217
- 718-636-4385
Alchemy
First gastropub in the Slope makes for comfy neighborhood addition. Exposed brick, filament bulbs keep things warm, laidback staff keeps it chill. Rembrandt reproduction up front for a little old-w... read more
- 281 Bleecker St., West Village
- 212-462-4662
Blind Tiger Ale House
Relocated to Bleecker and didn't miss a beat, except for that whole coffee-only drag at the beginning. Big board now listing 28 drafts from homey to exotic, plus many more in bottles (on top of the... read more
- 66 Hicks St., Brooklyn Heights 11201
- 718-852-5084
Jack the Horse Tavern
Leafy Brooklyn Heights corner feels like Cape Cod. Quaint tavern could pass for a neighborhood spot in a far more low-key town. Kitchen aspires to gastropub levels, serves up solid burgers, steaks,... read more
- 157 Ave. C, East Village 10009
- 212-254-6600
Royale
Avenue C stalwart, cut from Corner Bistro and Burger Joint cloth. Unpretentious, keeps one eye on its taps and the other square on the burgers. Vincent and Jules could happily patter on for hours a... read more
- 140 W. 46th St., Midtown West 10036
- 212-840-8413
St. Andrews
One of very few (something like two) Scottish restaurants/pubs in New York, but it's a nice one. St. Andrews is all about polished wood, tartan, brass, and Scotch. An ocean of single malts of cours... read more
- 43 E. 7th St., East Village 10003
- 212-982-3006
Jimmy's No. 43
Welcoming beer hall hidden away beneath dark staircase. Warm warren of rooms, with antlers and worn wood for country inn effect. Serious about its beer, trots out rotating array of a dozen or so ta... read more
- 450 Tenth Ave., Garment District 10018
- 212-239-4606
Hudson Yards Cafe
Chelsea Commons successor way off on the Tenth Avenue prairie. Spare, sizable room, kind of like Hell's Kitchen version of the Magician. Sweet amber lights, mahogany bar. Café menu starts at... read more
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