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- 212 Berry St., Williamsburg 11211
- 718-218-8787
The Levee
No Chevys at this Levee. Former coke bar turned old-fashioned, southern saloon brings in Billyburg locals. Instead of pocket mirrors, microbrews (35 bottles, six on tap), grilled cheese, and chili... read more
- 273 Church St., Tribeca 10013
- 212-219-0640
Souths
As unpretentious as Tribeca gets. Actually, place would be unpretentious by even Irish or Texan standards, which is maybe not such a surprise given that's where the owners hail from. Squeeze past t... read more
- 184 Bedford Ave., Williamsburg 11211
- 718-218-9737
Spike Hill
Pretty pub infiltrates the Burg's main artery. Chipped black interior as comfortable as a worn pair of Chucks. Exquisite neoclassical bar dispenses top single malts. Talisker, Cragganmore, Oban, Bo... read more
- 264 Grand St., Williamsburg 11211
- 718-387-9617
Clem's
Nothing snide about this Clem: earnest corner bar delivers it old school. No frills, which ain't a knock -- straight-up saloon can be a godsend in the modern 'Burg. Weathered-wood surrounds, pleasa... read more
- 222 Smith St., Cobble Hill 11231
- 718-488-7253
Angry Wade's
Neighborhood bar where a few cold pints will do more to take the edge off that anger than a month of talk therapy. Bourbon Street-looking crimson exterior with iron mullions and black lanterns lead... read more
- 2867 Broadway, Upper West Side 10025
- 212-866-7035
The Heights Bar & Grill
Margaritas on el roofo. Head up the staircase for comfortable college den with Mexican-accented refreshments. Keep your ambitions at about the burrito level and you should be alright. Comfortable b... read more
- 34 E. 4th St., NoHo 10003
- 212-260-3600
Swift Hibernian Lounge
A modest proposal for a full night of quaffing. Standard pub trappings, but somehow adds up to more than sum of its parts. Candlelit snug in front, tables and bar in the midsection, but main scene ... read more
- 229 E. 84th St., Upper East Side 10028
- 10028
Trinity Pub
East 84th's local. Vest-pocket, mid-block spot with a neighborly vibe. Mural in back shows three Irish blokes ready to double fist a half dozen Guinness, but crowd tends to be younger and more upwa... read more
- 62 Henry St. , Brooklyn Heights 11201
- 718-522-4801
Henry Street Ale House
Exactly what you think of when you imagine a grungy, run-down pub. Tinned walls, TV above the bar, sticky-looking tables. A favorite for locals in search of a chill place to watch the game and thro... read more
- 3 E. 48th St., Midtown East 10017
- 212-753-6440
P.J. Moran's
We'll admit the differences between any two Irish pubs are pretty much academic to us, but Moran's central midtown location keeps it on the posher side. Old-timey front in shades of sage and emeral... read more
- 86 E. 10th St., Greenwich Village 10003
- 212-253-0246
Black & White
Restaurant becomes cramped, sexy, sweaty hotspot after ten. Neutral meeting ground for local and touring rockers. See Kings of Leon kick it with the Strokes' manager over whiskey shots. Place bets ... read more
- 428 Bergen St., Park Slope
- 718-638-1109
Black Sheep Pub
Easygoing after work pub for the brownstone bunch. Concrete walls illuminated by glowing lanterns effect grotto look. It's your above-ground fantasy basement with arsenal of weekly wines and beer, ... read more
- 450 Amsterdam Ave., Upper West Side 10024
- 212-595-5670
Dead Poet
Throw on your dirtiest jeans and forget about your laundry. Your quarters are better spent on the nabe's best juker. Tiny, but a worthy respite from Amsterdam's frat bar row. Bartenders have follow... read more
- 308 Spring St., Soho 10013
- 212-226-8512
Emerald Pub
A typical West Village pub that somehow found itself in far Soho among the likes of Stay. Over thirty years of service to the nabe, but now with a little bit of glitter floating in your pint of ale... read more
- 82 Stanton St., Lower East Side 10002
- 212-477-2232
Epstein's Bar
Think Kotter, not mono. Low-pretense joint not nearly as viral as we might have feared. Good for when the rest of the L.E.S. scene seems a little too precious. Straight-forward space draws laid-bac... read more
- 11 E. 36th St., Murray Hill
- 212-532-3740
Ginger Man
Hops lover's heaven. Girls are outnumbered by the mostly male crowd, but with over 66 draughts and 130 bottles of international suds, thirsty singles still find plenty of great head. If you can't d... read more
- 769 Metropolitan Ave., Williamsburg 11211
- 718-388-6870
Harefield Road
Nestled among a White Castle and a BP. Surprisingly welcoming, authentic Irish pub. Barkeeps are actual Old Sod exports, or else damn fine at faking accents. Wood floors and rustic touches ideal fo... read more
- 180 Grand St., Williamsburg
- 718-384-5008
Iona
Imported beers and hot imported bartenders rule this Irish outpost, just a merciful inch away from Bedford's hipster crush. Footie onscreen and eclectic (some say "odd") Euro taste in music—Outkast... read more
- 15 E. 7th St., East Village
- 212-473-9148
McSorley's
Ancient tavern where everybody's double-fisting it. House beer comes in light or dark, two mugs at a time. Cool because it's classic, no thanks to the crowd. Tanked fratboys in several exciting var... read more
- 149 Fourth Ave., Park Slope 11217
- 718-857-4337
Sheep Station
Australian pub named for wool-making ranches down under, settles itself on no-man's Fourth Avenue and prays to make it through the winter. Found wall paneling and distressed tin give off hard-edged... read more
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