Bayard's is a landmark Irish pub in West Village. An excellent place for a beer after a long work week. Serves classic pub food - from bangers 'n' mash, to burgers and chicken wings. A real community hotspot.
Barbershop by day, back-room cocktail bar by night - visit for the latter. Has a reputation for drawing a lively crowd. A unique bar and dance locale.
This speakeasy bar is hidden behind a laundromat 🧺 turned deli 🥪. They're known for the mezcal and good music. Sister to La Superior NYC.
Roaring-20's inspired speakeasy bar. Hidden behind a coffee shop, this bar is a call-back to the Prohibition era. An upmarket place for a date night, to see a Tuesday or Sunday night burlesque show, or to dance into the early hours.
A bonafide craft beer bar with an extensive brew menu. Also serves good pub-grub, like sandwiches and quesadillas. A worthy spot to sample beers and socialise whilst in Greenwich Village.
Headlined by their 'meet you in the back' mentality, Bar Beau serves as a discreet cocktail bar and small-plate kitchen after the sun goes down. Boasts an impressive drinks collection. It also functions and a coffee café during the day.
Williamsburg's rowdy beer hall with a regularly scheduled live brass band. People will be dancing on tables with beer and pretzels in hand. Plan on spending a lot of time here - it gets rowdy and you won't want to leave.
Neon-drenched speakeasy meets outer space. Come for the retro, sci-fi vibe, and stay for the dance parties, creative drinks, and solid sound system. A smaller venue with a proven atmosphere.
Two bars in one venue that feel like a vintage pool lounge and disco bar found in the Poconos rolled into one. No-fuss good drinks lounge. The upstairs is brighter and calmer- downstairs is a little more vivacious.
Stiff drinks in a bar inspired by the Victorian era gin palaces of England and Ireland. A quirky menu fits with the imported scotch and occasional art show. An eccentric dining and drinking venue dedicated to a historic socialite.
North Brooklyn cocktail bar to underground disco to music hall to sushi – all in one place. Late-night gets really busy and you'll most likely wait in line. Pro tip: book a late-night reservation for some bites and stay for more dancing.
A horseshoe bar located in West Village that boasts a vintage New York vibe. They have a large whiskey offering, ample cocktails, and a standout burger. Reserve a booth for happy hour or dinner - or both.
Intimate bar in Lower Manhattan. Grab a casual lunch or dinner here and pair it with their Wren-Quila cocktail. A great spot for 'Happy Hour' and a worthy place to start any bar crawl adventures.
Two-room cocktail spot with the feel of a lively house party, complete with vintage couches and a loud soundtrack. The highly technical, culinary-driven drinks are the main draw – expect combinations like strawberry with parmesan or fennel
Cozy, candlelit wine bar focused on natural French producers. The menu is tight and simple: just cheese, charcuterie, and other small plates designed to pair with a glass or two.
Twenty-seat cocktail bar hidden above Freemans, styled like an early 20th-century explorer's tavern. Thematic drinks are complex and aromatic – a tasting menu pairs low-ABV cocktails with small plates of seafood.
Japanese speakeasy hidden behind a hair salon – an intimate room with only a dozen seats. Bartenders pour rare sakes and handcrafted cocktails to a soundtrack of vinyl jazz.
Caribbean cocktail bar tucked into a quiet alley, pouring creative daiquiris and rum drinks from a rattan-fronted bar. The menu centers on West Indian patties; the soundtrack is high-energy and the custom paintings depict quiet island life.
Intimate cocktail lounge atop an Art Deco skyscraper, wrapped by a terrace with 360-degree skyline views. The menu is spirit-forward and creative – think tequila Old Fashioneds and clarified milk punches with Earl Grey and champagne.
