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Pub entertainment in New York City

  1. A

    Half King

    A unique marriage of cozy pub and sophisticated writers' lair, you'll often experience top-notch literary readings in this wood-accented, candlelit watering hole. Its myriad seating-area options are bound to provide one that will seduce you – particularly during warm weather, when a front sidewalk cafe, main indoor room, cozy back section and mellow backyard patio are all open for business.

    reviewed

  2. B

    Fat Cats

    Crappy and run-down, Fat Cats is the place to go for those who want to hang out, shoot some pool, play a little chess, Scrabble or backgammon, and maybe even get a Ping-Pong game going. Serious gamers and amateurs get a kick out of this quasi-pool-hall locale, with its live music, cheap beers and no-holds-barred approach to life.

    reviewed

  3. C

    Bar East

    Kind of off the beaten path (it's quite a hike from the subway, after all), this friendly neighborhood bar is tricked out with a pool table, good pop-rock DJs, darts and a nice mirror-backed bar. If you want to see locals drinking and yammering without pretense, head east and grab a stool.

    reviewed

  4. D

    Manchester Pub

    Thirsty for a taste of England? Head to this popular, cozy pub then, where you'll find solid pub grub, icy pints (Guinness included, natch) and a really cool Internet jukebox that lets you download any song you fancy. Get here early, though, as local fans mob the place by 21:00.

    reviewed

  5. E

    Chelsea Brewing Company

    Enjoy a quality microbrew, waterside, in the expansive outdoor area of this way-west beer haven – a perfect place to re-enter the world after a day of swimming, golfing or rock climbing as a guest at the Chelsea Piers Complex.

    reviewed

  6. F

    Henry Street Ale House

    Steps from the subway, this near-perfect pub serves gourmet cheese, fresh apple slices and other fragrant snacks with its 16 varieties of beer.

    reviewed