Midtown
In 1923 this hidden-away hall was the office of American financier John W Campbell. It later became a signalman's office, a jail and a gun storage before…
Must-see nightlife in Midtown
Midtown
Cross the lobby of the Iroquois Hotel to slip into this dark, intimate cocktail salon. Its specialty is classic drinks, shaken and stirred by passionate,…
Midtown
Multilevel Therapy was the first gay men’s lounge/club to draw throngs to Hell’s Kitchen, and it still pulls a crowd with its nightly shows (from live…
Midtown
What was once a parking garage is now one of the hottest gay bars in Hell's Kitchen – a slick, 4000-sq-ft watering hole with handsome lounge areas, a pool…
Midtown
Sophisticated SixtyFive sits on level 65 of the central building of Rockefeller Center, making it the highest vantage point in Midtown that doesn't…
Midtown
Stylin' baristas in fedora hats brewing killer coffee? No, you're not in Williamsburg, you're at the Manhattan outpost of Portland's cult-status coffee…
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Slip on your spurs, partner, there's a honky-tonk in Hell's Kitchen! Kick back at this saloon-style watering hole, where the jukebox keeps good folks…
Midtown
Perched on the 9th floor of the Museum of Arts & Design, ’60s-inspired Robert is technically a high-end, Modern American restaurant. While the food is…
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Co-owned by Aussie expat Leon Unglik, Little Collins emulates the celebrated cafes of his hometown Melbourne: understatedly cool, welcoming spaces serving…
Midtown
This slice of old New York is revered for its rums and whiskeys. Savor them straight up or mixed in impeccable cocktails like 'The Escape,' a potent piña…
Midtown
For that 'Oh my God, I'm in New York' feeling, head to the Marriott Vacation Club Pulse (formerly the Strand) hotel's rooftop bar, order a martini (extra…
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Brainchild of the late cocktail deity Sasha Petraske, bilevel Middle Branch injects some much-needed drinking cred in beer-and-margarita-centric Murray…
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Set in an old brownstone, this unmarked bar is a favorite of Broadway actors, often seen here post-curtain debriefing and unwinding to sultry jazz. It's…
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A country-and-western gay bar in Midtown! Coyote Ugly meets Calamity Jane at this Hell's Kitchen hangout, complete with studly bar-dancing barmen in…
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Culture peddles single-origin espresso that's nutty, complex and creamy, as well as Third Wave options like Chemex and cold-brew varieties (we're addicted…
Midtown
A bastion of old New York, this lovingly worn saloon has been here since 1884; Buddy Holly proposed to his fiancée here and Ol' Blue Eyes pretty much…
Midtown
Gay bars in Hell's Kitchen are known for being big, fun and loud. While Barrage is certainly a good time, it's markedly more laid-back than its neighbors,…
Midtown
This welcoming, unpretentious dive is run by an old boxing trainer – as if you wouldn’t guess by all the framed photos of boxing greats (and lesser-known…
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If you're looking for a place to sing your heart out in New York City make sure to hit up Gapoga Karaoke, one of Koreatown's best spots. A large number of…
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The big pantless pig in a red jacket out front marks Hell’s Kitchen’s best divey hangout, with cheap pitchers of Rudy’s draft beers, half-circle vinyl…
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A bustling alfresco cafe in Bryant Park and a much-loved spot for after-five catch-ups and people-watching. The food is more casual than the Bryant Park…
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Cozy up to Mother Russia at this affable drinking hole that pours a head-spinning list of flavored vodkas, from cranberry to horseradish. When the room…
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A gay sports bar offering football on TV, spicy buffalo wings, buff topless waitstaff and a rooftop deck. The original branch is in the Flatiron District.
Midtown
It might not be the most-fashionable spot for a drink in town, but this hotel bar delivers a spectacular, floor-to-ceiling view of Times Square that's…
