SoHo & Chinatown
Cozy, convivial Fanelli is the consummate soak, pouring drinks on this corner since 1847. And while SoHo may have changed over the years, Fanelli remains…
Must-see nightlife in New York City
East Village & Lower East Side
The cognoscenti of NYC's beer world pack this tiny shop-front bar just west of Tompkins Square Park. Promising 'rare, new and unusual beers,' Proletariat…
Harlem & Upper Manhattan
Harlem's only 100% African American–owned beer bar has its home ’hood emblazoned on the ceiling in neon lights, and bratwurst and meat pies on the menu…
Upper East Side
Next door to Café Boulud, Bar Pleiades serves seasonal specialty cocktails ($20), along with an upscale bar menu that comes directly from Café Boulud …
Queens
Astoria's top caffeine haunt, Kinship brews Heart (Portland, OR) and Tandem (Portland, ME) beans, doing the usual Third Wave things with espresso ($3.25),…
The Bronx
If you're looking for the place to celebrate (or drown your sorrows) after a Yankees game, the Bronx Drafthouse is the obvious choice – being located…
East Village & Lower East Side
Sling yourself into one of the curved vinyl booths at this rockabilly tiki bar with a Mai Tai or Zombie served up in a classic tiki mug (yours to keep for…
The Bronx
It's a long trek up here (45 minutes by subway from Midtown), but if by chance you're heading up to Van Cortlandt Park, it's worth stopping off in this…
Midtown
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…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
Famous for its beef Wellington and graceful, aged location in Aaron Burr's old carriage house, this is quite possibly New York's favorite date restaurant…
East Village & Lower East Side
Literally risen from the ashes of its predecessor, The Bar (which burned down), The Phoenix is less 'divey' than it once was, but it's just as friendly…
Midtown
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…
Midtown
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…
East Village & Lower East Side
An eatery that spills easily into a party scene, with an airy Havana-meets-Beijing vibe and a focus on fine sipping tequilas. Or stick with fresh blood…
Upper East Side
Ticking all the boxes, Bondurants is a craft beer and bourbon bar with creative cocktails, almost two dozen brews on tap and a winning pub menu (Gruyère…
East Village & Lower East Side
Abraço is an East Village refuge in an open, ground-level space that serves up perfectly prepared espressos and lattes alongside housemade sweets. Find a…
Union Square, Flatiron District & Gramercy
Brew lovers will find something for every taste at this small bottle shop and tap room, with over 400 international craft beers available and 14 regularly…
The Bronx
Inside a traditional Italian market, this is the place to join down-to-earth locals over craft beers and filling snacks (including pizza and panini of…
New York City
Snug little Daily Press has bare concrete walls, and brick-and-wood earthiness, so as not to distract from the very good espresso. Bagels and baked goods…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
This renowned Portland roaster is helping to reinvent the NYC coffee scene with its exquisitely made brews. It has an elegant interior with coffered…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
Pouring drafts since the 1930s, this family-run dive is something of a museum to the world of the McManuses: photos of yesteryear, an old telephone booth…
East Village & Lower East Side
One of those no-door-sign, speakeasy-vibe bars that are two-a-penny these days, this one is a notch above, serving knockout artisanal cocktails that will…
Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick
A gallant welcome and twinkly bar area strung with fairy lights foster a chic ambience in wood-lined Zablozki's. Convivial without feeling crowded, this…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
Tucked under Bill’s Bar & Burger in the Meatpacking District is this indie-rock-loving, graffiti-scrawled hangout. Come for a game of foosball or hide…
East Village & Lower East Side
'Love and Bitters' is a tiny but powerful specialist in crafty cocktails, showcasing its namesake selection of bitters. Ask the knowledgeable barkeeps for…
New York City
A snug, brick-lined bar room opens out to a charming back patio at this enticing neighborhood spot. Come for the happy hour (until 8pm most nights), stick…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
It’s old-school gay-man heaven in here, with a small dance floor downstairs as well as a piano bar and cabaret space. Spirited theme nights range from…
Midtown
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.
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
Superb coffee is served at this always-bustling joint sitting squarely on bucolic Waverly Pl in the heart of the Village. Some say this is the best cup of…
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…
SoHo & Chinatown
Popular coffee shop serving strong, rich cups of Joe. This location has plenty of seating and a busy crowd, making it a good spot to get work done while…
SoHo & Chinatown
Refuel with exceptional single-origin coffee at Café Integral, an airy spot with a crowd on Elizabeth St. Tasty pastries are another reason to stop by.
Union Square, Flatiron District & Gramercy
Tucked away in the Club Monaco store is this cute little tiled-floor coffee joint offering espressos, cold brews and pastries.
Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick
A world away from the grungy, betting-slip-strewn 'off-track betting' parlors of yore, OTB pays vague homage to racing thoroughbreds with some equine…
Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick
The flagship of a small chain roaster bringing aromatic pour-overs, smooth flat whites and punchy cortados (espresso with a dash of milk) to the streets…
New York City
Employing a classic Brooklyn bar aesthetic with its warehousey, bare-brick interior, 61 Locals pulls a laid-back crowd thanks to mellow-mannered bar staff…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
Come see what the new generation of lawyers, stockbrokers and PR professionals look like with their hair down. The Standard Biergarten is a rowdy good…
East Village & Lower East Side
At first glance, ABC looks like a dimly lit beer shop (indeed bottles are available for purchase); but venture deeper inside and you'll find a small indie…
New York City
When you want a bit of a break from your travels, drop into this chill Carroll Gardens establishment and drink yourself around the world – select a…
New York City
This casual beer hall with checkered floors, lots of windows, a small garden out back and a lively, mixed crowd is located a few blocks east of the…
