The real reason to visit this Scottish gastropub is the whiskeys: the list runs eleven pages, covers the northern islands to Speyside to the bogs of Islay, and includes detailed tasting notes. Read more.
Awesome restaurant/lounge serving up a variety of dishes in the LES. The french onion soup is to die for and we also recommend the red snapper tacos. Yum!
This spot takes the drinks-and-a-cut concept to the next level, w/ a 2-seat barber shop up front & behind a sliding door, a cocktail lounge decked w/ leather-cushioned wooden booths & old-school sofas Read more.
Enter through the rustic pawn shop and suddenly reveal a whole secret lounge. Tapas dishes and exquisite cocktails, this is a great place to start the night. Free champagne in the bathroom? Yes!
Fun scene, love the Buddha overlooking the dining area. Late night on weekends the music is amazing here. Try the Wasabi Encrusted Filet with Onion Ring stack here, it is exquisite.
Drinks are about 50% gin, ranging from a eponymous dry martini to an exotic rum punch, while the snacking gets done with crispy fried oysters, chicken tacos and barbecue short rib sliders. Read more.
Deftly mixed cocktails change seasonally, while the taxidermy stays pretty consistent, & an order of tater tots & Chang Dog (bacon-wrapped, with kimchi) will be the right thing until the end of time. Read more.
The phrase "Always On, Slightly Off" might as well have been created to describe Whiskey Town's signature beverage, the Pickle Back: a shot of whiskey followed by a pickle juice chaser. - IFC Staff
Every Tuesday is "Flip Night" at Flight 151 in Chelsea. Swing by after 7PM, and the bartender will flip a coin when you order a drink. If you guess correctly whether it's heads or tails, the drinkis
Cozy dive bar that is great for burgers, wings and beer. The crowd is a mixture of NYU students, businessmen, locals and Steelers fans.
Can you hear anything in this place but the crowd? Have a big drink in a coconut and order the Peking pig. Bali hai! Read more.
Gorgeous views, ample bars so you don't have to go back inside to grab drinks once you get settled. Great place to hang pre or post show at Webster Hall or Irving Plaza nearby.
Because drinking and golfing is a time-honored tradition, do some 9-hole mini golf + there's bottle service in their topiary-lined lounge/club. Read more.
Maje sure to look around at the Galway hooker. There are pool tables in back on the 1st floor that most never find. Gavan is the best bartender, 3 years going & not a bad drink yet
The iced cappuccino is no Starbucks- so strong! Its only ingredients are 3 different liquors...A bit too much for me.
Every Wednesday is Jenga night! Every team gets a free round of beer and a chance to win great prizes. Definitely order the chocolate covered bacon!
This spot serves more than 70 bourbons and whiskeys (including Utah’s High West Rocky Mountain rye). Our favorite drink is the citrusy punch amped up with chai-infused Wild Turkey and Batavia Arrack ( Read more.
BEST 2-4-1 Happy Hour drinks and apps! And Happy Hour goes for hours and hours... Absolutely delicious.
A gem in the West Village! Saturday brunch is fun at this spot with Mexican infused cuisine. Big portions you can share. Champagne and sangria unlimited for an extra price.
Underground, amazing sake menu, good for a date. Food is not stellar; it's for drinks and atmosphere. Order a cold, dry sake off the specials menu and enjoy a long conversation.
Finish their bone marrow app and they'll pour a shot of tequila (preferably a Bordeaux-cask-aged one, according to them) down the "bone channel" and into your gullet. Read more.
Booze in teacups, the attention to detail at this gem in the east village is unrivaled. A great way to enjoy an evening in style.
Arrive early at this best bar for birthdays to claim to prime barside real estate, and order a round of original cocktails mixed by rascally, white-jacketed gents. Read more.
Chef April Bloomfield holds her own and then some at New York's top gastropub. Arguably the best restaurant burger in New York is served here, and the gnudi needs no introduction. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
This has that vibe of a classic New York dance club. Great place to see a live concert as well. Clean bathrooms but the attendants can be pushy about tipping. Dress in layers...can get hot on floor!
This subterranean spot's only marked by a small plaque & doorbell you must ring to be admitted. Inside you'll find perfectly prepared, fresh-juiced, hand-stirred or shaken classic cocktails & punches. Read more.
Their spicy buffalo cheese stuffed burger is amazing! A little sloppy to eat but well worth it.
Winner of Best Karaoke Night in the Village Voice 2011 Best Of issue! Monday nights, perform your favorite rock hits in front of a live band!
Beautiful hotel. Be sure to enjoy the aquarium in the lobby, and the TV in your bathroom!
My favorite bar in Manhattan! This place is really quiet and chill, so it's ideal if you want to catch up with friends and actually be able to have a conversation instead of yelling over music.
My favorite showy evening spot. Amazing whiskey selection. Elegant environment and a nice view. -Jacqueline Lombard, Top Chef
If you thought Momofuku’s food was inventive, wait until you see them make their cocktails! Sit at the bar and enjoy a Manhattan or Bangkok Daiquiri.
Hey people! Starting June 9, theres free burlesque EVERY Wednesday & Thursday nights! 10pm. No cover. Just get there early cuz it gets packed! Xoxo.
Sit (or dance) downstairs for good drinks and yummy burgers or head upstairs ($5 cover) and hear the newest indie rock band perform.
“This space is crazy cool as hell, but don’t whip out your camera. The staff is serious about maintaining a low-key and private vibe.” See more at http://www.partyearth.com/venues/fig-19.
Drink your dinner! Try the champagne martini and don't forget to visit the pretty rainbow restrooms!
A variation of a nightclub & dinner theatre with the most amazing acts I’ve ever seen. The vibe is voyeuristic, sexy, & usually something that you can’t explain unless you’ve seen it. - Tracy
One of our 10 best Manhattan bars-It helped rescue tequila from the realm of frat boys and body shots. And for this, we pay tribute to it.
There is no formal cocktail list, but the bartender asks the type of spirit you like & if you like your drinks sweet, sour, etc. Then he creates a custom cocktail for you.
Service is a little slow, but the food is worth it. Order the Irish breakfast on a Sunday morning for the full experience.
The perfect rooftop escape that is still manages to be a well-kept secret. On the 14th floor of the La Quinta hotel serving outdoor drinks and views of the Empire State Building.
The best cocktails in Manhattan! Hidden down a dark staircase, it's great for a date, or just for after work unwinding. Amazing mint juleps. -Anita Lo, Top Chef Masters
This bar has Shel Silverstein graffiti and a rad juke box selection. What more could you want?
Owner & Chef Alex Guarnaschelli’s swanky new supper club is complete with a house band and a menu full of retro classic dishes. The luscious Lobster Newburg is chef Guarnaschelli’s favorite dish here
Housed in a former strip club, go-go dancers and stripper poles remain, but the crowd is more reminiscent of Jane or Don Hill. Planning to party? Be on your game: The door is a hard one.
La Biblioteca serves its treats — hibiscus, strawberry and tamarind varieties, with tequila, of course — year-round. ($15 each).
This 12,000-square-foot beer garden has 10 taps, five suds—including Magic Hat, Radeberger and Brooklyn Lager, and a 35-foot LED screen that shows games, films and sports.
Each floor has its own distinct feel – we recommend going straight up to the third floor beer hall style rooftop and enjoying a tavern burger and a few craft beers.
A hidden door, selective bartender, and limited seating makes this one of the more authentic speakeasies out there. Come with a good attitude, small group, and get ready to enjoy.
Madam Geneva is known for its fruity preserves—all of which can be served over ice with Beefeater gin or 42 Below vodka. Think: pineapple vanilla bean, pear ginger and cranberry orange.
You'll find the real deal here: models that are pretty successful, racially diverse, and experienced enough in nightlife to know that Provocateur is the place to spend their night. Read more.
NYC: If you build it, they will come. No one thought a hangout at 29th and Broadway could be this popular, but now it's one of NYC's busiest hotel lobbies. -IFC Staff
Hit up this bi-level "ultra lounge" boasting five differently-steezed areas (the retractable-roofed North Terrace, the cabana-stacked South Terrace...) set in highest rooftop bar in New York City. Read more.
Enter through Cipriani on the balcony at Grand Central & you'll feel as if you have entered a bygone era. Drinks are expensive ($15 martini) but the atmosphere is worth it. Reserve a table in advance.
Great spot if you're just trying to find a place at night to shoot the shit with friends. Super low key after 9 or so.
Delivering on a promise of "rare, new and unusual beer" from around the corner and around the world, this bar sports knowledgeable staff and an offbeat vibe in a space hidden behind Jane's Sweet Buns.
Full of knickknacks (and one arresting disembodied horse head), this underground dance club is filled with students and after-work hipsters looking to hit the dance floor and let loose.
Awesome spot for cocktails, esp of the whiskey variety. Lots of seating good for a date or groups, and takes reservations. Live jazz on stage in the back. Get the Kentucky Julep!
2 for 1 happy hour until 10 PM every night. And there's a kickin' DJ (Marvin Gaye, Michael Jackson) and a fireplace! If I had dates, I'd take them here.
Dare to call it a dive bar and risk me reaching through the internet to slap you in the mouth. If you want to find out if your date can really hang, end the night here.
Insane cocktails at mad Austrian scientist's lair in Chinatown. Ridiculous showmanship, jaw-dropping presentation. Look for the crowd begging entry under the "Gold Flower Restaurant" sign. [BlackBook] Read more.
All you can drink cocktails and all you can eat small plates keep New York’s largest outdoor hotel terrace in good spirits every Sunday as a DJ spins the jams. Read more.
Highly recommend the Gin-Gin Mule or the Old Cuban. Fantastic cocktails here. Look for the Lion etched on the glass door for the entrance to this place
"Last night I had exactly one jargarita at sweet&vicious and went home, just as I planned!" -no one, ever
This beautiful bar serves up hard to find American craft beer – they pour sample-sized servings for $5 each, so you can try them all. The food is solidly good too.
Pool, Darts, Skee Ball. Feels like a Chuck E. Cheese's for drinking co-eds. Happy Hour from 4-7pm Everyday! $3-$6 Drafts and Well Cocktails.
While away the afternoon with $3 pints of malty Wells Bombardier—from 3 to 8pm (and 1 to 8pm on weekends), all drinks are half off. Read more.
Dizzy's brings out NYC's finest jazz musicians. An intimate venue with an awesome view of the city makes this great for a date night.
Every first Saturday of the month are free programs of amazing art & entertainment! From 8-10pm the museum's parking lot turns into a dance party as the DJ rocks out to the old school and new music!
Nitehawk Cinema, officially ending the battle between hungry viewers of independent films and pimple-faced ushers. The new theater & cafe offers in-seat dining. Read more.
Located on the 19th floor, this is a great place for after work drinks, with indoor and outdoor spaces and nightly events. Watch out for the door policy.
Great place to go on a date – its dark, romantic, and has a great selection of wines. Splurge on a bottle of Schioppettino and their world famous Nutella Panino.
Smith & Mills is one of my favorite places in the city. Better to go earlier in the evening (or on a weekend or on an off-night). Otherwise, the tiny spot is packed+loses charm
This is the perfect place to grab a drink during the day, just because you feel like it.
go downstairs. there's no cell service = the best thing in the world. hide from everyone. get lost. get your friend to DJ. dance. take lots of great pictures. lose track of time. stumble out. 3:52 AM.
This bar is great when you are a Jazz music fan! Join the Tuesday night jam, it starts at 12 am. :-)
Good spot for the first date, nice atmosphere plus live jazz, makes it perfect mix...
Might be my new favorite bar. Awesome tunes, friendly staff and the bar looks like the basement of a pirate ship.
Here the menu changes frequently, bespoke requests are encouraged, and the operation, run by T.J. Lynch and Richard Knapp, is kept down to earth with frozen drinks and cocktails by the pitcher.
One of our 10 best Manhattan bars- cheap Tecates, tasty tiki drinks, and pretzel dogs keep it real.
Drink the green tea & vodka "Teddy Roosevelt" and nosh on the maple-glazed hen & Belgian waffles. They've also got a full-functioning deli stocked by local vendors. Read more.
Fantastic beer selection. Expansive space. Do yourself a favor and come here and make some bad decisions. Just please don't tell your next convenient friend to have their birthday here.
