A sand floor, giant fish tanks, surfer memorabilia and big plastic tiki cups full of dangerous, tasty, libations. Next time you crave a zombie or a genuine OB vibe, go here. -Jacqueline Lombard, Top C
Incredible drinks--try the hobo julep--and a menu filled with entertaining commentary. Relatively expensive by Prospect Heights-standards, though.
Located in part of the historic Hittleman Brewery, the bar is stocked with twenty kinds of champagne and three hundred varieties of beer. The massive space also includes an outdoor music venue. En savoir plus .
With equally strong wine, beer, and cocktail menus, this is a place to please every drinker.
All you can eat wings, fries & unlimited pitchers of beer for 2 hours! $23/person, 6 person minimum, $28/for premium beer
The "prescriptions," made of fruit & herbs & over 500 bottles of liquor, come in 9 categories like Euphoric Enhancers made with absinthe, Stress Relievers with lavender & sage. En savoir plus .
We love the tart and refreshing Rangpur gimlet, made with Tanqueray Rangpur gin mixed with homemade lime cordial ($12). Our pick for Best Gin Bar! En savoir plus .
From? Peru Drinks? 30 house-infused piscos Food? Ceviche with clam shell, arroz con pato (duck leg confit, slow-cooked breast, scallops, beer chicha de jora, & cilantro) and shrimp chupe risotto En savoir plus .
make reservations if you want to sit at a table, or just cozy up to the bar. try the curious prescription - it's basically a spicy margarita.
Start off with the Yopparai cocktail. Softly shaved ice, sparkling sake, yuzu juice and a Japanese yogurt drink form a slush of adult proportions. En savoir plus .
Jason Mendenhall, the bar's mixologist, makes his own bitters, preserves and cola—try the San Fran Sprout, made with his soda and fernet-branca, an Italian liqueur. En savoir plus .
A wine bar & classroom run by a really cute Master Sommelier who has selected 35 wines by the glass and 200 in the bottle so you don't have to make sh*t up. En savoir plus .
If you're here for drinks, Storny Weather. The whiskey / strawberry thing sounds exotic but it's super girly.
Chicken & waffles = super salty but it comes with foie so it's all good. The maitake dumplings & pork buns = fantastic. Good Ramos Gin Fizz, too.
I love this izakaya. Just when you thought there was no cool place to eat in this 'hood. Go downstairs, grab a table in the nook or the bar (only two spots I like) and try everything on the menu
Don’t come here for any fancy décor or liquors, but do come here for the eclectic mix of boozehounds and oldies jukebox.
Wikipedia says of Bartender Jack, "He mixes strongest, yet sweetest Old Fashioned this side of the Hudson." Ginger margarita was also great. The Prohibition Punch is basically a $17 scorpion bowl tho.
One of our favorite dive/tiki bars in all five boroughs. Start at 8am with the old men or come later for great jukebox tunes, trashy barteders and a lot of dancing!
Awesome views of the Empire State Building from the intimate rooftop bar. Expensive drinks served in plastic glasses.
Happy hour is great at this place, it's also pet-friendly which makes for an awesome laid-back atmosphere.
Gorgeous space and just as good as its Manhattan flagship! They'll also be running dollar oysters till 8pm 7 days a week soon...yay bivalves!
Roof is very nice, but if you're trying to rip then you better get to the basement. Get right on the main level then head downstairs.
Grab a table outside and enjoy $6 glasses of wine during happy hour. Then snack on the Homemade NY Style Pretzels and delicious Artisanal Cheeses. Service is excellent but slow.
Hidden gem! Speak easy underground feel with the smell of mixology! Great potential.
Get a bucket of Corona! Best place for day drinking on a boat in the city! Get there before 4:30pm during the week for a table in the sun on the second floor! En savoir plus .
Finally the perfect after work spot in Midtown East! Your best bet is snagging an outdoor seat while it's still nice out and enjoying a Main About Town, paired with the oysters and pulled pork tacos.
The recently opened Aldo Sohm Wine Bar is serving an extensive wine menu along with small French-inspired plates, charcuterie, and cheeses. En savoir plus .
Upscale cocktails in an over the top baroque style lounge. Bar Manager Greg Seider mixes up innovative culinary-inspired drinks with infusions, flavored mists & more. Great for impressing a date.
Great cocktails. I got the dizzy julep and friends loved the manhattans. The toasts are very tasty, and necessary, as the bartender has a great pour!
The long menu of tequila cocktails, some made with vegetable juices, should help any hangover. En savoir plus .
Winner of Best Country Venue in the Village Voice 2011 Best Of issue! Not just a venue - also a school! Bring an instrument to play pick up.
Love this place for all the obvious reasons. Not so obvious: Classiest (and most delicious) corndogs I've ever had. It's a hot dog wrapped in a croissant baguette.
Enter Bemelmans in the Carlyle Hotel through an unassuming door off the lobby. Expensive drinks but one of the finest atmospheres in the city, complete with dim lighting and a piano player.
A true mix! Jazz, beer, pool tables, air hockey, Scrabble, and a large crowd. The perfect place to unwind in an underground setting. Get there early to catch a seat!
Cool new spot in Bed-Stuy. Apres-ski chic with "mid-western" food coming soon. Still cash only.
Golden Cadillac will reopen as Boilermaker today, with 12 taps for beer. Try the Honey Spiced Punch made with rum, lemon, falernum, honey and bitters. Fri, 9/19. En savoir plus .
Small space with a cool vibe. Leave your inhibitions at home and order a tropical cocktail. Or, ask the bartender to make you a proper Aviation, with gin and crème de violette.
El Chamuco is a mix of tequila blanco, mezcal, creme de cassis, homemade ginger beer, and lime juice.
Enjoy low lights and beautiful cocktails on any given weekday night at Attaboy on the Lower East Side. Instead of offering a menu, bartenders create drinks based on a customer's tastes. En savoir plus .
Don't be fooled by all the kids ordering crap drinks. They make a mean cocktail. Try the Lost Hollywood.
Good curated list of local beers. The saison I had was all that, especially at happy hour pricing. Lots of seating for a bar this stylish.
Little Park opens in Tribeca tonight, with a menu that's heavy on vegetables. It will include fire roasted meats and the full list of cocktails at Evening Bar. En savoir plus .
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.
Shots & beers come full circle at this cocktail bar. Order the fantastic Uncle Jalapeno ($10) tap cocktail, a mouth-searing blend of blanco tequila, jalapeno and Prince Robot's pineapple soda. En savoir plus .
“Drinks are elaborate: the Hero of Little Venice is a rummy root-beer float; the Vice Versa (gin, rosé cava, grapefruit) tastes like the bootlegger didn’t scrub all the soap out of the tub.” En savoir plus .
Amor & Amargo is not a newcomer but they've hit their stride, serving all manner of homemade bitters and elixers. Try going on a weeknight to avoid the crowds, as the space is rather diminuitive.
Birdy's is a new bar that harkens back to the no-frills punk dens of the past. In terms of drinks, Birdy's features a list of seven-dollar cocktails pulled from a 1972 Mr. Boston bartender guide. En savoir plus .
“The train tracks underfoot and the tattered fabric fluttering in the breeze, you must grudgingly admit, only add to the charm.” En savoir plus .
As good as sophisticated southern food gets in New York. Amazing pulled pork sandwich on the lunch menu.
Feels like a New Orleans bar in Brooklyn with all you Bourbon Street favorite. Good prices too.
Take the right path and try the Via Vero –a bitter and spicy combination ofrum and sweet vermouth.
grab a small table, a bottle of wine, some oysters, and a couple appetizers. perfect low-key dinner spot.
Cutest little spot for some amazing mexi fusion foods.. Great service and even better floor designs..
