This place is truly a hidden gem - a cozy Belgian beer bar with a vast array of beers on tap and an even more extensive bottled selection. We’ll definitely be back to enjoy the terrace on a sunny day.
When you enter the lobby of The Public Theater, hang a left and go up the stairs. At the end of the staircase you'll find this hidden Andrew Carmellini restaurant.
Call the number at 3:00 PM sharp on the day of and make a reservation. Watch your dates face when you bring her to a hot dog stand.
Try to make your way up the secret service elevator. It's way more exciting then walking through the front door downstairs. Delicious mixed drinks and such a beautiful interior.
An elegant lounge serving a brilliant and extensive range of whiskey and scotch. -Tressa Williams, Launch My Line
Winner of Best Hotel Bar in the Village Voice 2011 Best Of issue! Keep an eye on the calendar for some of the best DJ bookings in the city.
The Standard Biergarten is basically a New Yorker's Disney World. Enjoy brunch at the Grill, pretzels and beer at the Biergarten, and dance the night away at Boom Boom & Le Bain.
Finally something in midtown somewhat worthy. Beautiful open space design w/communal tables. Great small plates/wine list. Try the flash fried shishito peppers, you're in for a hot surprise!
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.
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. Подробнее.
Where to find the "Manhattan Hipster." Delicious cocktails. Yummy munchies and a sexy, swanky design décor. With every penny, ahem $20, great for date night! -Jacqueline Lombard, Top Chef
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] Подробнее.
Cool place which is bigger than you think. Food is really tasty, service is so nice. The spinach al forno was the best spinach I ever had
cool speakeasy bar. there's no sign, you go down the stairs and the entrance is at the back of the building. there's a secret room behind a bookshelf. fridays and saturdays are 25+ to enter.
Front booths, right near the big windows, are by far the best people watching spots in the LES. (for a backup, hit the mini magic room at Local 138 around the corner on Ludlow)
The Brass Monkey keeps it real in the meatpacking district. Relaxed, inexpensive (for the 'hood) and great for late night munchies. -Jacqueline Lombard, Top Chef
Dark and dirty dive bar that is surprisingly homey. Cheap beer ($2 PBR), awesome plastic covered sofas. Bring hand sanitizer.
Skip dinner. Grab some nuts from the back, order tons of drinks and see what great decisions come of it!
Come by on weekends or for Monday night football for one of NYC's cheapest beer & wings specials – 3 pitchers and unlimited wings for $19. Подробнее.
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
Great cocktails and live music make up for slow service. P.S. They have sliders from Fat Radish when you get hungry.
Friendly bartenders, low key atmosphere and very dog friendly. Stay upstairs for a casual drink or go downstairs to dance.
Grab a post-show drink away from Time Square tourists at this hidden gem. If you're lucky you may even spot Broadway's Elite.
Amazing views of Midtown, including the Empire State Building and the New York Times Building. Make a reservation, if possible. #nyceats #nycdrinks
Past that double door on the left, there’s a stunning room full of dark woods, plush leather sofas and a roaring fake fireplace. In this room, you might notice some people holding pint glasses
Such an adorable little bar- a one person show- the bartender is the owner! She set up a really cozy place and is a real character! Much appreciation
Amazing selection of beer on tap and the mixed drinks are huge! Bartenders are proud to serve you and if you're good, you get a free shot before you pay your tab.
There's a back room that kicks ass. Good cocktails, and the back area of the front room is super comfy.
Come to this classy hole in the wall to experience whisky from around the world. The bartender is knowledgeable, friendly and welcoming.
After a drink or two, you may want to order a side of fries with malt vinegar mayo for the table. Do it.
This might be the perfect after work bar. Nice but not fancy, plenty of space, great cocktails and snacks, a big screen with the game on. I only wish it was closer to my office!
A favorite of HK locals, $2 for Rudy's blonde, $3 for Rudy's Red, $7 for a pitcher. Eat as many hotdogs as you can, they're free and yummy! Подробнее.
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!
A popular haunt for British transplants. While there's a great late-night bar scene, the food is not to be missed. We love the grilled cheese here!
Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. Have a pint of Guinness and a shot of Paddy's at this church-like watering hole. Also, check out the oyster special on Tuesdays. Подробнее.
Swanky, consciously old-timey bar from the folks behind Ward III, with excellent cocktails and a never-predictable crowd.
The owners of Raines Law Room created a new speakeasy twice the size, with reservations, with many French themed rooms. It's still the perfect date spot, but just bright enough to go with friends.
This is the real thing. A place for Gotham insiders. Gold leaf ceilings and enchanting murals by Madeline author and illustrator Ludwig Bemelmans. Arrive by 8pm and take a small table near the piano.
Entrance is through the coffee shop, in an unmarked door that blends with the wallpaper. food: kobe sliders. booze: the sling if you like gin, el diablo if you like tequila.
If you're a whiskey enthusiast, love live jazz, & are looking for a cozy fireplace to warm up in front of on a cold winter day, you've come to the right spot. Be sure to make reservations on weekends.
More games here than the Williamsburg branch. Check out the hologram game towards the back.
"Old Town Bar boasts a modern list of literary heavies as its customers including Frank McCourt, Seamus Heaney, Nick Hornby and Billy Collins." (via @ShelfAwareness)
Underground sake bar and Japanese tapas (izakaya). Dark and intimate. Love this place. Claire and my first date. -Francine, The Real L Word
The lobby is like sitting in a friend's living room. A roaring fire, a coffee or wine, and comfy seating. I hated to leave!!
Are you white? Is your hair fake blonde? Is your mom's name Muffy? Then you'll love this bar! Oh yeah the cocktails are pretty good too.
The scene is Americana and the cocktails are savory and eclectic, employing everything from kale juice in the Garden Variety Margarita to Szechuan peppers in the Track Town Fizz.
Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. Order a silver rye fizz. They're excellent here.
Try the house gin and tonic, a complex cocktail with little in common with your garden-variety G&T. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Подробнее.
The recently opened Aldo Sohm Wine Bar is serving an extensive wine menu along with small French-inspired plates, charcuterie, and cheeses. Подробнее.
New cocktail/oyster bar from team behind Home Sweet Home. The Fresh Widow (spiced rye whiskey, coconut syrup, pineapple, bitters) is superb!
Off the beaten path, but worth it! This new spot has a cool vibe with great cocktails. Try the Stay All Night.
It's serving some treats from local spots like 2nd Avenue Deli, Russ and Daughters, and Il Laboratorio del Gelato, and there's 6,000-square-feet of outdoor space with a pool. Подробнее.
It used to host luminaries such as William Burroughs and Alan Ginsberg. And punks. And drunks and junkies and college kids and down on their luck drinkers who came for 50 cent beers.
First date spot for a reason. Generally buzzy and fun in here. Drinks are good and it's a solid bar option on St. Marks with outdoor tables.
Fun low key neighborhood bar. Not too crowded, good beers on tap and a solid option if other places on St Marks are too busy.
We love coming here for the beautiful rooftop bar and views, along with the expertly crafted cocktails. Beware: there can be a long wait to get up to the roof, as the space is pretty small.
Really cute wine bar in the heart of the East Village. The ambiance is great - definitely a great place to take date.
Boozy creative cocktails with a strong bourbon and scotch leaning menu. A welcome reprieve from the madness of Macdougal street. The Nampara Cove was an old fashioned riff with pisco and scotch mist.
Great Showa themed bar with a nostalgic vibe. Solid cocktails and Japanese comfort food. Go for the curry doria (curry + cheese casserole)and om rice (omelette over rice).
