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Name	Category	Location

Algonquin Hotel Be the First to Rate It Map \| This venerable bar plays up its history as the home of the Algonquin...	Bars	Midtown West

American Trash Be the First to Rate It Map \| Bicycle tires, golf clubs, and other castoffs cover the walls...	Bars	Upper East Side

Auction House Be the First to Rate It Map \| This Victorian lounge brings a touch of downtown chic to the...	Bars	Upper East Side

B Bar Be the First to Rate It Map \| Long lines of people peer through Venetian blinds at the stylish...	Bars	East Village

Back Room Be the First to Rate It Map \| The Prohibition-era atmospheric touches here don't stop at the...	Bars	Lower East Side

Barbès Be the First to Rate It Map \| While French in name and wine list, this dark cozy bar is ideal...	Bars	Park Slope

Barracuda Be the First to Rate It Map \| The drag shows are what lures in a mostly male crowd to this...	Bars	Chelsea

Beauty Bar Be the First to Rate It Map \| Grab a seat in a barber chair or under a dryer at this made-over...	Bars	East Village

Bohemian Beer Garden Be the First to Rate It If your favorite outdoor activities include drinking beer and...	Bars	Astoria

Brandy Library Be the First to Rate It Map \| The only book in this classy, wood-panel room is the leather-bound...	Bars	TriBeCa

Bridge Café Be the First to Rate It Map \| A hop away from South Street Seaport, this busy little restaurant...	Bars	Lower Manhattan

Brooklyn Brewery Be the First to Rate It Map \| At this working brewery, the Friday evening happy hour means...	Bars	Williamsburg

Brooklyn Social Be the First to Rate It Map \| You could walk right past this inconspicuous storefront without...	Bars	Carroll Gardens

Broome Street Bar Be the First to Rate It Map \| A local hangout since 1972, this casual corner still feels like...	Bars	SoHo

Café des Artistes Be the First to Rate It Map \| At this restaurant known for its glorious art nouveau murals...	Bars	Upper West Side

Café Loup Be the First to Rate It Map \| This restaurant is something of a neighborhood institution, and...	Bars	Greenwich Village

Campbell Apartment Be the First to Rate It Map \| Commuting professionals pack into this Grand Central Terminal...	Bars	Midtown East

Cellar Bar Be the First to Rate It Map \| This stylish spot inside the Bryant Park Hotel is distinguished...	Bars	Midtown West

Cibar Be the First to Rate It Map \| Descend into the warm pink-and-peach basement to find this candlelight...	Bars	Union Square

Cornelia Street Café Be the First to Rate It Map \| Share a bottle of merlot at a street-side table on a quaint West...	Bars	Greenwich Village

Corner Bistro Be the First to Rate It Map \| Opened in 1961, this neighborhood saloon serves what many think...	Bars	Greenwich Village

The Cubby Hole Be the First to Rate It Map \| Early in the evening the crowd is mixed at this neighborhood...	Bars	Greenwich Village

Decibel Be the First to Rate It Map \| Red paper lanterns dimly illuminate cool couples sipping sake...	Bars	East Village

Divine Bar Be the First to Rate It Map \| Zebra-stripe bar stools downstairs and jewel-tone velvet couches...	Bars	Midtown East

Emerald Inn Be the First to Rate It Map \| Hailed by Upper West Siders and visitors from across the five...	Bars	Upper West Side

Fanelli's Be the First to Rate It Map \| Linger over the New York Times at this down-to-earth neighborhood...	Bars	SoHo

Fiamma Be the First to Rate It Even if you're not hungry for an upscale Italian meal, pop in...	Bars	SoHo

Flatiron Lounge Be the First to Rate It Map \| Soft lighting and smart leather banquettes distinguish this art-deco...	Bars	Chelsea

Gabriel's Be the First to Rate It Map \| It can be hard to find a good grappa in New York, but this highly...	Bars	Upper West Side

Good World Bar & Grill Be the First to Rate It Map \| On an isolated street in Chinatown is this glass-fronted bar...	Bars	Lower East Side

Gym Sports Bar Be the First to Rate It Map \| At New York's first gay sports bar, the plentiful flat-screen...	Bars	Chelsea

Half King Be the First to Rate It Map \| Writer Sebastian Junger (The Perfect Storm) is one of the owners...	Bars	Chelsea

Henrietta Hudson Be the First to Rate It Map \| The nightly parties at this laid-back bar attract young professional...	Bars	Greenwich Village

Hi-Life Be the First to Rate It Map \| Padded black walls, large round mirrors, and an L-shape bar give...	Bars	Upper West Side

Hogs & Heifers Be the First to Rate It Map \| This raucous place is all about the saucy barkeeps berating men...	Bars	Meatpacking District

Hudson Bar Be the First to Rate It Map \| This swank establishment combines the exclusive feeling of a...	Bars	Midtown West

Joe Allen Member Rating: 2.0 Map \| At this old reliable on Restaurant Row, celebrated in the musical...	Bars	Midtown West

Keens Steakhouse Be the First to Rate It Map \| Single-malt scotch aficionados will appreciate the selection...	Bars	Midtown West

King Cole Bar Be the First to Rate It Map \| A famed Maxfield Parrish mural is a welcome sight at this classic...	Bars	Midtown East

La Bottega Be the First to Rate It Map \| Vintage Italian posters, international magazines, and a huge...	Bars	Chelsea

Little Branch Be the First to Rate It Map \| The owners of the secretive, hard-to-access lounge Milk &...	Bars	Greenwich Village

Louis 649 Be the First to Rate It Map \| At this warmly lighted nook, the major draw is the free nightly...	Bars	East Village

Lucky Cheng's Be the First to Rate It Map \| Although locals deride its subpar Asian fare, Lucky Cheng's is...	Bars	East Village

Lucky Strike Be the First to Rate It Map \| Now that the supermodels party elsewhere, this ultracool bistro...	Bars	SoHo

Luna Park Be the First to Rate It Map \| This open-air café at the pavilion near the northern end...	Bars	Union Square

Madame X Be the First to Rate It Map \| This blood-red hangout is big on a bordello atmosphere, attracting...	Bars	Greenwich Village

Max Fish Be the First to Rate It Map \| This crowded, kitschy palace on a gentrified Lower East Side...	Bars	Lower East Side

McSorley's Old Ale House Be the First to Rate It Map \| One of New York's oldest saloons (it claims to have opened in...	Bars	East Village

MercBar Be the First to Rate It Map \| A chic local crowd and Europeans in the know come to this dark...	Bars	SoHo

Monkey Bar Be the First to Rate It Map \| Iconic monkey murals are this bustling lounge's signature backdrop...	Bars	Midtown East

Morgans Bar Be the First to Rate It Map \| Willowy supermodels and their kin frequent this dark, perpetually...	Bars	Midtown East

Morrell Wine Bar and Café Be the First to Rate It Map \| This vibrant bar takes its wine very seriously, with one of the...	Bars	Midtown West

Old Town Bar & Restaurant Be the First to Rate It Map \| This proudly unpretentious bi-level watering hole is heavy on...	Bars	Union Square

Ono Be the First to Rate It Map \| The O Bar at Ono, Hotel Gansevoort's trendy Japanese restaurant...	Bars	Meatpacking District

Otto's Shrunken Head Be the First to Rate It Map \| A bamboo bar with fish lamps floating overhead sets the mood...	Bars	East Village

P.J. Clarke's Be the First to Rate It Map \| Mirrors and polished wood adorn New York's most famous Irish...	Bars	Midtown East

PDT Be the First to Rate It For those who like their cocktails with a little cloak-and-dagger...	Bars	East Village

Pegu Club Be the First to Rate It Map \| Modeled after an officers' club in what's now Myanmar, the Pegu...	Bars	SoHo

Pen-Top Bar & Terrace Be the First to Rate It Map \| Take a break from 5th Avenue shopping at this glass-lined penthouse...	Bars	Midtown West

Pete's Candy Store Be the First to Rate It Map \| Williamsburg's beloved outpost has a retro feel, a friendly crowd...	Bars	Williamsburg

Pete's Tavern Be the First to Rate It Map \| This saloon is famous as the place where (allegedly) O. Henry...	Bars	Union Square

Peter's Be the First to Rate It Map \| A staple of the Upper West Side scene since the early 1980s...	Bars	Upper West Side

The Phoenix Be the First to Rate It Map \| With a pool table, pinball machine, and an outstanding, constantly...	Bars	East Village

The Pink Pony Be the First to Rate It Map \| Maintaining a calm, bohemian feel among trendy Ludlow Street...	Bars	Lower East Side

Pravda Be the First to Rate It Map \| Cocktails rule at this Eastern European-style bar. Choose from...	Bars	SoHo

Raoul's Be the First to Rate It Map \| One of the first trendy spots in SoHo, this arty French restaurant...	Bars	SoHo

The Room Be the First to Rate It Map \| The vibe's so relaxed it's like squeezing into someone's living...	Bars	SoHo

Royalton Be the First to Rate It Map \| At this chic hotel, a mainstay among the fashion crowd, wander...	Bars	Midtown West

Sardi's Be the First to Rate It Map \| "The theater is certainly not what it was," said a forlorn feline...	Bars	Midtown West

Session 73 Be the First to Rate It Map \| Live music sets this sizable restaurant and bar apart from others...	Bars	Upper East Side

Shag Be the First to Rate It Map \| White carpet (shag, of course) lines the walls at this mod spot...	Bars	Greenwich Village

Shark Bar Be the First to Rate It Map \| The classy bar at this soul-food (and soul-music) restaurant...	Bars	Upper West Side

Spice Market Be the First to Rate It Map \| Asian street fare served with a twist accompanies Spice Market's...	Bars	Meatpacking District

Superfine Be the First to Rate It Map \| The pool table takes center stage for the young, hip crowd at...	Bars	DUMBO

Temple Bar Be the First to Rate It Map \| This unmarked haunt is famous for its classic cocktails and romantic...	Bars	East Village

Therapy Be the First to Rate It Map \| With slate floors, wood-panel walls, and a small stone-filled...	Bars	Midtown West

Thom Bar Be the First to Rate It Map \| This lounge inside the 60 Thompson boutique hotel is the perfect...	Bars	SoHo

THOR Be the First to Rate It Map \| The Hotel on Rivington's swanky lounge swarms with beautiful...	Bars	Lower East Side

Top of the Tower Be the First to Rate It Map \| There are lounges at higher altitudes, but this one on the 26th...	Bars	Midtown East

Tortilla Flats Be the First to Rate It Map \| The back room is a tribute to the stars of Las Vegas, from Martin...	Bars	Greenwich Village

Union Hall Be the First to Rate It It's hard not to feel immediately comfortable at this large...	Bars	Park Slope

Velour Be the First to Rate It Map \| Gallerygoers winding down the day and nightclubbers just revving...	Bars	Chelsea

Vol de Nuit Be the First to Rate It Map \| The Belgian Beer Bar (as everybody calls it) is tucked away from...	Bars	Greenwich Village

Water Club Be the First to Rate It Map \| You're not sailing on the East River, although you might feel...	Bars	Midtown East

White Horse Tavern Be the First to Rate It Map \| According to (dubious) New York legend, Dylan Thomas drank himself...	Bars	Greenwich Village

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