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'21' Club A row of lawn jockeys welcomes you to this former speakeasy, celebrated... Be the first to write a review	Bars	New York City View on a map

Algonquin Hotel This venerable bar plays up its history as the home of the Algonquin... Be the first to write a review	Bars	New York City View on a map

American Trash Bicycle tires, golf clubs, and other castoffs cover the walls... Be the first to write a review	Bars	New York City View on a map

Auction House This Victorian lounge brings a touch of downtown chic to the... Be the first to write a review	Bars	New York City View on a map

B Bar Long lines of people peer through Venetian blinds at the stylish... Be the first to write a review	Bars	New York City View on a map

Back Room The Prohibition-era atmospheric touches here don't stop at the... Be the first to write a review	Bars	New York City View on a map

Barbès It's not quite like stepping into the funky Parisian neighborhood... Be the first to write a review	Bars	Brooklyn View on a map

Barcade Like Chuck E. Cheese for grown-ups, Barcade invites you to reminisce... Be the first to write a review	Bars	Brooklyn View on a map

Barracuda The drag shows are what lures in a mostly male crowd to this... Be the first to write a review	Bars	New York City View on a map

Beauty Bar Grab a seat in a barber chair or under a dryer at this made-over... Be the first to write a review	Bars	New York City View on a map

Brandy Library The only book in this classy, wood-panel room is the leather-bound... Be the first to write a review	Bars	New York City View on a map

Bridge Café A hop away from South Street Seaport, this busy little restaurant... Be the first to write a review	Bars	New York City View on a map

Brooklyn Brewery Brooklyn was once known as America's brewing capital; at the... Be the first to write a review	Bars	Brooklyn View on a map

Broome Street Bar A local hangout since 1972, this casual corner still feels like... Be the first to write a review	Bars	New York City View on a map

Campbell Apartment Commuting professionals pack into this Grand Central Terminal... Be the first to write a review	Bars	New York City View on a map

Cellar Bar This stylish spot inside the Bryant Park Hotel is distinguished... Be the first to write a review	Bars	New York City View on a map

Cibar Descend into the warm pink-and-peach basement to find this candlelight... Be the first to write a review	Bars	New York City View on a map

Cornelia Street Café Share a bottle of merlot at a street-side table on a quaint West... Be the first to write a review	Bars	New York City View on a map

Corner Bistro Opened in 1961, this neighborhood saloon serves what many think... Be the first to write a review	Bars	New York City View on a map

The Cubby Hole Early in the evening the crowd is mixed at this neighborhood... Be the first to write a review	Bars	New York City View on a map

Decibel Red paper lanterns dimly illuminate cool couples sipping sake... Be the first to write a review	Bars	New York City View on a map

Emerald Inn Hailed by Upper West Siders and visitors from across the five... Be the first to write a review	Bars	New York City View on a map

Fanelli's Linger over the New York Times at this down-to-earth neighborhood... Be the first to write a review	Bars	New York City View on a map

Farrell's Those tired of pretension should head for this old-fashioned... Be the first to write a review	Bars	Brooklyn View on a map

Flatiron Lounge Soft lighting and smart leather banquettes distinguish this art-deco... Be the first to write a review	Bars	New York City View on a map

Four Seasons New York City (and American) history is made here in Philip Johnson's... Be the first to write a review	Bars	New York City View on a map

Gabriel's It can be hard to find a good grappa in New York, but this highly... Be the first to write a review	Bars	New York City View on a map

Good World Bar & Grill On an isolated street in Chinatown is this glass-fronted bar... Be the first to write a review	Bars	New York City View on a map

Gym Sports Bar At New York's first gay sports bar, the plentiful flat-screen... Be the first to write a review	Bars	New York City View on a map

Half King Writer Sebastian Junger (The Perfect Storm) is one of the owners... Be the first to write a review	Bars	New York City View on a map

Henrietta Hudson The nightly parties at this laid-back bar attract young professional... Be the first to write a review	Bars	New York City View on a map

Hi-Life Padded black walls, large round mirrors, and an L-shape bar give... Be the first to write a review	Bars	New York City View on a map

Hogs & Heifers This raucous place is all about the saucy barkeeps berating men... Be the first to write a review	Bars	New York City View on a map

Hudson Bar This swank establishment combines the exclusive feeling of a... Be the first to write a review	Bars	New York City View on a map

Joe Allen At this old reliable on Restaurant Row, celebrated in the musical... Write a review \| Avg. member rating: 2.0/5	Bars	New York City View on a map

Keens Steakhouse Single-malt Scotch aficionados will appreciate the selection... Be the first to write a review	Bars	New York City View on a map

King Cole Bar A famed Maxfield Parrish mural is a welcome sight at this classic... Be the first to write a review	Bars	New York City View on a map

La Bottega Vintage Italian posters, international magazines, and a huge... Be the first to write a review	Bars	New York City View on a map

Lever House This spot on the garden level of one of the city's most stylish... Be the first to write a review	Bars	New York City View on a map

Little Branch The owners of the secretive, hard-to-access lounge Milk &... Be the first to write a review	Bars	New York City View on a map

Louis 649 At this warmly lighted nook the major draw is the free nightly... Be the first to write a review	Bars	New York City View on a map

Lucky Cheng's Although locals deride its subpar Asian fare, Lucky Cheng's is... Be the first to write a review	Bars	New York City View on a map

Lucky Strike The supermodels party elsewhere, but this ultracool bistro is... Be the first to write a review	Bars	New York City View on a map

Madame X This blood-red hangout is big on a bordello atmosphere, attracting... Be the first to write a review	Bars	New York City View on a map

Max Fish This crowded, kitschy palace on a gentrified Lower East Side... Be the first to write a review	Bars	New York City View on a map

McSorley's Old Ale House One of New York's oldest saloons (it claims to have opened in... Be the first to write a review	Bars	New York City View on a map

MercBar A chic local crowd and Europeans in the know come to this dark... Be the first to write a review	Bars	New York City View on a map

Morgans Bar Willowy supermodels and their kin frequent this dark, perpetually... Be the first to write a review	Bars	New York City View on a map

Morrell Wine Bar and Café This vibrant bar takes its wine very seriously, with one of the... Be the first to write a review	Bars	New York City View on a map

Oak Room One of the great classic cabaret venues, the Oak Room is formal... Be the first to write a review	Bars	New York City View on a map

Old Town Bar & Restaurant This proudly unpretentious bi-level watering hole is heavy on... Be the first to write a review	Bars	New York City View on a map

Ono The O Bar at Ono, Hotel Gansevoort's trendy Japanese restaurant... Be the first to write a review	Bars	New York City View on a map

Otto's Shrunken Head A bamboo bar with fish lamps floating overhead sets the mood... Be the first to write a review	Bars	New York City View on a map

P.J. Clarke's Mirrors and polished wood adorn New York's most famous Irish... Be the first to write a review	Bars	New York City View on a map

PDT For those who like their cocktails with a little cloak-and-dagger... Be the first to write a review	Bars	New York City View on a map

Pegu Club Modeled after an officers' club in what's now Myanmar, the Pegu... Be the first to write a review	Bars	New York City View on a map

Pete's Candy Store Off Williamsburg's beaten path, this bar has a retro feel, a... Be the first to write a review	Bars	Brooklyn View on a map

Pete's Tavern This saloon is famous as the place where (allegedly) O. Henry... Be the first to write a review	Bars	New York City View on a map

Peter's A staple of the Upper West Side scene since the early 1980s... Be the first to write a review	Bars	New York City View on a map

The Pink Pony Maintaining a bohemian feel on trendy Ludlow Street, this shabby-chic... Be the first to write a review	Bars	New York City View on a map

Pravda Cocktails rule at this Eastern European-style bar. Choose from... Be the first to write a review	Bars	New York City View on a map

Rainbow Room On select Friday and Saturday evenings, this romantic institution... Be the first to write a review	Bars	New York City View on a map

Raoul's One of the first trendy spots in SoHo, this arty French restaurant... Be the first to write a review	Bars	New York City View on a map

Rise Ensconced on the 14th floor of the Ritz-Carlton Battery Park... Be the first to write a review	Bars	New York City View on a map

The Room The vibe's so relaxed it's like squeezing into someone's living... Be the first to write a review	Bars	New York City View on a map

Royalton At this chic hotel, a mainstay among the fashion crowd, wander... Be the first to write a review	Bars	New York City View on a map

Salon de Ning Take a break from 5th Avenue shopping at this glass-lined penthouse... Be the first to write a review	Bars	New York City View on a map

Sardi's "The theater is certainly not what it was," said a forlorn feline... Be the first to write a review	Bars	New York City View on a map

Session 73 Live music sets this sizable restaurant and bar apart from others... Be the first to write a review	Bars	New York City View on a map

Shark Bar The classy bar at this soul-food (and soul-music) restaurant... Be the first to write a review	Bars	New York City View on a map

Spice Market Asian street fare served with a twist accompanies Spice Market's... Be the first to write a review	Bars	New York City View on a map

Spuyten Duyvil Only the geekiest of beer geeks will recognize the names of the... Be the first to write a review	Bars	Brooklyn View on a map

Superfine The huge orange pool table takes center stage for the young crowd... Be the first to write a review	Bars	Brooklyn View on a map

Temple Bar This unmarked haunt is famous for its classic cocktails and romantic... Be the first to write a review	Bars	New York City View on a map

Therapy With slate floors, wood-panel walls, and a small stone-filled... Be the first to write a review	Bars	New York City View on a map

Thom Bar This lounge inside the 60 Thompson boutique hotel is the perfect... Be the first to write a review	Bars	New York City View on a map

Top of the Tower There are lounges at higher altitudes, but this one on the 26th... Be the first to write a review	Bars	New York City View on a map

Tortilla Flats The back room is a tribute to the stars of Las Vegas, from Martin... Be the first to write a review	Bars	New York City View on a map

Union Hall You'll feel immediately comfortable at this large, airy hangout... Be the first to write a review	Bars	Brooklyn View on a map

Velour Gallerygoers winding down the day and nightclubbers just revving... Be the first to write a review	Bars	New York City View on a map

Vol de Nuit The Belgian Beer Bar (as everybody calls it) is tucked away from... Be the first to write a review	Bars	New York City View on a map

Water Club You're not sailing on the East River, although you might feel... Be the first to write a review	Bars	New York City View on a map

White Horse Tavern According to (dubious) New York legend, Dylan Thomas drank himself... Be the first to write a review	Bars	New York City View on a map
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