Hang in a garden chair on the roof deck with your favorite teeth-grinding I-banker. Viva the '80s, baby!

Upscale pool hall just off Union Square. 

Big bites of small plates, Italian style.

Case study of a lounge. Stand in little groups around the empty dance floor. Fun.

Home of the BlackBook Guides.

Rarefied buzzes from Master Sommelier Laura Maniec.

Precious cocktailing in the heart of the worker bee hive. Spill some muddled fruit on your spreadsheets.

Indie rocker hosting the artists you put on your iPod for show while you're really listening to "Since U Been Gone" again.

Music biz minor leagues, but definitely AAA.

The Gerber Group's 25th venue graces the sleek W New York - Union Square.

Chi-town-esque oasis near Union Square, proudly lubricating the locals since 1892.

O. Henry's former hang. Since 1842. What, Old Town Bar, what!

Retreat from your plastic cube to a tree stump table. Watch out for splinters.

Brown liquor, hearty eats. Always on the beam. 

Relaunch of the lounge under Coffee Shop. Good for young'uns not yet out of the habit of partying in basements.