- 116
- West Village
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Clandestine, Indie Bar
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Open
Former Dylan haunt now serving up classy cocktails, poetry slams.
Chase the rabbit down to this grungy beer warren.
- 151
- Lower East Side
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Dive
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Open
Carefully disheveled barcrew, well-groomed Bergen County clientele.
- 1534
- Nolita
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Neighborhood Bar
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Open
Trusty local. Have a seat. Bend an elbow.
Divey, spacious Chinatown original. These days, less opium den, more singer-songwriter.
- 1 Oak
- Chelsea
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Lounge
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Velvet Rope
Cool rules the door at this lavish "one-of-a-kind" hot spot.
- 200 Orchard
- Lower East Side
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Lounge, Neighborhood Bar
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Open
Hang in a garden chair on the roof deck with your favorite teeth-grinding I-banker. Viva the '80s, baby!
Scruffy South Williamsburg music venue attracts the buzziest bands.
- 2A
- East Village
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Bohemian
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Open
Drinking without gimmickry, which on some nights can be a real godsend.
Waterfront dining and drinking with views of the city.
- 40/40
- Flatiron
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Nightclub, Sports Bar
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Open
Party like a rap star at Jay-Z's sports bar. Fisheye not included.
- 49 Grove
- West Village
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Nightclub
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Guest List
Eurotrashtic and so very très très.
Unpretentious pub with nice garden and strong brew selection. Hey Cherry Tree, west side of Fourth Avenue rulzz!
Five cans of beer for . Arcade games. Sportsbar done right.
- 55 Bar
- West Village
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Live Music
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Open
Ancient dive stays jazzy.
Craft-focused local all about Brooklyn pride.
- 675 Bar
- Meatpacking District
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Lounge
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Open
Basement rec room goes for casual chic.
Cocktail connoisseurs and NYC African-American history buffs, take note.
- A60
- Soho
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Hotel Bar
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Guest List
Downtown's best rooftop for muddled fruit swilling.
- A.B.
- Midtown East
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Clandestine, Posh Sips
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Open
Al Bustan busts a move, opens swank subterranean lounge.
Cheap drinks help make this a strong contender for Columbia's best dive.
- Abilene
- Carroll Gardens
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Indie Bar
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Open
Low-key spot colonizes a quiet stretch of Carroll Gardens.
Joins sibs Above Allen and Above 60 for posh sips, pretty faces.
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