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49 Grove St. New York, NY 10014
212-727-1100
http://www.49grovenyc.com
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55 Christopher St. New York, NY 10014
212-929-9883
http://www.55bar.com Set among the old New York bohemian charm of Greenwich Village, 55 Bar has been serving affordable alcohol and jazz underground to faithful regulars and newcomers alike since 1919, surviving through the prohibition era.
With a focus on jazz and blues for guitar, 55 Bar is often a welcoming venue for musicians to try out new material and the no-stress attitude of the performers carries through to the staff and ultimately the customers too.
The right mood is set with a warming glow that emanates from the combination of old wood paneling and subtle wall lighting . More >>
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675 Hudson St. New York, NY 10014
212-699-2410
http://www.675bar.com
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28 W. 8th St. New York, NY 10011
212-260-9463
http://www.8thstwinecellar.com
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140 7th Ave. New York, NY 10014
212-989-2100
http://www.agaveny.com The vibe is the Southwest by way of L.A., modern, breezy and as much about drinking and socializing as it is about eating. Low ceilings with exposed beams, slick adobe walls, cacti and polished steers skulls drive the Southwest theme home, as does the menu: Kobe beef fajitas, chile-crusted ahi tuna and blue corn enchiladas filled with chipotle chicken. There are smaller dishes as well, tacos and quesadillas filled with things like blue crab and carne asada. The wine list is small and affordably priced, but the real reason most people come here is the cocktails: margaritas made with fresh, seasonal juices, sangria splashed with tequila and more. Mexican beers and flights of premium tequilas are also available. Stop in during lunch for a special prix fixe meal, consisting of an appetizer, a main dish (including several sandwiches and quesadillas) and a margarita tasting. More >>
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24 9th Ave. New York, NY 10014
212-242-8642
http://www.arawinebar.com Owned by the founder of Best Cellars wine stores, this comfortable and intimate lounge serves 15 to 20 bottles by the glass at any given time. With an average price of $8, itas worth sampling a few, and youall do so in comfort. Indian pillows and vintage mirrors bedeck the place. More >>
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117 Perry St. New York, NY 10014
212-242-4233
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57 Grove St. New York, NY 10014
212-675-6879
http://www.arthurstavernnyc.com Unofficially called "Home of the Bird," this live jazz and blues mainstay was once the hopping stomping ground of the late Charlie Parker and Roy Hargrove. Though not quite as mighty as it once was, they do respect their longstanding actsathe same Dixieland band has played on Monday nights for the past 35 years. And just like all their other bands, there's never a cover to listen. More >>
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336 W. 20th St. New York, NY 10011-3302
212-645-8015
http://www.atlantictheater.org
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733 Washington St. New York, NY 10014
212-645-8660
http://www.automaticslims.com They twist, they turn, they wear the same Cosabella thong. Forget Hogs and Heifers up the street; Automatic Slims is far superior when it comes to the genuinely awkward momentaa girl with no rhythm, a Scoop halter, and a lady Tag straddles a bar top to stare fish-eyed at the drooling sea of collars and thick necks below her before realizing she's up there to shake her rump. Better still, within seconds her friends will invariably join her, leaving you, the casual viewer, with hours of free entertainment when the doves cry. More >>
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47 W. 20th St. New York, NY 10011-3701
212-807-7780
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116 10th Ave. New York, NY 10011
212-337-0054
http://www.avenue-newyork.com
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76 Christopher St. New York, NY 10014
212-929-9684
http://www.bootsnsaddle.com While it's unlikely you'll find an actual cowboy in this relaxed gay cruise hangout, it isn't unheard of to find someone who's interested in pretending to be oneaat least for the evening. Surprisingly, it's not actually a leather bar and the crowd is generally a mix of tourists and Village regulars. More >>
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86 Bedford St. New York, NY 10014
212-989-9038
A speakeasy from the days of Prohibition, Chumleyas soft lighting and expansive wooden tables cultivate a welcoming atmosphere for people who need to get drunk before taking the next step. The sawdust on the floor will keep your wasted ass from slipping en route to the bathroom, then you can sit back down and incoherently contemplate the importance of the baras literary past, and your place (not) in it. Good luck finding the joint. Chumleyas may have been open for generations, but they still havenat bothered with a sign. More >>
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18 Little W. 12th St. New York, NY 10014
212-645-5700
http://www.cieloclub.com Winner of the DanceStar USA award for best club, Cielo boasts a slew of top-notch DJs and weekly parties like Francois Kas Monday night aDeep Space.a Beautiful people abound in this polished house-music haven with a sunken dancefloor that gets tons of foot traffic. The walls glow just about everywhere and comfy seating provides a respite from all the boogying. When it comes to dancing here, donat be afraid to let loose. More >>
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331 W. Fourth St. New York, NY 10014
212-242-9502
http://www.cornerbistrony.com Slide into Corner Bistro for a $3 mug of beer and a slick, juicy house hamburger with all the fixings. But get here earlyathis old-timey institution is packed tighter than a hog pen once the after-work crowd starts sniffing the beef. Your best bet is to snag a bar stool and get in good with the bartender, who will keep you loaded with cold ones. More >>
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519 Hudson St. New York, NY 10014
212-633-1133
http://www.cowgirlnyc.com For more than two decades, Cowgirl has been a favorite for parents and students who go to the several elementary schools in the immediate neighborhood, but the kitschy, Old West theme of the restaurant is appealing to stoners and comfort-food aficionados. The nachos are profuse, the chicken-fried-steak excellent, the enchiladas smothered in cheese, and the margaritas--frozen or not, served in a Mason jar--are strong as hell. While the prices may seem a bit high (with entrees topping out at around $20), the portion size is so humongous, you won"t need any appetizers. Lots of interesting Western lore is embedded in the walls. More >>
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281 W. 12th St. New York, NY 10014
212-243-9041
http://www.cubbyholebar.com Frequented by dykes older than 30, Cubbyhole serves more as a gathering place for couples than a pick-up joint. The cozy, warm atmosphere, while comfortable, could stifle those looking for a wilder scene. More >>
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45 W. Eighth St. New York, NY 10011
646-454-9950
http://www.desirebarny.com At the door, there is a muscle-bulging bouncer wearing an Ed Hardy T-shirt. He is the gatekeeper to Desire, a bar that--on the weekends, at least--constructs a portal to Jersey Shore-style hedonism. The cocktails, which are served atop a glowing onyx bar, support this idea by name alone: Frisky Lemonade, Dirty Desires, Donnatella, Forbidden Fruits, and Double D's. If this is your jam, you can rock most effectively alongside Desire's crowd of partiers by attending happy hour. Deals include a "two for the price of one" on the food menu and $10 for three well shots. Jägerbombs not included. More >>
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189 W. 10th St. New York, NY 10014
212-620-0223
http://www.diabloroyale.com Gradually, the old margarita mills are being remade with food worth eating. This Mexican bar-cum-cafe; isn't afraid to pile on the chiles, and the glorious masa pizza called momocho features a fiery green sauce and little nuggets of bacon. There are some rather blase entrees, but tacos are the things to get, available wrapped in your choice of oversize tortillas. More >>
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55 Carmine St. New York, NY 10014
212-414-1224
http://www.dohwanyc.com This slick little restaurant brings Korean barbecue to the West Village without the insane crowds and blaring Korean pop music. The look is downtown industrial chic; look for the white brick exterior and enter to find bare bulbs hanging over dark wooden tables spread out over the concrete floor. In the middle of each table you¹ll find a small built-in grill, perfect for cooking things like garlic-and-soy-sauce-marinated beef short ribs, thin strips of pork in a spicy chili marinade, spicy pork belly and more. If you¹re not in the mood to cook, you can always order prepared entrees like braised codfish in a chili and garlic sauce, fried chicken drizzled in a jalapeno-soy sauce, and sautéed kimchi and pork belly over steamed tofu. A small international wine list, available by the glass and bottle, is available alongside Asian-themed specialty cocktails, imported Japanese sake and American craft beers on tap.—Keith Wagstaff More >>
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179 W. 4th St. New York, NY 10014
212-627-9747
http://www.nycbestbar.com/downthehatch/ The beer is cheap and the music smacks of collegeaas do the sorority girls who want to puke on your shoes and the guys who are buying them drinks. Wriggle around until you find a bit of space and order a bucket ao beer, or simply partake in the weekend special: three pitchers of Bud and unlimited chicken wingsaspiced abusive, nuclear or suicidalafor $19. Pray the DJ switches to Ozzy or Kiss, throw the fumbling drunks off the indoor porch swing, and make it your own. More >>
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575 Hudson St. New York, NY 10014
646-638-2900
http://www.dublin6nyc.com Irish pubs are a dime a dozen in this town; luckily, this West Village spot differentiates itself by going easy on the kitsch and concentrating on its kitchen. It still produces pub fare, but it's more elevated than most, with gourmet touches like Applewood-smoked bacon lardons in the mac and cheese and Kobe beef in the pigs in a blanket. A few more ambitious, unconventional entrees also are on the menu, including Prince Edward Island mussels cooked in a tomato-saffron broth with chorizo and a soba noodle salad topped with seared rare ahi tuna. The 10 beers on tap are fairly standard European imports, although you can find more adventurous Belgian and American craft beers on the bottle list. The crowd is mostly made up of professionals looking for a casual alternative to the nearby West Village and Meatpacking District nightlife scenes, relaxing amidst the handsome wood-paneled walls and on the cute, flower-lined sidewalk patio.—Keith Wagstaff More >>
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61 Christopher St. New York, NY 10014-3505
212-255-5438
http://www.theduplex.com/index.shtml
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61 Christopher St. New York, NY 10014
212-255-5438
http://www.theduplex.com While the upstairs and downstairs bars aren't particularly spacious, what the Duplex has going for it is a consistently positive vibe and it almost always delivers on the promise of riotous fun. Duplex maintains the combination of live piano players, singing waitstaff who are generally also actors and musicians that perform professionally, and an open mike night that has featured, over the past 50 years, artists such as Woody Allen and Joan Rivers. Their 70 seat off-Broadway theatre continues to provide a space for award-winning talent as well. Tables and chairs are often available on the street which makes for an ideal people-watching sunny weekend afternoon. More >>
