Martini Bar

Hudson Bar

Cibar

Union Pool

Angel's Share

356 W 58th St, New York, NY, 10019, (212) 554-6343
A white-hot spot with a squeeze of limelight.
 

56 Irving Pl, New York, NY, 10003-2314, (212) 460-5656
A small and superb hotel bar on Irving Place.
 

484 Union Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 11211, (718) 609-0484
Spontaneous cocktails make a cool splash.
 

8 Stuyvesant St, New York, NY, 10003, (212) 777-5415
A veritable cathedral of cocktails, where the art of mixology is held in the highest reverence by patrons and bartenders alike.
  

Art Bar

2 6th Ave, New York, NY, 10013, (212) 519-6600
A 21st-century garden party on the patio.
 

310 W Broadway, New York, NY, 10013, (212) 965-2040
An inviting, upscale lounge perfect for something special.
 

80 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 11217, (718) 797-9536
An energetic watering hole reflects its neighborhood's vitality.
 

52 8th Ave, New York, NY, 10014-1805, (212) 727-0244
One part cozy living room, two parts neighborhood dive; pour into martini glass and serve.
  

Grace

168 Avenue B, New York, NY, 10009-4646, (212) 473-2830
Lack of a liquor license spurred these folks to concoct a slew of creative--and tasty--cocktails.
 

114 Franklin St, New York, NY, 10013, (212) 343-4200
An update of the old-school pub with thoughtful details, offering a pleasing balance of beauty and homey comfort.
  

59 Gansevoort St, New York, NY, 10014, (212) 727-1666
A cross-over success in the Meatpacking District.
 

252 E 51st St, New York, NY, 10022, (212) 888-2453
 

Morgans Bar

SX 137

237 Madison Ave (Morgan Hotel), New York, NY, 10016-2818, (212) 726-7600
The well-aged hotel bar now boasts turntables and martinis in bed.
  

219 Ave B, New York, NY, 10009-3393, (212) 254-1731
   

265 W 52nd St, New York, NY, 10019-5803, (212) 307-5835
A casually decadent air and lots of vodka create an atmosphere of easy mingling and tawdry pick-ups.
   

137 Essex St, New York, NY, 10002, (212) 674-6931
A LES bar that tries too hard--except when it comes to the service and the unfinished wood.
   

The Cocktail Room

334 E 73rd St, New York, NY, 10021, (212) 988-6100
A mod haven for the young city-slicks of the Upper East Side.
 

230 W 54th St, New York, NY, 10019, (212) 247-5000
The mod-styled lounge in the Ameritania Hotel makes a good little stop for colorfully quirky drinks.
 

204 Park Ave So, New York, NY, 10003, (212) 674-2105
  

Neighborhood

7B

Frank's Lounge

Hannah's Lava Lounge

Alibi Club

108 Avenue B, New York, NY, 10009-6265, (212) 473-8840
A good and grimy East Village institution.
 

660 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY, 11217, (718) 625-9339
An unassuming neighborhood hang that welcomes all.
 

923 8th Ave, New York, NY, 10019-5149, (212) 974-9087
A straight man's dive goes gay, to more inviting effect.
 

242 DeKalb Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 11205-4102, (718) 783-8519
Artsy Pratt students claim this well-worn, well-loved dingefest.
  

Union Pool

231 E 14th St, New York, NY, 10003-4124, (212) 539-1389
The kitschiest bar in town remains as steadfast as Aunt Charlene's standing appointment for a rinse-and-set.
  

284 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 11215-2425, (718) 499-3710
An indie-rock haven in Park Slope.
 

2130 7th Ave, New York, NY, 10027, No phone
Old-school Harlem joint kicks gentrification's ass.
 

484 Union Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 11211, (718) 609-0484
Spontaneous cocktails make a cool splash.
 

Ace Bar

237 W 105th St, New York, NY, 10025-3900, (212) 222-8713
Cheap beer and erudite conversations flavor the Whit Stillman-esque scene of this local bar.
  

531 E 5th St, New York, NY, 10009-6720, (212) 979-8476
More than just a dive with a dart board, it's a Bloody Mary mecca.
 

332 9th Ave, New York, NY, 10001, (212) 629-0118
The perfect neighborhood dive bar.
 

79 E 7th St, New York, NY, 10003-8100, (212) 473-8918
An old-school bar meets well-schooled boozers.
 

Donovan's Pub

Louis

5724 Roosevelt Ave, Woodside, NY, 11377-3431, (718) 429-9339
A Queens mainstay serves up perfect pints and the king of NYC burgers.
  

560 Manhattan Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 11222-3913, (718) 349-3859
Kick it in style at Williamsburg hipster HQ.
 

162 Ave B, New York, NY, 10009-4644, (212) 529-8463
Need a little time away from the city but don't quite have the cash to leave?
 

649 E 9th St, New York, NY, 10009, (212) 673-1190
Love is in the details (and the doggie) at this generous beer and wine bar.
 

Moe's

80 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 11217, (718) 797-9536
An energetic watering hole reflects its neighborhood's vitality.
 

39 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 10003, (718) 783-9721
This friendly Park Slope Irish bar has been pouring pints since before Prohibition.
 

298 Lafayette St, New York, NY, 10012, (212) 431-1200
An inviting paean to the Emerald Isle.
 

85 Washington Pl, New York, NY, 10011-9158, (212) 677-4022
Off Washington Square, a rocking, homestyle bar for nightbirds.
  

The Charleston

The Rising

143 E 60th St, New York, NY, 10022, (212) 223-8929
A monument to sweat and liquor skulking in the shadow of Bloomingdale's.
 

174 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 11211, (718) 782-8717
A vastly charming spot that hangs on to Williamsburg's old-school glory.
  

186 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 11217-3527, (718) 789-6340
A homey lounge for the ladies (and locals).
 

121 Essex St, New York, NY, 10002, (212) 477-2998
A handsome place to knock back bourbon and gab.
 

107 Avenue C, New York, NY, 10009, (212) 598-1098
An indoor Bavarian beer garden transplanted on Avenue C. Ist gut!
 

192 2nd Ave, New York, NY, 10003-5707, (212) 475-2071
 

20 St Marks Pl, New York, NY, 10003, (212) 475-9443
A well-worn tavern where crusty barflies and pert youngsters commingle.
 

15 1st Ave, New York, NY, 10003, (212) 777-1571
  

15 E 7th St, New York, NY, 10003-8001, (212) 473-9148
 

129 E 18th St, New York, NY, 10003-2401, (212) 473-7676
O. Henry's beloved tavern is a landmark in its own right.