Tavern

Antarctica

Blind Tiger Ale House

Chumley's

No Idea

287 Hudson St, New York , NY, 10013, (212) 352-1666
This Tribeca pub maintains an old New York feel, largely due to its ornately carved wooden bar from the 1880s.
 

518 Hudson St, New York, NY, 10014, (212) 675-3848
Well-worn, and anything but dainty, this pub's a warm shrine for beer lovers.
 

86 Bedford St, New York, NY, 10014, (212) 675-4449
An old Greenwich Village speakeasy with the original booths, fireplace and false entrance still intact.
 

30 E 20th St., New York, NY, 10003, (212) 777-0100
 

Under 21

Halcyon

Limelight

Vinyl

227 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY, 11231-4719, (718) 260-9299
A brightly painted vinyl-vintage coffee shop that's wired for sound.
 

47 W 20th St, New York, NY, 10011, (212) 807-7059
Closed for renovations until fall 2002.
 

6 Hubert St, New York, NY, 10014, (212) 343-1379
Throws two of the best weekly house parties in town.
 

Whiskey Bars

Cibar

Swift Hibernian Lounge

Apt.

Campbell Apartment

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

34 E 4th St, New York, NY, 10012, (212) 260-3600
Noho's atmospheric Irish bar turns out quality tunes and pints.
 

419 W 13th St, New York, NY, 10014, (212) 414-4245
Where savvy clubbers make themselves at home.
 

15 Vanderbilt Ave, New York, NY, 10017, (212) 953-0409
Cigars, cognac and cruising, before catching the 7:15 to Danbury.
 

Ginger Man

381 Park Ave South, New York, NY, 10016-8806, (212) 685-3636
It sounds like a snooty jacket-and-tie joint, but the PACC is a cavernous, classy establishment that caters to sports lovers.
 

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

41 1st Ave, New York, NY, 10003, (212) 475-5097
Pours a wide enough variety of suds to satisfy even the most avid hops hounds.
 

11 E 36th St, New York, NY, 10016-3318, (212) 532-3740
This swank pub caters to New York's upscale.
 

Mars Bar

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.
 

25 E 1st St, New York, NY, 10003, No phone.
The last Bowery bar where bohemia crashes and burns.
 

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. 
 

541 Lexington Avenue W, New York, NY, 10022, (212) 755-1200
 

Wine Bar

Flute

Cellar Bar

Bar Demi

Halcyon

205 W 54th St, New York, NY, 10019-5500, (212) 265-5169
This champagne bar is a delight.
 

40 W 40th St (Bryant Park Hotel), New York, NY, 10018, (212) 642-2260
One of the loveliest boites in midtown.
 

125 1/2 E 17th St, New York, NY, 10003, (212) 260-0900
Thinking big? Think again. It's all about small at this wee wine bar.
 

227 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY, 11231-4719, (718) 260-9299
A brightly painted vinyl-vintage coffee shop that's wired for sound.
 

Divine Bar

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.
 

175 Second Ave, New York, NY, 10003, (212) 260-3200
Just steps from the Village East movie theater, a portal to Milan has opened.
 

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.
 

244 E 51st St, New York, NY, 10022, (212) 319-9463
This townhouse-cum-tapas bar delivers an arty party that packs classy professionals into its Spanish cavern.
 

Paisley

183 Orchard St, New York, NY, 10002-1417, (212) 677-7328
A low-key, Moroccan-style bar with an excellent wine list.
 

49 E 21st St, New York, NY, 10010, (212) 353-8833
Lovely arts and antiques shop by day, atmospheric lounge by night.
 

144 Sullivan Street, New York, NY, 10012-3061, (212) 477-2102
 

60 Thompson St, New York, NY, 10012, (212) 219-2000
A plum spot on Soho's second floor.