New York: Top 10 Places Where Dudes Will Buy You Drinks

Last week we commissioned our intern and woman-about-town Sarah to give us her list of the ten places in New York where guys are usually willing to dole out for her drinks. Granted, she's about 5'10" and blonde -- that's her with a charming young escort above -- but still, anything's possible. Take it away, Sarah.

1.The Box (Lower East Side) - You don’t go here unless you want to get really fucked up. Because of this, there are many patrons surrounding the bar who are ready and willing to include you in their party because they are most likely already fucked up. Just flash a smile (maybe even a boob), and you’ll be getting free drinks in no time. If you find yourself in a stalker situation, you can always run and hide at the upstairs bar.

2. Tenjune (Meatpacking District) - This is one of the only clubs of its kind that doesn’t make me want to puke directly after walking through the red ropes. It’s small inside, so you’ll be able to get close to other drinkers at the bar, and you’ll probably meet someone with a table who will provide all the necessities for the rest of the night.
3. G Spa (Meatpacking District) - The rooftop at the Gansevoort is pretty nice when it’s warm out and the clientele is not as bad as it could be on nights other than Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. However, this is where you could find a hip businessman or an old playboy sipping on cocktails, just waiting for you to come over and say hello. There are always cabs waiting outside, so if you’re in need of a quick getaway, safety is just a hop, skip, and a wave away.
4. Soho House (Meatpacking District) - If you’re so lucky to know someone with their own membership, press “the club” button in the elevator. Here you’ll find plenty of nicely dressed men and women looking to canoodle and schmooze with each other about augmenting their fortunes by combining their efforts. Go into the pool table room where you can actually smoke inside and play a game. I’m sure your partners will ask to buy you a drink, and if not, perhaps you’re good enough to hustle a drink or two (at pool).
5. Pop Burger (Meatpacking District) - Bridge and tunnel aside, this place is great for taking shots and eating burgers. If you know someone who has worked here, tell them to take you out because the Pop Burger Posse never forgets—i.e. they get free drinks all night. The Pop promoter, Doug, will also definitely buy you drinks if you pay attention to him and neglect to mention how dumb he looks in his pink scarf.
6. The Anchor (Soho) - Great for cheap drinks, cute dudes, and a big space to dance like your hair is on fire. Even if you don’t get free drinks, you’ll have a fun time, and you’ll probably make out with someone.
7. Café Noir (Soho) - This place holds so many memories for me, I had to put it on the list. You’ll have people buying you drinks, I guarantee it.
8. Happy Ending (Lower East Side) - This one-time erotic massage spa turned hipster dive bar is a great way to start the night out right. I’m not really guaranteeing someone will buy you a drink, but it is open-bar Tuesdays from 11 to midnight.
9. Angels & Kings (East Village) - This place has an open bar basically every night, and if it doesn’t, it’s selling vodka drinks for $2.
10. Ulysses (Financial District) - For those of you craving some banker attention. Maybe go out after work for happy hour and take some of the stimulus money back by making suits buy bevs for you and your crew.

See also: Top 10 Places to Maintain an Eating Disorder.