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40 W. 8th St., New York 10011
212-463-0000

Pink Elephant

Second coming of legendary Chelsea pachyderm. Shake-up of original crew leaves Robert Montwaid and David Sarner with the PE name, game plan. Brand now extends to Mexico, Brazil, and beyond. NYC ite... read more

154 E. 33rd St., New York 10016

Middle Branch

Craft beers and neat cocktails in quiet Murray Hill space. Shmancy drinks not just for downtowners anymore. Interior is classy but no frills: brick walls, stainless steel bar downstairs, wooden tab... read more

90 Broad St., New York 10004
212-248-7220

Demi Monde

By daylight, unassuming café with L.A.’s Handsome Coffee Roasters working the caffeination. Come night, wind down the staircase for posh underground scene. Versatile space with room fo... read more

211 West Broadway, New York 10013

Maslow 6 Wine Bar

Maslow 6 Wine Shop saves Tribecans the trouble of operating a corkscrew. Long glass wall offsets wine bar spin-off stocked with small producers. Freaky Fridays for sampling rare vintages from Brazi... read more

102 North End Ave., New York 10282
212-945-0100

Loopy Doopy

Sol LeWitt’s “Loopy Doopy” lends both aesthetic and name to the Conrad’s bar. Sixteenth-floor aerie atop Battery Park’s Restaurant Alley offers views of Lady Liberty a... read more

141 Chrystie St., New York 10002
212-966-7808

Inga

Former White Slab backroom party gets its own three-story edifice on Chrystie and Delancey. Travis Bass, nightlife showrunner since 1998, keeps Madame Wong/Red Egg scene going strong. Smoke and dis... read more

243 E.14th St., New York 10003
212-253-2112

Bishops & Barons

Party like a Teutonic aristo and a prince of the holy mother church among glittering chandeliers and plush velvet banquettes, in air of old glamour and decadence indeed fit for the titled classes. ... read more

80 Wythe Ave., New York 11249
718-460-8000

The Ides Bar

The hotel bar at Williamsburg’s Wythe, atop a six-story roof. Run by the same folks at Reynards, the farm-to-table spot downstairs. Intimate space, mosaic tile floor, but minimal furnishings ... read more

47 E. 29th St., New York 10016
212-685-4422

Tavern 29

The minds behind Stone Street Tavern drop ambitious three-floor project on NoMad. Converted brownstone with chandeliers, dark oak and brass, private booths on the first two floors. Indoor menu... read more

212 Lafayette St, New York 10012
212-925-9322

Cervantes' Oyster Shack and Bar

Cervantes himself does cocktails, crustaceans, and shellfish in the back of Café Select. Exposed brick, drywall, wood beams; staircase sans handrail, all very basement chic. Five offeri... read more

674 Manhattan Ave., New York 11222

Beloved

Liquor and beer in the former Stone’s Tavern space. Head bartender from B-burg’s Allswell designs a precise cocktail menu, but don’t be calling anyone a “mixologist.” ... read more

518 W. 27th St., New York 10001
212-525-0000

La Piscine

Bar and grill atop Chelsea’s Hôtel Americano, street entrance via elevator. Sleek metal bar, minimalist patio dressings, views to the East, North, and West. La piscine itself stays cool... read more

66 Park Ave., New York 10016
212-885-7123

Jazz at Kitano

Hotel known for quiet sleeps makes a little noise. Jazz sets run six nights a week, with live music brunches come Sunday. Airy, high-ceilinged space not your usual jazz hole. Sunlight shines do... read more

29 W. 35th St., New York 10001
212-967-4000

The Liberty

Australians infiltrate K-Town, bring a taste of old-school New York. Retro décor adorns sprawling two-floor establishment. High ceilings make for Cloud Club, Rock Center vibes. Huge central ... read more

47-02 30th Ave., New York 11103
718-777-1635

Max Bratwurst und Bier

One-upping the Astoria beer-garden competition with creative menu. Gourmet (jalapeño, beer and cheese) and exotic wursts (rabbit, alligator, rattlesnake) are the stars of the show. Also soup... read more

102 St. Marks Pl., New York 10009
212-777-6707

Proletariat

Not-so-lumpen proles make their stand in the back of Jane's Sweet Buns. The guys behind Death & Company drop stealth 10-seater dedicated to rare beer. Seasonal brews rotate so fast they’r... read more

300 W. 40th St., New York 10018
212-510-8415

Beer Authority

Rattle N Hum owner Joe Donagher opens three story “beer terminal” across the street from Port Authority. Small downstairs bar features growler station, larger upstairs room has enough s... read more

477 Fifth Ave., New York 11215
347-227-8196

Skylark

Beloved old-man bar Timboo's gets a retro makeover. Inspired by grandma’s basement, Leah Allen of Abilene Bar switches out pool tables for pinball machines. Kitsch-fest on the furniture and t... read more

160 Eighth Ave., New York 10011
646-449-8150

Pounds & Ounces

Corner spot out to be both “rock-n-roll cool and classically beautiful.” Original bar carried over from The Viceroy, now kitted out with mirrors and Deco neon. Flashy Manny Castro art o... read more

210 W. 55th St., New York 10019
212-956-7020

The Bar at the Dream Hotel

Lobby bar for the Dream’s not-so-somnambulistic nightscape. Ground-floor sib to rooftop Ava is a nice-sized spot for cocktail slinging. Former Rm. Fifty5 accented in earth tones, from wood fl... read more

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