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- 78 South St., Downtown Manhattan 10038
- 212-742-8200
Watermark Bar
Sandy tried to leave some literal watermarks, but riverfront perch on Pier 15 comes through the deluge. Ginormous steel and glass spread lets you drink right next to the rigging of historic Seaport... read more
- 115 Allen St., Lower East Side 10002
- 212-420-1115
Hill & Dale
Restaurant and lounge inspired by early 20th-century music recording. Glass encasements by the bar house old phonographs, kitschy signage. Private lounge kitted out with leather sofas and an artful... read more
- 407 W. 14th St., Meatpacking District 10014
- 212-596-7255
Manon
Brasserie Pushkin peeps take another stab at the city with glossy MePa triplex. Name and inspiration come from Manon Lescaut of operatic lore. Kitchen works up seasonal ingredients, adds internat... read more
- 355 W. 16th St. , Chelsea 10011
- 212-229-2336
The Beach at Dream Downtown
Swank pool deck for that St. Tropez tan. Hotel guests get the run of the show until sunset, when the sand and cabanas become nightlife accessories. Chaise lounges inspired by the Cote D'Azur, keep ... read more
- 24 Ninth Ave., Meatpacking District 10014
- 212-837-4700
Hilo Bar
Antebellum bunker deep below Bill's Burger, sib joint to 675 Bar. Plenty of nooks and crannies nestled around black support columns. Badass vaulted ceilings, distressed surfaces galore. Black leath... read more
- 157 Second Ave., East Village 10003
- 212-539-1900
Alder
What a Wylie Dufresne gastropub looks like. Wd-50's wizard of ahs gets all molecular gastronomy on a friendly neighborhood tavern. Pigs in a blanket are Chinese sausage stuffed into tubes of fried ... read more
- 141 Chrystie St., Lower East Side 10002
- 646-465-3310
Bobby's
Southside and GunBar peeps try their hand at cursed Chrystie location. Stylish revamp looks to Art Deco inspirations, although we don't remember any disco balls in The Great Gatsby. Amenities make ... read more
- 61 Gansevoort St., Meatpacking District 10014
#HOOKxNAIL
Groovy pop-up late night club in 4000 square foot residential loft on the third floor of 61 Gansevoort, happening every Friday and Saturday through May, 2013. Owner Matt Levine (Sons of Essex, Cock... read more
- 134 Eldridge St., Lower East Side 10002
Attaboy
Milk & Honey reboots with its star bartenders kicking off a new regime. Sam Ross and Michael McIlroy drop the reservations policy, revamp for a less precious future. Still works the speakeasy a... read more
- 52 W. 13th St., Greenwich Village 10011
- 212-300-4525
Grape & Vine
Jade Hotel keeps with the retro vibes at in-house tavern. Speakeasy trend won’t die here: antiques and fireplace recall old-school venues like ur-Village hang the Grapevine Tavern. Beatnik pi... read more
- 355 Bowery, NoHo 10003
- 646-590-4244
Wise Men
Groovy bar on the Bowery from three wise women. Red leather banquettes, glossy black marble bar, Deco floor tiles make the place pop. Classic cocktail menu spans liquors, with vermouth and bitters ... read more
- 43 W. 26th St., Flatiron 10010
Grey Bar and Restaurant
Takes over too-hard-to-pronounce Gstaad space off Madison Square Park. Tall black beams hold up a spacious sports bar with plenty of TVs and a projector screen posted about. Goose Island IPA and Ir... read more
- 119 E. 15th St., Union Square 10003
- 212-777-5101
The Headless Horseman
Tavern off Union Square doing fried chicken and craft beers. Cobblestone exterior guards a cozy hall of exposed-wood rafters, pew-style booths. Flannelled bartenders keeping it rustic. Alums from C... read more
- 128 W. Houston St., Greenwich Village 10012
- 646-398-8700
Rogue & Canon
Name sounds like a British pub, but actually describes joint's dual focus. Goes Rogue with burgers topped in peanut butter and bacon, cocktails like the Midnight Train to Georgia with bacon bitters... read more
- 289 Tenth Ave., Chelsea 10001
- 646-473-0202
Marquee
Jason and Noah's joint defies gravitational laws of hotness. Packing 'em in since 2003, a decade’s experience celebrated with a head-to-toe revamp. Focus has evolved from bottle service to el... read more
- 127 Fourth Ave., Union Square 10003
- 212-260-1099
The Royal
Not a George Brett theme bar. Takes a more regal approach than the sweatpants-fest of NY sports bars of yore. Nightclub shades in the look, with smooth banquettes, modern lighting. Slabs of rustic ... read more
- 100 Seventh Ave. So., West Village 10014
Actors Playhouse
Legendary Actors Playhouse Theatre reconfigured for club action. History's long gone, replaced with slick design from Bluarch (of Greenhouse and Juliet Supperclub interiors). Elaborate lighting abo... read more
- 222 W. Houston St., West Village 10014
- 212-675-9323
Houston Hall
Beer hall as epic as the Village gets. Spawn of Heartland Brewery, but converted garage is more interesting than that. Blown-out ceiling runs up to heavy timber, with distressed surfaces all the wa... read more
- 277 Church St., Tribeca 10013
- 212-965-0200
Shigure
Named for a cold rain, but sake joint is warm and cozy. Industrial seats and light fixtures play off exposed brick. Sake focus is regional, with a numbered map to walk you through the geography. (F... read more
- 82 W. 3rd St., Greenwich Village 10012
- 646-371-9097
The Madelyn
West Village restaurant and lounge from Holiday Cocktail Lounge, 5 Ninth alums. Cozy confines courtesy pressed-tin ceiling, hardwood floors. Sleek leather couches surround a fireplace when Persepho... read more
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Watermark Bar
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