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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

27 Broadway, New York 11211

Donna

As they say, "an elegant space for dirty kids." Leif Huckman follows (literal) dream to bring Central American vibes to Billyburg. Jessica Wilson (Prune, A Voce) and Jeremy Oertel (Dram) drop light... read more

308 Hooper St., New York 11211
718-599-5152

The Flat

The brains behind Lit Lounge and Home Sweet Home bring swinging jazz club to Williamsburg. Vintage furniture, carpets, and pics like a Victorian parlor. Old-fashioned cocktail menu re-imagined with... read more

343 Broome St., New York 10013
212-334-3706

Randolph Beer

No need for a cross-country road trip; this sophomore installment from Randolph at Broome folks does the driving for you. Booths and tables from a 50-foot Maine oak, leveled by lightning; bar built... read more

222 Bushwick Ave., New York 11206
718-386-5300

Tradesman

A Bushwick bar that would make Tim Taylor proud. Stays true to blue-collar moniker with wall décor that includes chicken wire and antique tools. Saddle up to the long oak bar and sup up loca... read more

249 Fifth Ave., New York 11215
718-788-8867

Beauty Bar Brooklyn

Ooh, sparkly. Glittery walls camp up Brooklyn outpost of nationwide parlor chain. If Hairspray was a bar. Prime destination for Slope bachelorette parties. Central oak bar, kitschy green hairdryer ... read more

245 S. 1st St., New York 11211
347-763-1825

Tender Trap

Shares a name with a Sinatra flick, but sounds here tend to be considerably more contemporary. Sick DJ lineup starts up around 10pm. Ownership has BMX and X Games connections, appreciation for skat... read more

266 Adelphi St., New York 11205
347.227.8021

Dick and Jane's Bar

This cocktail spot's old-world appeal, dim lighting, and exposed brick, is enough to induce the sexiest of exchanges between Dick, Jane, and every cocktail-cradling patron. An ideal destination for... read more

703 Fifth Ave., New York 11215
347-227-7166

Sea Witch

Nods to Brooklyn nautical history, cribs name from legendary New York clipper ship. Seafaring theme picks up inside, with anchor-chain stools, aquarium, reclaimed woks looking like constellations... read more

708 Fifth Ave., New York 11232
718-499-2175

Mary's Bar

Former Polish dive reconstituted as retro corner bar. Some love for former tenant in salvaged “S” from the old sign, well-preserved brick walls. Tin ceilings and pendant lamps complete ... read more

103 Havemeyer St., New York 11211
718-388-7703

High Horse Saloon

High Horse Salon adds an 'o' and booze. Next door saloon a good spot to chat up your stylist, unwind after a mid-day trim. Rustic look cribbed from the mothership. Janky brick, weathered wood, lite... read more

608 Nostrand Ave., New York 11216

NoBar

Juilliard-trained actor Anthony Mackie opens a Bed-Stuy hang. Went so far as to build his own bar, using recycled barn wood, and topped with an antique cash register. Low-key spot despite the Holly... read more

75 Clarkson St., New York 10014
212-620-0101

The Westway

An indie titty bar? Well, not quite. Smile and Jane peeps put hip veneer on former gentleman’s club. Previous incarnation’s stripper poles and disco dance floor left intact, neon and mi... read more

116 MacDougal St., New York 10012
212-254-9996

116

As Village addresses go, hard to find one with much more history than this one. Former home of the Gaslight Café, walls here would have a lot to say about Bob Dylan, Joey Ramone, Allen G... read more

298 Bedford Ave., New York 11211
347-335-0446

Maison Premiere

Homage to Nawlins' Old Absinthe House takes it seriously enough to pack its own marble and brass absinthe fountain topped by a Napoleon statuette. Horseshoe-shaped white marble bar, distressed fini... read more

627 Fifth Ave., New York 11215
718-768-8131

Freddy's Bar

Freddy’s dead no more! Phoenix-like rise from Bruce Ratner’s ashes for beloved Prospect Heights dive. Downhill slide to the south Slope, but 2.0 is cleaner and nattier all around. Origi... read more

61 Bergen St., New York 11201
347-763-6624

61 Local

A Brooklyneer for Brooklyn. Friendly public house pays attention to craft, sources from the best of BK. Sahadi’s hummus, melties on SCRATCHbread, pints from Sixpoint. Kombucha, too, for the h... read more

152 Orchard St., New York 10002
212-982-7767

Tammany Hall

MePa-style awning marks former Annex, now a rock bar from the Crash Mansion peeps. Jon Spencer Blues Explosion one of the early headliners, main stage boasts good sound and lighting. Second bar ups... read more

925 Fulton St., New York 11238

Hanson Dry

Named for former dry cleaner tenant, try not to get "MMMBop" stuck in your head every time you walk by. Brooklyn boozing who’s who (Southpaw, Franklin Park, and Brooklyn Social are on the r&e... read more

228 Manhattan Ave., New York 11211
718-782-8643

The Drink

Dram and Spuyten Duyvil folk among the deckhands plying this nautical nook. Spiked punches get the focus, but it's not the Everclear-n-Kool Aid you're used to. Instead, quality booze meets fresh-... read more

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