New York - Nightlife - Neighborhood Bar

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

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

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

210 Elizabeth St., New York 10012
212-343-7011

The Daily

Six cocktails and a handful of eats vary by day. Adjacent to Public, but with its own entrance. Exposed white brick and replaceable-letter menu board feel tastefully ironic. Headcheese, fried white... read more

321 Lenox Ave., New York 10027
212-510-8552

Corner Social

Watering hole fit for the after-work crowd. Low-key interior—replete with subway tiles, tin ceiling, and fireplace—and low-priced drinks keeps it low on pretense. Pub grub like buttermi... read more

4476 Broadway, New York 10040
646-861-2595

Buddha Beer Bar

Craft beer meets Korean-American fusion at Washington Heights gastropub. Kimchi tacos, natch, joined by fried chicken, chili topped with slabs of tofu. Freshness guaranteed by rooftop-garden sourci... read more

700 E. 9th St., New York 10009
212-777-7022

The Wayland

Who would have guessed 9C could look this quaint? Reclaimed wood put to “country cottage” ends, complementing weeping willows across the avenue. Battered Yamaha adds atmosphere, tre... read more

921 Broadway, New York 11206
347-533-7689

Broomies

Former Beauty Bar evolving into an all-purpose Bushwick hang. Espressos in the morning, upbeat boozing come nightfall. Calendar filled out with movie nights, trivia, open mics. Takes its soundtrack... read more

247 Eldridge St., New York 10002
212-432-4320

iMok

AKA If Mom Only Knew, although it wouldn't be so bad so long as mom has a soft spot for DJs and creative cocktailing. Housemade syrups, mixers, and muddles add bespoke element to quality quaffs l... 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

501 Grand St., New York 11211
347-889-7793

Burnside Brooklyn

Fried. Cheese. Curds. ’Nuff said? Midwestern-inspired neighborhood hang brings Beecher’s to Billyburg. Adds other flyover state faves like Juicy Lucy burgers, brats, Milwaukee’s B... read more

613 Grand St., New York 11211
718-388-0012

The Saint Austere

Not out for beatification, just looking to be a neighborly place for a casual drink or four. Sizable wine list plucks faves from Greece to Italy to Spain. Small plates keep to the Euro theme. Charc... read more

36-10 30th Ave., New York 11105
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William Hallet

Rock ‘tude bistro. Local duo drops creative takes on American classics. Signature Cobb salad upgrades bacon to slow-braised pork belly, pairs it with a poached and then fried egg. Turducken a... 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

116 N. 5th St., New York 11211
718-599-0222

Two Door Tavern

Low-pretense neighborhood spot nods to fading Billyburg blue collar cred. Industrial elements in the design, with long bar made of Pennsylvania barn wood, front doors reclaimed from a Jersey artill... read more

755 Dean St. , New York 11238
718-783-3326

Dean Street

Tavern on Dean regulars reassemble to greet new regime. Low-key décor preserves previous incarnation’s neighborly vibe, although white tablecloths have been ditched for wood-topped tab... read more

122 Saint Marks Pl., New York 10009
212-979-6276

Bua

Large windows and exposed brick make this spot a good refuge for summer day drinking. Front patio perfect for people-watching the St. Marks Place-crawlers. Long oak benches mean your group ca... read more

633 Grand St., New York 11211
718-387-1029

Lady Jay's

Relaxed neighborhood bar on a gritty but rising strip of Grand Street succeeds by not trying too hard. Vaguely American theme - flag, antlers, country music - keeps things light and fun, while inve... read more