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The Best Things to do in NYC featuring Bars & Lounges

Bars & Lounges

You're ever more than a block away from an interesting bar or lounge in New York City. Locals share the best spots to grab a drink before or after dinner or a show. Neighborhoods like the Lower East Side have more bars than many cities, checkout spots like Pianos, Please Don't Tell and Crif Dogs. If you're in the mood for low key neighborhood spots then the Amelie Wine Bar, Casellula and the 1742 wine bar will be the perfect vibe.

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Brooklyn-Prospect Park
Recess in Prospect Park
Katipai shares her favorites spots to recharge in Prospect Park
Katipai Richardson-Wilson
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Brooklyn-Flatbush
Unwinding in Ditmas Park
Christy shares the perfect day of relaxation in Prospect Park and Ditmas Park Brooklyn
Christy Sheehan
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Brooklyn-Flatbush
Music is Love
Christy Sheehan of Bar Chord shares a little love with friends old and new in Ditmas Park, Brooklyn.
Christy Sheehan
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Manhattan-Lower East Side
LES Chill
Briana shares a chill LES evening from dumplings to a dive bar.
Briana C.
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With friends 
Manhattan-Chelsea
Tacos and Pac-Man in Chelsea
Kira shares the best low key night in Chelsea from tacos in Chelsea Market to pinball and pac-man at Barcade.
Kira G.
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Brooklyn-Red Hook
Along Conover Street
Malu shares the best gallery and dive bar in Red Hook for a perfect night out.
Malu R.
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Manhattan-Greenwich Village
Tequila and a Show in the Village
Mary shares recommendations on where to enjoy endless tequila and a show.
Mary M.
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Brooklyn-Williamsburg
Sunday Smorgasburg in Brooklyn
Flea market to food festival, Smorgasburg is always a good time.
Cameron S.
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Manhattan-Flatiron
Brooklyn in Manhattan
Thrift shopping and delicious southern style eats..in Manhattan
Nicholas M.
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With friends 
Manhattan-Upper East Side
Downtown Uptown
Mary's tips for where to find the best downtown vibes uptown.
Mary M.
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Manhattan-East Village
East Side Date Night
Brandy shares the perfect date night downtown.
Brandy L.
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Brooklyn-Gowanus
Arts in Gowanus
Samantha shares the best way to enjoy Arts Gowanus
Samantha Razook
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Brooklyn-Williamsburg
Music Food in Williamsburg
Nicholas shares laid back BBQ and a great music hall.
Nicholas M.
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Brooklyn-Fort Greene
Fort Greene Favorites
Ulla shares her favorite spots in her neighborhood, from a hip Italian restaurant to a landmark independent bookshop.
Ulla Johnson
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Manhattan-Midtown East
Fried Chicken and Tea in KTown
Louis shares his favorite spots for fried chicken bubble tea in Ktown.
Louis S.
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Manhattan-Midtown West
From Overture to Curtain Call
Emily shares non touristy tips for dinner & drinks near Broadway
Emily R.
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Manhattan-Midtown West
Helluva Night
Louis' recs for a solid night out in Midtown, even on a weeknight.
Louis S.
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With friends 
Manhattan-Midtown West
Million Dollar Manhattan Views
Delicious Peruvian chicken and the best views of the city.
Nicholas M.
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Manhattan-Flatiron
Fun & Games in NoMad
Late night ping pong and some of the best bar food in the city.
Nicholas M.
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Brooklyn-Flatbush
Jonny Sheehan's Day Off
Jonny Sheehan shares his perfect (albeit rare) day off in Brooklyn.
Jonny Sheehan
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Manhattan-Lower East Side
Insta LES Evening
Delicious and instagramable spots on the LES.
Cameron S.
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Manhattan-Lower East Side
Ludlow Late Night
Danielle shares a late night favorite outing on the Lower East Side.
Danielle H.
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Manhattan-Lower East Side
Division and Orchard
Max shares his favorite spots on the LES, luckily both are Division, it's the perfect night out.
Max R.
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Brooklyn-Williamsburg
Classic Brooklyn
Michael shares his favorite classic Brooklyn spots from Williamsburg to Cobble Hill
Michael C.
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Manhattan-Midtown East
The K-Town Experience
Full night out in Ktown with Korean BBQ and karaoke from Mary.
Mary M.
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Manhattan-West Village
Perfect Village Evening
Emily shares some of the best spots in the village for a perfect night out from lobster rolls, to cocktails and jazz.
Emily E.
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Manhattan-Upper East Side
Burgers Bars and Brouhaha
Best burgers and whiskey Uptown
Nicholas M.
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Manhattan-Lower East Side
LES Speakeasy
Lisa shares a great night out on the LES featuring a rustic Greek restaurant and a hidden speakeasy.
Lisa S.
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Brooklyn-Cobble Hill
Strolling Smith Street
Daniel shares his favorite Smith Street spots.
Daniel Sorg
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With friends 
Manhattan-Midtown West
Arts & Drinks in Midtown
Nathan shares inside tips for experiencing the best arts and drinks in Midtown
Nathan M.
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Manhattan-Greenwich Village
Sunday in the Village
Sarah shares a low key weekend route including a dog run and a local Italian spot.
Sarah McNally
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With friends, With the kids, With the parents, With a date 
Brooklyn-Greenwood Heights
Good Eats in Greenwood
Sarah shares the best neighborhood bar in Greenwood and where to get one of the best burgers in NYC just a few blocks away.
Sarah B.
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Manhattan-East Village
Along Avenue A
Christian shares a great night out along Avenue A. from a Swiss eatery to a speakeasy in a hot dog shop.
Christian G.
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Manhattan-East Village
St Marks Crawl
A speakeasy and a laid back taproom in St Marks from Mary.
Mary M.
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Manhattan-Lower East Side
Lower East Side Crawl
With the most bars in Manhattan, the LES makes quite a crawl.
Nicholas M.
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Manhattan-Greenwich Village
Classic Greenwich Village
Cameron shares best Neapolitan pizza and comedy in the Village.
Cameron S.
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Queens-Ridgewood
Ridgewood Done Right
Olga shares the perfect cozy fall outing in Ridgewood Queens.
Olga Y.
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Manhattan-Gramercy
Gramercy Night Out
Mary's guide for a great night out in Gramercy Park.
Mary M.
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Manhattan-Lower East Side
East Broadway Bound
Jacqueline shares her regular spots around the Lower East Side.
Jacqueline Eng
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Brooklyn-Gowanus
Night Out in Gowanus
A couple cozy neighborhood spots and a local performance venue make for a perfect night in Gowanus
Samantha Razook
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With friends, With a date 
Brooklyn-Gowanus
Brooklyn Revival
Katipai, owner and operator of Dirty Precious in Gowanus, shows off her adopted hometown.
Katipai Richardson-Wilson
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Brooklyn-Fort Greene
Friday Night in Fort Greene
Kat shares the perfect evening in Fort Greene that's a little more under the radar.
Kat L.
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Manhattan-Midtown West
Cheap (ish) Theater, Dinner and Drinks in Manhattan
Bonnie shares a reasonably priced evening in the Theatre District.
Bonnie Broeren
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Manhattan-Lower East Side
Cozy Canal Outing
Caroline shares her favorite spots on the Lower East Side, all within a 3 minute walk
Caroline Weaver
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Manhattan-West Village
Low & Slow Along Grove Street
Sam shares the best block to enjoy a leisurely afternoon from a Parisian brunch to afternoon cocktails in a hideaway.
Sam K.
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Brooklyn-Brooklyn Heights
Summer Nights on Hudson
Eldar shares the perfect summer night on the Hudson.
Eldar N.
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Manhattan-Midtown West
Evening Above Manhattan
Dinner and drinks above Midtown with sweeping views of Manhattan
Nadia L.
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Manhattan-Chelsea
Around Chelsea
A full day exploring Chelsea and The Hudson Yards
Perry S.
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With friends, With the parents
Brooklyn-Williamsburg
Walking in Williamsburg
Perfect Williamsburg outing from brunch to the Museum of Food
Perry S.
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Manhattan-Soho
Saturday in Soho
Michele shares the neighborhood spots her and her husband just can't stay away from.
Michele Varian
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Manhattan-West Village
Vintage NYC on Macdougal
From a classic bar to a cozy bistro, Gwen shares a couple of her favorite spots in the village.
Gwen Whiting
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Manhattan-Midtown West
With My Girlfriends
Shopping and a trip to Spain, all in Hudson Yards.
Ariana Adams
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With friends 
Manhattan-Midtown West
Midtown Crawl
Louis shares his Midtown spots honed over years working at MTV Studios.
Louis S.
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Manhattan-West Village
Memorable Day in the Meatpacking District
Mary shares perfect day along The Highline capped with the Standard Grill.
Mary M.
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With friends, With the kids, With the parents, With a date 
Brooklyn-Williamsburg
Weekend in Williamsburg Brooklyn
Scotch Porter Founder shares his favorite Saturday spots.
Calvin Quallis
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Manhattan-East Village
Walkin After Midnight
East Village crawl from noodle bar to cocktail bar.
Nicholas M.
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With friends, With a date 
Manhattan-West Village
These Go To Eleven
Diner, drinks, jazz, in the West Village.
Nicholas M.
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Manhattan-Gramercy
Lazy Sunday in Rose Hill
Blake shares her relaxed brunch in little known Rose Hill.
Blake B.
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Manhattan-Gramercy
The Gramercy Park Brunch
Hands down THE best brunch in Manhattan.
Perry S.
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With friends, With the parents, With a date
Manhattan-Upper East Side
Cozy Carnegie Hill Date Night
Emily shares the best cozy date night spot on the UES.
Emily R.
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With friends, With the parents, With a date
Manhattan-Greenwich Village
Truffle Wishes & Ravioli Dreams
The perfect special occasion celebration in the Village.
Emily R.
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With friends, With the parents, With a date
Manhattan-Midtown East
5th Ave Finer Things
Tracey shares the best spots on 5th Ave and 59th street to enjoy an afternoon of shopping.
Tracey K.
11/24/2019
Manhattan-Midtown East
Seasonal Retreat in Midtown
Nicholas shares his favorite Rockefeller Center outing.
Nicholas M.
9/4/2019
Manhattan-Midtown East
Feeling Like A Ten
Guide for the best bubbly, steaks and views in Midtown.
Perry S.
9/4/2019
Manhattan-Tribeca
When in Tribeca
The kind of Tribeca evening Robert De Niro could get behind.
Perry S.
9/4/2019

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