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- Knitting Factory Brooklyn
- 361 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
- The Knitting Factory is a New York institution. Sure, it also boasts locations in Hollywood, Boise, Spokane, and Reno, but it all started ...
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- Sullivan Room
- 218 Sullivan St, New York, NY
- A NYC mainstay for underground techno and off-kilter electronics, Sullivan Room manages an impressive balance between warehouse credibility and uptown-club comfort. Its bass is beyond ...
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- Brooklyn Bowl
- 61 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn , New York
- We've been on board with Brooklyn Bowl since before it opened its doors, recognizing that a combination of bowling, live music, and top-shelf eats couldn't ...
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- Stonehome Wine Bar
- 87 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY
- Stonehome is a wonderful, sophisticated date spot, or the perfect place to catch up with a friend over a glass of wine. We like exploring ...
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- Broadway East
- 171 E Broadway, NYC, NY
- It always feels a little like a private party at Broadway East. Maybe because this bi-level bar at the intersection of Chinatown and the Lower ...
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- Hotel Delmano
- 82 Berry St, Brooklyn, New York
- Sometimes you have the sensation that everyone in the room but you shares a secret. This might accurately describe the feel of a first visit ...
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- Good Company
- 10 Hope St, Brooklyn, NY
- It's always a win when you stumble upon an unpretentious bar with reasonably priced drinks, banging music… and a massive patio. The folks at Good ...
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- Loreley Williamsburg
- 64 Frost St, Brooklyn, NY
- The siren song of Loreley lures you off the BQE to behold its Biergarten beauty on a corner in Williamsburg. Unlike its twin in Manhattan, ...
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- Black Sheep Pub
- 428 Bergen St, Brooklyn, NY
- This Aussie import is a great, neighborhood pub, with all the accoutrements you'd expect: a wise-cracking barman, board games and a quiz night, cheap, stiff ...
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- Gowanus Yacht Club
- 323 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY
- Don't worry: no pretentious billionaires here. Just remember which waterway this particular yacht club claims to service, and you'll get an idea of the down-home ...
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- Berry Park
- 4 Berry St, Brooklyn, NY
- Berry Park boasts what may be the best rooftop in Greenpoint/Williamsburg. It's an equally perfect spot for a lazy brunch (there's a full menu — ...
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- Moe's
- 80 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY
- Moe's is the bar for Fort Greene folk. No, it's not the only one – it's just the one everyone goes to. An institution. Moe's ...
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- Trophy Bar
- 351 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY
- Trophy Bar doesn't look like much from the outside. But head in for an ongoing party. No matter what day of the week, Trophy Bar ...
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- Revival
- 129 E 15th St, NY, NY
- In a neighborhood plagued by bro bars and tourist traps (hello, TGI Fridays!), Revival is the perfect alternative. It's not that the drinks are super ...
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- Pianos
- 158 Ludlow St, (Lower East Side), New York, NY
- While the Lower East Side transforms before our eyes and venue after venue disappears, Pianos keeps holding it down for the downtown rock crowd. With ...
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- City Winery
- 155 Varick St, New York, NY
- City Winery combines two of our absolute favorite things: great music and excellent wine. It's hard not to dig a place that thinks to pair ...
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- Rusty Knot
- 425 West St, New York, NY
- We'd recommend avoiding this West Village hotspot on the weekends — unless B&T fratboys are your thing. Otherwise, head to this purposefully kitschy Tiki bar ...
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- Studio Square
- 35-33 36th St, Queens, NY
- Most people head to the Bohemian Beer Garden when they want to do some outdoor drinking in Astoria. We're making a case for Studio Square, ...
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- Hudson Bar
- 356 W 58th St, New York, NY
- You may recognize Hudson Bar from such publications as Page Six — it's a scenester spot for Fashion Week-types and Euro businessmen and models. But ...
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- Angel's Share
- 8 Stuyvesant St, New York, NY
- Angel's Share is a perfect date spot. Hidden literally within a tiny Japanese restaurant in the Village (just go up the stairs, through the crowded ...
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- Botanica Bar
- 47 E Houston St, New York, NY
- We love this bar. It's our home away from home, our office away from office. You simply can't find nicer bartenders or owners in New ...
Bars/Lounges
New York City has (thankfully) no shortage of watering holes. But we've come up with a shortlist of our favorites that are worth your time and tips. From laid-back dives to upscale lounges -- and including some of our awesome venue partners -- we're here to help you get your drink on, responsibly of course. So whether you're looking for a chic date spot or an after-work hangout, we've got you covered. Cheers, NYC!
