The best bars & nightlife in Manhattan

11 bars & nightlife we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Finn's Neighborhood Pub

Nightlife

Laid-back bar for beer, darts and pool, plus a claw machine.

317 Poyntz Ave

“Laid-back bar for beer, darts and pool, plus a claw machine.”

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MILFORD TROPICS

Nightlife

Chill bar offering pizzas, burgers and other classic eats along with a minnow shot souvenir.

103 11th St (Milford)

“Chill bar offering pizzas, burgers and other classic eats along with a minnow shot souvenir.”

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Kite's | Bar & Grill

Nightlife

This standard sports bar that caters to Kansas State University students offers beer & burgers.

615 N 12th St

“This standard sports bar that caters to Kansas State University students offers beer & burgers.”

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The Cove | Lakeside Bar • Grill

Nightlife

Relaxed eatery specializing in fried fare and seafood dishes alongside beer cocktails, burgers.

3710 Farnum Crk Rd (Milford)

“Relaxed eatery specializing in fried fare and seafood dishes alongside beer cocktails, burgers.”

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Auntie Mae's Parlor

Nightlife

Bar set in a 1930 speakeasy with a variety of music styles performed live & trivia on Wednesdays.

616 N 12th St

“Bar set in a 1930 speakeasy with a variety of music styles performed live & trivia on Wednesdays.”

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So Long Saloon

Nightlife

Funky venue showcasing burgers & Tex-Mex plates along with bourbon, beer & specialty cocktails.

1130 Moro St B

“Funky venue showcasing burgers & Tex-Mex plates along with bourbon, beer & specialty cocktails.”

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RC McGraws Bar and Grill

Nightlife

Casual spot for beer and cocktails plus wings and burgers.

2317 Tuttle Creek Blvd

“Casual spot for beer and cocktails plus wings and burgers.”

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JP's Sports Bar and Grill

Nightlife

Bar bites, pizza & burgers are the focus at this close-to-campus pub with drink specials & many TVs.

2000 Tunstall Circle

“Bar bites, pizza & burgers are the focus at this close-to-campus pub with drink specials & many TVs.”

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Warrior Zone

Nightlife

Facility for relaxation, featuring ping-pong, video games, pool tables and a cinema.

7867 Normandy Dr (Fort Riley)

“Facility for relaxation, featuring ping-pong, video games, pool tables and a cinema.”

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C.L. Hoover Opera House

Nightlife

Performances, like plays and concerts, in a historic, renovated community theatre space.

135 W 7th St (Junction City)

“Performances, like plays and concerts, in a historic, renovated community theatre space.”

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The Manhattan

Nightlife

Former pool hall offering live music, particularly country acts, plus a bar.

1315 Laramie St

“Former pool hall offering live music, particularly country acts, plus a bar.”

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