The best bars & nightlife in Manhattan

Cocktail lounge with a chill vibe presenting creative concoctions in an art-filled atmosphere.

2292 Frederick Douglass Blvd (New York)

This cool hot spot with a cozy retro vibe showcases inventive cocktails & global small plates.

215 W 75th St (New York)

Bespoke & craft cocktail bar with a chic retro library vibe within The William hotel.

24 E 39th St (New York)

Gathering place offering local brews & bites in a relaxed setting with a beer garden & greenhouse.

16-16 George St (Ridgewood)

An extensive list of wines by the bottle & by the glass are available at this Village refuge.

28 W 8th St (New York)

Lively black brickwork cocktail bar with an Art Deco twist, gastropub menu & private dining area.

8101 Bergenline Ave (North Bergen)

A semi-secret entrance (ring bell) leads to this plush lounge crafting Prohibition-era cocktails.

48 W 17th St (New York)

Trendy cocktail bar offering Latin American and new world flavors, plus happy-hour specials.

3454 Broadway (New York)

Compact, standing-room-only spot serving Italian wines by the glass, plus bruschetta & pasta.

84 7th Ave (New York)

Cocktail bar offering a menu of classic and original drinks, along with a relaxed, stylish, intimate atmosphere.

164 9th Ave (New York)

Craft cocktails & bar bites are offered in a low-lit, subterranean setting with a cozy vibe.

3604 Broadway (New York)

Speakeasy and cocktail bar, dimly lit and decorated ornately with vintage accouterments.

45 W 45th St (New York)

Relaxed eatery offering espresso drinks (including lattes and cortados), along with cocktails.

322 Columbus Ave (New York)

Pizzas and pasta from scratch and other Italian staples offered in a chill space with outdoor seating.

508 W 28th St (New York)

A playful craft cocktail list is paired with elevated, global snacks & mains in a casual setting.

951 Amsterdam Ave (New York)

Brewing all beers on site, this buzzing taproom offers live music, outdoor seating & facility tours.

19-33 37th St (Astoria)

Stylish yet relaxed bar offering fine wines & 150+ craft brews, along with cheese & meat plates.

25-19 24th Ave (Astoria)

Cozy wine bar with an 84th Street location, serving small plates, beer, and cocktails.

318 E 84th St Lower Level (New York)

Cozy Brazilian spot offering small plates and cocktails, such as caipirinhas.

177 E 100th St (New York)

Entertainment venue, eatery and winery featuring live music, comedy shows, pizza and other dishes, as well as wine tastings, events and art…

25 11th Ave (New York)

American bistro offering Mediterranean fare, cocktails, beer, and wine, plus a live music scene.

104 Hudson St (Hoboken)

Charming restaurant & wine bar with contemporary Italian & American cuisine, craft beer & cocktails.

500 Grand St (Hoboken)

Hip restaurant offering a creative American menu, cocktails & a waterfront patio with skyline views.

500 Ave at Port Imperial (Weehawken Township)

Microbrewery with a petite tasting room offering samples & take-home bottles, plus brewery tours.

4201 Tonnelle Ave (North Bergen)

Mexican favorites & frozen margaritas served up in a colorful, lively setting with sidewalk tables.

508 Washington St (Hoboken)

Old-school tavern with dark woods & an antique bar serving a rotating lineup of burgers & pub fare.

70 Hudson St (Hoboken)

Chain bar and grill with a casual atmosphere dishing up steak, burgers and other American classics.

700 Plaza Dr (Secaucus)

Intimate bar & grill offering specialty cocktails, Latin fusion fare, a kids' menu in cozy ambiance.

328 32nd St (Union City)

Upmarket eatery (2 for 1 drinks on weekdays) featuring cocktails and craft beers plus a menu of brunch classics and other snacks.

205 1st St (Hoboken)

Stylish, intimate haunt featuring classic & innovative cocktails, plus oysters & other raw-bar fare.

1210 Washington St (Hoboken)

Classic American surf & turf plus Continental faves in a cozy white-tablecloth space with a bar.

61 6th St (Hoboken)

Lofty bar and restaurant offering cocktails, a brunch menu and American fare, plus DJs.

96 River St (Hoboken)

Relaxed eatery featuring seafood dishes, pastas and burgers served in an upscale setting.

25 12th St (Hoboken)

Familiar fare, such as burgers & pasta, at a family-run tavern with microbrews & weekend brunch.

232 Willow Ave (Hoboken)

Riverfront eatery serving a French-inspired brunch menu plus cocktails and other drinks.

102 Sinatra Dr (Hoboken)

Upscale wine bar where various vintages are pairable with a menu of Italian small plates.

1314 Washington St (Hoboken)

Vibrant eatery with retro accents featuring Italian cuisine, old-country wines & sidewalk tables.

1036 Washington St (Hoboken)

Music venue with stained-glass ceilings, for concerts and comedy sets plus weddings.

337 Newark Ave (Jersey City)

Texas Arizona is Hoboken's #1 Sports Bar and the official home of the Penn State Nittany Lions, with thumping music, big-game energy, and a…

76 River St (Hoboken)

Tootles & French is an Astoria wine bar flexing 20 by-the-glass pours and over 300 bottles, all small-batch and family-made. Pair a…

36-15 Ditmars Blvd (Astoria)

Craving a low key night that still feels a little special? Cork Wine Bar (Seaport) nails the vibe with an extensive wine list, thoughtful…

193 Front St (New York)

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605 E Main St (Islip)

Whether you’re escaping the week or rewarding yourself for surviving it, Serafina Tribeca delivers the good stuff... think Pizza di Sofia,…

95 W Broadway (New York)

Casual restaurant offering pasta dishes & steaks for dinner, as well as fish, salads & burgers.

122 Willow Ave (Hoboken)

Relaxed, cozy bar featuring sake cocktails, beer, wine, and mixed drinks.

224 E 10th St (New York)

Popular comedy club with 2 large showrooms featuring American & international comedians.

318 W 53rd St (New York)

Intimate locale offering wine, cocktails & draft beer, plus small plates, pizza & live music.

46-02 Skillman Ave (Sunnyside)

Trendy tapas bar injecting a New York sensibility into traditional Spanish bites, and cocktails.

14A Orchard St (New York)

Watering hole with a Prohibition theme serving craft cocktails, beer, wine & bar bites.

204 W 55th St (New York)

Oysters, cocktails & small plates in a New Orleans-styled setting with an atmospheric garden.

298 Bedford Ave (Brooklyn)

Classic & newly invented craft cocktails served with hand-cut ice in a dark, throwback-style space.

27-24 Jackson Ave (Long Island City)

Casual cocktail bar featuring a rotating selection of craft beer and vinyl DJs.

16-80 Madison St (Ridgewood)

Cozy venue featuring Mediterranean-inspired fare plus an abundance of wines plus sake cocktails.

410 W 43rd St (New York)

Bi-level sports bar near NYU offers long happy hours & bar food.

134 W 3rd St (New York)

Lively eatery with exposed brick & outdoor seating, pairing BBQ fare with cocktails & craft beer.

79 Pearl St (New York)

Relaxed pub with a rustic vibe & patio offering craft beers, New American small plates & sandwiches.

253 5th Ave (New York)

Cozy wine-bar eatery with an at-home feel and laid-back vibe, plus light bites and friendly service.

108 W 81st St (New York)

Stylish wine bar featuring an extensive collection of new and vintage books (most available to buy), plus coffee, cocktails and mocktails.

54 Mercer St (New York)

Brick- & wood-accented restaurant & bar for German specialties & beers, plus a large backyard.

181 Smith St (Brooklyn)

Sandwiches, salads & small plates are offered alongside lots of vino at this laid-back wine bar.

211 E 4th St (New York)

Midtown residents and Grand Central commuters frequent this sports bar for casual beers & pub food.

329 Lexington Ave (New York)

Cozy cocktail bar fixing up creative drinks, along with food offerings.

43-04 34th Ave (Long Island City)

Hip microbrewery open on weekends, with experimental tastings & personal & party-size growlers.

46-01 5th St (Long Island City)

New Jersey outpost of an NYC bar offering comfort eats, draft beers & TVs in a classic pub setting.

555 Washington Blvd (Jersey City)

Handsome and expansive bar with a chill vibe dishing up dry-aged burgers, steaks, and cocktails, plus live music.

140 E 41st St (New York)

Czech beer & grilled bratwurst at a huge, family-friendly beer garden full of picnic tables & trees.

29-19 24th Ave (Astoria)

In-house butchery and baking go into American bistro dishes in a bright, stylish space.

930 Fulton St (Brooklyn)

Cozy hangout offering beer & wine by the glass or carafe in an intimate setting, plus sangria.

455 W 48th St (New York)

Accessed by pressing a buzzer, this skinny cellar pub features a long list of mostly European beers.

124 MacDougal St (New York)

Metropolitan bar with black & white art & a 'throwing range' to smash glasses & electronic items.

458 9th Ave (New York)

Cozy wine bar with a seasonal menu, knowledgeable staff, and happy hour deals.

254 Broome St (New York)

Cozy Turkish eatery serving wood-fired flat breads, seafood, and meat plates, plus wine and cocktails.

108 W 74th St (New York)

Warmly lit bar & American eatery with a brief menu of oysters, steaks & other hearty fare.

131 Christopher St (New York)

Vintage-inspired pub with cocktails, craft beer and a courtyard.

34-06 30th Ave. (Astoria)

Relaxed spot for wines from around the world and tapas-sized dishes.

252 W 51st St (New York)

Sports bar with more than 30 draft brews, lots of flat-screen TVs & a second-floor outdoor deck.

832 8th Ave (New York)

Old New York lives on at this 1880s-era bar/eatery with stained-glass windows & a famed Bloody Mary.

96 Berry St (Brooklyn)

Relaxed, spacious hangout serving craft beer on tap, chicken wings and cocktails alongside American eats.

One Towne Centre, 679 Anderson Ave (Cliffside Park)

Dimly lit basement cocktail bar featuring vintage-inspired decor, plush banquettes & live piano.

70 W 36th St. (New York)

Local saloon chasing whiskies with pickle juice & other drinks in a laid-back space.

79 Baxter St A (New York)

Comedy club with emerging & established talent, classes in writing/performing & limited food menu.

208 W 23rd St (New York)

Snug, busy bar offering finger foods, burgers & tacos, plus cocktails, beer & a variety of whiskies.

37 E 28th St (New York)

A comfy atmosphere attracts a laid-back neighborhood crowd to this cash-only pub famed for burgers.

1291 3rd Ave (New York)

Clubby hangout with new American eats & handcrafted cocktails, plus TVs showing sports.

143 E 47th St (New York)

Trendy, clubby, hotel-set American bistro under the High Line with sidewalk tables & lively bar.

The Standard, High Line, 848 Washington St (New York)

Beer, sausages, pretzels & Ping-Pong offered in an outdoor setting under the High Line.

848 Washington St (New York)

Over 30 wines by the glass are available along with homemade NY pretzels & hand-crafted cheeses.

510 W 52nd St (New York)

Chill bar with games on TV serving cocktails, beer, and wine, plus bar bites like pizza and wings.

23 Park Pl (New York)

American restaurant with comfort fare, a raw bar & cocktails in a space with red-leather banquettes.

132 W 31st St (New York)

Stylish outpost with a patio offering a coffee shop, wine bar, speakeasy & New American bistro.

116 Newark Ave (Jersey City)

This formerly hidden speakeasy-style bar serves refined cocktails & snacks.

31-30 Ditmars Blvd (Astoria)

Intimate eatery whipping up Italian-inspired small plates and wines sourced from Italy.

56 University Pl (New York)

Sophisticated-feeling bar, known for its wine list and small-plate menu, as well as friendly service.

6 W 24th St (New York)

Cozy underground bar featuring up-&-coming comedians & open-mike events 7 nights a week.

99 MacDougal St (New York)

Standard, large pub offering a menu of beers, burgers, ribs & more, plus trivia, DJs & sports on TV.

172 1st St (Jersey City)

High-energy, Saturday-night lounge featuring cocktails & dueling-piano shows in a dimly lit space.

152 W 26th St (New York)

Sib of Tanner Smith's for beer & cocktails in a space with a long bar, tiled floors & flat-screens.

307 W 47th St #1 (New York)

Stylish, rustic-chic gastropub turning out modern Korean bites & cocktails, plus weekend brunch.

5 W 31st St (New York)

Tropical-themed lounge serving festive cocktails & pub food in a brick-walled space with hookahs.

95-32 Queens Blvd (Rego Park)

Bi-level bar with long beer list (yes, many stouts) & TVs near Penn Station & Madison Square Garden.

215 W 35th St (New York)

Event space, brewery & eatery offering arcade games, plus skeeball, shuffleboard & feather bowling.

82 Prospect St (Brooklyn)

Stylish wine bar with a patio & a menu of cheese, charcuterie, bruschetta & New American entrees.

41 E 30th St (New York)

Industrial-chic bar specializing in craft beers, also offering cocktails, bar snacks & sandwiches.

886 Fulton St (Brooklyn)

This brick-walled wine bar with a menu of charcuterie, cheese & tapas offers an intimate atmosphere.

405 W 44th St (New York)

Small bar in Hell's Kitchen serving beer, wine, and cider, with a popular popcorn snack, and singing.

462 W 49th St (New York)

Informal tasting room by a Long Island City-born craft brewery specializing in farmhouse ales.

141 Flushing Ave building 77 (Brooklyn)

Pizzas, pastas & small plates with dozens of Old & New World wines by the bottle or glass.

242 E 50th St (New York)

Cozy French eatery offering brunch staples, escargot, seafood & meat plates, plus a large wine list.

924 2nd Ave (New York)

Elaborately designed, Victorian-style bistro with a long marble bar for cocktails and American bites.

45 W 27th St (New York)

Rooftop eatery (Margaritaville Resort) for beer, cocktails and bar snacks with spectacular city views.

560 7th Ave (New York)

This tin-ceilinged bistro offers upmarket pub fare & charcuterie along with DJ shows & late hours.

248 Dekalb Ave (Brooklyn)

Casually chic wine bar from Le Bernardin's master sommelier with charcuterie, French fare & lunch.

151 W 51st St (New York)

Casual studio for guided painting sessions with wine and beer sales.

329 Greenwich St (New York)

Cozy spot with a refined vibe & traditional wood decor offering classic pub fare & a full bar.

9 E 45th St (New York)

Stylish wine bar featuring live jazz, cheese and charcuterie boards, plus small plates.

69 Thompson St (New York)

Bountiful salads, grain bowls, and breakfast-to-dinner fare served in a casual cafe with coffee and cocktails.

Grand Central Station, Lower Level Dining Concourse, 89 E 42nd St (New York)

Busy European-style venue with self-serve German & American grub, 100+ beers & live music.

88 Liberty View Dr. (Jersey City)

Laid-back, 1945-era corner pub with bar bites & Alidoro Italian sandwiches for lunch.

81 Hudson St (New York)

Wine bar with gourmet sharing plates, pizzas, charcuterie & cheese trays & infused cocktails.

41-15 31st Ave (Astoria)

Elevated classics created in a polished restaurant sharing space with a whiskey distillery & bars.

686 Broadway (New York)