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Best New York City BarsOne good thing about New York -- no matter where you are in this metropolis, you're never more than a block or two from a bar or restaurant. In fact, you've usually got a choice of at least half a dozen good bars to select from. The problem with this, is that there is almost too many choices, and it can be a challenge to discover the best bars, the most historic bars, the most fun bars, from all the rest. In this guide, we will try to give you some tips and resources and reviews to help you discover and enjoy some of Manhattans best bars, pubs, and taverns.
New York City Pub CrawlsFor many, a fun evening out means stopping in at ALL your favorite local pubs with a drink at each. We call this a pub crawl, though the crawling part usually doesn't start until the end of the evening. While you find a number of lists of people's favorite drinking spots, good organized pub crawls are tough to come by. For those interested in learning a little more about Greenwich Village as a historic center of literature and poetry, consider the Greenwich Village Literary Pub Crawl. Run by a local acting troop, The Bakerloo Theatre Project, this entertaining Saturday walk serves both as a fundraiser, educational experience, and drinking experience. It departs from the White Horse Tavern (567 Hudson St. at 11th) each Saturday at 2PM. You can just show up, or call in advance to confirm the tour and a spot ((212) 613-5796). Two actor/guides will give you a run down of the history of the pubs you will visit, as well as the historical figures who frequented these pubs, and they will point out sites of historic interest along the way as you walk around the Village. After the White Horse Tavern (famed hangout for poet Dylan Thomas, died at an early 39 from too much drinking, 18 whiskey shots that finally put him into a coma), you'll visit Chumley's, Minetta Tavern, and Kettle of Fish (used to be The Lion's Head). The tour takes about 3 hours (you'll aso see Goodfella's Kitchen, Fat Black Pussycat Theater, Washington Square Hotel, and more), and all drinks are in addition to the $15 tour fee, so drink all you want, it is your dime. Given the literary and artistic bent of this walk, please skip it if you are just looking to drink or be obnoxious, that's not what this one is about -- hit the same bars of course, but do it on your own. Their website is at Bakerloo.org.When it comes to finding a listing of the best bars in various New York neighborhoods, check out NewYorkOnTap.com. This is a great, detailed site with interactive Google New York maps broken out by neighborhood, draggable and zoomable, showing you ALL bars on a map, so you can see what is right up or down the street. You can filter to show just their recommended drinking spots to narrow down the list a bit. We were pleased to see that their recommended list was thorough and well researched -- all our stars were on the list! Take a sampling of their East Village spots. You've got the classic McSorley's, Bull McCabes, Grassroots Tavern, Decibel (sake bar), Dempsey's Pub, DBA, Death and Company, Hop Devil, Mo Pitkins, and much more, all within a 3 x 6 block area. For more guides to NY bars, check out Murphguide.com and DrinkDeal.com with lists of happy hours (did you know some bars offer all you can drink beer for a few hours for $10-$20?). Best UES Bars (Upper East Side Pubs)Stay on NewYorkOnTap and move up the Upper East Side Map for some more gems. The Roof Garden at the Met is often overlooked and a little out of the way, but worth a visit for the unparalleled close-up views of Central Park (this is an afternoon to late afternoon spot, not a night place). For more of an evening out drinking, stick with area around 2nd Ave between 73rd and the high 80s. Off 3rd Ave, try Mad River Bar and Grill betw. 81 and 82 -- a younger crowd, yes, but fun. Try Gael Pub just up the street for and Irish pub, or Big City Bar and Grill up at 90th. Drop into Molly Pitchers Ale House on 2nd between 85 and 86. Try Waterloo Tavern at 85th and 2nd, or Trinity Pub just around the corner (only 3 locals there on a recent visit, but bartender made us feel at home) on 84th going towards 3rd, or Ryans Daughter on 85th going towards 1st. Jack Russell's is right on 2nd between 82nd and 83rd, and Ship of Fools is right across the street on 2nd. Doc Watson's is a few blocks further south along 2nd (pretty crowded, loud, local spot on recent visit), with Brother Jimmy's opposite across 2nd (between 77/78). Iggy's is down near 75th, Pogues Pub is over on 1st near 74th, and the Vudu Lounge is a few blocks up on 1st near 77th.Best Upper West Side Bars and Pub CrawlsIf the West Side is more your thing, check out some of these spots. Broadway and Amsterdam is where most of the action is. The Parlor is at 86th and Bway, and Fez is a block further south. Over on Amsterdam near 82 is the Dead Poet, a very narrow bar at the front (barely standing room behind the bar stools) with a little more room in the back with a pool table and a few small tables -- crowd can be hit or miss, but a good spot for a beer. Jake's Dilemna is just down Amsterdam at near 81st - $3 drafts on the late Sunday night we dropped in, mild crowd. Turn down 79th towards Bway to hit the Dublin House, with Blondies Sports on the same block. Back on Amsterdam, down by 76 is Time Out and Harrisons Tavern, and Yogis is just a short block over on Broadway and 76th. Try the Gin Mill on Amsterdam betw 81st and 82nd - happy hour M-F noon to 8PM, $3 drink specials most days.New York Rooftop BarsIf you're in the big city, nothing beats enjoying a drink while soaking in views of the skyline. New York City has a few rooftop bars you should make a point of visiting if you have the chance. We already mentioned the one at the Met. Keep in mind bars and restaurants come and go in Manhattan, so you may want to call before setting out for any of these spots..
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