The Bell House

Under the shadow of the famously brooding Kentile Floors sign in the classic neighborhood of Gowanus is The Bell House. This haven for live music is a converted printing press warehouse, leaving plenty of space for two rooms of performances. The main event hall features a looming wooden-arched ceiling and unobstructed views of the stage […]

PDT

Often referred to as a hot dog stand for grown-ups, PDT actually does have its roots there, as it is adjacent to the Crif Dogs space that has become a local legend in the East Village. The drinks here even keep up with the meat theme to a degree, using bacon-infused bourbon in many of […]

Little Branch

Little Branch comes from the same family of bars as Milk and Honey, but comes off a little more inviting. The clubby feel and low ceilings give the interior an air of intimacy, while the menu can leave even the most experienced lushes questioning their first choice. Suspender-clad bartenders leap at the opportunity to choose […]

Hotel Delmano

There’s no sign, just a globe light hanging above the unmarked entrance on a dark, residential strip of Berry Street. The Manhattan exclusivity meets you before you’re even inside. The bar offers a wide array of premium specialty spirits, boasts a seasonal cocktail menu of original recipes and a 100-bottle wine list focusing on small […]

Henry Public

Dedicated to a bygone era, but not bound by it, Henry Public is a testament to the history of Brooklyn-Whitman and its people. The barkeeps use Kold-Draft ice cubes in their distinctive and unique drink selections which get names like Oddfellow and Ether. Henry Public has a food menu as exquisite as their drinks, with […]

Death & Co.

Proud owners of the best name in New York City nightlife, Death & Co. is a return to the old days when special care was taken in crafting each cocktail. Death & Co. has an amazing little food menu to back up the stiff drinks, with their famous truffle macaroni being a favorite of the […]

Apotheke

The coolness of a bar has been reduced to how hard it is to find, and that makes Apotheke the hottest ticket in town. Keep your wits about you as you wander through Chinatown, as the outside of this speakeasy just looks like an old noodle shop called the Gold Flower Restaurant. Cocktails here feature […]

Clover Club

Clover Club began as a social and sipping club of fine journalists, and today welcomes everyone. The club’s ambiance reminds guests of the early years at the Clover, with handcrafted cocktails, well-dressed bartenders, and exposed-brick walls. The motto of the Clover Club has always been, “Who enters here leaves care behind, leaves sorrow behind, leaves […]

LAVO

Italian restaurant by day, nightclub at night, LAVO is comprised of two levels. The upper level houses the elegant Italian bistro where you can find one-pound meatballs and superior seafood platters, and the lower level which is home to a luxurious nightclub complete with glowing disco balls, in-set dance floor, and access to some of […]