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The ultimate dive bar…and many just love it this way!
Death and Co is an iconic cocktail spot in New York City and the world over — ever-so-hip Experimental Cocktail Club in Paris is basically an homage to this space, offering a cocktail named accordingly. One sip of your drink, bursting with fresh ingredients and innovative tastes confirms that the extremely … read more
We were happy to pay the bill we had amassed after a night drinking in this tucked away Mexican tequila bar. The painstaking effort put in to make Mayahuel a hideaway from the streets of New York was well worth it. It feels like another universe when you walk inside this cavernous two-story space owned … read more
The vintage games and décor at Ace add a nostalgic twist to what might otherwise be a run-of-the-mill bar, and it is a great place to spend the night with a group of friends. When entering the bar’s two spacious rooms, you cannot miss the notable collection of old-school lunch boxes and thermoses … read more
Sophie’s has been around for decades, and has everything you could want in a classic East Village dive bar. A pool table, low drink prices, and a crowd that runs from college kids to real old-timers – nothing disappoints. Movie buffs will recognize Sophie’s as the place where Jeff Bridges had his photo taken – in character – as country singer Bad Blake, a performance that won him an Oscar nomination for Crazy Heart. We recommend checking out this gritty hotspot that has survived through the years even as the neighborhood evolves around it. Also, check out Josies, which is under the same ownership.
By the time I arrived at Fish Bar on a Friday afternoon, a few regulars had already settled in. They chatted quietly as I explored the bar, which – true to its name – is decorated with fish and undersea creatures of all kinds. As I checked out Fish Bar’s reasonably priced drinks, which attract a diverse … read more
When filled with the locals, this underground, dimly lit Irish pub has a warm, homey feel.
Bibi’s Wine Bar, opened in 2014, has a fascinating story behind its name. “We haven’t really told anyone the true version, yet,” Bonny McKenzie, the managing director, explained to me when I stopped in one afternoon. According to the website, the bar is named after her great great grandfather, … read more
