Thanks for subscribing! A later move to West 8th Street gives the perennial fave a little more room for outdoor dining, in addition to a comfortable interior and 27-foot zinc bar. It has a way of filling up fast, and the addition of outdoor seating hasn't actually eased the crowds that much. Skewers and small plates are available to pair. The permanent addition picks up where Frizells weekly parties of the same nameleft offatFort Defiancewhen the Red Hook favorite relocated and then temporarily closed. A post shared by Sunken Harbor Club (@sunkenharborclubnyc). Employees Only is also great. 
The whole place is great, and its lovely, long bar shines even in the super booze-saturated East Village. Sign up to unlock our digital magazines and also receive the latest news, events, offers and partner promotions. Theyre bars where you can actually expect to meet new people. Its a cross between a dive and a cocktail bar, and it almost feels as if it was airlifted in from the outskirts of Las Vegas. after a pandemic hibernation, and its eschewed its previous, highly regarded prix fixe for a renewed focus on cocktails and an la carte food menu. And thats what makes it special. Just know that if you arrive late on a weekend, there will probably be a line. Now, Jeppe Jarnit-Bjergs and his wife have opened a permanent brewery and taproom with cans like Cherry Cola Sour and Spicy Avocado Margarita you can enjoy in the greenhouse space and beer garden. Board now for drinks, raw bar items, views and vibes that make you feel like the world is your . The soaring atrium locale is ornate from its soaring ceiling down to the bar, which is topped with. Where do people even go out these days? someone groans. Please read the sidebar on old.reddit.com/r/asknyc before posting since new reddit does not allow space for rules/links/guidance. This seasons sips nod to the Spice Girls. 
Yet another one of the past years ubiquitous speakeasy-inspired bars, Saint Tuesday is closer to the archetype than any of the rest. Everything you love about New York City's best bars can be found at Time Out Market: Terrific cocktails, skyline views and happy hours to end your day and start your evening. And its that location (plus some kitschy nautical paraphernalia) that makes it feel like its on its own island - people are clearly here to stay a while. By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions. After reading this post, Im officially part of the older crowd. Mace has been a regular on local and international best of lists since it first opened in 2015. Bearded Lady is a friendly neighborhood bar in Prospect Heights with a 1960s feel. Just pop into the narrow little room, order something like a Gin Gin Mule, then accidentally drop some photos of a dog in front of a stranger. There's a backyard, too. Mostly, people just stand around talking to each other here, so if you need some company, stop by and grab a beer. Press J to jump to the feed. It's also pretty inside with vaguely old-fashioned design, theres live music every night, the drinks are good and, as of this spring, reservations are available to make getting in a little easier. Depending on the time and day of the week, you may find yourself surrounded by anyone from suited Citibank employees, to guys in their 50s taking shots, to a Russian bachelorette party, to a group at a nearby ad agency just looking to get trashed on a Friday night (all true stories). When you want to get one more drink before calling it a night, go to any of these 18 bars. The crowds that started filing into Leyenda for Best American Bartender Ivy Mixs pan-Latin inspired cocktails when it first opened in 2015 have seldom slowed since then. . It has nautical nods, a long bar and booths up front, tables and enough room for twangy live music in the back and a side yard for alternating breaths of fresh air and the opposite of fresh air. . Everything you love about New York City's best bars can be found at Time Out Market: Terrific cocktails, skyline views and happy hours to end your day and start your evening. Yourdives beer is frosty, rooftop spots send you soaring towardthe clouds andcocktail destinations shake and stir myriad ingredients into ideally calibrated glasswareunlike anything you have at home. A pair of Belfast beverage professionalsconjured up this version of a rough-and-tumble 19th-century tavern, thenaddedcocktail parloron top so you can imbibe a couple of different ways. First opened in the earlier years of NYCs great cocktail resurgence, Death & Co. is still a top pick for booze devotees who take their spirits seriously. The bar at Contento, one of the best new restaurants of 2021, has enough wines by the glass to keep us coming back, but not so many that we never get around to actually ordering, plus beer, cocktails and a terrific dinner menu. Skewers and small plates are available to pair. Its really just a nice, normal bar with some dart boards and a pool table, although it gets pretty crowded on weekends, and its the sort of place where you can start a conversation with a random person without seeming too weird. The options are unending, the ice is nicer and you arent just drinking, youre at the spot. Oh, I might be interested in this, being 47. The soaring atrium locale is ornate from its soaring ceiling down to the bar, which is topped with martinis and all manner of other classic and creative cocktails. If all else fails, know that theres an excellent burger waiting for you as the best kind of consolation prize. It gets more and more packed as the night goes on, and when you want a break, walk under the stuffed animals and umbrellas hanging from the ceiling to the main bar room up front. The prices seem suspended in time, too: Dark or light ales are $6 per pair of half pints. Dj vu! Hovering near the top of special occasion libation destinations, Overstory is also poised among the clouds on the 64th floor of a downtown Art Deco skyscraper. As for that 30-something hangover? What bars are good for meeting people in this age range? A post shared by Old Town Bar (@oldtownbarnyc). Also, theres alcohol. The last several months have brought a (re), to NYC, and Nothing Really Matters is among the best. A, Occupying a corner spot that operated under the same name for five decades, Long Island Bar comes by its retro-lite ambiance honestly. Upstairs, theres a lounge area and a bar, and downstairs theres a room with pink couches and a disco ball where you should be able to make some new friends who dont try to go to 1 Oak. The constantly packed East Village space replaces bands with playlists on weekends, but its never too crowded to get a drink or too loud to go up to people and say, This place is cool, right?. And though the place has been spruced up someduct-taped booths traded for green banquettes, neon beer signs for gilded sconcesthe joint hasnt been scrubbed clean of its charm. But since that might take a while (or never happen at all), you could also go up to the roof of this Greenpoint bar and chat with all the people wholl inevitably ask you to take their picture with the Manhattan skyline in the background. This woman-ownedbreweryopened its first taproom in Williamsburg in March of 2021, followed by a second this June. Every drink seemsideal when you're at the perfect bar. One of the three rooms here is just a big dance floor where DJs play house or reggaeton until 4am. Try another? and all manner of other classic and creative cocktails. A better plan is to find someone else whos doing the same thing, divide and conquer, and when one of you wins, both of you win. Its as expensive as youd expect, and the $15 cover charge from 6pm-9pm gets you a seat and nothing more, but $21 cocktails like the JFK daiquiri, mezcal martini and Earl Grey-infused Grey Goose with lemon and honey arent. If you use the word yopro in casual conversation, youll fit in at The Wren. Sohui Kim, Ben Schneider and St. John Frizells glittering, , and the team follows that smashing success with Sunken Harbor Club upstairs. The team behind Harlems popular ramen destination ROKC (where drinks quickly became the main attraction) was at it again at the end of 2019 when they opened NR on East 75th Street. Source: am old guy who's fun at bars. Though its roomy, the Smith Street space, where candle light flickers off a tin ceiling, fills up quick for freshly shaken and draft drinks. Nobody wants to leave once they have a place around the big horseshoe bar, and when the very good cocktails eventually turn the word Wednesday into a tongue-twister, you can balance it out with some high-end bar food, which is served until 2am.
Another NYC classic (of more recent origin; Attaboy opened in the famed Milk and Honey space in 2012) forced to untether itself from speakeasy-trappings in 2020, this LES cocktail leader was one of a few bars in its genre to demonstrate greatness even absent all the cloak and dagger themes. It's also known for its burgers, available in a few varieties, plus sandwiches, classic sides and bar snacks. In fact, it opened in 2015, and one that (for reasons weve never exactly figured out) attracts lots of different people looking to party. This exemplar cocktailer in a historic clock tower that was once a piano factory where portraits of long-ago luminaries presently line the walls sure checks a lot of boxes. You can wait until the soccer team theyre rooting for scores, and then go over and repeat something the commentator on the giant projector screens just said. Sunken Harbor Clubs new forever space has dramatic enchanted shipwreck themes and studied drink menus as deep as the sea. These arent places where youll quietly sip a $17 cocktail in some booth in the corner, nor places with dancefloors that feel like extreme group fitness classes. Sip spice and botanical-forward cocktailsand see how fast youllmake Mace your own personal recommendation. Its Cortlandt Alley entrance is hard enough to find to humble even the most smug among us, and getting to the bar still feels like the Goodfellas Copa shot once youre through the door. Visit the beautiful Bar Room in the historic Beekman Hotel for high-key romance that really wows. Asking if someone likes waterbeds isnt a great icebreaker. The Central Casting ideal of Old New York, the Carlyle Hotels throwback grandeur is juxtaposed with Ludwig Bemelmans whimsical original murals here at his namesake bar. Some of the city's finestbeverage professionals were withus on day onecreating delicious, Instagrammable libations, and the creativity keeps flowing today. If you live in Gowanus, theres a decent chance that Halyards is your Cheers. In terms of crowd, youll find people of all ages, with lots of different groups standing around talking. When youve put in your drunk-food order of four plates of fried chicken and are looking for a place to sit and eat it, youre going to have some stiff competition. Jungle Bird is tropical-themed and some of its taps are shaped like golden peacocks, but generally, its just a nice, casual cocktail bar in Chelsea. The decades-old East Village mainstaywhose barstools are said to have hosted Frank Sinatra, Allen Ginsberg and Joey Ramoneis a welcome anomaly in a city with so much turnover. The Central Casting ideal of Old New York, the Carlyle Hotels throwback grandeur is juxtaposed with Ludwig Bemelmans whimsical original murals here at his namesake bar. Another few months and youll be too old. Expertly shaken and stirred cocktails have been topping 67 Orange Streets bar and two floors of tables since it first opened uptown in 2008.
It was possibly pushed intoactual speakeasy status during prohibition, but the bar does not dine out on that confoundingly popular designation today. Copa shot once youre through the door. Photograph: Courtesy of Amber Sutherland-Namako, Visit the beautiful Bar Room in the historic Beekman Hotel for high-key romance that really wows. Yes, you must choose from just two beers, and your one [1] order is served in two [2] mugs. As evidenced by La Noxes popularity, the New York City subway system sure does drive people to drink. Rocka Rolla is a loud bar under the BQE with cheap shot and beer specials, torn leather booths, and bathrooms that we endure personal discomfort to avoid. Grand Central Terminal itself is rather beautiful, but running its gauntlet alwaysrequires a reward. It has a retro 1950s thing happening, so when you walk inside, you feel like youve been transported back to a time when meeting people actually happened in real life. much more than youll spend in less lovely environs. Find someone who shares your passion for wines that taste like kombucha in the bar area up front, and then go hang out by the disco balls in the backyard. How? And don't miss our, Mace has been a regular on local and international best of lists since it first opened in 2015. See what the buzz is about over highballs, carefully crafted signature cocktails, boilermakers, sake, beer and wine across Katana Kittens two stylish floors. The team behind Dear Irving added a second outpost on the 40th and 41st floors of the Aliz Hotel in Times Square in 2019. Said bar also has just enough spots to give the full-service restaurant equal drinking and eating crossover destination appeal, and its design keeps people with disabilities front of mind. Its as expensive as youd expect, and the $15 cover charge from 6pm-9pm gets you a seat and nothing more, but $21 cocktails like the JFK daiquiri, mezcal martini and Earl Grey-infused Grey Goose with lemon and honey arent too much more than youll spend in less lovely environs. The first come, first sit, second floor fills up fast, however, so dispatch a member of your party to get there early and make sure to reward em with gimlets, old blossom rum lemonades and frozens into the evening. Some of them even start here. Unless its this morning when Ireland is playing rugby, then its all Irish. Even if you dont get a table, the big dancefloor underneath the disco ball and long bar are both good spots to have some drinks and listen to the extremely enthusiastic DJ jumping around in the corner. You can still play prohibition at the steel-brushed bar inside, of course, but its no longer necessary with the addition of a patio. 2020 Guest of a Guest, Inc. All Rights Reserved, The Absolute Best Bars For 30-Somethings, According To New Yorkers. If you, like us, are seeking good cocktails sans college kids, lively atmospheres without the binge drinking, and sophisticated singles who don't still have Greek letters in their Instagram bio, you've come to the right place.
Get a seat at the long bar up front, and drink cocktails inspired by your zodiac while a DJ plays by the dancefloor in the back. Sauced is a Williamsburg wine bar that doesnt have a wine list. Its high design is a little 60s-era James Bond and a little Art Deco, and -on Hudson serves some of the best cocktails in an areawhere venues often skate by on simply existing. In addition to its lovely vistas, Bar Blondeau has small plates, plus lots of beer, wine and cocktails to choose from, including more low- and no-alcohol options than youll see elsewhere. Any time of night, 169 features disco balls, dinosaur heads on the walls, and a leopard print-covered pool table. Most of McSorleys food (sandwiches, burgers, dogs) is under $10. Walk down the steps to Peachys, a cocktail bar underneath Chinese Tuxedo, and youll see a pink neon sign that says, no photos, no fighting. The latter is simple enough, but expecting people to abstain from pictures when theyre surrounded by hanging flowers, neon signs, and cocktails served in Buddha-shaped mugs might be asking a little too much. More incidentally hidden than many ironically more heavily branded bars of the genre, its gently obscured subway platform-adjacent location makes it feel safely ensconced from friends, foes and social media followers, even if it does have a particularly Instagram-worthy bathroom. I'm a warm weather person myself. Some of the city's finestbeverage professionals were withus on day onecreating delicious, Instagrammable libations, and the creativity keeps flowing today. If youre on the Upper West Side, and you need a place to eat a burger and play Jenga, go to Es Bar. hotel has outstanding vistas of the NYC skyline through its walls of windows and from out on its sweeping terrace. The space is pretty small, and the busy location ensures a steady stream of people, so youll inevitably share words with someone you dont know. , Fraunces Tavern doesnt look a day over 260. Its a Friday night, and dinner is winding down. You can get a good cocktail here, but you dont have to jump through any hoops. Well, we can't help you there. Some of the new cocktails are named for NYC neighborhoods like Red Hook and Astoria, and the skyline view from the 60th floor is as sensational as ever. Dear Irving and Raines Law Room are by the same group and are good for an older crowd. Or you could just listen to the DJ and not comment on the 70s-themed interior design. This seasons sips nod to the Spice Girls. The beer, wine, cocktails and weekday happy hour wheresome of the above are priced from $5-$13 are a good start, and the roomy indoor and back patio seating areas dont hurt, either. The jammed Wayland may bethe neighborhood's most versatile barroom, with amenu infused with DIY flourishes, crafting proprietary bitters and jams from a pantry of seasonal ingredients. While many of the best views in NYC are free, theyre even better when they come with cocktails. But whether its the $3 High Lifes or the desire to experience what Williamsburg was like before the riverfront felt like Daytona Beach, this place always draws crowds of people looking to drink a little more and stay out a little later than usual. Sure, but it is also simply more practical to operate during the temperate months, which happen to be at their peak at this very moment. The objectively attractive space looks like the sort of place Al Pacinos Scarface wouldve partied at if hed gone to art school instead of going all-in on the drugs thing. Just like our restaurant curation, we'vetakengreat careinbuildingour bars. Is seasonally-open Pilot, docked at the south end of Brooklyn Bridge Park, a bittersweet reminder that all things are as ephemeral as a warm breeze on a summer day? In addition to modern conveniences like indoor plumbing, its distinct spaces serve as a one-stop-shop for a few different photo-ops: grab a beer at the main bar, sip Brenne beside the fireplace in the whiskey room orhead up to the landmarked building's latest concept, its new, Elsa serves up its original (and since closed) East Village locale's cutesy-fancy feels in this Cobble Hill iteration. (But also know that this place can be a total sh*tshow on weekends.). , making it NYCs highest-ranking contender. Better meet OP quick. We already have this email. Mr. Fongs is an island, although not literally. In an area very short on normal bars, this is your best option. This subterranean destination is adjacent to the 1 train in the 28th Street station. not the musical and Nicholas Cage. Helmed by beloved neighborhood fixture Lucy herself, Lucys is best experienced in the lively evening hours. Be careful who you share that carafe with, as its easy to get infatuated here.
Some nights, theres a DJ. 23 y/o in UWS. It's also one of the easiest hangouts in the retail-saturated Union Square area. Bartenders at this cool downstairs barserve fantastic sips in such unlikely vessels as upturned lightbulbs, honey bears and even glowing approximations of lava lamps. One of the oldest bars in New York City, McSorleys Old Ale House has sawdust on the floor and dusty aged curios to prove it. So it doesnt get a lot of random foot traffic. ThisWilliamsburg mainstay beloved for its chicly distressed interior and romantic ambiance is best known for its oysters and absinthe.
If you make it down before a line forms, you can drink vodka sodas on the crowded dance floor with a stranger who thinks youll really love their band. Same applies if its a big soccer match. This three-year-old bar in Greenwich Village was recently named the tenth best in the world, making it NYCs highest-ranking contender. How it goes from there is up to you. We've danced on tables, played beer pong with frat guys at the 13th Step, made out with frat guys at the 13th Step, stumbled into cabs after spending the night treating vodka soda like a precious resource that might run out at any moment. Sip classic cocktails, craft beer and expert wine selections at these new drinking destinations and longtime favorites. Elsa serves up its original (and since closed) East Village locale's cutesy-fancy feels in this Cobble Hill iteration. Panorama Room on the 18th floor of the. Evil Twin commands a following for its innovative suds amongst craft beer lovers. But if you get here early enough, youll be in good company. Want to make friends fast? Holiday Cocktail Lounge is on stretch of St. Marks where mostly tourist and college students hang out - so its surprising that this place isnt, well, the worst. Heaven Or Las Vegas is from the people behind Mood Ring, and you should use these two Bushwick spots interchangeably. When youre looking for somewhere to go on a Friday night thats cool but not incredibly crowded, try this place. Also older millennials seem to like wine bars. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Seating is first come, first served in its effortlessly glamorous space, so prepare to break a sweat if youre trying to nab a spot at peak imbibing times. Order a couple rounds of nachos for everyone around you. But as soon as the clock struck 30, it's safe to say our taste in "fun" has evolved. Then go get some dumplings. Gin up your Girl Power with a pisco-based drink by the same name, blanco tequila Wannabe or vodka Zigazigahhh. Every drink seemsideal when you're at the perfect bar. In addition to modern conveniences like indoor plumbing, its distinct spaces serve as a one-stop-shop for a few different photo-ops: grab a beer at the main bar, sip Brenne beside the fireplace in the whiskey room orhead up to the landmarked building's latest concept, its new, second floor piano bar. Edit: To help narrow it down I'm lookong for anywhere in Manhattan between 34th St and Spring St. The permanent addition picks up where Frizells weekly parties of the same name, If youre weary of craft-cocktail bars aching to impress with unnecessary embellishments, thisTime Out New York. Its a big, long space with a bunch of tables, a jukebox, and a stack of board games. When you first walk into Belle Reve, you might think, hmm, seems like a random Tribeca bar thats been around forever. And don't miss ourLove Local Brews Bar, focused on suds made here in NYC. Dating back to 1762, Fraunces Tavern doesnt look a day over 260. Here, super-simply named cocktails betray their show-stealing presentation: the mezcal-based Grapefruit is literally smoking, the tequila Cucumber is served in a green bell pepper, and the Pineapple + Passionfruit with rum is on fire. I'm a 35 yr old guy and would like to meet people that are in the 28-38 age range. This is what all those latter-day speakeasies aspire to without the goofy costuming. Along with Via Carota and a premiere at the IFC, The Spaniard is just about the toughest place in the West Village to walk into on a Friday or Saturday night.
Some of the new cocktails are named for NYC neighborhoods like Red Hook and Astoria, and the skyline view from the 60th floor is as sensational as ever. Just like our restaurant curation, we'vetakengreat careinbuildingour bars. Good Judy has been a home for queers + allies to join together in unity and solidarity since it openedin July of 2020. , Sidneys Five is also a terrific full-service restaurant with fantastic charbroiled oysters, andouille corn dogs, fish and chips, burgers and raw bar items. It seems to have settled out of its once impossibly crowded state, but were always looking over our shoulder for the masses to return to its low key bar, flock around its backroom pool table and fill up its hidden patio once more.
Best New Bar honoree in our 2021 Best of the City Awards, Sidneys Five is also a terrific full-service restaurant with fantastic charbroiled oysters, andouille corn dogs, fish and chips, burgers and raw bar items. Enter through the narrow facade and youll find a half-dozen seats at the glossy bar on the main level, a piano lounge upstairs and a patio in the back. This. We uncover the best of the city and put it all in an email for you. r/nycmeetups has a weekly thing (the one in the sidebar) that I went to a bunch of times and I found that most of the people who showed up were in their early to mid-30s. If youre weary of craft-cocktail bars aching to impress with unnecessary embellishments, thisTime Out New York Best of the City award winneris a welcome shift. 12 places to grab some food when you realize that you actually like the person youve been seeing.. Famed for its drinks and decor, The Dead Rabbit is one of NYC's most decorated bars. In addition to refreshing, fruit-forward beer and seasonal suds, cocktails, wine, and snacks are also on the menu. I'm a 35 yr old guy and would like to meet people that are in the 28-38 age range. They serve them until 2am on weekends. Its record of excellence, combined with a fresh new location helps it land in our top spot. We asked our fellow 30-something New Yorkers for their favorite grownup spots in the city and their recs decidedly do not disappoint. you know. We've had our fun.
Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! Plan to pay cash for your beer and shots. What now? Sipa potent variety of the anise-forward spirit in the lush backyard. Your. It feels like 95% of the sub is under 25. Whelp, thats it. The drinks incorporate ingredients like grated cinnamon in the Cloudbusting daiquiri and dandelion and burdock in the Broken Mirror. It has a way of filling up fast, and t. he addition of outdoor seating hasn't actually eased the crowds that much. Forgtmenot isnt one of those places. Occupying a corner spot that operated under the same name for five decades, Long Island Bar comes by its retro-lite ambiance honestly. If you knowanythingabout one of the world's most famous speakeasy-style bars (sip the irony), you know that it is located down a few stairs, inside Crif Dogs, and beyond a phone booth that longtime bartender and present owner Jeff Bell recently pointed out may be unrecognizable to the newest generation of drinkers. It also has some of the best new frozen drinks of summer, 2022. The last several months have brought a (re) resurgence of speakeasy concepts to NYC, and Nothing Really Matters is among the best. Stop by for some oysters and a tiki drink, or any one thats served with an umbrella in it. Instead, the large-but-easily-crowded staples neon sign beckons all for beer and all the other expected beverages, plus bar food. A canonical NYC destination, Sunnys still feels serendipitous when you luck into it on a random, meandering afternoon. An ideal neighborhood go-to now in its second decade, Sweet Afton must be doing something right. It's just so cold right now. And, while you probably wont dance, its nice to know that you can.