New York

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'disiac

Pay close attention on your stroll through Hell's Kitchen or you may just miss the door to this dark, intimate lounge, which just so happens to be one ... (more) ...

119 Bar

This famously chill dive bar near Irving Plaza is a great place to shoot billiards or hang out before a concert. TRAIN: 4, 5, 6, L, N, Q, R, W to 14th ... (more) ...

205 Club

If you're a fan of Warhol, this spot on the Lower East Side is a must. Indeed, the foil-covered walls, a freight elevator entrance and scores of beaut ... (more) ...

21 Club

Martinis and other sophisticated cocktails are the drinks of choice at this posh Midtown mainstay. Don't be fooled by the down-home entrees featured i ... (more) ...

40/40 Club

For all intents and purposes, this Flatiron spot is far too sexy to be thrown into the sports bar mix. This looks like a place where people with expen ... (more) ...

55 Bar

If you can handle the run-down atmosphere of this legendary dive, then you'll be treated to some of the best be-bop jazz in New York. Students and you ... (more) ...

Amsterdam Billiards + Bar

One of the city's – some would say the country's – most distinguished billiard clubs, Amsterdam is handsomely dressed with blond wood partitions and s ... (more) ...

An Beal Bocht Café

Step inside this traditional Irish pub and you'll feel as though you've been swept off to the Emerald Isle – mahogany accents and bar, candles, and va ... (more) ...

Auction House

If you want to see the preferred watering hole of quite a few of the New York Rangers, try this rather eclectic bar and grill. The Auction House's int ... (more) ...

B.B. King's Blues Club & Grille

This impressive venue pays tribute to soulful blues legend B.B. King and features musicians who specialize in everything from blues, jazz and hip-hop ... (more) ...

Bar Carrera

Tapas y vino fabulosos bring a well-clad West Village crowd to the steps of this attractive, if snug, Basque number with its Moroccan tiles, sleek con ... (more) ...

Bar Masa

The more accessible of Chef Masayoshi Takayama's two NYC editions, Bar Masa is a stylish place to sip on fine wine, expertly-mixed cocktails or top-sh ... (more) ...

Bar Veloce

The Italian (and elder sibling) of neighboring tapas mecca Bar Carrera, this posh gathering place bills itself as a modern European wine bar – a fact ... (more) ...

Baraza

Latin music and cocktails pretty much sum up the mission of Baraza. You'll find plenty of both at this bar, where plastic doll heads adorn the bar and ... (more) ...

barbès

For those who wouldn't think of leaving Manhattan to catch a live band, consider this: Folks who're regulars at Park Slope's barbés have no intention ... (more) ...

Barracuda

You can find this swank Chelsea lounge, which is popular with the neighborhood's gay contingency, nestled between 7th and 8th Avenues. The relatively ... (more) ...

Bemelmans Bar

This Madison Avenue piano bar, named after an author of children's literature, attracts a more mature and well-heeled group of clientele than some of ... (more) ...

BiCE Ristorante

This classy Midtown bar and restaurant, with decor by famous designer Adam Tihany, offers an upscale alternative for business types who want to enjoy ... (more) ...

Birdland

Although it opened in December 1949, Birdland continues the tradition of live jazz that has been so popular with both New York natives and tourists al ... (more) ...

Blue Note

This is the first name in big-name jazz; a place where all of the greats have graced the stage at some point – from B.B. King and Roberta Flack to Man ... (more) ...

Bond Street

This celebrity hot-spot offers an attractive setting, chic diners and an excellent menu to delight even the most fussy of palates. The creative kitche ... (more) ...

Bounce

Boasting a dozen wide-screen plasma TVs and raised bar area (for optimal viewing, of course), Bounce is without question a cool place to meet with fri ... (more) ...

Bowery Ballroom

Housed in a lovely Beaux Arts building that dates from 1929, this small venue manages to bring top acts while also maintaining its edgy attitude. What ... (more) ...

Boxcar Lounge

Jazz and funk, cocktails and low-level lighting: a good mix if you are looking for a place to unwind with a special someone. In fact, you might want t ... (more) ...

Brandy Library

Set in the heart of TriBeCa's legendary restaurant and entertainment scene, the upscale, erudite lounge known as Brandy Library is a great place to ca ... (more) ...