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Address: 110 E 11th St, Union Square, New York, NY 10003
One of the city's some would say the country's most distinguished billiard clubs, Amsterdam is handsomely dressed with blond wood partitions and sleek, contemporary sensibility (straight, defined lines, sharp geometry and semi-private sitting areas with flat-screen TVs). Co-founded by comedian David Brenner back...
Address: 147 W 24th St, New York, NY 10011
There's no sign marking this storefront, hidden away between 6th and 7th Avenues, and that, of course, is part of the place's appeal. The diverse, sophisticated clientele everybody from artists and musicians to ad execs and hip singles deems Dusk the neighborhood's most distinctive bar. In fact, it may just be one...
Address: 75 Christopher St, New York, NY 10014
Live music and games: What more could be better? This basement-level dive, associated with jazzy Smalls on West 10th, is as classic as they come. There are no frills, no fancy themes, no cleverly-named cocktails. What attracts the West Village crowd to Fat Cat is its simplicity it's a great place to relax with...
Address: 178 Ludlow St, New York, NY 10002
Located between Houston and Stanton Streets, this bridge between the hip East Village and the Lower East Side's hot lounge scene is the favorite watering hole of neighborhood artists and barflies alike. The bar frequently hosts exhibits by local artists and intimates a very bohemian feel. However, on the weekends, the...
Address: 224 Ave B, between 13th and 14th Aves, New York, NY 10009
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Priding itself on its dark and rather dingy dιcor, Mona's draws folks that favor alternative rock, cheap drinks and endless games of pool. The interior is stripped down and simple, adorned only with vintage portraits of greats including Malcolm X and Babe Ruth. TRAIN: L to First Ave; N, R, 4, 5, 6 to 14th St-Union Sq
Address: 110 University Pl, 4th floor, New York, NY 10003
Located above Bowlmor Lanes, this futuristic lounge (it's literally inside an enormous bubble) appeals to well-heeled young professionals up for an evening of looking cool, conversing and imbibing. The ultra-contemporary space features sitting areas furnished with sunken "seating pods," a rounded 60-foot ceiling,...
Address: 503 Columbus Ave, between 84th and 85th Sts, New York, NY 10024
Don't let the name throw you, for the drinks at this spacious Upper West Side bar flow fairly freely. Popular with the neighborhood crowd, Prohibition offers patrons plenty of activity billiards, several televisions and even a few live jazz acts on occasion. As the evening wears on, the bar tends to get loud and the...
Address: 54 W 21st St, New York, NY 10010
The best place to shoot eight ball in the Flatiron, Slate also happens to feature a New American dining room and an ultra-cool VIP lounge area (called PLUS), a living room-inspired space with contemporary furniture, plasma screens, hardwood floors, and a terrific sound system. What really makes Slate stand out,...
Address: 56 E Houston St, New York, NY 10012
Not really in SoHo (it's north of Houston, actually), this pool hall doesn't complicate things by trying to mix in pulsating F/X shows, loud music or over-zealous doormen. No, SoHo Billiards is what it is: A cool, laid-back place where you and your friends can toss back a few, shoot some eight ball, and not empty the...
Address: 232 E 9th St, between 2nd and 3rd Aves, New York, NY 10003
Enjoy a game of pool and your favorite drink--this spot's renowned for great Guinness, expertly prepared margaritas and powerhouse Red Bulls! Expect some DJ action every other Thursday night and a well-heeled, enthusiastic crowd almost every night. The laid-back yet upscale attitude exudes from the warm interior,...
