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NYC Drinks.
My NYC Drinks guides, every place from my own visits, with my verdict on each.
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What I’d read first in NYC Drinks- Bars Open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day in NYC10 places, 10 worth it
- SoHo Coffee Shops14 places, 14 worth it
- Choice Chelsea Happy Hours Perfect for Every Occasion11 places, 11 worth it
- Lower East Side Coffee Shops Locals Love10 places, 10 worth it
- Tribeca Coffee Shops That Locals Love8 places, 7 worth it
- Thirst-Quenching Bubble Teas in New York City11 places, 9 worth it
My best lists in NYC Drinks
All my lists- The best bars open on Christmas in New York
- The best coffee shops in SoHo
- The best happy hours in Chelsea
- The best coffee shops on the Lower East Side
- The best coffee shops in Tribeca
- The best bubble tea in New York
- The best Irish pubs in New York
- The best bars in Manhattan
- The best wine bars in New York
- The best bars in the Financial District
- The best bars in the East Village
- The best Christmas pop-up bars in New York
What readers asked about NYC Drinks
Ask meI followed your recommendation and went to Cooper’s. I live in the area and I have always been curious about it. My experience is not nearly as positive as yours. The bartender has a major attitude (I guess that’s what…
Choice Chelsea Happy Hours Perfect for Every OccasionEvery guide in NYC Drinks
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- Manhattan Bars Everyone Should VisitKnown as the City that Never Sleeps, New York City’s nightlife is known the world over. As a local, I’ve explored every angle of bars in Manhattan,…8 places, 8 worth it · Sep 2026
- Bars in the Financial District You Can’t MissSpeaking from first-hand experience, the bars in the Financial District are some of the best in New York. When it comes to bars in the Financial…11 places, 11 worth it · Sep 2026
- East Village Bars for Every OccasionThe East Village has more bars per block than any neighborhood has a right to. I know because I’ve tested this theory extensively. Some of these…10 places, 9 worth it · Sep 2026
- Bars in DUMBONew Yorkers consider DUMBO to be Brooklyn’s most beautiful neighborhood, thanks to its stunning surroundings, charming cobblestone streets, and…6 places, 5 worth it · Feb 2024
- Bars in the Lower East SideThe sheer amount of unforgettable bars in the Lower East Side makes it clear, this is NYC’s nightlife epicenter. As a matter of fact, the #1 ranked…15 places, 15 worth it · Feb 2024
- Bustling Bars in WilliamsburgThe reason I could never live in Williamsburg is the same reason I visit so often; the nightlife knows no limits. It very might well be the liveliest…15 places, 15 worth it · Feb 2024
- Bars on the Upper East SideIf there’s one thing the Upper East Side Bar (UES) isn’t lacking, it’s first-rate bars. And if you’re not one of the trust fund babies this…15 places, 14 worth it · Jan 2024
- Chelsea BarsFamous for its art galleries and markets, the deceptively peaceful neighborhood conceals a lively secret, Chelsea has some extraordinary bars. Having…10 places, 10 worth it · Jan 2024
- Bustling Bars in SoHoSoHo, you beautiful thing. It’s hard not to romanticize life while strolling the neighborhood’s cobblestone streets, especially after a tipsy night…15 places, 15 worth it · Jan 2024
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- SoHo Coffee ShopsSoHo in New York City is known for its charming cast-iron buildings and cobblestone streets. It’s also home to some really cute coffee shops that are…14 places, 14 worth it · Sep 2026
- Lower East Side Coffee Shops Locals LoveYou might have 99 problems, but finding a good coffee shop in the Lower East Side (LES) isn’t one of them. As a New Yorker who takes Lower East Side…10 places, 10 worth it · Sep 2026
- Tribeca Coffee Shops That Locals LoveI’ve spent more time than I’d like to admit exploring every corner of Tribeca in search of the best Tribeca coffee shops. After years of living in…8 places, 7 worth it · Sep 2026
Christmas 2
- Bars Open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day in NYCThanks to shoe-box-sized apartments and insane room-service prices, celebrating Christmas day in New York City can prove to be difficult.Not to…10 places, 10 worth it · Sep 2026
- Christmas Pop Up Bars in New York CityThe abundance of Christmas pop-up bars in New York City is proof that the holidays in the Big Apple are unmatched. The popular haunts use over the…12 places, 12 worth it · Feb 2024
Beer, pubs and breweries 2
- Irish Pubs in New York CityIrish pubs in New York City have found a way to intertwine themselves into the fabric of the city. If Irish pubs in New York. Even folks who aren’t…11 places, 9 worth it · Sep 2026
- Sports Bars in New York CityIt should go without saying, New Yorkers are passionate. Passionate about their food, passionate about their neighborhoods, passionate about their…16 places, 15 worth it · Jan 2024
Rooftop bars 2
- Lower East Side Rooftop BarsVisiting a rooftop bar is a must-do in New York City. Whenever friends come to town, they always ask me for rooftop bar recommendations (yes, I’m the…5 places, 5 worth it · Feb 2024
- Rooftop Bars in BrooklynA city of iconic skyscrapers, there’s no shortage of incredible bars for a scenic drink in New York City. As any local will tell you, Brooklyn has…8 places, 7 worth it · Feb 2024