Guidebook for New York
Drinks & Nightlife
Great dive bar with cheap beer and drinks. Perfect place to post up in the afternoon for a game, or wind down at the end of the evening.
18 residents recomanen
7B Horseshoe Bar aka Vazacs
108 Avenue BGreat dive bar with cheap beer and drinks. Perfect place to post up in the afternoon for a game, or wind down at the end of the evening.
Hidden speakeasy right on the edge of the park. Top notch cocktails and rockstar sightings.
14 residents recomanen
Cabin Down Below
Hidden speakeasy right on the edge of the park. Top notch cocktails and rockstar sightings.
Beautiful twenty somethings flock here and all hours of the day. Unpretentious. Great downtown New York feel.
41 residents recomanen
Bua
122 St Marks PlBeautiful twenty somethings flock here and all hours of the day. Unpretentious. Great downtown New York feel.
Sweet little wine bar. Perfect place for you and your date to unwind from a day of walking the streets of New York.
13 residents recomanen
Against The Grain
620 E 6th StSweet little wine bar. Perfect place for you and your date to unwind from a day of walking the streets of New York.
The oldest bar in New York City is on your street! Two choices here, light beer or dark beer. House made. Sit a big, communal tables, and swap stories with regulars for hours.
142 residents recomanen
McSorley's Old Ale House
15 E 7th StThe oldest bar in New York City is on your street! Two choices here, light beer or dark beer. House made. Sit a big, communal tables, and swap stories with regulars for hours.
One of my favorite bars in all of New York. Great beer, wine, cocktails. Upstairs is more of a classic bar scene. Hidden basement with dance floor and DJ below.
26 residents recomanen
Von
3 Bleecker StOne of my favorite bars in all of New York. Great beer, wine, cocktails. Upstairs is more of a classic bar scene. Hidden basement with dance floor and DJ below.
Want to dance? Great underground spot off the beaten path. Classic Bowery sweaty dance club.
King's Cross
356 BoweryWant to dance? Great underground spot off the beaten path. Classic Bowery sweaty dance club.
Second favorite music venue in the country (Tipitinas New Orleans #1, Stubb's Austin #3).
135 residents recomanen
The Bowery Ballroom
6 Delancey StSecond favorite music venue in the country (Tipitinas New Orleans #1, Stubb's Austin #3).
Not in any guide book. Locals only wine and tapas bar. Perfect date spot.
111 residents recomanen
The Ten Bells
247 Broome StNot in any guide book. Locals only wine and tapas bar. Perfect date spot.
HiFi
169 Avenue AThe DJs spin real vinyl! Shoot pool, knock back pints, enjoy.
Food Scene
Talk of the town when it comes to ice cream with names like "The Salty Pimp."
148 residents recomanen
Big Gay Ice Cream Shop
125 E 7th StTalk of the town when it comes to ice cream with names like "The Salty Pimp."
You've never had a hot dog like this. Also home to speakeasy PDT which you enter using Crif Dog's phone booth.
134 residents recomanen
Crif Dogs
113 St Marks PlYou've never had a hot dog like this. Also home to speakeasy PDT which you enter using Crif Dog's phone booth.
Toss up with Corner Bistro (West Village) for the best burger in New York. Sports a light night happy hour with beer, wine, and oyster specials.
36 residents recomanen
Brindle Room
647 E 10th StToss up with Corner Bistro (West Village) for the best burger in New York. Sports a light night happy hour with beer, wine, and oyster specials.
7th between 1st and A might be the greatest food block in all of New York. Luke's is part of the reason why.
85 residents recomanen
Luke's Lobster East Village
7th between 1st and A might be the greatest food block in all of New York. Luke's is part of the reason why.
Italian street meat sandwiches. No reason to elaborate. Why are you still reading? Go eat!
32 residents recomanen
Porchetta
Italian street meat sandwiches. No reason to elaborate. Why are you still reading? Go eat!
Open 24 hours. Great place to grab a late night bite or even brunch.
137 residents recomanen
Miss Lily's 7A Cafe
109 Avenue AOpen 24 hours. Great place to grab a late night bite or even brunch.
THE go to sushi spot for East Village residents. Don't waste your time wandering through tourist traps, and eat like a local.
94 residents recomanen
Takahachi
85 Avenue ATHE go to sushi spot for East Village residents. Don't waste your time wandering through tourist traps, and eat like a local.
Great burgers, draft beer, and nightly specials. If it's a beautiful day make sure to take advantage of their back patio.
43 residents recomanen
Back Forty
190 Avenue BGreat burgers, draft beer, and nightly specials. If it's a beautiful day make sure to take advantage of their back patio.
Top notch southern food. Comfortable. Great for groups. Breakfast thru Dinner.
38 residents recomanen
Peels
325 BoweryTop notch southern food. Comfortable. Great for groups. Breakfast thru Dinner.
The only place worthy of getting falafel. Careful with the hot sauce!
72 residents recomanen
Mamoun's Falafel
30 St Marks PlThe only place worthy of getting falafel. Careful with the hot sauce!
Delicatessen de Katz
205 E Houston StOrder "what she's having!"
The Mermaid Inn
570 Amsterdam AveShellfish enthusiast? A must eat.
I probably eat here twice a week, but could eat here every night. Comfort food.
186 residents recomanen
Westville East
173 Avenue AI probably eat here twice a week, but could eat here every night. Comfort food.
Everything Else
Can't believe I put a bodega on this list? Walk over pick up a sandwich and beer and see why. One of the best delis in the city.
63 residents recomanen
Sunny & Annie's Deli
94 Avenue BCan't believe I put a bodega on this list? Walk over pick up a sandwich and beer and see why. One of the best delis in the city.
Cross between a beer bar and a fully stocked craft beer market.
81 residents recomanen
Alphabet City Beer Co.
96 Loisaida AveCross between a beer bar and a fully stocked craft beer market.
Some of the biggest acts in the world come through here. Make sure to check out who's playing the Friday night "Girls & Boys Party."
107 residents recomanen
Webster Hall
125 E 11th StSome of the biggest acts in the world come through here. Make sure to check out who's playing the Friday night "Girls & Boys Party."
Essentials
Basic grocery store that will suit most of your needs. Whole Foods is another few blocks away.
509 residents recomanen
Key Food Supermarkets
492 Myrtle AveBasic grocery store that will suit most of your needs. Whole Foods is another few blocks away.
Voted the #1 Pick Up Place in all of NYC!
Though, it's also a top quality grocery store.
1895 residents recomanen
Whole Foods Market
95 E Houston StVoted the #1 Pick Up Place in all of NYC!
Though, it's also a top quality grocery store.