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Rock bar for rockers, expect a lot of black, including the dried roses above the bar, and Sabbath on the Jukebox. Cheep beer as well as craft to fuel the headbanging antics of rock connoisseurs who flock to this joint to catch world-class metal acts. 10 minute walk from the trains, and if coming from Queens the joy of crossing Newton Creek! Do not fall in when heading home!
Union Hall is a 5,000 square foot bar, restaurant and venue for live music and comedy in the heart of Park Slope, Brooklyn. Painstakingly converted from a warehouse, it offers cozy firesides, a stately library, two indoor bocce courts, outdoor garden seating, and a downstairs bar and music venue. Union Hall is equidistant from its siblings, Floyd and The Bell House, and perfectly balances being both a bar and a live music venue.
Roof access has its price in Manhattan, and certainly the Library Hotel's rooftop terrace adjacent to the penthouse atrium has phenomenal views of the neighborhood around Grand Central Station. While the happy hour crowd packs the place, the terrific selection of spirits, wine and beer make this most unlike a visit to the library.
Superlatives abound when you are talking about one of New York's oldest continuously-operating bars. McSorley's is so old, in fact, that it it might as well have come with the colony when the British bought it. For over 150 years, McSorley's has been brewing its own, and just entering the place and noting all the antiques, memorabilia and sawdust on the floor, it hearkens back to an earlier time. Ordering your beers, you'll receive two smaller glasses rather than one pint, which is just part of the McSorley tradition. Although there is food here too, we stick to the alcohol. St. Patrick's Day here is a madhouse scene; don't miss it!
This three-level venue near the Williamsburg bridge offers a variety of atmospheres for the Lower East Side crowd. During summer months, the rooftop is the main draw, given that it is one of Manhattan's most unique rooftop bars.
Reviving the golden age of cabaret and jazz, and providing venue for up-and-coming as well as established stars the Metroplitan Room is one of New York's premiere venues for live jazz. Intimate and elegant space that has three nightly shows at 7pm, 9:30pm and 11:30pm. Small plates - cheese and antipasti as well as dessert menu offered. But really folks, it is about a fine cocktail, or wonderful wine, and relaxing to outstanding entertainment.
Cheap beer, domestic decor, and a slight hint of the set from 12 Angry Men.
Known mainly for live music - anything from neo-folk to Jazz. People here take the sound seriously, so do expect some great music, don't expect to talk too much during the sets. Italian small plates to pare with whatever booze you choose. Here is link to their calendar.
Rock 'n roll bar in Astoria.
Friday nights are meant for parties - and Lola Star makes sure that happens at Lakeside Roller Rink in Prospect Park! Themed parties every Saturday with attendees dressing in glittering disco attire and costumes. Guest DJs from around the country spin tunes while special guest performances ranging from burlesque to carnival arts add to the festivities. So dance your wheels off every Friday from 7:30 - 10:30, April through October!
The cool kids have fled Williamsburg and march lemming like a few blocks North to Greenpoint. Here they fall into the latest club-cum-bar-cum lounge. Large room with leather banquettes to canoodle in or oggle from. Smaller room for more intimate moments. Like when words ought be spoken, not shouted. Decent sound system thumps out the sounds of some of NYCs hottest DJs and the crowd a mix of the ultra-hip-in-the-know and local gentrifiers.
Caroline's first opened as a cabaret in New York’s Chelsea neighborhood in 1981. Owner Caroline Hirsch, a lifelong comedy fan, soon began booking comedians. The comedy acts – which included now legendary performers like Jerry Seinfeld, Tim Allen, Rosie O’Donnell and Jay Leno – were a tremendous success, and Caroline's soon became a full-fledged comedy club. As comedy’s popularity surged throughout the 80s and into the 90s, so did Caroline's. Now located in the heart of Times Square in New York City, Caroline's on Broadway is one of America’s premier comedy nightclubs, presenting the best live entertainment seven nights a week, 365 days a year.
The Comedy Cellar is a famous comedy club in New York's Greenwich Village featuring the edgiest acts, the widest variety, and a club atmosphere second to none. The crowd is an eclectic mix of Village hipsters, yuppie types, agents, producers and TV bookers. Stars like Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock, or Robin Williams will sometimes drop by here to try out new material. Each week consists of two shows a night on Sunday through Thursday, three shows each Friday, and four shows on Saturday. The Cellar is located under and connected to the Olive Tree Café, where many of the comedians like to hang out after performing.
Since the liberation from Prohibition, the bar had no name. To the sailors and longshoremen, it was like a clubhouse and was known as “The Green Door.” Its motto from long ago was “Known from Coast to Coast.” There used to be a pool table, gambling, tall tales, and no music except the sea songs of the bar room buddies. No women were allowed. Then in 1977, new resident-owners christened the place the Ear Inn. The new name was chosen to avoid the Landmark Commission’s lengthy review of any new sign. The neon’ BAR sign was painted to read EAR, after the musical Ear Magazine published upstairs. Ol’ timers never noticed and still call the place the Green Door.
Jazz Standard presents an extraordinary lineup of world-class artists, warm hospitality, pitch-perfect sound, comfortable seating and earlier sets for those that want to drop in right after work. From classic jazz to funk, R&B, blues, and more, Jazz Standard brings you the legendary artists of today and the brightest stars of tomorrow.
This incredibly swinging bar always has great beers on tap, songs on the jukebox, and hotties wandering around the pool table. Check it out!
One of Williamsburg’s brighter spots, Pete’s Candy Store is always busy. The backroom offers local countryish music and has weekly events like the Quizz-Off, a trivia competition. Get one of the few tables early and enjoy.
Located in Manhattan’s Morningside Heights, Smoke Jazz Club offers up a different variety of music throughout the week. On Monday nights, there’s a jam session, which typically begins around 10:30 after the headliners have played their sets. On Tuesday nights the club caters to fans of B-3 music with different organ and guitar combinations. The weekends at Smoke are usually filled with well-known musical acts that are typically based in and around New York City. Many times the prices at Smoke range from $15-$30 with a two drink minimum depending on the popularity of the band or musician that night. The atmosphere is very swank and low key, with a capacity of no more than 75 people. The bar and wait staff are always considerate and make patrons feel at home. Smoke has augmented its reputation as one of Manhattan’s most distinguished jazz venues with an addition very uncommon to jazz clubs—great food. Smoke serves innovative American Bistro fare developed by critically acclaimed executive chef / consultant Patricia Williams. The menu features aged, steakhouse-quality, 14 oz prime steaks, and a skillfully assembled and popular wine list. Another representative customer favorite is the lemon and thyme-infused, oven roasted chicken served with Yukon Gold mashed potatoes and roasted carrots. Smoke’s knowledgeable and unobtrusive wait staff helps to ensure a memorable dining experience.
Joe’s Pub at The Public is one of New York City’s most celebrated venues for emerging and established performance artists. Named for Public Theater founder Joe Papp, Joe’s Pub debuted in 1998 and plays a vital role in The Public’s mission of supporting young artists while providing established artists with an intimate space to perform and develop new work. Joe’s Pub presents talent from all over the world as part of The Public’s programming downtown at its Astor Place home, hosting approximately 800 shows and serving over 100,000 audience members annually. Its elegant neoclassical design, intimate atmosphere, and superior acoustics have consistently landed the venue on annual Best Of New York lists. Joe's offers a posh cabaret setting with comfortable couches that let you sink in and enjoy the show. In addition, Joe's serves a classic Italian menu as well as a wide variety of specialty cocktails. The dinner menu is available until midnight. The real focus here however is on the eclectic mix of performers Joe's brings in on a daily basis. Featuring everything from well known entertainers to talent you are likely only to hear about years from now. The diverse roster of programming includes top performers from Broadway, cabaret, dance, world, singer-songwriter, jazz, country and indie genres as well as New York Voices, its commissioning initiative, today’s rising stars and GRAMMY Award winners. Joe’s Pub also collaborates with other Public Theater programs to present events such as the Under the Radar Incoming series and the Public Forum lecture and debate series. Seating is limited and you are advised to get there early for all shows!