50 best New York bars

From dives to cocktail dens and craft-brew havens to wine haunts, here are the best New York bars to visit right this second.

By Time Out editors

Jeff Bell at PDT Photograph: Virginia Rollison

New York City is a nightlife capital, with some of the bars in the country clustered around bustling neighborhoods like the East Village and Williamsburg. Whether you favor craft brews or serious cocktails; a beer-and-shot special or a transporting glass of wine, NYC has a game-changing bar to slake your thirst. To narrow down the options, we’ve compiled this list of the 50 best bars in New York City right now. From hot new barrooms to tried-and-true staples in every neighborhood, these are the kind of places that beg you to stick around for another round. Did we miss your favorite New York bar? Join the conversation in the comments.

Earl's Beer and Cheese (Upper East Side)

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Ridiculous...no UWS or Harlem?

AP Tue Apr 2
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Where's the Upper West Side? Lazy, sub-par list.

Arthur C Fri Mar 8
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Editors: Are you saying that there you won't recommend a SINGLE bar on the Upper West Side? Especially after finding two in the wasteland of Midtown West? Wow, that's pretty weak. Maybe you should buy a map.

Damien Champagne Mon Sep 17 2012
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