Lillie’s
13 E. 17th St., nr. Fifth Ave.; 212-337-1970
An Irish-Victorian bar named after Lillie Langtry, Ireland’s version of Marilyn Monroe, with a rotating mix of soccer fanatics during the day and hard-core drinkers and well-dressed scenesters at night.

Manhattans   (Photo: Melissa Hom)

Manhattans
769 Washington Ave., Brooklyn; 917-349-8922
Tracey Westmoreland has brought the slurred vibe of his beloved Siberia to Prospect Heights. This is the type of place where $5 for a shot and a beer and $4 for 16 oz. of Pabst on draft happens.

Mayahuel
304 E. 6th St., nr. Second Ave.; 212-253-5888
Death & Co.'s Philip Ward and Ravi DeRossin's new spot has made mezcal the booze of the moment. El Jimador’s Shifty, a mezcal, lime juice, and Negra Modelo concoction, is a recent Top Shelf finalist.

The Pony Bar
637 Tenth Ave., at 45th St.; 212-586-2707
All beers $5! Wait, keep reading — not just any beers, but all-American craft beers.
For $5.

Satellite Lounge   (Photo: Courtesy of Satellite Lounge)

Satellite Lounge
143 Havemeyer St., Brooklyn
Rob Sacher, owner of the defunct indie-rock staple Luna Lounge, opened this follow-up just a few blocks south of his own spot. It's not a music venue, unfortunately, but it does rock, with selections from Sacher's iPod ranging from deep Motown cuts to local bands you haven't heard of yet.

Tandem
236 Troutman St., Brooklyn; 718-386-2369
Co-owners and sisters Jane and Cathy Virga's Tandem boasts classic cocktails, a rotating snack menu including artichoke dip and grass-fed meatballs, and a décor scheme described partially as "Psychedelic Art Deco."

Warren 77
77 Warren St., nr. Greenwich St.
Despite its pedigree, Beatrice Inn's Matt Abramcyk and Rangers left-winger Sean Avery's sports bar is just that. Booths, vintage sports photos, and video games make for a casual watering hole.

Washington Commons
434 Park Pl., at Washington Ave., Brooklyn; 718-230-3666
From the owners of 4th Avenue Pub comes this dark and cozy spot with sixteen beers on tap and a concrete patio popular with families and dogs.

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