New York Magazine

A small hotel bar that's low on trendiness but high on coziness.

Located just inside the W New York’s front entrance is this gorgeously designed, glossy, and somewhat boring lounge.

Bar 12 purposefully straddles the line between cheap-beer drenched post-grad party spot and all-purpose sports bar.

Flickering firelight weekdays and spinning disco ball weekends.

Serving up proud paraphernalia and $2 drafts, this Murray Hill bar has always been a corner clubhouse for city fireman.

This deco-inspired den of nostalgia conjures much of the charm of its namesake film.

This former bar is now open for private functions only.

Bottle service, a working fireplace, and French country coziness.

Perched atop the crusty Water Club restaurant, the Crow’s Nest has a front-row view of the East River, making it feel like the upper deck of a cruise ship.

This pub takes its name from a handsome ship in Galway Bay, but the Irish theme plays out in other ways, too.

This Irish bar on steroids may be the only reason to visit the no man's land between Murray Hill and Koreatown.

As you’d guess from the FDNY patches and prints of firefighting scenes, this go-to spot is owned by some of NYC’s Bravest.

Who knew samosas went so well with martinis?

Winter tans with bling expect more from a sports bar, and Mercury Bar delivers.

A downright sleepy, no-frills Irish pub.

Honor a treasured Irish wordsmith the Irish way: by getting drunk and screaming at rugby players.

There are always khaki-wearing guys sitting around the bar watching the game.

Dedicated to the enjoyment of the sparkling Italian wine that's captured America's attention.

A spacious destination that caters to brunchers, game-watchers, and lounge lizards alike.

The midtown views are outstanding at this roomy rooftop bar on the 16th floor of the Shelburne Hotel.

An unlikely beer-lover’s refuge located smack in the middle of the Empire State–centric tourist crush.

Yes, those are photos of brownstone stoops and Brooklyn Bridge on the wall, but this hotel lounge is all Park Avenue.

Young Professional’s Irish Pub, plasma TVs galore.

Owned by the same group that runs frat havens Stillwater and Reservoir, the Wharf boasts drink and food specials, blaring flat-screens, and an innocuous, entertaining vibe.

A simple after-work sports bar for Murray Hill's professional set.