New York Magazine

An eclectic music salon in the spirit, and former location, of the Village Gate.

A beer spot with a buzzer that keeps out the college kids.

NYU students prospect for Goldschlager at this Wild West bar.

Go underground to enter the lush members-only world of this sophisticated West Village lounge.

Unpretentious basement jazz gem showcasing new players and new styles.

Conceived by two veteran bartenders, this unpretentious vino spot in Greenwich Village features boutique wines, though a fully stocked bar is also available.

Though this college-town joint changed management in 2009, it's stayed true to its roots: a no-frills bar for those who want little more than a beer with fried fare.

Underground lounge gets going on weekends with DJs who are unafraid to pander to the most basic Top 40 urges.

Head for the relaxed back lounge of this Bohemian-lite watering hole.

No cover for live jazz and campy, old-world charm.

Small, mellow burger joint by day, party central by night.

The former Boots and Saddle has retained some cowboy paraphernalia and its kitschy ways.

Old-school Village joint for low-maintenance drinking and dependably average acoustic sets.

A sports bar for those who appreciate a good Pinot.

Dance space is tight, but drinks at non-cabaret-license prices make the close quarters worth it.

An "intimate" (read: cramped) retro-cool bistro serving French-Moroccan fare and excellent cocktails.

A must-stop for jazz enthusiasts, Bar Next Door serves great drinks and late night food in an intimate basement setting.

When it’s balmy outdoors, Barbuto feels like a languid, clubby patio deck shored up by whitewashed brick and candles.

Who knows what criteria constituted a dive bar back in 19th century New York, but according to contemporary bar codes, historic old-haunt, Barrow Street Ale house complies.

After touring the boutiques and patisseries of the West Village, this friendly dive bar is an instant attitude check.

This pub with twenty beers on tap serves some dishes from its former occupant (Sazerac House) along with pub items like a burger with bacon and fried egg.

A high-school reunion for Vogue cover models and would-be Bond girls.

Famed Bleecker Street music landmark, now host to unexceptional singer-songwriters and bar bands.

A laid-back sports bar hidden atop Five Guys Burgers.

A beloved pub focusing on microbrews reopens with a farmhouse decor and cheese.