Marianna’s guidebook
Food/Drink Scene
Cozy pub offering a huge selection of cheap craft beers on tap.
Harlem Public
3612 BroadwayEclectic eats, craft cider & brews served up in a lively tavern with quirky decor & pinball games.
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At The Wallace
3612 BroadwayEclectic eats, craft cider & brews served up in a lively tavern with quirky decor & pinball games.
Good for Brunch. Microbrews, craft cocktails & area-sourced comfort fare served in a roomy, rustic-chic space.
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The Grange
1635 Amsterdam AveGood for Brunch. Microbrews, craft cocktails & area-sourced comfort fare served in a roomy, rustic-chic space.
Mexican cuisine & cocktails are served in an earth-toned space with splashes of art.
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Oso
1618 Amsterdam AveMexican cuisine & cocktails are served in an earth-toned space with splashes of art.
Espresso, pastries & light breakfast & lunch plates presented in a cozy, rustic-chic interior.
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Sugar Hill Cafe
410 W 145th StEspresso, pastries & light breakfast & lunch plates presented in a cozy, rustic-chic interior.
Cozy cafe offering espresso drinks & light bites in a hip, old-timey space with garden seating.
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The Chipped Cup
3610 BroadwayCozy cafe offering espresso drinks & light bites in a hip, old-timey space with garden seating.
Casual spot for burgers, shakes & more in a modern, dinner-like setting with retro Harlem photos.
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Harlem Shake
100 W 124th StCasual spot for burgers, shakes & more in a modern, dinner-like setting with retro Harlem photos.
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que
700 W 125th StSouthern-style meats & draft brews in a retro setting
Italian dishes & pizza served in cool industrial digs with a tin ceiling, brick oven & rustic bar.
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Bono Trattoria
3658 BroadwayItalian dishes & pizza served in cool industrial digs with a tin ceiling, brick oven & rustic bar.
Absolute Bagels
2788 BroadwayDelicious bagels!
Sightseeing
Storied multilevel park with elms & rocky outcrops, plus a long boulevard & multiple playgrounds.
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Riverside Park
Storied multilevel park with elms & rocky outcrops, plus a long boulevard & multiple playgrounds.
Scenic park with fitness paths, baseball fields, playgrounds, dog-friendly areas & a weekly market.
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Morningside Park
Morningside DriveScenic park with fitness paths, baseball fields, playgrounds, dog-friendly areas & a weekly market.
Large, dog-friendly green space with playgrounds, barbecues & courts for basketball & handball.
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St. Nicholas Park
Saint Nicholas TerraceLarge, dog-friendly green space with playgrounds, barbecues & courts for basketball & handball.
A really small but awesome national memorial. The tour is absolutely worth taking, and of course is free (see website for times and get there early!).
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Hamilton Grange National Memorial
414 W 141st StA really small but awesome national memorial. The tour is absolutely worth taking, and of course is free (see website for times and get there early!).
Tiny Harlem museum illustrating the history of jazz via photographs, recordings & listening parties.
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The National Jazz Museum in Harlem
58 W 129th StTiny Harlem museum illustrating the history of jazz via photographs, recordings & listening parties.
Entertainment
A cozy venue with clean sight lines & good sound featuring jazz, blues & Latin acts, plus eats.
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Smoke Jazz & Supper Club
2751 BroadwayA cozy venue with clean sight lines & good sound featuring jazz, blues & Latin acts, plus eats.
Showbiz legends & amateurs alike take the stage at this longtime music hall.
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I-Apollo Theater
253 W 125th StShowbiz legends & amateurs alike take the stage at this longtime music hall.
A back room featuring stand-up comedy & live music bolsters this subterranean, Columbia-area bar.
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The West End
955 West End AveA back room featuring stand-up comedy & live music bolsters this subterranean, Columbia-area bar.
Arts & performance space hosting all-ages shows & serving drinks & bar bites.
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Ishrayini
2271 Adam Clayton Powell Jr BlvdArts & performance space hosting all-ages shows & serving drinks & bar bites.
Intimate, brick-walled hangout with a bar menu, pool table, karaoke, theme parties, trivia nights, and dueling pianos.
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Bar Nine
807 9th AveIntimate, brick-walled hangout with a bar menu, pool table, karaoke, theme parties, trivia nights, and dueling pianos.
Intimate nightspot with a down-to-earth, nostalgic vibe featuring live jazz & blues & a full bar.
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Showmans Jazz Club
375 W 125th StIntimate nightspot with a down-to-earth, nostalgic vibe featuring live jazz & blues & a full bar.
Bars
Good beer, friendly space to hang out. They have games available. Sometimes there are events in the brewery room (including yoga!) and outdoor seating is available in the summer.
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The Bronx Brewery
856 E 136th StGood beer, friendly space to hang out. They have games available. Sometimes there are events in the brewery room (including yoga!) and outdoor seating is available in the summer.
Cozy neighborhood watering hole offering bourbon, beer & cocktails along with happy hour.
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Uptown Bourbon
3631 BroadwayCozy neighborhood watering hole offering bourbon, beer & cocktails along with happy hour.
Intimate, dimly lit venue with a speakeasy vibe, cocktails & a lineup of live music & DJs.
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Gin Fizz
308 Lenox AveIntimate, dimly lit venue with a speakeasy vibe, cocktails & a lineup of live music & DJs.