NYC's LES
Drinks
There's an option on every block, some great and some not so. Here are a few that are worthwhile, from dive bars to five stars.
Locally known for its happy-hour frozen margaritas, easy snacks, great music and easy-going atmosphere. Check their website for live bands in the music venue out the back, and don't overlook the extra seating options upstairs when its full.
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Pianos
158 Ludlow StLocally known for its happy-hour frozen margaritas, easy snacks, great music and easy-going atmosphere. Check their website for live bands in the music venue out the back, and don't overlook the extra seating options upstairs when its full.
Legendary skater haunt from Ludlow Street has now relocated to a fresher venue on Ludlow. Its great for an early drink and a few games of pool but can get crowded and hectic as midnight approaches.
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Max Fish
120 Orchard StLegendary skater haunt from Ludlow Street has now relocated to a fresher venue on Ludlow. Its great for an early drink and a few games of pool but can get crowded and hectic as midnight approaches.
Nurse Bettie
106 Norfolk StA quiet little backstreet bar that mixes decent cocktails.
While they have a decent menu, its the bar that's best enjoyed here. Lots of friendly locals, and a great way to watch the afternoon snow collect outside the window. Or perch on the patio seating through a summer evening.
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Forgtmenot
138 Division StreetWhile they have a decent menu, its the bar that's best enjoyed here. Lots of friendly locals, and a great way to watch the afternoon snow collect outside the window. Or perch on the patio seating through a summer evening.
A proper dive bar with not a frill in sight. But they serve a decent drink, fresh oysters and a lot of local flavor.
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169 Bar
169 E BroadwayA proper dive bar with not a frill in sight. But they serve a decent drink, fresh oysters and a lot of local flavor.
Donnybrook
35 Clinton StJust a local pub.
Just a dive bar, with the closest pool table to the apartment.
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The Parkside Lounge
317 E Houston StJust a dive bar, with the closest pool table to the apartment.
Not quite the intellectual locale the name suggests, but definitely full of local characters that have a lot to share.
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The Library
7 Avenue ANot quite the intellectual locale the name suggests, but definitely full of local characters that have a lot to share.
Seedy doesn't do this place justice, but the staff and local attendees do. The pool table isn't the greatest, but the sheer authenticity of the place is.
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Welcome To The Johnsons
123 Rivington StSeedy doesn't do this place justice, but the staff and local attendees do. The pool table isn't the greatest, but the sheer authenticity of the place is.
With the feel of an old London pub, this is the last great dive bar of that quarter of the city. Never a happy hour, but the shuffle board makes every hour a happy one.
Nancy Whiskey Pub
1 Lispenard StWith the feel of an old London pub, this is the last great dive bar of that quarter of the city. Never a happy hour, but the shuffle board makes every hour a happy one.
Food
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Kiki's
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Uncle Boons
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The Meatball Shop
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