Peachy’s is an underground cocktail bar in Chinatown with good cocktails and lots of neon lights.

The Red Lion is a big bar in Greenwich Village that’s a good spot to watch soccer on TV during the day, and listen to live music every night.

Haswell Greens is a huge live music bar in the Theater District that’s a good spot to get a cocktail if you still have energy after seeing a show.

Ulysses is a big Irish pub in FiDi with live music every night.

To some people, Achilles Heel is a bar. But we think it’s one of the best restaurants in Greenpoint. Bring a date, sit by the fire, and eat something.

Bronx Drafthouse is a block from Yankee Stadium, and it’s a great place to drink after you catch a game or leave work at the Bronx Supreme Court.

Bierwax is a bar in Prospect Heights that specializes in craft beers and vinyl. It’s a fun spot to listen to loud music, and it has a nice backyard.

Gun Hill is a brewery based in Williamsbridge, and they also have this bar further south in Mott Haven. Bring a friend, and drink some craft beers.

Despite the objectively great name, The Beerkeeper also serves wine and cocktails. It’s a good spot for a casual drink, and it even works for a date.

Bar Coastal is a sports bar on the UES that makes really good wings.

Brandy Library is a cocktail bar in Tribeca with a big selection of spirits from around the world.

The Grand Delancey is a beer bar in the bottom of Essex Market on the LES and it’s a great place to bring a group.

Sauced is a Williamsburg wine bar that feels like a mildly hectic house party with cheese, charcuterie, and a disco ball.

Wurstbar is a casual bar in Jersey City with lots of ciders, poutines, and sausages.

The Archer is a cocktail bar in downtown Jersey City that’s great for casual dates.

White Star is an American spot in Jersey City with good cocktails and great buffalo wings.