The NYC Bar Hit List: Where To Drink Right Now
The best new bars in NYC.
Every day, you show up to work and either accomplish a sufficient amount or look productive enough not to get fired. And when you’ve either crossed enough tasks off your to-do list or read the entire internet, you deserve to leave the office and get a drink that doesn’t cost $20. So here’s a guide to the best Happy Hours in Manhattan. It’s divided into neighborhoods, with all the details you’ll need on days, times, and drink deals. (If you’d rather hang out in Brooklyn, we have a guide for that as well.)
lower east side
When: Mon-Fri, 5-8pm
The Deal: $5 Select Beer; $2 Off All Wine
Bonnie Vee is one LES bar that doesn’t get too crazy. It’s just a little neighborhood spot where you can grab a small table, drink a good cocktail, and eat a grilled cheese. If the weather is nice, check out the backyard, too.
When: Mon-Wed, 5-8pm; Thurs-Sat, 5-7pm; Sun, 2-8pm
The Deal: Two-For-One Select Beer, Wine, And Well Drinks
A quaint bar on the LES with an old-timey atmosphere and some very good small plates. Come here with a first date, and have some charcuterie or a goat cheese tartine.
Noah Devereaux
When: Daily, 6-8pm
The Deal: $1 Oysters; $9 Select Wine; $9 Select Cocktails
Black Crescent is a dark little bar on the LES that happens to serve some great oysters, and also stuffed calamari and duck pot pie. Aside from the food, it’s pretty normal here, so this is a good spot for a low-key Happy Hour.
When: Mon-Fri, 5-8pm
The Deal: $2 Off All Drinks
Eastwood is bright and casual, and it sort of feels like a coffee shop with alcohol. It’s beer-and-wine only, there’s some food like schnitzel and falafel, and it’s a good spot to catch up with someone.
When: Daily, 12pm-7:30pm
The Deal: $3 Can Of Beer & Well Shot; $1 Off Can Beers & Drafts; $2 Off Everything Else
169 Bar is a classic, fun dive that’s full of colorful lights, potted plants, and a bunch of other decor that looks like it was all purchased for $1 at a yard sale. Bring a group, and prepare for a late night.
When: Daily, 5-10pm
The Deal: $7 Lychee Martinis; $7 Sangria; $7 Red And White Wine; $4 Narragansett
A minimalist lounge-type place where Happy Hour goes until 10pm. The next time your finance friends complain about never making it to Happy Hour, send them here.
When: Daily, 5-8pm
The Deal: $5 Well Drinks; $5 Draft Beer And Wine
The Magician is a cash-only bar with a jukebox in the corner, big booths in the back, and drinks that are extremely inexpensive (even when it’s not Happy Hour). If you’re looking for a low-key place to hang out, without worrying that you’ll fall asleep in your chair, this is it.
When: Mon-Sat, 5-7pm
The Deal: $1 Oysters; $4 Select Beer; $8 Wines; $9 Select Cocktails
A fantastic choice for a first date, made even better (i.e. cheaper) during Happy Hour. There’s live music some nights, and a better-than-average bar food menu. Start with oysters, and go from there.
When: Daily, 5-8pm & Mondays All Night
The Deal: $1 Oysters; $6 Drafts; $7 Well Cocktails; $7 Select Wine
A great little cocktail bar that tends to fly under the radar. You can use the money you’re saving on drinks towards the tasty small plates.
soho & nolita
When: Weekdays 4-7pm, 10pm-close
The Deal: $5 Peroni; $6 Wine; $9 Cocktails
Officially one of our “Super Cute Reasonably Priced Restaurants To Catch Up With A Few Friends”, Epistrophy is also a solid choice for some relatively quiet, early-evening drinks. They also do a lot of food, like kale salad, pasta, and steak.
Noah Fecks
When: Mon-Fri, 5-6pm; Sat-Sun, 3-4pm
The Deal: $5 Off All Glasses Of Wine (Except Mystery Wine); $5 Snacks
La Compagnie is one of the better wine bars in NYC, and it feels sort of like a living room. There’s plenty of seating, and it’s good for groups or a first date.
When: Daily, 4-7pm; 11:30-7pm on weekends
The Deal: $3 Brooklyneer Pilsner; $7 Selected Wines And Well Drinks
We’re still not sure why a bar in Manhattan needs to celebrate Brooklyn, but we’re OK with it because the bar food here is great, and it’s a good go-to for any serious soccer fans.
When: Daily, 5-8pm
The Deal: $2 Off Draft Beer; $5 Well Drinks & Select Wine
This is the closest thing you’ll find to a dive in Nolita. Big bonus: they let you order in takeout.
When: Weekdays, 5-7pm
The Deal: $6 Well Drinks & Draft Beer
A cash-only neighborhood bar in Noho. This place definitely isn’t new or trendy, but it’s a good spot for a casual beer with someone you’ve known for several years.
When: Sun-Thurs, 2-7pm; Friday, 2-6pm
The Deal: $2 Off Margaritas; $2 Off Well Drinks; $1 Off Draft and Bottled Beer
You come to Sweet & Vicious for two things: frozen margaritas (they’re especially potent here) and an outdoor patio. If you’re here in the warmer months, it’s great for big groups - but it does get crowded.
When: Weekdays, 4-7pm
The Deal: $2 Sliders; $9 Select Wine; $8 Select Cocktails
Next door to The Brooklyneer, you’ll find this this giant, rowdy beer hall. If you feel like going back to college, this is a good start.
noho & east village
When: Weekdays, 4-7pm
The Deal: $1 Oysters; 75 Cent Littleneck Clams; $3-4 Select Beer; $7 Wine; $10 Select Cocktails
Good Night Sonny is a cocktail bar in the East Village, but it doesn’t take itself as seriously as PDT or Death & Co. And as much as we like Death & Co., we prefer the casual atmosphere here.
When: Tues-Sat, 4-10pm; Sun-Mon, All Day
The Deal: Two-For-One Drinks
These people do a very impressive Happy Hour. It lasts for six hours most days and goes all day on Sunday and Monday. All drinks are 2-for-1 - and the only catch is that the space feels kind of like a tiny, divey nightclub. But it can be fun with a group of friends.
When: Mon-Sat, 5-6pm; Sun, 3-5pm
The Deal: $7-$15 Snacks; $10 Glasses Of Wine
A small bar in the East Village serving excellent wine and some very good small plates. If wine is a priority for you (or you’re with a wine person), come here for Happy Hour. It’s one of the nicer options in the East Village.
When: Mon-Fri, 4-7pm
The Deal: $9 Beer And Shot Combos; $2 Off Everything
Maiden Lane is an Alphabet City bar that’s perfect for some casual day drinking. It’s friendly, there are plenty of windows, and they do a handful of seafood small plates. We suggest coming here with a friend or two early in the night.
When: Mon-Fri, Sun, 4-8pm
The Deal: $3 Draft & Can Beer; $5 Wine; $5 Well Drinks
This is a cross between a dive bar and a cocktail lounge, and it’s the best of both worlds. It’s a good spot for a casual cocktail, but it’s also great for when you want to take some shots and be loud.
When: Weekdays, 5-8pm
The Deal: $8 Classic Cocktails; $4 Beers; $6 Well Drinks; $7 Wines
This is a Happy Hour power move - The Boilermaker has a dedicated Happy Hour drink menu full of good, classic cocktails. Pair that negroni or mai tai with a burger.
When: Mon-Fri, 5-8pm; Sat-Sun, 1-8pm
The Deal: $3 And $5 Beer; $1 Off Well Drinks; $2 Off Wine
A relatively nondescript spot that’s super convenient for StuyTown residents. Also, they have comfy booths, and you can somehow always find a seat.
When: Daily, 12-8pm; Sun-Thurs, 11pm-4am
The Deal: Two-For-One Drinks; Half Off Wine Bottles On Mondays
Proof that a wine and cheese bar can get kind of rowdy - especially during Happy Hour.
When: Weekdays, 3-8pm; Weekends, 12-4pm
The Deal: $2 Off Draft Beers; $18 Wine Carafes; $9 Cocktails
Bua and Ten Degrees are not only located across from one another, but they’re also basically interchangeable. In the summer, the outdoor tables at Bua make it our first choice between the two.
When: Mon-Sat, 4-8pm; Sun, 4-7:15pm
The Deal: $2 Off Drafts; $2 Off Well Drinks
The friendliest, chillest bar on this stretch of Bowery. It definitely doesn’t belong with its neighbors (The Standard, The Wren), and - if you’re looking for something a little quieter - that’s a very good thing.
When: Weekdays, 12-9pm
The Deal: $5 Well Drinks, Glasses Of Wine, Select Drafts, Pickle Backs
A solid craft beer bar with a big back patio. It’s never too crowded, so it’s a good move for big groups, and you can bring your dog.
When: Mon-Fri, 4-7pm
The Deal: $4 Draft Beer; $4 Well Drinks
Royale’s burger alone is a great reason to come here. Factor in the backyard and the Happy Hour drink prices, and you basically have no reason not to go.
When: Mon-Fri, 3-8pm
The Deal: $4 Drafts; $4 Well Drinks; $7 Glasses Of Wine; $6 PBR And A Shot
There’s nothing terribly exciting about The Spotted Owl, but it does have some of the cheapest Happy Hour prices in the area.
Lucy Hawthorne
When: Weekdays, 4-7pm
The Deal: $8 Cocktails; $1 Oysters $5 Oyster Shooters; $7 Glasses Of Wine; $4-5 Beer
The Wayland is an all-purpose bar: good for dates, good for casual drinks with a small group, and good for Happy Hour.
When: Mon-Fri, 4-8pm
The Deal: Two-For-One Beer, Wine, Well Drinks
A Caribbean-themed bar with pool tables, an indoor/outdoor patio, and great fries and coconut shrimp.
greenwich village
When: Daily, 12-8pm
The Deal: $7 Select Wine; $7 Beer; $7 Frozen Drinks
The Folly is in a nautical-themed basement on Houston, and it’s very easy to walk by without noticing it. If you do make it inside, you’ll find a fun, dark place to hang out with a date or a group when you want to drink somewhere with minimal natural light.
When: Mon-Fri, 3-7pm
The Deal: $6 Beers; $8 Cocktails; $8 Wine
A useful, big bar/restaurant right next to NYU. There’s bar food (like lamb nachos) and lots of space, and sports are always on the TV.
Ryan Muir
When: Mon-Fri, 1-8pm
The Deal: $4-7 Draft Beer; $5 Well Drinks; $5 Wine
NYU grad school’s version of Cheers. But more of a dive.
west village
When: Mon-Fri, 12-7pm; Sat-Sun, 4-7pm
The Deal: $2 Off All Draft Beer & Wine
During the day, Upright Brew House is a coffee shop where you can get a pastry and work on a novel that’s probably more autobiographical than you had intended. But at night it turns into a bar with a full dinner menu and a selection of obscure beers that any beer nerd will appreciate.
When: Mon-Fri, 5-7:00pm
The Deal: $15 For 2 Cocktails; $15 For 2 House Wines
Shocker: this boozy brunch go-to also happens to have a pretty great Happy Hour. Two glasses of wine and a pizza is ideal after-work fuel.
When: Sun-Fri, 5-8pm
The Deal: $1 Off Beer; $1 Off Well Drinks
One of the quirkier bars around (Star Wars paraphernalia abounds), this place feels much more like something you’d find in a small college town than in the middle of Manhattan.
When: Daily, 5-7:30pm
The Deal: $8 Wine Glasses/$28 bottle; $12 for 3 Charcuterie & Cheese
A great, slightly upscale wine bar where you can get everything by the glass. It’s a small space, and the Happy Hour isn’t a secret, so come early.
When: Mon-Fri, 3-8pm; Sat, 1-8pm; Sun, All Day
The Deal: $4-$5 Draft Beer; $4 Well Drinks; $4-$5 Wine
A straightforward, laidback spot that’s a great choice if you’re trying to avoid the busier options nearby.
When: Daily, 4-7pm
The Deal: Half-Priced Draft, House Wine, Well Drinks
A not-too-fancy West Village mainstay with big, round booths in the front, couches in the back, and one of the best Happy Hour deals in the area.
union square
When: Mon-Fri, 5-7pm
The Deal: $7 Cocktails; $8 Wine; $7 Draft Beer
Ichabod’s is a restaurant a few blocks from Union Square, and it functions as a nice neighborhood pub for the people who live and work in the area. The space is just one big room, and they serve things like brick chicken and a kale caesar. Come for a drink with your boss, or try this place for a Happy Hour date.
When: Mon-Fri, 4-7pm
The Deal: $5 Select Drafts; $5 House Wine; Half-Price Bottles Of Wine
This bar specializes in picklebacks, but if you’d rather not get drunk on pickle juice, come at Happy Hour instead.
When: Mon-Wed, Fri, 12-7pm; Thurs 12-8pm
The Deal: $6 Draft Beer; $6 Select Wine; $8 Gin And Tonic Of The Day
The Winslow might not look like much from the outside (especially if you’re judging it by its IHOP and 7-Eleven neighbors), but it’s actually a nice place to sit and have a cocktail, especially for the Union Square area.
nomad & flatiron
When: Mon-Fri, 11-7pm; Mon-Fri, 11pm-2am
The Deal: $5 Drafts; $6 Wine Glasses; $7 Margaritas
Tavern29 is a two-story bar with TVs, chandeliers, and exactly one thing that sets it apart: a rooftop. It isn’t very high, so you won’t get much of a view, but there a bunch of picnic tables that are perfect for outdoor group drinking in Nomad. And if the weather isn’t great, you can grab a table inside and eat a burger.
When: Daily, 12-7pm
The Deal: $4-$6 Bottled Beer; $5-$6 Draft Beer; $6 Mixed Drinks; $6 Wine; $10 Beer-And-Shot Combo
If you’re around Kips Bay or Nomad and need somewhere to drink with a group, Turnmill Bar is a good spot to know about. It’s a nice, big pub with high ceilings and plenty of large tables, and there are a few TVs for people who can’t drink without watching sports.
When: Mon-Fri, 4-7pm
The Deal: $5 Beer; $6 Well Drinks; $4 Fries
Shorty’s is a sports bar serving many kinds of bar food, but they’re best known for their cheesesteaks. So if you feel like having some beef and cheez whiz while you catch whatever game is on TV, come here. It’s not fancy, but it’s good for a group hang.
When: Daily, 4-7pm, 10pm-Close
The Deal: $5 Cans Of Bud Light; $22 Buckets Of Bud Light; $6 Well Drinks; $6 House Wine; $2 Jello Shots; $6 PBR And A Shot
Happy Hour with barbecue. Sounds like a pretty great plan.
When: Daily, 3-7pm
The Deal: $7 Beer; $8 Wine; $10 Cocktails, Cheese Plates, Mac and Cheese
Underneath Beecher’s cheese shop is this useful little wine and cheese bar that’s a good option for your Wine Wednesdays in the area.
gramercy & murray hill
When: Daily, 4-7pm
The Deal: $6 Glasses Of Wine, Prosecco, Beer, & Well Drinks; $3 Off Select Cocktails
This is a bar/restaurant with solid cocktails, big TVs, and Southern-inspired food. So basically, a godsend for Murray Hill residents.
When: Mon-Fri, 4-7pm
The Deal: $4 Drafts; $4 Well Drinks
Ever wonder where all the city’s firemen hang out? Now you know - this is a fireman-opened, fireman-frequented, fireman-themed bar.
When: Mon-Fri, 3-7pm
The Deal: $5 Cans Of Beer; $6 Draft Beer; $7 Wine; $8 Cocktails and Sangria
Cask gets pretty busy, but thanks to its giant size, it’s never overly crowded. Just know we wouldn’t recommend eating here.
When: Mon-Fri, 4-7pm
The Deal: $2 Off Beer & Wine
Discounted beers plus free popcorn are a match made in Happy Hour heaven. On Wednesdays, bottles and glasses of wine are all half-off. This is also a great place to pregame a movie at the nearby AMC - extra points for sneaking in the aforementioned popcorn.
When: Mon-Fri, 3-8pm; Sat-Sun, 1-8pm
The Deal: $4 Beer; $2 Off Glasses Of Wine
Albion is a very solid, low-key craft beer bar with a back patio that’s perfect for a catch-up Happy Hour session.
tribeca
When: Daily, 4-6pm, 11pm-close
The Deal: $2 Off Bar Snacks; $1.25 Oysters; $2-$4 Off Every Glass Of Wine
This place has some good food and a lot of wine to choose from. Also, every glass is discounted during Happy Hour.
When: Daily, 4-8pm
The Deal: $1 Oysters; $1 Off Well Drinks, Draft Beer, And Select Wine
Tribeca needs more casual bars that occasionally turn into low-key parties, like Belle Reve. Sit at the bar, order the burger, and get to people-watching.
When: Daily, 4-8pm
The Deal: $5 Beer and Wine; $6 Well Drinks
A classic pub with one very important twist: they make excellent Italian sandwiches during the day until 5pm. Which means that from 4pm to 5pm, when Happy Hour and sandwich hours overlap, you need to be at Puffy’s.
FiDi
When: Mon-Fri, 4-7pm; Sat-Sun, All Day
The Deal: $5 Select Drafts; $7 Select Wines By The Glass; $8 Select Cocktails
A giant, three-floor space in the Seaport that’s big enough to accommodate your 50 favorite Wall Street coworkers.
When: Mon-Fri, 4-7pm
The Deal: $3 Bud Light & Miller Light Drafts; $5 Wines; $5 Well Drinks
An old Irish pub that’s worth knowing about for the sake of its ridiculously cheap Happy Hour.
chelsea
When: Mon-Fri, 11-7pm
The Deal: $5 Select Beer; $7 Well Drinks; $7 Select Wine
There’s a Cooper’s Craft & Kitchen in the East Village, but we prefer the location in Chelsea. It’s smaller, and it feels less like a sports bar for undergrads and more like a little cabin where you can get a good beer.
When: Daily, 4-7pm
The Deal: $12 Select Cocktails; $6 Punch Flasks; $8 Tall Boy Beers
A go-to when you need a fun, unpretentious environment for a big group. The cocktails are great, as is the food.
When: Daily, 4-6pm
The Deal: $5 Rocks Margaritas; $6 Frozen Margaritas; $3 PBR and Schaefer Cans
Yep, this is a trailer-themed bar, and it’s actually kind of great. Come with a few friends and catch up over frozen margaritas and tater tots.
midtown
When: Mon-Sat, 4-7pm; All Day Sunday
The Deal: $6 Select Wine; $6 Select Draft Beer; $6 Gin And Tonic
A big bar on 35th Street that isn’t particularly cool, but is nice enough for a drink with some in-laws or a boss. And the burger here is pretty solid.
When: Daily, 4-7pm
The Deal: $8 Select Cocktails; $7 House Wine; $6 Well Drinks; $4-$5 Select Draft Beer
If you work in or around the Garment District and you need a big place to drink with some coworkers that isn’t a dive or sports bar, go to District Social. It has a big bar, a back dining room, and a mezzanine with a bunch of tables.
Printers Alley
215 W 40th St
When: Mon-Sat, 11:30am-8pm; Sun 12pm-8pm
The Deal: $4 Select Drafts; $6 Wine; $8 Frozen Drinks; $22 Miller Light Pitchers
A big Nashville-themed bar on West 40th Street, Printer’s Alley is where you go to get some relatively affordable drinks with a big group and maybe eat some popcorn shrimp while you watch people do sports things on TV.
Beer Authority
300 W 40th St
When: Daily, 11am-7pm
The Deal: $1-$2 Off Select Beer; $9 Select Wine; $7 Well Drinks
Just across from Port Authority, you’ll find this big two-story bar with a rooftop. It’s perfect for whenever you miss your bus and need somewhere to hang out, and it’s also great for when you leave work in Midtown and have to grab drinks with a large number of people who want to be outdoors.
When: Daily, 11am-7pm
The Deal: $6 Select Draft Beer, Wine, And Well Drinks
Rattle N Hum West is a very normal bar with a great selection of beer and a long Happy Hour you can take advantage of if you ever decide to just not go to work.
When: Daily, 5-7pm
The Deal: $4 Select Cocktails; $4 Select Draft Beer
A surf-themed bar two blocks from Times Square might sound like something you wouldn’t even wish upon your least favorite coworker - but it also might be fun, depending on what kind of mindset you’re in. If you want to drink something cheap and maybe play beer pong while you stare at a portrait of Patrick Swayze on the wall, go for it.
When: Mon-Fri, 12-7pm
The Deal: $1 Off Draft Beer, $10 Draft Cocktails
If you ever find yourself wandering around Hell’s Kitchen and you feel like drinking a beer in a place that isn’t a sports bar, go to As Is. This place has a great beer selection (as well as cocktails and natural wine), and with all the exposed brick and potted plants, it’s about 20 times nicer than every other casual bar in the area.
When: Daily, 12-6pm
The Deal: $10 Rum Punch, Daiquiris; $10 Wine; $5 Narragansett
A slightly classy spot that gets overrun with tourists and suits, but is also one of the best places to drink a good cocktail in Midtown. You just can’t win ’em all in Midtown.
When: Daily, 5:30-8pm
The Deal: $4 Select Beers; $6 Select Cocktails
A surfing-themed bar in the middle of Midtown makes zero sense, but then again nothing in Midtown really does. We welcome any place in the neighborhood that has decent drinks and a not-sad ambience.
When: Weekdays, 4-7pm
The Deal: $2 Off Wine & Draft Beer
A wine-and-small-plates utility play that will work for anything from a date to drinks with your boss.
When: Weekdays, 11am-7pm
The Deal: $6 Well Drinks; $6 Select Drafts; $7 House Wine
An extensive beer list, an outdoor patio, and friendly staff make this place a good Midtown East Happy Hour go-to.
When: Daily, 4-7pm
The Deal: $5 Drafts; $6 House Wine
A British gastropub that’s your best bet for a not-awful Happy Hour scene very close to Grand Central.
When: Daily, 11am-9pm
The Deal: $6 Select Draft Beer; $6 Wine and Well Drinks
If you’re into Midtown Irish pubs, we don’t really understand you, but we’ll go ahead and recommend this one.
Rattle N Hum
14 E 33rd St
When: Weekdays, 11am-7pm
The Deal: $6 Select Draft Beers; $6 Well Drinks; $6 Wine
A great choice for Happy Hour before a game at the Garden, with lots of craft beer and surprisingly good bar food.
upper east side
When Mon-Fri, 11am-7pm
The Deal: $6 Select Draft Beer, Wine, And Well Drinks
Five Mile Stone is the size of a house, with two floors that have their own bars. So if you need to drink with 20 people on the UES, come here. It’s essentially a very nice pub, and there’s occasionally live music.
When: Daily, 5-7pm
The Deal: $22 For Half A Sandwich & A House Cocktail
This might not seem like a very remarkable deal - but the (very good) sandwiches here come from 2nd Ave Deli, and the cocktails at this speakeasy-type spot are excellent. Bring a date, and order the pastrami.
When: Sun-Fri, 11-7pm; Sun-Fri, 11pm-1am
The Deal: $5 Drafts; $6 Off Well Drinks; $2 Off Draft Wine
For a casual drink at the upper end of the Upper East Side, go to The Rochard. This place is from the same people behind The Jeffrey and Fools Gold, and like those spots, it has a great craft beer selection along with some above-average bar food. Also, you can stop by for trivia on Wednesday nights.
When: Mon-Fri, 4-7pm; Sat-Sun, 3-7pm
The Deal: $5 Beer; $5 Wine; $5 Well Drinks
The fact that Ethyl’s Alcohol And Food exists on the Upper East Side is strange. It’s strange because Ethyl’s is a divey ’70s-themed bar with occasional burlesque shows. It’s one of the most fun places to hang out on the UES, with burgers and bingo on certain days.
When: Mon-Fri, 4-7pm
The Deal: $1 Off All Beers
A long, ’70s-themed room with some couches up front and a bunch of booths in the back, Jack & Fanny’s is one of our favorite bars on the UES. There’s even a bocce court, which feels like an appropriate thing to use during Happy Hour.
When: Mon-Fri, 4pm-Close; Sat-Sun 5pm-Close
The Deal: $6 Select Beers; $8 Wine, Sangria, Margaritas, and Select Cocktails
A slightly upscale Mexican place on the Upper East Side where you can get some spicy crab or tuna tartare in your guacamole. Just know their Happy Hour is restricted to the bar/lounge area.
When: Mon-Fri, 3-7pm
The Deal: $2 Off Well Drinks, House Wine, And Select Beer
Years after opening, this place is just as busy as ever. If you need a fun place to hang on the UES, this is one of the best and only options.
When: Mon-Fri, 11am-7pm; Sun-Thurs, 11pm-1am
The Deal: $5 Select Drafts And Cans; $2 Wine On Tap; $5 Well Drinks
This UES beer garden is in our regular outdoor summer hang rotation, but it’s also a pro Happy Hour move if you’re in the area.
When: Daily, 4:20pm-5:20pm
The Deal: $6 Draft Beers, Wine, and House Liqour
All of the craft beers. Well, not all, but somewhere around 25, on tap. And you can have them for $6 during the strangest Happy Hour timeframe on this list.
upper west side
When: Monday-Thursday, 4:30pm-6:30pm; Friday, 4:00pm-6:30pm
The Deal: $10 Select Wine; 1/2 Off Cocktail Of The Day
The Owl’s Tail looks kind of like a very small and very nice hotel lobby that isn’t actually attached to a hotel. Bring a date or someone you need to catch up with, and grab a little table along the wall.
When: Mon-Fri, 3-6pm
The Deal: $2 Off Domestic Draft Beer, Wine, Well Drinks
Amsterdam Ale House isn’t anything fancy. It’s just a neighborhood tavern on the Upper West Side, and if you sit at the bar from 3-6pm on weekdays, you can take advantage of its Happy Hour.
When: Weekdays, 5-7pm
The Deal: $7 Wine Glasses; $6 E’s Lager, Cider, Well Drinks; $9 Beer & Shot
If you live on the Upper West Side, there’s a decent chance that E’s Bar is your favorite place for a casual drink. It’s as laidback as a dive bar, but it’s cleaner, the food is better, and there are big booths and board games. Stop by for a drink after work, or come play Scattergories with your super after you call in sick.
When: Daily, 5-7pm
The Deal: $1.25 Oysters; $6 Draft Beers; $8.50 Wines; $8.50 Select Cocktails
Cheap oysters, cheap drinks. The Mermaid Inn is a neighborhood seafood restaurant (with other locations downtown), and we especially like it for oyster Happy Hour.
When: 11-8pm Mon-Sat; Sun, All Night
The Deal: $5-6 Select Beers; $7 Well Drinks; $7 Wine
It may be as narrow as an NYC apartment, but The Dead Poet has a lot to offer - mainly good cocktails, endearing literary references, and free popcorn.
When: Daily, till 6pm
The Deal: $9 Wine, $10 Champagne
Perhaps the coziest bar on the Upper West Side, Le Pif is an unassuming little wine spot that’s perfect for dates or one-on-ones when you actually want to hear each other.
When: Mon-Fri, 4-8pm; Sat-Sun, 5-7pm
The Deal: $1 Oysters; Two-for-One Cocktails
Australians are taking over Manhattan, and their reach has officially stretched all the way to the UWS, with this downtown-feeling bar that can only be described as an industrial saloon. Whether or not that appeals to you, the cocktails here are solid, and 2-for-1 is hard to argue with.
When: Mon-Tues, 4-7pm; Wed-Fri, 11:30-7pm
The Deal: Buy 1 Get 1 Wine, Well Drinks, and Beer
Blondies is on the same block, but it has a pretty different feel. Nothing too cool about it, just sports on TV and very good wings.
Morningside Heights
When: Tues-Fri, 11:30am-7pm; Sat-Sun, 1-7pm; Mon, 11:30am-12am
The Deal: $6 Well Drinks; $6 Select Beer; $7 Wine; $9 Beer And Shot Combo
E’s Bar has board games, nachos, burgers, and plenty of big tables for groups, and it should be one of your go-to spots for a casual drink in Morningside Heights.
east harLem & harlem
When: Daily, 4-8pm; Mon-Wed, 12-2am
The Deal: $6.50 Wells; $6.50 Can & Shot Specials; $5.50 Select Drafts; $6.50 Wine
Great cocktails and a back patio make this one of the best places to grab a drink in Harlem. Plus, you can stop by for trivia on Tuesdays and bingo on Wednesdays.
When: Mon-Fri, 4-7pm
The Deal: $5 Select Beer & Well Drinks; $6 Sangria
Perfect if you need a place for a big group. Harlem Tavern is a huge space with a massive front patio, plus a long bar food menu.
When: Mon-Fri, 12-7pm
The Deal: $5 Select Beer; $7 Glasses Of Wine; $7 Sangria; $7 Margaritas; $7 Well Drinks
For an after-work meetup with anyone who enjoys good wine, food, and margaritas, Lexington Social’s Happy Hour is an excellent choice.
