Beyond The Pale

Is Beyond the Pale a pub? Sort of. It does have a Guinness sign out front, and you can drink a beer and eat some wings here. But this Nolita spot also has a long, dark space with a sleek wooden bar, abstract art, and a nice seating area in the back where you can drink a Oaxacan Old Fashioned by candlelight. It’s casual, but it feels more upscale than most other bars in the neighborhood, and it’s useful for when you need a fun place to start your night with some friends who are too old for Sweet and Vicious. Don’t forget a side of curly fries for the table.