BARS & NIGHTLIFE
BEST BAR
CUBBYHOLE
281 West 12th St (917) 549-2878
www.cubbyholebar.com
When Cubbyhole threatened to close down
in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and
economic turndown, when so many small
businesses were throwing in the towel, patrons
flocked to GoFundMe to save Lisa Menachino’s
beloved watering hole. Located in the heart
of the West Village, Cubbyhole caters to the
lesbian community and operates as a respite
from the rest of the world where LGBTQ folks
can gather together. Newly reopened, Cubbyhole
boasts new frozen cocktail machines that create
delicious daiquiris, margaritas and frose to their
devoted following. Cubbyhole, one of the last
two lesbian bars in New York City, is a staple in
the community to grab a drink and a bite to eat
with other like-minded folks and feel accepted.
BEST BAR
WITH GAMES/
ENTERTAINMENT
BARCADE
148 W 24th St (212) 390-8455
www.barcadenewyork.com
Barcade is New York’s original arcade bar.
The walls are lined with classic arcade games,
including Mortal Kombat II, Super Mario
Bros, Donkey Kong, Pong (yes, it even has
Pong!) and a number of pinball machines, all
powered by tokens available in the bar. The
bar has strategically placed tables throughout
the establishment so you have a place to rest
your drink while you play. Plus, you won’t have
to wait long to play the game you’ve had your
eye on – Barcade patrons don’t hog any of
the games. Don’t forget to order some snacks
at the bar – after you place your order with
the bartender, they’ll bring the food to you,
wherever you end up playing!
BEST BAR WITH
LIVE MUSIC
SHAKE RATTLE & ROLL
DUELING PIANOS
306 West 39th St (917) 921-4128
www.ShakeRattleRollPianos.com
Clear your schedule for Shake Rattle & Roll’s
dueling piano show for your next birthday party,
holiday celebration or night out on the town
because it will be the most fun you’ve had in a
long time! Shake Rattle & Roll offers 88 keys,
thousands of songs and endless possibilities.
This 100% request-based live music show and
bar will have you dancing all night long! With
two pianos chaired by two of the world’s best
piano entertainers taking rock-n-roll song
requests all night and mixing in some comedy
and audience interaction along the way, how
could we not put it at the top of our list this year!
BEST BARTENDER
JACK MCGARRY- THE DEAD
RABBIT GROCERY AND GROG
30 Water St (646) 422-7906
www.deadrabbitnyc.com
Known as a “cocktail virtuoso” and “walking
drinks encyclopedia”, Jack McGarry has earned
the title of Best Bartender through years of
mixing drinks. McGarry began his career in
Belfast, where he started bussing tables and
soon graduated to bartending in the city’s
budding nightlife scene. He then brought his
talents to NYC to open the Dead Rabbit, a
ground floor pub built on the Irish tradition
of hospitality and community. According
to reviewers, watching McGarry make their
drinks is like a show. Just a few of his must try
creations include the Disco Queen — made with
white rum, vermouth, ginger and grapefruit
— Doctor’s Orders — a concoction of bourbon,
cinnimon and vanilla, of course, perfected
classics like Irish punch and Irish coffee!
BEST BEER
DISTRIBUTOR
CARMINE STREET BEERS
52 Carmine St (212) 633-2337
www.beermenus.com
Carmine Street Beers is family-owned and
operated and has been serving up brews to New
York City since 2013. While it has 14 beers on
tap to enjoy, Carmine Street Beers has tons of
beers that it cycles through daily, giving beerenthusiasts
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and beer novices alike a number
of brews to choose from when they come visit.
Not sure where to start? The staff at Carmine
Street Beers can help you find the right brew
for your palate. Stop by for a drink or come by
and refill your growler with one of their best
beers and chances are Carmine Street Beers
will quickly become your go-to spot for your
beer purchases.
BEST BEER
GARDEN/HALL
BIERHAUS NYC
712 3rd Ave (212) 867-2337
www.bierhausnyc.com
Bierhaus NYC is located just two blocks from
Grand Central Station but will transport you
to the tents of Oktoberfest in Munich for the
entire time you are there. Here you will find
authentic German cuisine and bier by the boot
along with live music. This is the place to be
if you are trying to escape all of the stresses of
every day life and have fun. The extensive menu
here proves that this is more than just a beer
garden, it includes everything from wurst to
schnitzel. There is also a children’s menu so you
can bring the kids along for some fun. Every
Sunday Bierhaus NYC hosts a Jazzy Brunch that
features a new Jazz band every weekends and
great brunch specials.
BEST BEER
SELECTION
DISTRICT TAP HOUSE
246 W. 38th St (212) 221-1822
www.districttaphouse.com
Beer connoisseurs migrate to District Tap House
for their unrivaled selection of craft brews. This
Midtown craft beer bar boasts a comprehensive
list of domestic and international craft beers on
tap, with plenty more in bottles and cans as well.
Since 1998, these purveyors of beers, stouts, IPAs,
pilsners, lagers (not to mention cocktails, wine
and ciders) have been serving their community in
Midtown West. Every beer drinker in New York
finds a home at District where they can share their
love of the brew with like-minded enthusiasts.
District’s kitchen pumps out a menu of favorites
to keep its drinkers happy, with selections such as
salads, sandwiches and traditional bar bites like
jalapeno poppers. If beer is what makes your heart
pump, District has yours in mind.
BEST BIRTHDAY
PARTY BAR
SHAKE RATTLE & ROLL
DUELING PIANOS
259 W 42nd St (917) 921-4128
www.ShakeRattleRollPianos.com
It is always a party at the most fun dueling piano
bar in New York City. At Shake, Rattle and Roll,
two pianists get the crowd singing, dancing and
whooping it up to a playlist from thousands of
song, but most importantly, the audience gets to
choose what they play. This “all request” playlist
ensures that they whole crowd is getting to hear
what they love – and the songs they love to sing
along to. t’s impossible to not have a great time
and is the perfect venue to plan your next birthday
party. They sell tickets for groups, so you know
that you are guaranteed a table for your guests.
The dueling pianos offer a night of great laughs,
great drinks, and great birthday celebrations.
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