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BEST BAR
230 FIFTH ROOFTOP BAR
230 5th Ave
(212) 725-4300–www.230-fi fth.com
Drinks on the roof? Sign us up! 230 Fifth
Rooftop bar is the place to be. With the
largest rooftop available in New York City,
230 Fifth Rooftop off ers plenty of space to
enjoy a night out. While one part of the bar
is completely enclosed, the rooftop garden is
completely open, giving you incredible views
of Manhattan while you sip on a Manhattan
(or whatever your drink of choice is!). Large
umbrellas are available for particularly sunny
or rainy days, and the roof is partially heated
for those colder nights. Don’t forget to stop by
for brunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 10
a.m. to 4 p.m.!
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, they even have
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 W 39th St
(917) 921-4128–www.shakerattlerollpianos.
com
Clear your schedule for Shake Rattle & Roll’s
dueling piano show for your next birthday
party or event this holiday season because it
will be the most fun you’ve had in a long time!
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 them at the top of our list
this year!
BEST BARTENDER
THE DEAD RABBIT GROCERY AND
GROG
30 Water St
(646) 422-7906–www.deadrabbitnyc.com
The Dead Rabbit is a great spot for drinks
and food. Located in the Financial District,
it’s a mix between an Irish Pub and New York
cocktail bar. On the fi rst fl oor, the lively bar is
crowded and loud, but it’s part of the charm
making for an inviting, warm and friendly
atmosphere. The bartenders are experts in
mixing and creating drinks. The food is also
prepared with care, off ering Irish fare, perfect
to go with a craft beer, or cocktail. The food
and drinks are spectacular with a mix of
diff erent tastes and fl avors. Be sure to check it
out if you’re looking to have a wonderful night
out in the city.
BEST BEER DISTRIBUTOR
CARMINE STREET BEERS
52 Carmine St
(212) 633-2337
Carmine Street Beers is family-owned and
operated and has been serving up brews to
New York City since 2013. While they have 14
beers on tap to enjoy, Carmine Street Beers
has tons of beers that they cycle through daily,
giving beer-enthusiasts 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 fi nd the
right brew for your palate. Stop by for a drink
or come by and refi ll 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.
BEER GARDEN/HALL
THE BOWERY BEER GARDEN
93 Bowery
(212) 991-8666–www.thebowerybeergarden.
com
If you love trying diff erent types of beer, then
The Bowery Beer Garden is the place to be. It’s
New York City’s only sports beer garden and
one of the largest with over 50 TVs showing
your favorite sports, while off ering over 30
draft bottles from local and national breweries.
Their chef-driven menu features fresh,
carefully crafted food choices whether you’re
sitting down for dinner or sharing a snack with
friends. Whether it’s happy hour, a girls night
out, or weekend brunch, Bowery Beer Garden
has something special for you. The venue also
caters for corporate events, private parties, or
other special occasions.
BEST BEER SELECTION
DISTRICT TAP HOUSE
246 W 38th St
(212) 221-1822–www.districttaphouse.com
If you’re a beer enthusiast, get ready to
make District Tap House your new home.
The craft beer bar and restaurant is the
perfect destination for any beer-lover. Their
huge drink menu is full of impressive beer
selections, including 50 variations on tap,
36 bottled options and 91 cans. And while
you’re sipping your favorite beer, you can
compliment your brew with a dish from
their American-style menu, including bacon
wrapped dates, goat cheese croquettes,
shishito peppers, sliders of lamb, pulled pork
and shrimp, and much more. District Tap
House’s rustic, dark-wood setting with fl at
screen TVs along the bar makes for an ideal
place to meet up with colleagues and friends to
wind down.
BEST BIRTHDAY PARTY
BAR
PUBLIC HOUSE
140 E 41st St
(212) 682-3710–www.publichousenyc.com
Many know Public House as having a
reputation for a great place to have lunch by
yourself or with a business associate when
near Grand Central Station. Many even know
Public House for its ground-shaking electronic
club music and lineup of the best DJs in the
world. But did you know that Public house
is also the best bar in the city to visit on your
birthday? Don’t just take our word for it.
Ask them about their VIP services for special
events and birthdays. You won’t be sorry you
did!
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