A Manhattan Night of Books and Taps

4.6 (1,123)

Mon – Wed, Sun, 09:00 – 00:00 (+1); Thu – Sat, 09:00 – 01:00 (+1)

197 E 3rd St

Shelves of progressive titles share the room with a full bar at this independent bookstore, cafe and bar at 197 E 3rd St, a community space for readers and writers. Handcrafted drinks come from the counter, and a second branch sits on Troutman Street in Bushwick. Seating is limited, and it suits a solo read or a quiet talk.

4.6 (598)

Mon – Thu, Sun, 09:00 – 00:00 (+1); Fri – Sat, 09:00 – 02:00 (+1)

96 Avenue C

Craft beer on tap and in bottles, growler fills and sours share space with a cheese counter at this taproom and bottle shop at 96 Avenue C, stocking Shelburne Farms cheddar and charcuterie. Plenty of indoor seats make it workable by day. It opens daily at 9 AM and runs to midnight, or 2 AM on Friday and Saturday.

4.7 (437)

Mon, Sun, 16:00 – 02:00 (+1); Tue – Thu, 09:00 – 02:00 (+1); Fri – Sat, 09:00 – 03:00 (+1)

133 Loisaida Ave, New York, NY 10009

Chandeliers, wood benches and French bistro decor set this local bar at 133 Loisaida Ave, where coffee pours from 9 AM Tuesday to Saturday and cocktails take over at night, with a daily happy hour. Pastries, oysters and a hummus platter fill the menu, and a resident dog may join. It stays open to 2 AM, 3 AM on Friday and Saturday.

4.4 (645)

Mon – Thu, 16:00 – 04:00 (+1); Fri, 14:00 – 04:00 (+1); Sat – Sun, 12:00 – 04:00 (+1)

121 Saint Marks Place, New York, NY 10009

Cocktails, wine and small plates come at this East Village bar at 121 St Marks Pl, known for friendly service, a happy hour and fast drinks. It also hosts private parties and events. It opens at 4 PM Monday through Thursday and at 2 PM on Friday, with earlier weekend openings, and stays open to 4 AM every night.