Four Manhattan Bars for Drafts and Game Nights

Wednesday bingo and Thursday team trivia give one small pub a sociable rhythm. Elsewhere in this Manhattan selection, the settings range from a ten-seat beer shop and bar to a sports bar with outdoor seating.

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Bodega 88
4.4 (707)
Mon – Thu, 11:00 – 00:00 (+1); Fri, 11:00 – 01:00 (+1); Sat, 12:00 – 01:00 (+1); Sun, 12:00 – 00:00 (+1)
573 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10024

Bodega 88 pairs private booth TVs with screens across a large outdoor seating area. Indoors, high tables sit alongside bar seating. The kitchen serves wings, empanadas, and burgers. Daily happy hour discounts beer, sangria, and classic mojitos until 7 pm.

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Earl's Beer & Cheese
4.6 (860)
Mon – Thu, 16:00 – 00:00 (+1); Fri – Sat, 16:00 – 01:00 (+1); Sun, 16:00 – 22:00
1259 Park Ave, New York, NY 10029

Earl's Beer & Cheese keeps about 20 taps, including a local lager and Vermont beers. House-made beer cheese comes with bread. The kitchen also serves barbecue brisket tacos and tater tots. Low lighting and Christmas lights give the room its relaxed feel.

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Vinyl Beer
4.8 (79)
Mon – Thu, 14:00 – 22:00; Fri, 12:00 – 23:00; Sat, 12:00 – 22:00; Sun, 12:00 – 21:00
1491 Lexington Ave Store N

Vinyl Beer combines a ten-seat bar with a beer shop on Lexington Avenue. Glass-door fridges stock craft beers for individual purchase. The bar also serves rotating drafts, mezcal and Japanese whiskies. American snacks complete the offering in a small space with a relaxed neighborhood feel.

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Biddy's Pub
4.4 (276)
Mon – Sun, 17:00 – 04:00 (+1)
301 E 91st St

Biddy's Pub keeps a small, no-frills room on the Upper East Side. Wednesday brings multi-round bingo, while Thursday brings team trivia. Guests can bring outside food because the pub serves no meals. Daily hours run from 5 pm to 4 am.

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