Four New York Bars for Cocktails, Sports and Dancing

4.6 (144)

Mon – Thu, 17:30 – 01:00 (+1); Fri – Sat, 17:30 – 02:00 (+1)

138 Orchard Street

Cocktails by Dave Arnold are organized by technique, with shaken, stirred, frozen and nitro muddled drinks. The Lower East Side lounge pairs technical precision with small plates.

4.4 (245)

Mon – Wed, 17:00 – 00:00 (+1); Thu, 17:00 – 02:00 (+1); Fri, 17:00 – 04:00 (+1); Sat, 12:00 – 04:00 (+1); Sun, 12:00 – 00:00 (+1)

25 Avenue B

Screens measuring 100 inches carry game day broadcasts with sound. Five additional TVs, craft cocktails, pub bites and an outdoor patio round out this East Village sports bar.

4.3 (654)

Mon – Sun, 19:00 – 04:00 (+1)

85 East 4th Street

Red velvet and Soviet themed decor set the scene at this former speakeasy and literary hangout. Readings and live music upstairs give the bar a focus beyond drinks.

4.2 (584)

Mon – Sat, 18:00 – 04:00 (+1); Sun, 20:00 – 04:00 (+1)

131 Chrystie St #1

A disco ball and quirky knickknacks fill this low lit basement dive. Live bands, DJs and open dance space shape the room, alongside tables for groups.