Four Manhattan Bars Compared, From TALEA Beer Co. to Annie Moore's

4.6 (83)

Mon – Thu, 16:30 – 02:00 (+1); Fri, 16:00 – 03:00 (+1); Sat, 14:00 – 00:00 (+1); Sun, 14:00 – 02:00 (+1)

588 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10024

On Amsterdam Avenue, The Upside Bar welcomes solo visitors and groups in a neighborhood setting sized for friends. Extra staff during busy sports broadcasts helps keep drink waits short. Reasonably priced drinks and a lively crowd suit watching games, including the NBA Finals and March Madness.

4.5 (164)

Mon – Wed, 16:00 – 23:00; Thu – Fri, 16:00 – 00:00 (+1); Sat, 17:00 – 00:00 (+1)

226 East 53rd Street

Brick walls and a low noise atmosphere set a conversational pace at this East 53rd Street bistro. Its rotating wine list is available by the glass, with samples offered before a bottle purchase. Classic cocktails, shareable flatbreads and generous cheese boards accompany the drinks.

4.5 (124)

Mon – Tue, Fri – Sat, 07:30 – 21:00; Wed – Thu, 07:30 – 22:00; Sun, 07:30 – 20:00

22 W 40th St

Near Bryant Park, this female founded taproom pours fruit forward craft beers in a bright, design focused space. Afternoons are quieter, while a young professional crowd raises the volume by early evening. Set beer flights allow no substitutions, and soft pretzels provide something to snack on.

4.2 (819)

Mon, 11:30 – 00:00 (+1); Tue – Fri, 11:30 – 00:30 (+1); Sat, 15:00 – 21:00

22 East 41st Street, New York, NY 10017

A block from Grand Central, this Irish pub spans multiple stories and includes a rooftop courtyard. The louder after work crowd gives way to a quieter atmosphere later in the evening. A dozen beers on tap and hearty comfort food accompany drinks before a train.