Four New York Bars With Distinct Settings

3.3 (211)

Mon – Thu, Sun, 20:00 – 02:00 (+1); Fri, 20:00 – 04:00 (+1); Sat, 18:00 – 04:00 (+1)

1446 Myrtle Avenue

Scratch made food and hookah define this Bushwick neighborhood bar, with lobster mac and cheese and wings anchoring the menu. Off nights bring quiet, attentive service, while weekly Caribbean themed Sunday parties shift the energy. The setting balances a casual evening with a focused meal.

4.6 (189)

Mon – Fri, 12:00 – 02:00 (+1); Sat – Sun, 10:00 – 02:00 (+1)

1048 Bedford Avenue

Live Irish music, sports on screens, and Guinness shape this Brooklyn neighborhood bar. Generous portions and a short rib dish give the kitchen a place in the visit. Happy hour runs until 8:00 PM. Despite different advertised hours elsewhere, the bar closes at 2:00 AM.

4.8 (48)

Mon – Fri, 14:00 – 02:00 (+1); Sat – Sun, 12:00 – 02:00 (+1)

19 Greenpoint Avenue

Near Transmitter Park in Greenpoint, this local bar pairs a relaxed backyard courtyard with Monday night trivia. Sunboy spiked coconut waters are among the drinks. Indoors, seating by the front window catches the evening light, offering another setting alongside the courtyard and a playlist.

Mon – Wed, 12:00 – 20:00; Thu – Sat, 12:00 – 21:00; Sun, 12:00 – 19:00

88 Essex Street

Inside Essex Market in Manhattan, this neighborhood bar serves food and drinks amid the marketplace bustle. It opens daily at 12:00 PM, closing at 8:00 PM Monday through Wednesday, 9:00 PM Thursday through Saturday, and 7:00 PM Sunday. The market setting defines the visit.