Four Upper East Side Spots for After-Work Drinks

4.3 (635)

Mon, 17:00 – 21:00; Tue – Thu, 16:00 – 22:00; Fri, 16:00 – 22:30; Sat, 13:00 – 22:30; Sun, 13:00 – 21:00

304 E. 78th Street

This festive Upper East Side neighborhood favorite on East 78th Street serves classic Mexican dishes backed by decades of tradition. Doors open at 4:00 PM Tuesday through Friday and 5:00 PM on Monday.

4.8 (1,819)

Mon – Wed, 15:00 – 01:00 (+1); Thu, 15:00 – 02:00 (+1); Fri, 15:00 – 03:00 (+1); Sat, 11:00 – 03:00 (+1); Sun, 11:00 – 01:00 (+1)

1678 1st Ave

A welcoming Upper East Side pub on First Avenue pairing craft beer and Irish hospitality with a cozy back patio and a menu for dogs. Opens at 3:00 PM on weekdays.

4.5 (238)

Mon – Fri, 16:00 – 04:00 (+1); Sat – Sun, 15:00 – 04:00 (+1)

229 E 84th St #1, New York, NY 10028

This cozy Upper East Side pub on East 84th Street pairs a down-to-earth vibe with well-poured Guinness and creamy espresso martinis. Open until 4:00 AM nightly.

4.8 (372)

Mon – Sun, 12:00 – 22:00

320 East 86th Street

Part taproom and part bottle shop on East 86th Street, this spot pairs rotating drafts with around 700 beers to enjoy here or to go. Open noon to 10:00 PM daily.