Manhattan Bars and Restaurants for Soup, Steins and Rooftops

4.8 (52)

Mon – Fri, 11:30 – 18:00

88 Essex St Stall 51

Four slow-cooked soups rotate daily at this Essex Market stall, including coconut chickpea, sweet potato and chicken jacon. Sample first, then mix flavors in one bowl. Quiche and vegan-friendly recipes fill out the counter, open weekdays 11:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

4.2 (2,027)

Mon – Tue, Sun, 12:00 – 00:00 (+1); Wed, 12:00 – 01:00 (+1); Thu, 12:00 – 02:00 (+1); Fri – Sat, 12:00 – 04:00 (+1)

7 Rivington St

German drafts and pretzels anchor this Lower East Side beer garden, with a heated patio that goes festive during themed holiday pop-ups. Schnitzel fingers and hanger steak join margaritas and boozy hot chocolate, and indoor tables offer a calmer setting.

4.5 (373)

Mon – Fri, 11:00 – 04:00 (+1); Sat – Sun, 10:00 – 04:00 (+1)

W 33rd St, New York, NY 10119

Game screenings play across numerous TVs at this two-story sports bar, while its open-air roof overlooks Madison Square Garden. Indoor seating suits groups, alcohol-free mocktails cover non-drinkers, and the bar stays open until 4:00 AM every night.

4.4 (2,885)

Mon – Wed, 11:30 – 15:30, 16:00 – 22:00; Thu – Fri, 11:30 – 15:30, 16:00 – 23:00; Sat, 10:00 – 15:30, 16:00 – 23:00; Sun, 10:00 – 15:30, 16:00 – 22:00

18 Greenwich Avenue

House-made pasta and ingredients from a rooftop garden shape this bright West Village Italian restaurant on Greenwich Avenue. Start with focaccia or calamari, then head up to the terrace facing the Jefferson Clock Tower. A spacious bar holds anyone waiting.