Sip Wine by Book Genre, Then Unwind at a Classic Pub
Settle in for drinks among floor-to-ceiling bookshelves, with coffee and light bites also available. Wooden booths and televisions give the inexpensive neighborhood tavern a different feel, with later closing hours that stretch the evening.
Manhattan Lounge and Tavern
Mercer Street Evening Plans
Bibliotheque in SoHo organizes its wine list by literary genre. The lounge has sofas, booths, and tables behind the front bar seating, all framed by floor-to-ceiling bookshelves. The back area requires reservations at night. A food and beverage minimum also applies there. Closing time is 10:00 PM Sunday through Thursday and 11:00 PM on Friday and Saturday. Coffee and light bites are available alongside the wine.
A Longer Nightcap Window
Barrow's Pub is a traditional neighborhood drinking spot at 463 Hudson Street in Manhattan. It opens at 11:00 AM Monday through Saturday and stays open until 4:00 AM the following morning. Sunday runs from 12:00 PM to 2:00 AM on Monday. Prices fall in the inexpensive tier. Inside, seating includes wooden booths and wicker stools. Televisions hang above the bar. A wood-paneled wall carries novelty signs and stickers.
Contrasting Manhattan Bar Traditions
Bibliotheque and Barrow's Pub offer distinct settings for drinks in Manhattan. The first pairs a wine list organized by literary genre with a lounge framed by floor-to-ceiling bookshelves. The second is a traditional neighborhood pub with later closing hours. The pairing's appeal lies in that change of setting, from books and wine to a local tavern. Bibliotheque's back lounge also requires nighttime reservations and a food and beverage minimum, details that shape the literary lounge experience.
