Six New York Wine Bars for a Relaxed Glass
Wine in New York does not need a white tablecloth. These six pour by the glass in relaxed rooms, from a landmarked West Village cafe to a Hudson-side pier and an 18th-floor rooftop, most with small plates to match.
An industrial Manhattan cafe that pairs earthy cacao drinks with wine in a laptop-friendly room. It works for an afternoon of work that slides into an evening glass. Open to midnight Tuesday through Friday. Confirm current pricing on arrival.
A nostalgic West Village cafe and wine bar set in a landmarked 1850s building, plating seasonal European-American dishes. It suits a low-key dinner over a bottle. Open daily, 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM. Pricing is mid-priced.
This Upper West Side bar pours kosher Mediterranean wines and craft cocktails beside creative, dietary-friendly shared plates. It fits a flexible group with different needs at the table. A reservation carries a ten dollar fee. Pricing is mid-priced.
Out on Pier 57, this spot pairs sunset views over the Hudson with French-Italian plates and New York's largest Corsican wine list. It rewards an early evening before the light goes. Closed Monday. Pricing is upscale.
A welcoming Upper East Side room built around local New York wines, cheeses, and charcuterie, with the owners often telling the stories. It suits a slow, conversational evening. Closed Monday, open from noon otherwise. Pricing is mid-priced.
An 18th-floor rooftop bar with cocktails, light bites, and clear views of the Empire State and Chrysler buildings. It works for an evening drink with a skyline backdrop. Open from 5:00 PM, Tuesday through Saturday. Pricing is mid-priced.