The Wayland
This rustic, laid-back barroom pairs inventive cocktails with fresh oysters and a late-night kitchen.
- Mon – Wed, 16:00 – 02:00 (+1); Thu, 16:00 – 03:00 (+1); Fri, 16:00 – 04:00 (+1); Sat, 14:00 – 04:00 (+1); Sun, 14:00 – 02:00 (+1)
- $$
- 700 E 9th St
- 4.6 (895 reviews)
Description
This Manhattan hangout pairs a vintage, rustic charm with a serious approach to drink-making. The room fills up quickly, drawing patrons for well-balanced classics like a sharp, not-too-sweet Sazerac. To match the drinks, the kitchen stays open late, serving up everything from fresh, briny oysters to comforting, unexpected starters like milk and honey on bread. It is a spot that works just as well for a bustling early-evening happy hour as it does for a quiet, low-key drink late on a Sunday night.