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This
European/Italian restaurant is an interesting concept in design.
The brightly colored decorations look South American and the
music playing is often high-energy samba.
Boat Basin Cafe
W. 79th St @ The Hudson River; UWS; 212-496-5542; Avg $6
Spectacular surroundings, mediocre food at high prices, and
possibly the best bar scene on the Upper West Side gives this
former water fountain turned bar/restaurant a unique style.
Bohemian
Beer Hall
23-19 24th Ave (bet 29th & 31st Ave); 718-274-4925;
Queens; Avg $5
Bohemian Beer Hall fits its name perfectly. A spacious maze
of rooms with Czech-inspired effects on the walls, this venue
is a haven for all types.
Brooklyn
Brewery
79 North 11th St; Williamsburg, Brooklyn; 718-486-7422;
Friday nights only; Avg $3
One of the most successful breweries in New York State, the
Brooklyn Brewery, while not exactly a bar, opens its doors
to its patrons during the weekends. Fridays and Saturdays
are open tasting days, and with over 17 beers on tap to sample.
Bryant
Park Grill
25 W. 40th St (bet 5th & 6th Ave); Midtown; 212-840-6500;
Avg $8
Set amidst the foliage of Bryant Park, just behind the New
York Public Library, lies the perfect retreat from work. Outdoor
drinking at its best, the setting at Bryant Park Grill is
peaceful and lush.
Cabin
Club at Pinetree Lodge
326 E. 35th St (bet 1st & 2nd Ave); Murray Hill; 212-481-5490;
Avg $6
This lumberjack-style campground-getaway theme bar has one
of New York's longest happy hours, 4pm to 10pm every day.
The cozy and calm surroundings that bring patrons back to
the great outdoors and the over-sized back patio.
El
Rey Del Sol
232 W. 14th St (bet 7th & 8th Ave); W. Village; 212-229-0733;
Avg $6
Not only is the stunning garden a wonderful location for sipping
El Rey del Sol's delicious and enormous margaritas (choose
from cantaloupe, watermelon, lime, grapefruit, apple,
orange, and other exotic flavors).
El
Rio Grande
160 E. 38th St @ 2nd Ave; 212-867-0922; Avg $6
The place to go for splendidly delicious and strong fruit-flavored
frozen margaritas, El Rio Grande is one sure choice for New
Yorkers looking for a fun atmosphere on a midsummer's eve.
Gowanus
Yacht Club & Beer Garden
323 Smith St @ President St, Brooklyn; Avg $4
The nautical theme of this Beer Garden gives it a homespun
authentic aura that promotes the simpler comforts in life
- good, inexpensive beer, hot dogs, outdoor-patio drinking,
and a relaxed atmosphere.
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