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The
name Local says it all. This neighborhood spot is a hybrid,
bringing a lounge-like feel to the setting while maintaining
the comfort of a local-bar. With both indoor and outdoor spaces
to keep the options open.
Luna
Park
Union Sq. West (bet 16th & 17th St); Flatiron; 212-475-8464;
Avg $7
There's
no hotter strictly outdoors bar that is a requisite locale
for New Yorkers to venture to during the summer. Drawing a
crowd of the young, the hip, and the beautiful, Luna Park
is the outdoor bar that keeps the party going well into the
night.
Mugsy's
(A.K.A. Patio Bar)
31 2nd Ave (bet 1st & 2nd St); E. Village; 212-460-0992;
Avg $7
Mugsy's brings a sexy aura to the East Village. The red lighting
sets the mood, while a diverse crowd settles in, lounging
on the comfortable sofas or wandering outside to
the patio.
Pentop
Bar
700 5th Ave (Peninsula Hotel) @ 55th St; 212-956-2888;
Avg $13
If you want to have a drink and feel high up on the social
scene 23-floors-up, then the Pentop Bar is the place to go.
This open-air bar comes complete with two patios, an amazing
view, and enough atmosphere to keep you out of the dingy street
bars.
Rink
Bar
Rockefeller Center; 5th Ave (bet 49th & 50th St) Midtown;
212-332-7620; Avg $6; Happy Hour
Atmosphere, tradition, and romance are three words that best
characterize the Rink Bar. The world-famous skating rink turns
into a restaurant and bar during the warm-weather months.
Seaport
Cafe
89 South St @ S. St, pier 17; Wall Street; 212-964-1120;
Avg $6
The views from the Seaport Café are simply extraordinary,
and with delicious French and Indian pastries and a good selection
of wines to complement the dessert, the Seaport Café
is a welcome retreat from the everyday grind.
Sutton
Place
1015 2nd Ave (bet 53rd & 54th St); Midtown; 212-207-3777;
Avg $7
An after work hot spot for many midtown singles, the drink
specials, music, and finger foods will have you grooving until
the break of dawn. Not good for first dates, but a great place
to meet up with friends and meet someone new.
The
Porch
115 Ave C (bet 7th & 8th St); 212-982-4034; LES; Avg
$5
This outdoor garden space with a wooden porch overlooking
it is a secret hideaway spot that those in the know have discovered.
An inspired list of wines and beers from all over the world
offer substantial choice.
The
Roof Garden @ The Met
1000 5th Ave @ 82nd St; UES; 212-535-7710; Avg $8
One of New York's best-kept secrets (until now) is located
amidst the lush landscaping of the roof of the Metropolitan
Museum of Art. With views of Central Park and Fifth Avenue,
The Roof Garden has one of the best views of Central Park
within Manhattan.
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