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Bars & Restaurants in The Villages

Bars & Restaurants in The Villages

East Village

McSorley’s Old Ale House

CASH ONLY Old-time bar with Irish bartenders, 2 kinds of ale (light or dark) & sawdust on the floor.

Beer only (light or dark- both are delicious) When you order one beer, expect them to bring you two.

Exceptional vibe. I’ve spent full days here and I never get sick of it. If you visit on a Mon/Tues, as for Pepe and tell him “The Geek Squad” sent you.

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Stromboli Pizza

Rustic spot with a few tables for pizza, slices, calzones & subs served at a counter or delivered.

East Village Pizza

Veteran pizza shop with late-night hours and a menu that also includes salads, heros & calzones.

St. Dymphna's

Irish watering hole dispensing pints & classic pub grub in a snug, patio-equipped setting.

7B Horseshoe Bar aka Vazacs

Every movie or TV show that takes place in NYC has at least one shot in this bar.

Long-running, no-nonsense bar featuring a jukebox loaded with punk & an old-school photobooth..

Sara's note: Super fun dive bar. Lots of movies have been filmed here so that’s fun. (Russian Doll, The Night Before, The Godfather II, Rent)

Sunny & Annie's Deli

Round-the-clock convenience store & deli preparing sandwiches with classic & creative combos.

Death & Co

Bartenders in bow ties & suspenders recall the speakeasy era at this dark, moody cocktail lounge.

Risotteria Melotti NYC

Inventive risotto dishes, salads & other gluten-free fare served in a cozy space with exposed brick.

Burp Castle

Bartenders keep the noise level down while serving exotic imported brews at this laid-back taproom.

Tompkins Square Bagels

Hand-rolled bagels, sandwiches, pastries & coffee offered in a hip, brick-walled space with seating.

Veselka

Borscht & pierogi are menu highlights at this no-frills Ukrainian eatery.

Bowery Meat Company

Steakhouse with classic cuts in modern preparations plus pasta & more in a retro-styled setting.

KGB Bar

Readings & publication parties are regular events at this tiny Soviet-themed watering hole.

Double Down Saloon

NYC offshoot of a longtime Las Vegas punk bar, best known for its bacon martinis.

Bobwhite Counter

Fried chicken & soul food sides, all made from sustainable ingredients, in a small, casual space.

Doc Holliday's

Texas roadhouse-style bar in the East Village with biker bartenders & country music on the jukebox.

Sundaes and Cones

Large, light-filled ice cream shop offering Asian-inspired flavors plus familiar favorites.

Otto's Shrunken Head

Rock bands, a Polynesian-esque setting & cocktails enliven this offbeat tiki bar.

Sara's note: Awesome tiki bar. Beware though, they pack a punch. I’d limit to two drinks- first hand knowledge haha.

Please Don't Tell

Patrons who enter through a phone booth in Crif Dogs next door sip novel cocktails in a dark space.

Paul's Da Burger Joint

This cash-only East Village eatery serves up giant, juicy burgers for cheap in a kitschy setting.

Craft + Carry Saint Marks

There's a bunch of these spots across the city, all worth checking out.

Pineapple Club

International plates & tropical cocktails served in a vast locale with colorful, fashionable decor.

Cherry Tavern

Dark, unassuming hangout boasting a jukebox, billiards & drink specials with a laid-back vibe.

Drop Off Service

This former laundromat offers an extensive offering of draft beers in a casual, brick-lined setting.

Blue & Gold Tavern

Veteran East Village watering hole offering cheap drinks & pool in a bare-bones atmosphere.

Greenwich Village

il Buco

Upmarket, carefully sourced Mediterranean plates served in a rustic-chic space with a wine cellar.

Bleecker Street Bar

Drinks, darts, pool & plenty of sports on TV are the calling cards of this laid-back bar.

Great Jones Distilling Co

Elevated classics created in a polished restaurant sharing space with a whiskey distillery & bars.

Great Jones Distilling Co

Swanky steakhouse with a raw bar boasting walls covered with photos of old-Hollywood stars.

Arturo's Coal Oven Pizza

Both classic Italian and nice coal pizza.

The Bitter End

Since 1961, many famous artist have played at this iconic music club with nightly shows & cocktails.

Peculier Pub

More than 300 international brews await at this long-standing, cash-only pub with pewlike seating.

Ben's Pizzeria

Hot slices & people-watching at a counter with late-night hours near Washington Square Park.

MacDougal Street Ale House

Super-casual underground bar offering beer & diversions such as satellite sports, pool & darts.

The Grisly Pear Greenwich Village

Clubby pub where beer & burgers are served to folks watching TV sports, live comedians or karaoke.

Monte's Trattoria

Longtime Italian joint serving up traditional red-sauce standards in an old-school setting.

John's of Bleecker Street

Brick-oven pies (no slices) with crisp thin crusts are the signature of this circa-1929 pizzeria.

Blind Tiger

A large selection of microbrews differentiates this popular longtime watering hole.

Bleecker Street Pizza

Basic pizza shop on a busy corner that offers cheap slices & pies late into the night.

Employees Only

Inventive drinks are poured at this retro-looking, Prohibition-style bar.

Bell Book & Candle

Basement-set American eatery that gets most of the produce for its seasonal fare from a roof garden.

Johnny's Bar

Neighborhood dive bar with daily shot specials & jukebox, bumper stickers & film-truck permits.

Cubbyhole

Cash Only! Longtime lesbian & gay Village hangout with a jukebox, drink specials & colorful decor.

Greenwich Treehouse

This second-floor bar offers video games & trivia contests plus old movies on a big screen & more.

McKenna's Pub

Time-tested pub serving burgers, sandwiches & bar bites, plus draft beer, cocktails & sangria.

Drift In

Open-air waterfront locale serving oysters, seafood dishes & burgers, plus cocktails, wines & beers.

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Tacombi

Funky stop for elevated tacos & other Mexican eats plus aguas frescas, beer & sangria.

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Corner Bistro

Easygoing pub with a well-known West Village sibling dishing up brews & big burgers on paper plates.

Ear Inn

Beers & bar bites are on the menu at this popular joint in a landmarked, circa-1817 building.

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Minetta Tavern

Celeb-magnet hot-ticket tavern with upper-end French bistro fare & reimagined vintage decor.

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Fiddlesticks Pub

Weekends are lively at this neighborhood tavern offering Irish-accented pub food alongside the beer.

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Kettle of Fish

Packers Bar

This circa-1950 Village standard with a literary past offers drinks, games, & welcomes Packers fans.

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The Otheroom

Dark, cozy bar with a hideaway vibe and lengthy beer & wine lists.

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Bayard's Ale House

Patriots Bar

If you know, you know.

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The Spaniard

American classics, burgers, whiskey & cocktails in a neighborhood gastropub with a throwback vibe.

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Automatic Slim’s

This no-frills burger & beer joint becomes a lively & often crowded party scene after the sun sets.

Barrow Street Ale House

Popular tavern in 19th-century carriage house offers craft beers, pub grub & extended happy hours.

Meatpacking District

Hector's Cafe & Diner

Breakfasts, Italian dishes, burgers & shakes at a longstanding, landmark neighborhood diner.

Brass Monkey

Unpretentious Meatpacking District pub with an extensive beer selection & a roof deck.

The Standard Biergarten

Beer, sausages, pretzels & Ping-Pong offered in an outdoor setting under the High Line.

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