The best bars in New York City
What defines a good bar? The drinks play a part, *obviously*. You'll want to consider decor, closing time, and whether guys are sporting waxed mustaches and pouting over beers with contrived names. Things like that. The truth probably is a weird and nebulous combination of everything. It's the sense of walking in and belonging.
The good news is that New Yorkers are so fed up with rent prices, rats, and the subway that having a good place to drink is, at this point, a basic human right. So keep reading, no matter if you're after a gold-accented place that's an exercise in flaunt, a well-mixed drink, or somewhere you can vomit in the corner and expect applause, this is our selection of quality NYC bars.
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