Top 10 New York City Traveler
Top 10 Events & Nightlife in NYC
10. Handy Liquor Bar
Perhaps you like to imagine you’re a wealthy Victorian duke/duchess from the 1900’s who deserves only the finest of drinks. Even if you’re not a wealthy Victorian duke/duchess, you can get the full Top 10 New York City cocktail experience at the Handy Liquor Bar. Bookshelves line the walls, Persian rugs cover the floors, and classy cocktails consistently are served. This place is sure to make you want to tip your fedora, or at least tip the bartenders. Open Sun thru Thurs 5 PM to 1 AM.
9. Barcade
Barcade is a Top 10 New York City bar that was built for the purpose of embracing your inner kid. There are over 50 classic and retro arcade games (Pitfall, anyone?), as well as, fun-named tap beers. Who wouldn’t want to order a “Brooklyn the Defender” or a “Sixpoint Bengali Tiger”? With lunch specials and long happy hours every weekday, you’ll soon want to barricade yourself in Barcade. Open Sun thru Thurs 12 PM to 2 AM and Fri & Sat 12 PM to 4 AM.
8. Boiler Room
How does a pool table, a coin-operated jukebox with over 100,000 songs, free Wi-Fi, and no cover charge sound? This lounge is what the hype on the streets is all about! Besides the fact that Hilary Swank and Gerald Butler were here to film P.S. I Love You, the Boiler Room is the place you’ll want to be. Whether you’re jamming to Prince on Old-School Music Monday, enjoying a free pizza on Wednesday evening, or taking advantage of their BOGO happy hour, you’re guaranteed a night full of fun, laughs, and great drink prices. Open 4 PM to 4 AM daily.
7. Rudy's Bar & Grill
If you like the sound of cheap pints and free hot dogs, then look no further than Rudy’s Bar & Grill! Yes, you heard right – with the purchase of any drink, you get a free hot dog. And the ever affordable $3 to $5 draft beer pints have attracted movie stars and commoners alike. Rudy's has attracted the likes of Al Capone, Frank Sinatra, and Paul McCartney-not bad for a little Top 10 New York City dive bar! Open Mon thru Sat 8 AM to 4 AM, and Sun 12 PM to 4 AM.
6. ABC Beer Co.
How does having a different beer for almost every day of the year sound? It may sound crazy, but crazy is exactly what Alphabet City Beer Company goes for! ABC Beer Co. offers beers from A to Z in 12 constantly rotating taps and holds over 350 craft beers to-go. Pair a pint with one of their cheap, yet delicious, appetizers. This Top 10 New York City beer house Open Sun thru Thurs 12 PM to 12 AM, and Fri & Sat 12 PM to 2 AM.
5. Sake Bar Decibel
There is usually so much more beneath the surface, and that’s the case for the Sake Bar Decibel. Built underground, this Japanese sake bar boasts some of the best authentic sake in NYC. Complete with red lanterns, Buddha statues, and traditional Japanese treats like Dorayaki, this Top 10 NYC nightclub will make you feel like you’ve fallen into Tokyo. Open Mon thru Sat 6 PM to 2:50 AM and Sun 6 PM to 12:50 AM.
4. On the Rocks
Although On the Rocks has a small interior, the alcohol selection is quite vast, which is how this bar made it in our Top 10 NYC clubs. In fact, there’s over 150 whiskey options to choose from. Not a whiskey connoisseur? Not to worry! The bartenders are extremely knowledgeable when it comes to their whiskey. Some of the finest top-shelf whiskey is served here, so glasses start at $10. Grab some whiskey on the rocks at On The Rocks! Open 5 AM to 4 AM daily.
3. Radio City
The Rockefeller Center holds a theatrical gem called Radio City Music Hall. It’s the largest indoor theater in the world, with almost 6,000 extra-comfy seats. Fortunately, although this Top 10 New York City venue is nicknamed the “Showplace of the Nation,” it has kept its tickets affordable for the general population, in the hopes that everyone may enjoy a fantastic show.
2. Majestic Theatre
He’s there, the phantom of the operaaa! If you’re looking to see the longest running Broadway show in musical history, the Majestic Theatre is the place to go. The Majestic Theatre is one of the largest theatres in the city and has been proudly showing Phantom of the Opera, while simultaneously awing guests, since 1988. It’s quite a Top 10 New York City Broadway experience, regardless of how many times you’ve seen the show.
1. Lincoln Center
To suit all your musical inclinations, settle into your seat at the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. This easily made the Top Ten NYC performing arts venues. It not only hosts top musical performers like Yo-Yo Ma and the Metropolitan Opera, but also boasts one of the best auditoriums to see music, dance, film, and theater performances.