Chelsea/Meatpacking District

Plunge at the Hotel Gansevoort
18 Ninth Ave, 15th fl at 13th St.
877-426-7386
www.hotelgansevoort.com
Located on top of the sleek Gansevoort hotel, Plunge is the place to sip expensive cocktails while admiring a beautiful view.

The Park
118 Tenth Ave between 17th and 18th Sts
212-352-3313
www.theparknyc.com
A 10,000 square foot former taxi garage featuring seven different areas for dining and lounging, a huge garden, and rooftop penthouse make this one of the Meatpacking District's most distinct spots.

duvet
45 West 21st St. between Fifth and Sixth Aves
212-989-2121
www.duvetny.com
This pink-and-purple-neon-lit lounge's 29 beds beckon revelers to pull on terrycloth slippers, grab a drink, and enjoy their night lying down.

Ara Wine Bar
24 Ninth Ave between 13th and 14th Sts
New York, NY 10014
212-242-8642
A calmer spot in the ever-growing Meatpacking District, this cozy wine bar is the perfect place to start or end your evening.

Rhone
63 Gansevoort St between Greenwich and Washington Sts
212-367-8440
www.rhonenyc.com
A welcome relief from the rest of the area's sceney, overcrowded spots, Rhone's the place to sip on 20 varieties of wine by the glass and 200 by the bottle in a sleek, modern setting.

Chinatown

Happy Ending
302 Broome St. between Forsyth and Eldridge Sts
212-334-9676
www.happyendinglounge.com
Once a massage parlor, Happy Ending is now home to a swanky lounge, though most people choose to pack into the dark downstairs bar where a DJ spins tunes.

East Village

In Vino
215 East 4th St. between Aves A and B
Run by Luigi Iasilli, the owner of popular Italian restaurant Max on Ave B, this comfy wine bar was built from barrels and has a vaulted ceiling that resembles a cellar.

Greenwich Village

Turks & Frogs
323 West 11th Street, between Greenwich and Washington Sts
212-691-8875
You can buy most of the trinkets on display in this small Turkish antique shop-cum-wine bar with red walls and a warm, cozy atmosphere.

Employees Only
510 Hudson St., near Christopher St.
212-242-3021
Meant to evoke a 1920s speakeasy, this sophisticated bar features serious bartenders mixing equally serious drinks for a hip downtown crowd.

White Horse Tavern
567 Hudson St. at 11th St.
212-989-3956
This West Village institution is home to pub grub, cool pints, and laid-back patrons who kick back at picnic tables when the weather heats up.

Chumley's
86 Bedford St. at Barrow St.
212-675-4449
Once a speakeasy, this cozy pub reeks of history thanks to walls that are covered with photos of famous writers and their tatted book covers.

Village Vanguard
178 Seventh Ave South between West 11th and Perry Sts
212-255-4037
www.villagevanguard.com
Founded in 1935 as a jazz club, you can now come here for spoken-word events as well. Parents are encouraged to bring their children along -- provided they don't cause any commotion.

Harlem

Lenox Lounge
288 Lenox Ave at 125th St.
212-427-0253
www.lenoxlounge.com
Opened since 1939, this Art Deco Harlem institution still draws crowds for some of the best live jazz in the city.

Little Italy/Nolita/SoHo

Public
210 Elizabeth St. between Prince and Spring Sts
212-343-7011
www.public-nyc.com
Public's a fun spot to visit just for a peek at its ultra sleek design, but a handsome bar and specialty cocktails (including one with a pink peppercorn rim) are enticing as well.

Ear Inn
326 Spring St. between Greenwich and Washington Sts
212-226-9060
www.jamesbrownhouse.com
A casual SoHo institution where revelers spill onto the street once the narrow pub gets too crowded.

Pravda
281 Lafayette St. between Houston and Prince Sts
212-226-4944
www.pravdany.com
Walk down a well-hidden flight of stairs on Lafayette St. and you'll discover a spot that's part French bistro and part Russian bathhouse. Just remember to go easy on the 70 different Vodkas available.

Lower East Side

Verlaine's
110 Rivington St. between Ludlow and Essex Sts
212-614-2494
Head here when you're craving small bites of Vietnamese food and tempting cocktails like a Sake Cosmo.

Chibitini
63 Clinton St. between Stanton and Rivington Sts
212-674-7300
www.chibitini.com
Sake novices can start experimenting here with 20 types of hot and cold varieties and a 3- or 6-course tasting menu.

Loreley
7 Rivington St. between Bowery and Christie Sts
212-253-7077
www.loreleynyc.com
This spot is home to German eats such as Wiener schnitzel and kaesepatzle as well as a selection of German beers. Get there early and snag a seat in the outdoor garden where smoking is permitted.

Midtown

Morrel Wine Bar
1 Rockefeller Plaza at 49th St. between Fifth and Sixth Aves
212-262-7700
www.morrellwinebar.com
End a long day of sightseeing (or work) at this classy wine bar across from Rockefeller Center where outdoor tables attract a lively crowd in the summertime.

ESPN Zone
1472 Broadway at 42nd St.
212-921-3776
www.espnzone.com
For a big game, head to the ultimate sports bar where countless TV monitors display ESPN and MSG broadcasts. There's even a large scoreboard that displays multiple games and stats for patrons who are scattered throughout the large space.

Blue Fin
1567 Broadway at 47th St.
212-918-1400
www.brguestrestaurants.com
Head here either after work or before a show to enjoy a Blue Fin cocktail (garnished with Swedish Fish) at an all-glass bar.

Campbell Apartment
15 Vanderbilt Ave at 42nd St.
212-953-0409
www.hospitalityholdings.com
Located above Grand Central, this classy (and pricey) lounge is the restored private office of early 20th century tycoon, John W. Campbell. Themed drinks hark back to the 20s and 30s with names like "Flapper's Delight", "Prohibition Punch", and "Roaring Twenties".

Tribeca

Church Lounge
2 Sixth Ave between Church and White Sts
212-519-6677
www.tribecagrand.com
Located in the Tribeca Grand Hotel's spacious triangular atrium, this is the classic hotel bar. Intimate and open, it attracts members of Tribeca's thriving filmmaking community.

Dekk
134 Reade St. between Hudson and Greenwich Sts
212-941-9401
Featuring Parisian benches and dim lighting, this cozy spot attracts movie buffs who come to screen their favorite films in the wine bar's cinema space.

anotheroom
249 W. Broadway between Moore and Beach Sts
212-226-1418
www.theroomsbeerandwine.com
Craig Weiss, the owner of anotherroom and four other similar spots, wanted to give patrons an intimate room where they could share independent music, art, and handcrafted beer and wine from around the world. And that's just what you'll get in this spot where heavy gauge steel fixtures and exhibits by unrepresented artists are enjoyed along with a large selection of wines by the glass and beer.

Union Square, Gramercy, Flatiron

Cibar
56 Irving Place between 17th and 18th Sts
212-460-5656
www.cibarlounge.com
Ultra trendy cocktails piled high with fresh fruit reign at this pink-hued bar located below the cozy Inn at Irving on charming Irving Place.

The Coffee Shop
29 Union Square West, at 16th St.
212-243-7969
Located in the heart of Union Square, this hip diner serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, but also gets pretty packed come night with an attractive clientele who come to sip Caipirinhas and other cool cocktails.

Flute
40 E 20th St. between Park Ave South and Broadway
212-529-7870
www.flutebar.com
Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or just in love with bubbly, this fun Champagne bar promises a good night.

Upper East Side

Edelman's Bar
35 E. 76th St. at Madison Ave
212-744-1600
www.thecarlyle.com
This is the place to order a stiff drink, kick back in a classic leather chair, and listen while a piano player tickles the old ivories.

The Central Park Boathouse
Park Drive North at East 72nd St.
212-517-2233
www.thecentralparkboathouse.com
Overlooking the Central Park Boathouse restaurant, the lake, trees, and skyscrapers, this is the perfect spot to relax with a light bite and cocktails on a warm summer's night.

Upper West Side

Boast Basin Cafe
West 79th St., at the Hudson River
212-496-5542
As the Upper West Side's unofficial summer headquarters, this laid-back spot is perfect on a clear day thanks to its great views of the Hudson River and Jersey.

Smoke Jazz Club and Lounge
2751 Broadway between 105th and 106th Sts
212-864-6662
www.smokejazz.com
Trumpeter Winston Marsalis is a regular at this classy jazz club where you can hear amazing music for a song.

Stone Rose
10 Columbus Cir., 4th fl. at 59th Street
at 59th Street
212-823-9769
www.mocbars.com
Head to this this 6,000 square-foot space (owned by Cindy Crawford's husband Rande Gerber) for gorgeous views of Central Park and pricey cocktails.