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( 212-374-9119; 79 Baxter St btwn Bayard & Walker Sts; J/M/Z, N/Q/R/W, 6 to Canal St)
An
odd interloper in the Chinatown scene, Whiskey Tavern nevertheless has earned many
fans for its uber-friendly bartenders, casual ambience free of pretension, reasonably
priced drinks and outdoor rear patio in warm weather.
Louis 649
BAR
( 212-673-1190;
www.louis649.com
;
649 E 9th St, near Ave C; 6pm-4am; L to 1st Ave)
Beloved by its patrons for the affordable prices and down-home, no-frills decor. Tuesday
nights are free tasting nights, when the owner brings in a liquor specialist to talk about
their brew and liberally pours free shots.
Jimmy's No 43
BAR
( 212-982-3006;
www.jimmysno43.com
; 43 E 7th St btwn Third & Second Aves; noon-2am
Mon-Thu & Sun, to 4am Fri & Sat; N/R to 8th St-NYU, F to 2nd Ave, 4/6 to Astor Pl)
Barrels and
stag antlers line the walls of this basement beer hall. Select from over 50 imported favor-
ites, to go with a round of delectable bar nibbles.
124 Old Rabbit Club
BAR
( 212-254-0575; 124 MacDougal St; A/C/E, B/D/F, M to W 4th St, 1/2 to Christopher St-
Sheridan Sq, 1/2 to Houston St)
You'll wanna pat yourself on the back when you find this
speakeasy-style joint (hint: look for the '124' and ring the buzzer). Reward yourself with
a quenching stout or one of the dozens of imported brews.
Half King
PUB
( 212-462-4300;
www.thehalfking.com
; 505 W 23rd St at Tenth Ave; 11am-4am Mon-Fri,
9am-4am Sat & Sun; C/E to 23rd St)
A unique marriage of cozy pub and sophisticated
writers' lair, you'll often experience top-notch literary readings in this wood-accented,
candlelit watering hole. During warm weather, there's also a front sidewalk cafe and
backyard patio.
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