East Village, Manhattan · bar
Low lights, ’70s tunes, and a bar that wraps the room like a wood-paneled hug. The drinks are stiff and the menu doesn’t take itself too seriously—Twisted Tea coolers included (trust us, just go with it). If martinis feel like a commitment, the seasonal snaquerie offers a tiny ’tini moment. Pair it with a stacked gourmet hot dog and chips, and you’ve got the perfect first stop for a night out.