East Village, Manhattan · bar
The Laurels carries a bit of Irish clubhouse energy—fitting, given the name—especially once the Sunday night trad sessions get going and the room tightens up around it. The menu jumps from steak tartare to short-rib bao without overthinking it, more about what sounds good than sticking to a lane. Bottomless brunch comes with electrolyte-spiked mimosas, which feels less like a gimmick and more like someone actually thought it through.
Happy hour runs Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM.