bar · Manhattan · Harry Hungry

Tell Harry what you fancy.

Ten places worth leaving the house for. Harry reads the review-site noise, spots the tourist traps, and hands over a shortlist before the kettle's boiled.

Be honest with him. He doesn't judge.

One tap. Anything good, properly nearby, open right now.

Places

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Rank 1.
Aromati Café & Wine Bar
wine-bar · coffee-shop · New York
wine, coffee, and dessert in one spot—aromati nails the vibe without trying too hard.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Smart Spend
$$ · ClosedToday · 07:00 — 22:00G5.0TY5.0MS
Google5.0(97)Yelp5.0(5)Tripadvisornot listed2/ 3 sources
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warningtiny sample size, so don't bet your night on it yet.
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Rank 2.
Brick Wine Bar
wine-bar · bar · New York
solid wine list, no pretension, actual humans drinking there.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Smart Spend
$$ · ClosedClosed todayG5.0TYMSStill tasting
Google5.0(121)1/ 3 sources
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warningbarely any reviews to go on.
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Rank 3.
Cork Wine Bar (Soho)
wine-bar · cafe · New York
soho location, wine focus, cafe vibe—works as a pit stop or a longer hang.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Smart Spend
$$ · ClosedToday · 16:00 — 23:00G4.8TYMSStill tasting
Google4.8(238)1/ 3 sources
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
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Rank 4.
Same Same Wine Bar
wine-bar · bar · New York
consistent ratings across platforms, wine bar that actually gets it right.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Smart Spend
$$ · ClosedClosed todayG4.9TY4.7MS
Google4.9(111)Yelp4.7(11)Tripadvisornot listed2/ 3 sources
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
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Rank 5.
Empire Steak House Times Square
steak-house · wine-bar · New York
times square steakhouse that doesn't suck—solid meat, wine program, real ratings.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Smart Spend
$$ · ClosedToday · 15:00 — 22:00G4.9T4.6Y4.6MS
Google4.9(7.7k)Yelp4.6(97)Tripadvisor4.6(49)
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Rank 6.
AperiBar
italian · cocktail-bar · 120 W 41st St
italian cocktails done right, aperitivo energy without the tourist markup.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Smart Spend
$$ · ClosedToday · 15:00 — 23:00G4.8T4.7Y4.5MS
Google4.8(1.1k)Yelp4.5(85)Tripadvisor4.7(18)
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Rank 7.
Carversteak
steak-house · cocktail-bar · New York
steak and cocktails with fine-dining chops but doesn't take itself too seriously.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Smart Spend
$$ · ClosedToday · 16:00 — 22:00G4.9TY4.5MS
Google4.9(245)Yelp4.5(17)Tripadvisornot listed2/ 3 sources
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warninglimited reviews—good ratings but small crowd so far.
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Rank 8.
The Purple Tongue Wine Bar
wine-bar · bar · New York
wine bar that focuses on wine, not Instagram.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Smart Spend
$$ · ClosedToday · 16:00 — 01:00G4.7TYMSStill tasting
Google4.7(241)1/ 3 sources
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warningbarely reviewed, so you're early.
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Rank 9.
Gurumé
korean · bar · New York
korean food with bar chops—rare combo done well.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Smart Spend
$$ · ClosedClosed todayG4.8T4.5YMS
Google4.8(682)Tripadvisor4.5(18)Yelp380 reviews ↗
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Rank 10.
BarDough
bar · New York
bar that people actually like across every platform, consistent energy.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Smart Spend
$$ · ClosedToday · 16:00 — 00:00G4.7T4.8Y4.5MS
Google4.7(531)Yelp4.5(425)Tripadvisor4.8(66)
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Tell Harry what you fancy.

Aromati Café & Wine Bar

Brick Wine Bar

Cork Wine Bar (Soho)

Same Same Wine Bar

Empire Steak House Times Square

AperiBar

Carversteak

The Purple Tongue Wine Bar

Gurumé

BarDough