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.

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Rank 1.
AperiBar
italian · cocktail-bar · 120 W 41st St
italian cocktail bar that actually understands both crafts—aperitivos done right, not just instagram bait.
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
$$ · ClosedToday · 14:00 — 00:00G4.8T4.7Y4.5MS
Google4.8(1.1k)Yelp4.5(85)Tripadvisor4.7(18)
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Rank 2.
Osteria La Baia
italian · cocktail-bar · New York
high-end italian with serious cocktails and the ratings to back it up.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Paying for the Scene
$$$$ · ClosedToday · 11:30 — 00:00G4.9T4.4Y4.3MS
Google4.9(6.2k)Yelp4.3(260)Tripadvisor4.4(59)
Warningyou're paying for the scene and the location, not just the drink.
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Rank 3.
Le Botaniste
wine-bar · vegan · New York
vegan wine bar that doesn't feel like punishment—actually thoughtful drinks and food.
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.
Great Value
$ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 21:00G4.6T4.6Y4.5MS
Google4.6(486)Yelp4.5(534)Tripadvisor4.6(101)
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Rank 4.
The Waylon
tex-mex · cocktail-bar · New York
tex-mex cocktail spot that executes both sides without cutting corners.
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.
Great Value
$ · Open nowToday · 12:00 — 04:00G4.6TY4.6MS
Google4.6(394)Yelp4.6(154)Tripadvisor25 reviews ↗
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Rank 5.
Hibernia Bar
irish-pub · bar-and-grill · New York
proper irish pub energy with food that actually works, not just a theme park version.
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.
Cheap but Cheerful
$ · Open nowToday · 12:00 — 04:00G4.6T4.7Y4.3MS
Google4.6(744)Yelp4.3(201)Tripadvisor4.7(21)
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Rank 6.
Jimmy's Corner
bar · New York
old-school times square dive with actual character and cheap drinks that don't taste like regret.
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.
Cheap but Cheerful
$ · Open nowToday · 12:30 — 04:00G4.6T4.4Y4.1MS
Google4.6(2.3k)Yelp4.1(713)Tripadvisor4.4(569)
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Rank 7.
Strangelove Bar NYC
bar · New York
cocktails and vibe that punch above the price point.
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.
Cheap but Cheerful
$ · Open nowToday · 11:00 — 04:00G4.4T5.0Y4.6MS
Google4.4(226)Yelp4.6(82)Tripadvisor5.0(2)
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warningsmall sample size so don't bet your night on it yet.
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Rank 8.
The Gaf West
bar · New York
solid neighborhood bar that knows what it is and does it 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.
Cheap but Cheerful
$ · Open nowToday · 14:00 — 04:00G4.6T4.4Y4.1MS
Google4.6(340)Yelp4.1(120)Tripadvisor4.4(13)
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Rank 9.
Blue Ruin Bar
bar · New York
straightforward bar that delivers on basics.
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.
Solid Pick
$ · Open nowToday · 12:00 — 04:00G4.4T4.3Y4.3MS
Google4.4(715)Yelp4.3(416)Tripadvisor4.3(46)
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Rank 10.
Walter's Bar
bar · New York
reliable neighborhood spot without pretense.
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.
Solid Pick
$ · Open nowToday · 11:00 — 04:00G4.4TY4.3MS
Google4.4(508)Yelp4.3(230)Tripadvisor13 reviews ↗
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Tell Harry what you fancy.

AperiBar

Osteria La Baia

Le Botaniste

The Waylon

Hibernia Bar

Jimmy's Corner

Strangelove Bar NYC

The Gaf West

Blue Ruin Bar

Walter's Bar