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Prohibition has live music every night, so it’s a good option for all kinds of situations, from first dates when you want to avoid awkward small talk to quick solo drinks when you’re killing time. Get some house cocktails at the bar, and if you end up wanting a break from the music (or you come before the music starts), hang out at one of the sidewalk tables out front.
Blondies on the Upper West Side is one of our favorite spots in the city to watch sports and/or eat buffalo wings.
The Dead Poet is a solid neighborhood bar with both daytime and late-night Happy Hours.
If you’re looking for a place to hang out, drink, and play board games on the UWS, e’s Bar is your very best option. Added bonus: they serve food.
Crave Fishbar’s second location on the UWS is larger than the original UES spot and works for nearly every situation.
