Guidebook for New York
Drinks & Nightlife
A (usually) quiet bar that's just next to the apartment with reasonable prices and an exceptionally friendly staff
17 locals recommend
Dorian Gray
A (usually) quiet bar that's just next to the apartment with reasonable prices and an exceptionally friendly staff
The Boiler Room
86 E 4th StThe cheapest, friendliest, gay dive-bar in the city.
This is a quirky, very quiet bar that has a great selection of beer for a relaxed evening out.
12 locals recommend
Burp Castle
41 E 7th StThis is a quirky, very quiet bar that has a great selection of beer for a relaxed evening out.
Very cheap, very dive. Good for people who have no preferences about decor or clientele.
21 locals recommend
Blue & Gold Tavern
79 E 7th StVery cheap, very dive. Good for people who have no preferences about decor or clientele.
Temple Bar
Quiet, calm, classy, good cocktails, and a bit more upscale.
Try to find it through a door going down to a cellar. Very small bar, best Belgian bottled beer selection in the city.
18 locals recommend
124 Rabbit Club
124 MacDougal StTry to find it through a door going down to a cellar. Very small bar, best Belgian bottled beer selection in the city.
Funky, quirky, mixed crowd. It has a fantastic outdoor patio to enjoy warm nights.
61 locals recommend
Metropolitan
559 Lorimer StFunky, quirky, mixed crowd. It has a fantastic outdoor patio to enjoy warm nights.
Food Scene
Risotteria Melotti NYC
309 E 5th StDelicious and a completely gluten-free menu.
One of the best italian restaurants, very relaxed, and very delicious.
133 locals recommend
RubiRosa Restaurant & Bar
235 Mulberry StOne of the best italian restaurants, very relaxed, and very delicious.
It's been here forever, and is a staple of dining in the east village.
18 locals recommend
John's of 12th Street
302 E 12th StIt's been here forever, and is a staple of dining in the east village.
Benny's Burritos
113 Greenwich AveDelicious burritos, wonderful margaritas.
Pala Pizza
Delicious pizzas, all are also available with gluten-free dough.
Sightseeing
This is a nice area to walk around in with views of Brooklyn.
451 locals recommend
East River State Park
90 Kent AveThis is a nice area to walk around in with views of Brooklyn.
Essentials
Key Food Supermarkets
492 Myrtle AveNearest grocery store, has everything, and prices are low.