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Cool Midtown bars?

For my birthday, I think i've finally decided on dinner in the Midtown area and then going out for more drinks after. Even though i work in the area and walk around here almost every day, i don't really know what bars are in the area! Anyone have any suggestions for a place that isn't too expensive or loud or snooty?

TIA!

Re: Cool Midtown bars?

  • i would walk over to hell's kitchen (9th ave) since that is going to be your best bet for what you want. where are you having dinner??
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  • Rattle & Hum (33rd between 5th & Madison) extensive beer bar, but also a nice casual place to just hang, and not too loud. (Though I'd check to see if there's a beer "event" that night, which could make it a zoo.)

    The Ginger Man (36th St between 5th & Madison) Also best known for it's beer, but they also have a lush backroom seating area with couches, another section up front with the same. It can get packed, but not always and worth a try.

    Further afield (I never really know how people constrict their personal midtown map)...

    St. Andrews (46th between 6th & Broadway) Scottish bar, buzzing and cheery. And if you have a hankering for Scotch Eggs, you're in the right place.

    And I was about to suggest the Zipper Factory Tavern, only to find out it has closed. Sad

    Have fun. Smile

     

  • i'd call the ginger man and see if you can reserve some couches. that's a great place. is your party on a saturday? it's usually dead on saturdays but packed on weeknights.

    i generally avoid midtown like the plague so other than hell's kitchen, i'm not sure what else to suggest. ?

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  • imagecheekywife:

    i generally avoid midtown like the plague so other than hell's kitchen, i'm not sure what else to suggest.  

    I <3 hell's kitchen!! haha - its our old neighborhood. although i'm terrible and can't recommend any good bars other than an uber dive bar (Rudy's). 

    anyone else see the write-up about hell's kitchen in AM NY? DH and I were so proud of our old neighborhood and our favorite restaurant was first on their list! 

    have a great birthday celebration!!

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  • Sounds fun!  I don't have any specific recs but in my (albeit somewhat limited) experience, I'd think you could walk over to 9th and find a place anywhere in the 40s or low 50s.  There are tons of great looking bars there!
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