Location: Downtown Manhattan (Downtown)
Top Things to do in Downtown Manhattan (Downtown)
10 Nightlife in Downtown Manhattan (Downtown) That You Shouldn't Miss
Conquering New York in one visit is impossible. Instead, hit the must-sees – the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty, Central Park, the Metropolitan Museum of Art – and then explore off the beaten path with visits to The Cloisters or one of the city’s libraries. Indulge in the bohemian shops of the West Village or the fine dining of the Upper West Side. The bustling marketplace inside of Grand Central Station gives you a literal taste of the best the city has to offer.
Restaurants in New York City
1. Urban Oyster Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 510 reviews
Urban Oyster offers a wide variety of neighborhood and culinary themed tours that are enjoyed by native New Yorkers and tourists alike and that aim to promote a deeper sense of appreciation for local business, history, diversity, and sustainability in communities.
2. New York Crawling
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 26 reviews
New York Crawling mixes craft beer, good times, and hidden history into a fun and unique New York City experience. Walk in the footsteps of patriots George Washington and Alexander Hamilton and visit historic taverns while learning the unknown stories of the Big Apple's role in colonial and revolutionary America. We'll teach you the stuff they left out in 8th grade social studies class. Cheers!
3. McSorley's Old Ale House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,356 reviews
Reviewed By DougS649 - Washington DC, United States
The menu had five items or so, written on a chalkboard. There are two beers available, light and dark. (Both are great, I prefer the dark one.) There was one waiter tending to all of the crude, old, wooden tables. (He was doing an incredible job too!) We loved the place! The walls are all covered with history. This is what we think of '20s speakeasy. Leave the kids at home and enjoy yourself here like they used to in the old days!
4. Cafe Wha?
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 536 reviews
Reviewed By vincenzomT1199ZM
Before coming to New York I did a search for locals, among those historians the Coffee Wha is undoubtedly what gave me more emotions and I still have to return before departure .. as one of my American friend says this place is my spa
5. Fanelli's Cafe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 106 reviews
Reviewed By simbo2016 - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
This long established cafe/bar is ideal whether it be for a quick bite or a more leisurely lunch .It's also very handy if you just want to pop in for a quick drink with a well stocked bar whilst prowling around Soho. The staff are excellent and offer aware welcome before ensuring that you are seated and served as quickly as possible---it does get very busy ! The food choices are simple but offer excellent vale and quality--the chilli is consistently reliable.
6. Pub Crawl New York
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 437 reviews
Pubcrawlnewyork.com ... Experience the ultimate night out in New York! Space is limited so book now!
7. Joe's Pub
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 109 reviews
Reviewed By Itinerant_Foodies - Greensboro, United States
Service everywhere was great. There are only great seats here with such a small and intimate venue. We didn’t eat but had drinks to satisfy the minimum and we’re fine with the selection and (high but expectedly so) prices. The performances by Kittel and Co. and Gretchen Parlato Flor we’re both excellent. This is the place to see great art!
8. The Village Vanguard
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 429 reviews
Reviewed By L2472EBmikeg - Dundee, United Kingdom
Ok first up this is a place I've always wanted to visit as I own several albums that were recorded here. The atmosphere is intimate and friendly, sound perfect and only a one drink minimum required. It is not by any means glamorous or glitzy but would have been disappointed had it been so, as many heritage music venues are now basically tourist traps.
9. Village Underground
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 103 reviews
Reviewed By cmunk1 - London, United Kingdom
Such a brilliant experience! We didn’t have tickets (I would recommend buying beforehand if you can) so we queued for Standby tickets and luckily got in for a 10pm Friday night show and it was phenomenal!! So so funny - we laughed a lot and want to go back again and again!
10. The Duplex
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 118 reviews
Reviewed By DarrenLangley74
I was waiting for my wife to finish shopping so popped into the Piano Bar. It was soon rocking with a great atmosphere. Very rare for me to feel so relaxed but everyone was so fun and friendly. I was calling my wife to tell her to get there as soon as possible; Gladys kindly agreed to repeat her rendition of Proud Mary especially for her.
