Location: Downtown Manhattan (Downtown)
Top Things to do in Downtown Manhattan (Downtown)
The 10 Best Bars & Clubs in Downtown Manhattan (Downtown), New York (NY)
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. Copper & Oak
2. 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!
3. 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
4. Proletariat
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. 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!
7. Mercury Lounge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By Agnieszka_Dankowska - Warsaw, Poland
I was definitely expecting from NYC a lot of good places with live music. This one was better than my expectations! The best 12$ spent in New York. I’m absolutely in love in two bands I’ve seen there and never heard of before (Melt The Band and Los Elk, I recommend). I was on Saturday. It’s absolutely amazing they had 6 bands playing this day. Until like 4 a.m! You need to visit this place if you’re looking for some great music experience for almost free in very relaxed, not overcrowded and casual atmosphere.
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!
