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Midtown Bars That Don't Suck
The Junction is one of Midtown Bars That Don't Suck.

1. The Junction

6.3
329 Lexington Ave (btwn 38th & 39th St.), New York, NY
Bar · Murray Hill · 36 tips and reviews
Wharf Bar & Grill is one of Midtown Bars That Don't Suck.

2. Wharf Bar & Grill

587 3rd Ave (btwn E 38th & E 39th St.), New York, NY
Sports Bar · Murray Hill · 78 tips and reviews
The Perfect Pint is one of Midtown Bars That Don't Suck.

3. The Perfect Pint

6.7
203 E 45th St (at 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Pub · Turtle Bay · 89 tips and reviews
Brother Jimmy's BBQ is one of Midtown Bars That Don't Suck.

4. Brother Jimmy's BBQ

181 Lexington Ave (at E 31st St), New York, NY
BBQ Joint · Rose Hill · 137 tips and reviews
Bierhaus NYC is one of Midtown Bars That Don't Suck.

5. Bierhaus NYC

7.6
712 3rd Ave (45th St), New York, NY
German Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 158 tips and reviews
Park Avenue Tavern is one of Midtown Bars That Don't Suck.

6. Park Avenue Tavern

7.9
99 Park Ave (at E 39th St), New York, NY
Bar · 126 tips and reviews
Brother Jimmy's BBQ is one of Midtown Bars That Don't Suck.

7. Brother Jimmy's BBQ

416 8th Ave (at W 31st St), New York, NY
BBQ Joint · Chelsea · 119 tips and reviews

8. Fat Annies Truck Stop

131 W 33rd St, New York, NY
Diner · Chelsea · No tips or reviews
Stout NYC is one of Midtown Bars That Don't Suck.

9. Stout NYC

7.7
133 W 33rd St (btwn 6th & 7th Ave), New York, NY
Sports Bar · Chelsea · 225 tips and reviews
Pig 'N' Whistle is one of Midtown Bars That Don't Suck.

10. Pig 'N' Whistle

6.3
202 W 36th St (at 7th Ave), New York, NY
Pub · Garment District · 60 tips and reviews
Sky Room is one of Midtown Bars That Don't Suck.

11. Sky Room

330 W 40th St (btwn 8th & 9th Ave), New York, NY
Lounge · Garment District · 170 tips and reviews
The Archive is one of Midtown Bars That Don't Suck.

12. The Archive

6.1
12 E 36th St (btwn 5th & Madison Ave), New York, NY
Bar · Garment District · 21 tips and reviews
Stitch Bar & Lounge is one of Midtown Bars That Don't Suck.

13. Stitch Bar & Lounge

6.0
247 W 37th St (btwn 7th & 8th Ave.), New York, NY
Lounge · Garment District · 37 tips and reviews
Féile is one of Midtown Bars That Don't Suck.

14. Féile

6.8
131 W 33rd St (btwn 6th & 7th Ave), New York, NY
Pub · Chelsea · 73 tips and reviews
Croton Reservoir Tavern is one of Midtown Bars That Don't Suck.

15. Croton Reservoir Tavern

6.2
108 W 40th St (at 6th Ave), New York, NY
Bar · Garment District · 46 tips and reviews
Jack's Restaurant and Bar is one of Midtown Bars That Don't Suck.

16. Jack's Restaurant and Bar

6.9
147 W 40th St (7th Avenue & Broadway), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Theater District · 28 tips and reviews
Ayza Wine & Chocolate Bar is one of Midtown Bars That Don't Suck.

17. Ayza Wine & Chocolate Bar

8.6
11 W 31st St (btwn 5th Ave & Broadway), New York, NY
Wine Bar · Koreatown · 176 tips and reviews
The Ginger Man is one of Midtown Bars That Don't Suck.

18. The Ginger Man

11 E 36th St (btwn Madison & 5th Ave), New York, NY
Bar · Garment District · 323 tips and reviews
El Rio Grande is one of Midtown Bars That Don't Suck.

19. El Rio Grande

7.3
160 E 38th St (btwn Lexington & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Murray Hill · 133 tips and reviews
Legends New York is one of Midtown Bars That Don't Suck.

20. Legends New York

7.0
6 W 33rd St (btwn 5th & Broadway), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Koreatown · 106 tips and reviews
Haven at the Sanctuary Hotel is one of Midtown Bars That Don't Suck.

21. Haven at the Sanctuary Hotel

6.7
132 W 47th St (btwn 6th Ave and 7th Ave), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Theater District · 70 tips and reviews
Hudson Station is one of Midtown Bars That Don't Suck.

22. Hudson Station

440 9th Ave (at W 35th St), New York, NY
Sports Bar · Garment District · 56 tips and reviews
Jack Doyle's is one of Midtown Bars That Don't Suck.

23. Jack Doyle's

7.6
240 W 35th St (Between 7th & 8th Ave), New York, NY
Pub · Garment District · 38 tips and reviews
District Tap House is one of Midtown Bars That Don't Suck.

24. District Tap House

7.7
246 W 38th St (btwn 7th Ave & 8th Ave), New York, NY
Gastropub · Garment District · 75 tips and reviews
Black Door is one of Midtown Bars That Don't Suck.

25. Black Door

5.8
127 W 26th St. (btwn 6th & 7th Ave.), New York, NY
Bar · Chelsea · 62 tips and reviews
The Ainsworth is one of Midtown Bars That Don't Suck.

26. The Ainsworth

5.6
122 W 26th St (btwn 6th & 7th Ave), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Chelsea · 144 tips and reviews
Taproom No. 307 is one of Midtown Bars That Don't Suck.

27. Taproom No. 307

307 3rd Ave (at E 23rd St), New York, NY
Bar · Rose Hill · 160 tips and reviews
Cask Bar & Kitchen is one of Midtown Bars That Don't Suck.

28. Cask Bar & Kitchen

8.4
167 E 33rd St (at 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Pub · Rose Hill · 188 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Great Happy Hour spot, but beware - it's always packed! Get the cheese steak spring rolls, the sliders, & the bruschetta flatbread to split with a friend. Wash all it down with a jalapeño margarita.

The Cannibal Beer & Butcher is one of Midtown Bars That Don't Suck.

29. The Cannibal Beer & Butcher

113 E 29th St (btwn Park & Lexington Ave), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Rose Hill · 200 tips and reviews
Ace Hotel Lobby Bar is one of Midtown Bars That Don't Suck.

30. Ace Hotel Lobby Bar

8.7
16 W 29th St (btwn Broadway & 5th Ave), New York, NY
Hotel Bar · NoMad · 236 tips and reviews
Flatiron Hall Restaurant and Beer Cellar is one of Midtown Bars That Don't Suck.

31. Flatiron Hall Restaurant and Beer Cellar

38 W 26th St (btwn Broadway & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Gastropub · NoMad · 149 tips and reviews
Rattle N Hum is one of Midtown Bars That Don't Suck.

32. Rattle N Hum

14 E 33rd St (btwn Madison & 5th Ave), New York, NY
Bar · NoMad · 230 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: You'll find a pretty incredible selection of craft beers here, with over 35 on tap and more than 100 different bottles. If you have a tough time making up your mind, order a beer flight.

Middle Branch is one of Midtown Bars That Don't Suck.

33. Middle Branch

154 E 33rd St (btwn Lexington & 3rd Ave.), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Rose Hill · 98 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: This Murray Hill speakeasy is the sister bar to Little Branch, & is a welcome addition to the sports bar-packed area. Do the Bartender's Choice if you really want to try a different & inventive drink.

The Three Monkeys is one of Midtown Bars That Don't Suck.

34. The Three Monkeys

7.3
236 W 54th St (at Broadway), New York, NY
Bar · Theater District · 153 tips and reviews
Refinery Hotel is one of Midtown Bars That Don't Suck.

35. Refinery Hotel

8.8
63 W 38th St, New York, NY
Hotel · Garment District · 47 tips and reviews
The Keg Room is one of Midtown Bars That Don't Suck.

36. The Keg Room

6.7
53 W 36th St, New York, NY
Irish Pub · Garment District · 80 tips and reviews
Jimmy's Corner is one of Midtown Bars That Don't Suck.

37. Jimmy's Corner

8.4
140 W 44th St (btwn 6th & 7th Ave.), New York, NY
Dive Bar · Theater District · 180 tips and reviews

EsquireEsquire: Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. Boxing posters and Christmas lights: a perfect place. Get a $3 Bud Light.

Rudy's Bar & Grill is one of Midtown Bars That Don't Suck.

38. Rudy's Bar & Grill

8.7
627 9th Ave (btwn W 44th & W 45th St), New York, NY
Dive Bar · Hell's Kitchen · 275 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: Ah, Rudy's. A hole in the wall bar serving up cheap beer with a divey but lovable atmosphere. 7 bucks for a pitcher and free hot dog with it? Perfect.

Blockheads Burritos is one of Midtown Bars That Don't Suck.

39. Blockheads Burritos

322 W 50th St (btwn 8th & 9th Ave), New York, NY
Burrito Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 145 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: Not many places in the city can you get a margarita with chips and salsa for 3 bucks. The outdoor seating is great for people watching too.

The Pony Bar is one of Midtown Bars That Don't Suck.

40. The Pony Bar

637 10th Ave (at W 45th St), New York, NY
Bar · Hell's Kitchen · 281 tips and reviews
P.J. Clarke's is one of Midtown Bars That Don't Suck.

41. P.J. Clarke's

8.7
915 3rd Ave (at E 55th St), New York, NY
Pub · Midtown East · 314 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: The burgers here are awesome and they're made even better when paired with the onion strings. Good for a casual lunch or dinner. Keep an eye out for the old school bathrooms as well.

American Whiskey is one of Midtown Bars That Don't Suck.

42. American Whiskey

7.4
247 W 30th St (btwn 7th & 8th Ave), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Chelsea · 69 tips and reviews
American Whiskey is one of Midtown Bars That Don't Suck.

43. American Whiskey

7.4
247 W 30th St (btwn 7th & 8th Ave), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Chelsea · 69 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: This is THE place to go for whiskey in Midtown. Period. Read more.