Pubs in New York City worth going out for.

I keep an eye on all five boroughs, and the honest answer is that most weeks Brooklyn and Queens are where the interesting stuff is.

I keep track of pubs in New York City and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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Piano Bar

Piano Bar

Tue, Sep 8 · 9:00 PM

West Village

Live music upstairs

Jack's Birthday Celebration

Jack's Birthday Celebration One-time only

Thu, Sep 10 · 2:00 PM

East Village • $$

Neighborhood birthday tribute

Karaoke

Karaoke

Fri, Sep 11 · 6:00 PM

West Village

Friday karaoke nights

Chess Night at La Fonda

Chess Night at La Fonda One-time only

Fri, Sep 11 · 6:00 PM

East Harlem • $$

Puerto rican restaurant & chess

FRIDAYS 6PM KARAOKE with JAZZ & DJ CHAUNCEY D

FRIDAYS 6PM KARAOKE with JAZZ & DJ CHAUNCEY D

Fri, Sep 11 · 6:00 PM

West Village

Karaoke at a historic gay bar

Happy Hour at 181 Cabrini

Happy Hour at 181 Cabrini One-time only

Sat, Sep 12 · 5:00 PM

Washington Heights • $$

Live jazz & local vibes

Traditional Irish Sessions

Traditional Irish Sessions

Sun, Sep 13 · 9:30 PM

East Village • $$

Irish trad jam sessions

Irish Trad Session

Irish Trad Session

Sun, Sep 13 · 9:00 PM

East Village • $$

Late-night Irish trad

Bingo with Ariel Sinclair

Bingo with Ariel Sinclair

Mon, Sep 14 · 7:00 PM

West Village

Campy bingo night

Thank You, Madam, Please Call Again

Thank You, Madam, Please Call Again One-time only

Mon, Sep 14 · 1:00 PM

Hell's Kitchen • $$

Book signing at dive bar

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Burger & Beer for $9.99

Burger & Beer for $9.99

Tue, Sep 15 · 5:00 PM

Lower East Side

Late-night smash burgers

BURGER & BEER $13 SPECIAL - DRAFT CHOICE - HARPOON, UFO, FOUNDERS GOLD

BURGER & BEER $13 SPECIAL - DRAFT CHOICE - HARPOON, UFO, FOUNDERS GOLD

Wed, Sep 9 · 4:00 PM

Sunnyside • $$

Cozy neighborhood event bar

Queer Irish Session

Queer Irish Session

Wed, Sep 9 · 8:00 PM

East Williamsburg • $

Irish trad & community

Oyster Mike {raw bar}

Oyster Mike {raw bar}

Wed, Sep 9 · 6:00 PM

Clinton Hill • $

Raw bar & rare drafts

Wednesdays on the Upper East Side

Wednesdays on the Upper East Side Great Terrace

Wed, Sep 9 · 4:00 PM

Upper East Side

Irish pub & quality bar fare

Queer Trivia Extravaganza

Queer Trivia Extravaganza

Thu, Sep 10 · 8:00 PM

Bedford-Stuyvesant • $$

Queer trivia nights

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Frequently asked questions

How are these pubs in New York City chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

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