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Best Happy Hour in New York City - Upper Eastside

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Blonde, Brunette and a Redhead
1720 2nd Ave New York, NY 10128
212-987-5555
What sounds like the prelude to a “…walk into a bar” joke is home to the Upper East Side’s best happy hour. This upscale watering hole has flat screens everywhere, colorful cocktails and even an old-fashioned photo booth. If that doesn’t tickle your liver, how do you like 80’s video games? BB&R has Ms. Pacman, Galaga, Battleship and even Madden to keep you busy while you ponder your top-shelf, open bar options (three hours all-you-can-drink for $45). Keep it old-school and keep it classy at BB&R.
Roof Deck at The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th Ave New York, NY 10028
(212) 879-5500
Grab a ‘tini and a seat and enjoy possibly the best bar-top view in the city. The bar atop one of Manhattan’s most famous landmarks comes with sculptures and still-lifes as the regulars. So don’t be offended when the food rolls by in the form of a sandwich cart. Like we said, you come here for the skyline, not the grub. So relax, sip on a “Baloon Dog” (check your art history) and bring along your digital camera.
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212 E 52nd St New York, NY 10022
(212) 754-4840
If you think Absolut vodka is top-shelf, this ain’t the place for you. 125 vodka options litter the menu – more than twice the dinner options. But don’t think the dinner options take back seat. Popular Chef Vincent Chirico keeps the bistro bouncing back’n’forth between Euro and Asian flavor. Want to throw a few back without dropping a C note? Belly up like a Russian, swill some vodka and skip dinner.
Aces & Eights Saloon
1683 1st Ave New York, NY 10128
Phone: (212) 860-4020
If you remember college, you’ll like this saloon. Pretty sure it’s the only bar on the UES that offers Beirut Madness, Shut-up and Drink and $2.50 beers. But don’t sweat the sophomoric sounds to Aces & Eights, it’s not all frat boy - all the time. Come in on weekends for your favorite games or come in with your date (if he/she likes to drink) – your indulgence might even raise a few bucks for charity.
Doc Watsons
1490 2nd Avenue New York, NY 10075
212-988-5300
Longtime member of the 2nd Avenue strip, DW’s is a super place for post-work cocktails or pre-game pops. Secluded garden area and café in the front keeps it laid-back until prime time. Crowds grow and space disappears around 10pm, though. The downstairs level is dedicated to pool and music but don’t mistake it for casual bar games. Some cats here bring their own sticks. And they all bring their wallets.
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