Ah, happy hour!
The opportunity to unwind after a long day of being screamed at by your
boss, knock back a few cold drinks and flirt with a cute bartender — or
two.
Maybe you want a mouth-watering burger and fries to accompany your
beer? Or maybe you just need a good juke box to drop a five spot into
and blast some Bruce Springsteen while you toss down a few tequila
shots.
Here's a look at our favorite Big Apple hot spots to drink away the memories of your daily 9-to-5 grind.
Agave
If a frozen margarita and a taste of Mexico are what you're after, this Chelsea spot will have you saying "Ole!" in no time.
Pair your ice-cold cocktail with the house recommended small bites —
homemade guacamole, adobo quesadillas and crab meat avocado toast.
The deal: $4 draft beer, $6 well drinks and wine; $6 margaritas (frozen or on the rocks).
Happy hour: 4 to 7 p.m. daily
Info: 140 7th Ave. S., New York, N.Y.; 212-989-2100; Agaveny.com.
Agave on 140 7th Ave. S., New York, N.Y. is a great spot to grab a margarita.
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The Dead Rabbit
It's the best bar in the world. No, literally.
The Financial District's Irish pub (its owners got their start as
mixologists in Belfast) was named the "World's Best Bar" at last year's
Tales of the Cocktail's Spirited Awards (it's like winning an Oscar, but
for bars).
Check out the cozy downstairs (kissing corners!) and artisan cocktails.
They also sell groceries from Ireland where you can buy unique Irish
and British items.
The deal: $1 oysters and specialty priced Absinthe cocktails.
Happy hour: 5 to 7 p.m. daily
Info: 30 Water St., New York, N.Y.; 646-422-7906; Thedeadrabbitnyc.com.
The Dead Rabbit Bar located on 30 Water St. in Manhattan.
(Andrew Savulich/New York Daily News)
Fresh Salt
If you're in the South Street Seaport area, check out this no-frills
intimate pub, which prides itself on its tasty quiche and meatloaf.
Bonus: you can dine outside with the sea breeze on sunny days.
The deal: $4 specialty draft beer and well drinks.
Happy hour: 4 to 8 p.m. daily
Info: 146 Beekman St., New York, N.Y.; 212-962-0053; Freshsalt.com.
Grotta Azzurra
There's a few options when in Little Italy, but this gem, a favorite of
Frank Sinatra, offers up al dente homemade pasta and five-star service.
The deal: half-priced drinks by checking in on Facebook
Happy hour: 3 to 6 p.m. Monday - Friday
Info: 177 Mulberry St., New York, N.Y.; 212-925-8775; Bluegrotta.com.
Grotta Azzurra at 177 Mulberry St., New York, N.Y.
(Bennett, Rob)
The Jeffrey Craft Beer and Bites
Upper East Side dwellers swear by this spot brought to you by the owners of Long Island City's Alewife and Fools Gold NYC.
Here, the experienced mixologists will gladly get you drunk off of a
generous selection of craft beer, wine, and cocktails galore — all made
from a custom-built draft system (ask about that futuristic looking
machine behind the bar).
29 taps are on rotation and changed daily. And make sure to check out
their backdoor beer garden perfect for summer shindigs with your pals.
The deal: $5 craft cans; $6 well drinks; $8 locally-brewed wines.
Happy hour: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Monday - Friday and 11 p.m. - 1 a.m. Sunday - Thursday
Info: 311 E. 60th St., New York, N.Y.; 212- 355-2337.
The Jeffrey Craft Beer & Bites located on 311 E. 60th St., New York, N.Y.
(Handout/courtesy of The Jeffrey)
The Magician
Sorry, you won't find any rabbits lurking in magic hats at this Lower
East Side joint, but there's a '90s jukebox and some pretty decent
drinks on the cheap.
An insider tip: even if you look well above 21, you're getting carded so don't forget your ID.
The deal: $3 beers and well drinks.
Happy hour: 5 to 8 p.m. daily
Info: 118 Rivington St., New York, N.Y.; 212-673-7851.
Off the Wagon
You might find yourselves back on the wagon by taking advantage of the cheap drinks here too often.
This multi-level Village sports bar has 17 HDTVs, plus a 100-inch in the main bar.
It's the perfect place for first dates (we're talking to you, swipe-righters) Yankees maniacs and beer guzzlers.
The deal: half price drinks
Happy hour: 2 to 8 p.m. Monday - Friday and noon to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Info: 109 Macdougal St., New York, N.Y.; 212-533-4487.
Off the Wagon on MacDougal St. in the West Village.
(Jeff Bachner/for New York Daily News)
The Pony Bar
Don't feel bad about horsing around at this trendy spot, which has two locations in the city.
It's a must-stop for craft beer snobs (no imported beer allowed!) who
think the only thing that will "Make America Great Again" is good ole'
U.S. brewed beer.
With 20 beers and two hand-pumped cask ales in-house, they rotate beers daily so there's always something on tap.
The deal: $1 off all craft beers.
Happy hour: 4:20 - 5:20 p.m. daily
Fun fact: The name "Pony" comes from not from a horse, but the teensy beer served in between horse races.
Info: 637 10th Ave, New York, N.Y.; 212-586-2707; 444 1st Ave. at 75th St. New York, N.Y.; 212-288-0090; Theponybar.com.
The Pony Bar located on 637 10th Ave., New York, N.Y.
(Google Maps)
Trailer Park Lounge
Known for its diner-esque grub (burgers, tater tots) and ginormous
Margarita pitchers, this laid-back restaurant's tacky and fun décor
takes you back to the '50s. Yep, that's an actual trailer inside.
But there's nothing trashy about this Chelsea spot. The friendly staff
will make you feel at home, so leave the pretentiousness at the door.
The deal: cans of Pabst Blue Ribbon and Schaefer beer $3; margaritas cost $5 on the rocks or $6 frozen.
Happy hour: 4 to 6 p.m. daily
Info: 271 W. 23rd St., New York, N.Y.; 212-463-8000; Trailerparklounge.com.
Trailer Park Lounge located on 271 W. 23rd St., New York, N.Y.
(Google Maps)
Whiskey Tavern
Located off the beaten track in Chinatown, this dive bar has delicious
chicken wings, friendly staff and plenty of TVs to watch the big games.
Note to serial cheaters and D-listers: It's a great place to go unrecognized, too.
The deal: $3 Miller Lite, High Life, Genny, Natty and Rolling Rock
beers; $5 Budweiser, Bud Light, Coors Light; $6 well drinks; $6
Appletini; $12 Miller Lite pitcher
Happy Hour: 4 to 7 p.m. Monday - Friday
Info: 79 Baxter St., New York, N.Y.; Whiskeytavernnyc.com.
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