Strangely renamed Ocean's 8 At Brownstone Billiards, this subterranean haunt stands at the vertex of Prospect Heights and Park Slope and represents the only real game in town for folks who want to rack a few games of pool without cueing up being the guys who've held the single table at the bar for the last two hours. With thirty billiard tables, waiting isn't much of an issue, and on the occasions it is a problem, there are six ping pong tables, two bowling alleys, and other games to pleasantly bide your time.

McKittrick Hotel's seasonal rooftop bar, featuring an aeroponic garden and a menu of dishes like cold fried chicken. Perfect for a post-Sleep No More drink!

Magnet is an improvisational comedy theater and improv school in New York City. Located a few blocks below Madison Square Garden in Chelsea, Magnet offers audiences great comedy shows consistently recommended by critics, tourists, locals, comedy snobs, and people looking for a great cheap date. Plus, there's beer and wine.

This bar—two bars, really—stretches from Allen to Orchard, right in the middle of the block, and features heavily-handed cocktails, a great selection of beer, and a downstairs lounge. The best nights are Fridays and Saturdays, when DJs take up a corner on the Orchard side of the bar and play some well-curated sets. The place gets packed, though, so bring your shoehorn.

Bar with décor that takes you back to the 50s. Vintage photos, cash register and even a pinball machine. Inspired house cocktails, including eponymous Branch Ofc., a mix of Jameson, lime and bitters. Large patio makes for a great spot for cocktails when weather is warm.

Wildly popular spot with the young and the restless. The kind that loves to pack themselves in to sardine cans to compete to have the loudest conversation or who best can safely convey the bespoke and inventive cocktails from bar to companion through the jostling crowds. A bit of a scene, but if that's your thing, then by all means this is the spot for you. Or if your bent is more anthropological it is wonderful place to observe the young and ambitious and their tawdry mating habits. Be sure to stay until closing, for then, you may get lucky, and have a chance to interview some as the crowd thins and mood loosens. .