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Friend catch-up

Friend catch-up in New York

Two to six, conversation-forward, new friends or old.

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Example nights

Real New York venues, put together by our planner. Refreshed Jul 20.

Drinks at The Garret in West Village, then dinner at Ramen Misoya West Village.

  • 01The GarretWest Village · $$
  • 02Ramen Misoya West VillageWest Village · $$
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Small plates at Woodhul Wine Bar in Williamsburg, then dinner at Nitehawk Cinema.

  • 01Woodhul Wine BarWilliamsburg · $$
  • 02Nitehawk CinemaWilliamsburg · $$
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Games at Seaborne in Red Hook, then dinner at Pearl's Dive.

  • 01SeaborneRed Hook · $$
  • 02Pearl's DiveRed Hook · $
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Top 12 venues

  1. 01

    AURA Tapas & Cocktail Bar

    East Village · $$

    Mediterranean tapas and cocktails — figgy bruschetta, Brussels sprouts that hit different, friendly bartenders who actually care. Reserve ahead.

  2. 02

    The Beast Next Door

    Long Island City · $$

    Brick- & wood-lined space offering cafe bites, charcuterie & cocktails along with live bands & DJs.

  3. 03

    The Molly Pitcher Club

    Hell's Kitchen · $$

    Lamb chops and strong cocktails in a cozy Hell's Kitchen spot where the bartenders actually know your name.

  4. 04

    The Little Pig

    Boerum Hill · $$

    Small bar with a fryer going — arancini, fried ravioli, truffle fries, and cocktails that beat the price. Backyard patio, staff who actually care.

  5. 05

    Blueprint

    Park Slope · $$

    Craft cocktails (mezcal, Old Fashioned) and charcuterie, rabbit pie, shishito peppers. Speakeasy feel, back patio, staff who actually care.

  6. 06

    Upstairs Cocktail Bar

    Jackson Heights · $$

    Cocktail bar upstairs above a fried chicken spot in Jackson Heights. Cash only, no food but order in — Lee behind the bar sets the vibe, drinks run strong, conversation flows.

  7. 07

    The Attic

    Flushing · $$

    Comfortable restaurant & bar specializing in oysters & cocktails, plus burgers with fries.

  8. 08

    We Got Company

    Williamsburg · $$

    Cool watering hole with outdoor seats doling out snacks, signature cocktails & draft beer.

  9. 09

    Analogue

    Greenwich Village · $$$

    Atmospheric watering hole serving cocktails & nibbles in a sultry, sophisticated setting.

  10. 10

    Dive 75

    Upper West Side · $

    Not-so-divey bar where board games, free candy & a fish tank come with the beer.

  11. 11

    Do or Dive Bar

    Bedford-Stuyvesant · $

    Down-to-earth local pub serving beer & cocktails amid weathered-brick walls & throwback decor.

  12. 12

    duckduck

    Southside · $

    Industrial-chic local bar with signature cocktails, craft beers & shots, weekend DJs & late closing.