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Bar 89, 89 Mercer St, between Broome St and Spring St,T1-212 274 0989. Subway 6, C, E to Spring St. This large space in SoHo pulls in a good-looking group of twentysomethings. The co-ed bathrooms are famous for their doors, which steam up when theyre locked. Thoms Bar, 60 Thompson St,T1-212 219 2000. Subway 6, C, E to Spring St. Mojitos and Manolo Blahniks mingle at this unmarked and ultra-hip SoHo hotel lounge-bar. Dont miss the terraced area in summer. The Half King, 505 W 23rd St,T1-212 462 4300. Subway C, E to 23rd St. This stylish pub has a back garden, useful for the literary folks who hang out here. Its owned by journalist Sebastian Junger, author of The Perfect Storm, and hosts regular poetry readings. Open, 559 W 22nd St, at 11th Av,T1-212 243 1851. Subway C, E to 23rd St. A sleek, industrial-style bar and café serving light food and cocktails, it makes an excellent stop off in Chelseas gallery district. The Otheroom, 143 Perry St,T1-212 645 9758. Subway 1, 9 to 14th St. A low-key crowd and vast beer and wine selection mean its worth wandering over to this chilled-out, candlelit bar tucked away on a quiet street. Rhone, 63 Gansevoort St, between Greenwich St and Washington St,T1-212 367 8440. Subway A, C, E to 14th St, L to 8th Av. An excellent selection of wine and some French attitude to go with it. Hip urban types mingle here every night of the week. Shade, 241 Sullivan St,T1212 982 6275. Subway A, C, E, F, V, B, D to W 4th St. Crêpes, wine and a dark atmosphere make this bar a surprising find off Washington Squares rather rowdy thoroughfare. White Horse Tavern, 567 Hudson St,T1-212 989 3956. Subway A, C, E to 14th St. A loud, charming neighbourhood favourite where Dylan Thomas drank himself to death and where locals now sup beer until the wee hours. Sit outside if its warm. WXOU Radio, 558 Hudson St,T1-212 206 0381. Subway 1, 9 to Christopher St. A low-key, non-descript neighbourhood bar with no pretensions. Come here when you want to get away from the scene.
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