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Mollys, 287 3rd Av,T1-212 889 3361. Subway 6 to 23rd St. A neighbourhood pub with sawdust on the floor, friendly bartenders and jealous locals who prefer to keep Mollys all to themselves. Old Town Bar, 45 E 18th St,T1-212 529 6732. Subway 4, 5, 6, L, N, R, Q, W to 14th St-Union Sq. The Old Town Bar has literary history, wooden booths and enough flavour for a whole nights drinking, if the after-work drinkers dont crowd you out. Park Bar, 15 E 15th St,T1-212 367 9085. Subway 4, 5, 6, L, N, R, Q, W to 14th St-Union Sq. Candles and dark wood create a romantic vibe at this small, classy bar. A sophisticated Union Square stopping point. The Auction House, 300 E 89th St, between 1st Av and 2nd Av,T1-212 427 4458. Subway 4, 5, 6 to 86th St. Velvety drapes and antique furniture create a romantic, thrift-store chic at this relaxed neighbourhood bar. Bar Harbour, 1470 First Av, between 76th St and 77th St,T1-212 288 2188. Subway 6 to 77th St. Appropriately preppy Upper East Siders mingle in this bi-level nautical bar. Bemelmans Bar, Carlyle Hotel, 35 E 76th St,T1-212 744 1600. Subway 6 to 77th St. Playful Bemelman-esque murals fill the walls, piano music fills the air and swishy cocktails fill the glasses at this eye-popping Uptown bar. Fondue, 303 E 80th St, between 1st Av and 2nd Av,T1-212 772 2390. Subway 6 to 79th St. Tiny, trendy bar, with Moroccan-style couches, serving sake, beer and fondue (chocolate, caramel or cheese) till the small hours. Classic films and recent hits are screened here on Sunday nights. All State Café, 250 W 72nd St, between Broadway and West End Av,T1-212 874 1883. Subway 1, 2, 3, 9 to 72nd St. This grungy basement bar on the Upper West Side serves cheap beers and tasty burgers, which suits the fun, anything-goes clientele just fine. Shalel Lounge, 65 W 70th St,T1-212 873 2300. Subway B, C, 1, 2, 3, 9 to 72nd St. This Downtown-meets- Uptown bar-lounge has Moroccan-themed decor and a seductive, romantic atmosphere. Paper-bag lanterns hang in a series of cave-like rooms and theres a secret waterfall to discover.
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