Cheers! NYC's 15 Best Day-Drinking Spots
New Yorkers are suckers for gluttony—eating too much, drinking too much, and just plain living the life. After all, this is a city where brunching is practically an Olympic sport. As such, we take our day drinking seriously around here; while we're always content to head to our favorite neighborhood watering hole, we seriously love the thrill of the hunt. Venturing out into Manhattan's (and Brooklyn's!) web of neighborhoods to find the perfect spot to get saucy while we wait for the sun to go down is our idea of a perfect Saturday (or Sunday, or Monday, or…you get the point).
So, in the spirit of giving, we're sharing our absolute favorite places to day drink in NYC. Plus, thanks to the power of social media, we even slipped in some of your favorite spots. We'll drink to that.
Yerba Buena
Head to Yerba Buena if you're looking for a boozy brunch of the more unique variety. Their latin-inspired dishes are heavily praised, and their beverage lineup includes more than your average mimosa — think sangria, and their special YB Cocktail.
Yerba Buena, 23 Avenue A (between 1st and 2nd streets); 212-529-2919.
Mulberry Project
A relative newcomer to the day-drinking crowd, Mulberry Project boasts one of the best outdoor patios around. It's a fully enclosed garden oasis, perfect for escaping the rush of the city and relaxing with one of their artisan cocktails.
Mulberry Project, 149 Mulberry Street (between Grand and Hester streets); 646-448-4536.
Lavo
Lavo is your go-to spot if you like your sunshine imbibing with a side of club beats, bottle girls, and sparklers. There's no rest for the wicked here, and certainly no chatting quietly with your friends.
Lavo, 39 East 58th Street (between Madison and Park avenues); 212-750-5588.
Soho House
If you're lucky enough to be a member here (or, better yet, have a friend who's a member), we're not sure why you'd ever leave during the summer. The rooftop pool, albeit small, is the perfect place to wile away a warm day basking in the sun, and, of course, gettingdrunk tipsy.
Soho House, 29-35 Ninth Avenue (between 13th and 14th streets); 212-627-9800.
Spitzer's Corner
Come for the amazing beer selection, and stay for the amazing beer selection. They've got drafts on drafts on drafts of every sud you can dream of — try the 11% Avery Maharaja Imperial IPA, if you dare.
Spitzer's Corner, 101 Rivington Street (at Ludlow Street); 212-228-0027.
Photos: Courtesy of Yerba Buena, Mulberry Project, Via Lavo, Soho House
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Yerba Buena
Head to Yerba Buena if you're looking for a boozy brunch of the more unique variety. Their latin-inspired dishes are heavily praised, and their beverage lineup includes more than your average mimosa — think sangria, and their special YB Cocktail.
Yerba Buena, 23 Avenue A (between 1st and 2nd streets); 212-529-2919.
Mulberry Project
A relative newcomer to the day-drinking crowd, Mulberry Project boasts one of the best outdoor patios around. It's a fully enclosed garden oasis, perfect for escaping the rush of the city and relaxing with one of their artisan cocktails.
Mulberry Project, 149 Mulberry Street (between Grand and Hester streets); 646-448-4536.
Lavo
Lavo is your go-to spot if you like your sunshine imbibing with a side of club beats, bottle girls, and sparklers. There's no rest for the wicked here, and certainly no chatting quietly with your friends.
Lavo, 39 East 58th Street (between Madison and Park avenues); 212-750-5588.
Soho House
If you're lucky enough to be a member here (or, better yet, have a friend who's a member), we're not sure why you'd ever leave during the summer. The rooftop pool, albeit small, is the perfect place to wile away a warm day basking in the sun, and, of course, getting
Soho House, 29-35 Ninth Avenue (between 13th and 14th streets); 212-627-9800.
Spitzer's Corner
Come for the amazing beer selection, and stay for the amazing beer selection. They've got drafts on drafts on drafts of every sud you can dream of — try the 11% Avery Maharaja Imperial IPA, if you dare.
Spitzer's Corner, 101 Rivington Street (at Ludlow Street); 212-228-0027.
Photos: Courtesy of Yerba Buena, Mulberry Project, Via Lavo, Soho House