New York's Best Over-30 Singles Scene

A comfy, come-as-you-are bar for anyone burned out on NYC extremes.

Reviews:

• “Love it (would love it more if they served pints!!!)”
• “They got food now! Really good food! Kicked up bar food…”
• “Cheap drinks, great nachos: Can you ask for anything more?”
• “Gem”
• “Blend in and drink the night away”

Tips: Happy hour means two-for-one draft and well drinks, plus $5 PBR and shot combo specials until 8pm daily.

Company Bar & Grill

Hotel hot spot with a squeeze of limelight.

Reviews:

• “Hudson Hotel Bar”
• “Overcharged credit card”
• “Beware of bad aftertaste”
• “Perfect for Cocktail Lounging and Chilling "
• “word to the wise: STAY AWAY”

Tips: The Hudson Bar often holds private parties and occasionally puts a list into play. Call ahead, dress sharp and go early in the week.

Hudson Bar

Inside this friendly giant of a pub, the commuter quest for a fine midtown pint is over.

Reviews:

• “Give them an inch, and they will take a mile!”
• “Amazing Irish Pub by the Garden”
• “Brunch, uh no!”
• “THUG BOUNCERS STAY AWAY!”
• “Great Pub”

Tips: A traditional Irish breakfast is available alongside the regular menu every day. DJs perform Wednesday through Saturday nights.

Stout NYC or email Stout NYC

Upscale, attitude-free drinking den woos Lower East Side singles.

Reviews:

• “Easy Eats B4 you party the night away!”
• “The Best music! Very cozy place, hold on to your drinks. of the staff will take them when you turn away for a second!”
• “Great crowd, Awesome Halloween party”
• “Fun place "
• “coudlnt’ be happier”

Tips: People Kitchen offers a complete dinner menu of Asian-infused cuisine, as well as a selection of late-night treats like chicken satay skewers and spring rolls. If that’s not your style, there’s plenty of cheap late-night eats in the area, including the ever-popular Rosario Pizza.

People Lounge or email People Lounge

Food, drink and a comfy atmosphere for midtowners to tie one on.

Reviews:

• “Great service, good food, and reasonably priced!”
• “I had a great time”
• “Rude rude rude!”
• “Great for After-Work to start the evening”
• “Guys on steroids chase 20-somethings with a bouncer from hell”

Tips: Arrive before 7pm if you want to snap up a booth.

Opal or email Opal

Balthazar owner Keith McNally works his magic at this painstakingly French bistro in the Meatpacking District.

Reviews:

• “The Worst Dining Experience Ever!!!”
• “Bridge & Tunnel”
• “Great atmosphere”
• “Great Meatpacking District Spot”
• “Super Slow Service”

Tips: Check out McNally’s latest bistro, Schiller’s.

Pastis

Flashy Meatpacking digs ideal for a night of cocktails, snacking and taking in some serious eye candy.

Reviews:

• “Celeb sighting and fun fun fun!”
• “Awful Service for $15 drinks- stay FAR away”
• “Upscale lounge with great service and food”
• “WORST Customer Treatment”
• “Fun!!”

Tips: The oyster and champagne bar holds 40, or host your private party for up to 70 in the sexy cellar downstairs. Of course, VIPs can hold court in their own elevated lounge just off of the main bar area.

ONE Little West 12 or email ONE Little West 12

Veer off Cobble Hill’s trendy freeway for something a bit darker.

Reviews:

• “Arrogant Bartenders”
• “Eclectic and fun”
• “great hang out spot”
• “Viva Katharine!”
• “stay here”

Tips: Ask to see the martini list, but resist the more bizarre combinations.

Last Exit

Meatpacking District scenesters get ready for their close-up at this larger-than-life Asian eatery.

Reviews:

• “Enjoyable Dinner”
• “Amazing Food and Amazing Atmosphere”
• “Poor service”
• “IDIOTS”
• “Excellent imaginative special sushi rolls”

Tips: The Saketini ($15), though a bit too sweet, brims with fresh cucumber flavor. For a splurge, try a bottle of the hard-to-find J pinot noir ($65).

Buddha Bar NYC

Reviews:

• “You’re a People if you are a Celeb”

People

Suits and frat boys hunt for females at this bustling meet market.

Reviews:

• “Doomed!!”
• “Horrible Managerial Staff”
• “Stay home……”
• “Do Not Go Here…KIDDY BAR”
• “Maybe we came on the wrong night? "

Tips: The bar offers happy hour specials from 4pm to 8pm every weekday.

Prey Bar & Lounge

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