 The Upper West Side of New York City is a Manhattan neighborhood that lies between Central Park and the Hudson River goes from W. 59th St. to W. 110th St. Points of interest include Central Park and Riverside Park, Lincoln Center, The Museum of Natural History, The Hayden Planetarium, The Beacon Theatre, Symphony Space, The Dakota, and the New York Historical Society.In our continuous efforts to “connect the fun to the fun people”, we present our MurphGuide Directory of the top bars on the upper west side. |
Directory of the Bars of the Upper West Side:[W. 60s] [W. 70s] [W. 80s] [W. 90s] [W. 100s] W. 60s:Bars near Lincoln Center:
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 Bar Boulud: 1900 Broadway (63rd St.) (212) 595-0303Daniel Boulud‘s casual bistro & wine bar serving French classics & artisanally-made charcuterie, alongside wines of Burgundy and the Rhône Valley. ———————– |
| Cafe Fiorello: 1900 Broadway (W. 63rd St.) (212) 595-5330 Italian restaurant & bar across from Lincoln Center ———————– |
| Dizzy’s Club Coca Cola: 10 Columbus Circle (Broadway & W. 60th St.) (212) 258-9595 Jazz club featuring nightly live jazz performances with panoramic views of the Manhattan skyline and Central Park. (Take the jazz elevators near the 60th St. entrance to the fifth floor) ———————– |
| Empire Rooftop: 44 W. 63rd St. (between Columbus Ave. & Broadway) (212) 265-2600 Indoor & outdoor rooftop cocktail lounge with two terraces featuring panoramic views, located on the 12th floor of the Empire Hotel ———————– |
| Nougatine at Jean Georges Café: 1 Central Park West (Columbus Circle) (212) 299-3900 Naugatine is the more casual sister of Jean‑Georges, with a very lively bar. ———————– |
| Joanne Trattoria: 70 W. 68th St. (between Columbus Ave. & Central Park West) (212) 721-0068 Family-owned trattoria offering authentic Italian fine dining and featuring live music on weekends ———————– |
| Morty’s Wine & Beer Bar: 15 West End Ave. (60th St.) (917) 388-3310 Morton Williams’ debut bar featuring seasonal wines/beers on tap ———————– |
| P J Clarke’s at Lincoln Center: 40 W. 63rd St. (Columbus Ave.) (212) 957-9700 Restaurant & bar across from Lincoln Center. West side location of the famous NYC institution ———————– |
| Rosa Mexicano: 61 Columbus Ave. (W. 62nd St.) (212) 977-7700 famous Mexican restaurant near Lincoln Center serving authentic Mexican cuisine ———————– |
| The Smith: 1900 Broadway (63rd St.) New York, NY. (212) 496-5700 casual American brasserie & bar in Lincoln Square ———————– |
| Vanguard: 189 Amsterdam Ave. (between 68th & 69th St.) New York, NY (212) 799-WINE [9463] Wine bar serving small plates of American food with French influence. ———————– |
| Vin Sur Vingt: 100 Riverside Blvd. (between 64th & 65th St.) (646) 779-9683 Authentic French wine bar serving 50 wines by-the-glass and classic bistro fare ———————– |
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[W. 60s] [W. 70s] [W. 80s] [W. 90s] [W. 100s] W. 70s:
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| Arthouse Wine Bar: 2178 Broadway (77th St.) (212) 362-1100 wine bar in the lobby of Arthouse Hotel, inspired by speakeasies and Harlem music clubs of the 1920s ———————– |
| Asset: 329 Columbus Ave. (between 74th & 75th St.) (212) 517-1987 Restaurant offering a New American menu, creative cocktails and extensive wine list. ———————– |
| Bin 71: 237 Columbus Ave. (between 70th & 71st St.) (212) 362-5446 Cozy neighborhood restaurant and wine bar serving Italian cuisine ———————– |
 Blondie’s: 212 W. 79th St. (between Amsterdam & Broadway) New York, NY (212) 579-9777Female-owned sports bar that hosts many college alumni clubs for game watch parties. ———————– |
| Café Luxembourg: 200 W. 70th St. (between Amsterdam & West End) (212) 873-7411 Neighborhood bistro & bar ———————– |
| Da Capo: 322 Columbus Ave. (between 74th & 75th St.) (646) 882-0197 artisanal espresso bar by day and a cocktail bar and restaurant by night. ———————– |
| Dakota Bar: 53 W. 72nd St. (Columbus Ave.) (212)787-0700 neighborhood cocktail bar named for the nearby landmark Dakota building, with an extensive wine list. ———————– |
 Dark Bullet: 154 W. 72nd St. (between Columbus Ave. & Broadway) (212) 235-6788Sake & oyster bar ———————– |
| Dive 75: 101 W. 75th St. (bet. Amsterdam & Columbus Ave.) New York, NY (212) 362-7518 Neighborhood sports bar.  ———————– |
| Dublin House: 225 W. 79th St. (between Broadway & Amsterdam Ave.) New York, NY. (212) 874-9528 Old-school neighborhood Irish pub. ———————– |
| Ella Social: 249 Columbus Ave. (between 71st & 72nd St.) (212) 579-9929 Kitchen & bar featuring Mediterranean and Latin inspired shared plates and serving hand crafted cocktails ———————– |
| Emerald Inn: 250 W. 72nd St. (between Broadway & West End) (212) 874-8840 4-generation family owned Irish pub and restaurant (relocated in 2013 after 70 years on Columbus Ave.) ———————– |
| Gebhard’s Beer Culture: 228 W. 72nd St. (between Broadway & West End) (917) 639-3420 Beer bar, bottle shop and kitchen catering to the beer lover, from the novice to the connoisseur. ———————– |
| Lilly’s: 50 W. 72nd St. (between Columbus Ave. & Central Park West) (212) 799-4140 Cocktail & wine bar ———————– |
| Malachy’s: 103 W. 72nd St. (between Columbus & Amsterdam Ave.) (212) 874-4268 Neighborhood dive bar & Irish pub. ———————– |
| The Owl’s Tail: 215 W. 75th St. (Broadway) (646) 609-3906 Cocktail parlor and restaurant serving globally inspired small plates ———————– |
| Pier i Café: 500 W. 70th St. (Riverside Park South) (212) 362-4450 Seasonal outdoor bar & grill in Riverside Park on the Hudson River. (enter W. 68th St & Riverside Blvd.) ———————– |
| Playa Betty’s: 320 Amsterdam Ave. (75th St.) (212) 712-0777 California style beach restaurant & bar ———————– |
| The Ribbon: 20 W. 72nd St. (between CPW & Columbus Ave.) (212) 787-5656 Neighborhood style restaurant & bar ———————– |
| Santa Fe: 73 W. 71st St. (Columbus Ave.) (212) 724-0822 Family owned, neighborhood Mexican restaurant known for their margaritas ———————– |
| Shalal: 65 1/2 W. 70th St. (between Columbus & CPW) (212) 799-9030 romantic subterranean Moroccan lounge ———————– |
| Stand-Up NY: 236 W. 78th St. (Broadway) (212) 595-0850 one of New York City’s premiere comedy clubs ———————– |
| Sugar Bar: 254 W. 72nd St. (between Broadway & West End Ave.) (212) 579-0100 Ashford & Simpson’s Sugar Bar & restaurant features live entertainment ———————– |
| Tessa: 349 Amsterdam Ave. (between 77th & 78th St.) (212) 390-1974 modern Mediterranean tavern blending southern French and Italian cuisines. ———————– |
| Thai 72: 128 W. 72nd St. (between Columbus & Amsterdam Ave.) (212) 496-6153 Restaurant & bar serving authentic Thai cuisine prepared using traditional recipes straight from the Royal Palace in Thailand ———————– |
| West Side Comedy Club: 201 W. 75th St. (between Broadway & Amsterdam Ave.) (646) 973-1300 Intimate comedy club with showcases 7 nights a week ———————– |
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[W. 60s] [W. 70s] [W. 80s] [W. 90s] [W. 100s] W. 80s:
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| Bodega 88: 573 Columbus Ave. (between 87th & 88th St.) (212) 799-1602 Neighborhood tapas and sports bar ———————– |
| Caledonia: 424 Amsterdam Ave. (between 80th & 81st St.) (917) 388-2342 Scottish pub featuring over 200 whiskies and calling itself “the world’s least pretentious whisky bar” ———————– |
| Cilantro: 485 Columbus Ave. (W. 83rd St.) New York, NY (212) 712-9090 Neighborhood Tex-Mex restaurant serving southwestern cuisine. ———————– |
| The Consulate: 519 Columbus Ave. (85th St.) (646) 781-9288 modern French brasserie & cocktail bar ———————– |
| Cotta: 513 Columbus Ave. (between 84th & 85th St.) New York, NY (212) 873-8500 Italian wine bar & osteria serving artisanal pizza from a wood burning oven  ———————– |
| Craft & Carry: 466 Amsterdam Ave. (between 82nd & 83rd St.) (917) 472-7723 craft beer store with a tap room ———————– |
| Crave Fishbar: 428 Amsterdam Ave. (between 80th & 81st St.) (646) 494-2750 Upscale sustainable seafood restaurant & bar ———————– |
| The Dead Poet: 450 Amsterdam Ave. (between 81st & 82nd St.) New York, NY (212) 966-4225 Irish pub with a literary theme ———————– |
| E’s Bar: 511 Amsterdam Ave. (between 84th & 85th St.) New York, NY (212) 877-0961 Neighborhood bar & restaurant with an extensive beer selection ———————– |
| Flame: 100 W. 82nd St. (between Amsterdam & Columbus Ave.) (646) 870-0301 Asian fusion hibachi restaurant ———————– |
| Flor de Mayo: 484 Amsterdam Ave. (between 83rd & 84th St.) (212) 496-1588 Chinese-Spanish restaurant. ———————– |
| Fred’s: 476 Amsterdam Ave. (83rd St.) New York, NY (212) 579-3076 Dog-themed neighborhood bar & restaurant ———————– |
| George Keeley’s: 485 Amsterdam Ave. (bet. 83rd & 84th St.) New York, NY (212) 873-5810 Craft beer bar that has earned the Good Beer Seal ———————– |
| The Gin Mill: 442 Amsterdam Ave. (between 81st & 82nd St.) New York, NY (212) 580-9080 Sports bar & grill with 28 large screen and projector HDTVs, sidewalk seating, and a private party room  ———————– |
| Hi Life Bar & Grill: 477 Amsterdam Ave. (83rd St.) New York, NY (212) 787-7199 Retro cocktail bar & restaurant with a raw bar ———————– |
| The Hoptimist: 422 Amsterdam Ave. (between 80th & 81st St.) (646) 609-1046 craft beer bar specializing in New York State breweries ———————– |
| Jake’s Dilemma: 430 Amsterdam Ave. (between 80th & 81st St.) New York, NY (212) 580-0556 craft beer bar featuring over 50 different beers from across the USA and a private party room  ———————– |
| Prohibition: 503 Columbus Ave. (between 84th & 85th St.) New York, NY (212) 579-3100 upscale bar and lounge with live music nightly ———————– |
| St. James Gate: 441 Amsterdam (81st St.) New York, NY (212) 362-6202 Irish pub ———————– |
| Tasca: 505 Columbus Ave. (between 83rd & 84th St.) (212) 362-2211 modern Spanish tavern featuring Spanish-Caribbean cuisine ———————– |
| Tiki Chick: 517 Amsterdam Ave. (85th St.) (646) 766-0326 Retro tiki bar bringing all the tropical vibes to the UWS ———————– |
| Vin Sur Vingt: 66 W. 84th St. (Columbus Ave.) (646) 895-9944 Authentic French wine bar serving 50 wines by-the-glass and classic bistro fare ———————– |
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[W. 60s] [W. 70s] [W. 80s] [W. 90s] [W. 100s] W. 90s:
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| Dive Bar: 732 Amsterdam Ave. (96th St.) New York, NY (212) 749-4358 Neighborhood sports bar & grill specializing in whiskey and craft beer. Flagship location of the Dive Bar family of bars ———————– |
| Gennaro: 665 Amsterdam Ave. (between 92nd & 93rd St.) (212) 665-5348 Trattoria & wine bar serving Italian Mediterranean cuisine ———————– |
| Talia’s: 668 Amsterdam Ave. (between 92nd & 93rd St.) New York, NY (212) 580-3770 Upscale Glatt kosher steakhouse ———————– |
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[W. 60s] [W. 70s] [W. 80s] [W. 90s] [W. 100s] W. 100s:
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| Bob’s Your Uncle: 929 Columbus Ave. (between 105th & 106th St.) New York, NY (646) 791-5942 classic neighborhood bar ———————– |
 Broadway Dive: 2262 Broadway (between 101st & 102nd St.) New York, NY. (212) 856-2662Classic neighborhood bar with an extensive selection of craft beer & ciders  ———————– |
| The Calaveras 949 Columbus Ave. (between 106th & 107th St.) New York, NY (646) 484-6533 small Mexican kitchen & café ———————– |
| Calaveras Corner: 936 Amsterdam Ave. (106th St.) Mexican cantina from the owners of The Calaveras, nearby ———————– |
 Dive 106: 938 Amsterdam Ave. (106th St.) New York, NY.The fourth member of the UWS Dive Bar family
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| The Ellington on Broadway: 2745 Broadway (105th St.) New York, NY (212)-281-3011 Neighborhood restaurant & bar named for the the jazz legend ———————– |
| Ellington in the Park: Riverside Park (W. 105th St.) (212) 222-4050 Seasonal outdoor restaurant & bar looking over the Hudson River. ———————– |
| The Hamilton: 998 Amsterdam Ave. (between 109th & 110th St.) New York, NY (212) 866-7200 American whiskey bar ———————– |
| Lion’s Head Tavern: 995 Amsterdam Ave. (109th St.) New York, NY (212) 866-1030 neighborhood sports tavern serving wings & burgers. ———————– |
| Mel’s Burger Bar: 2850 Broadway (between 110th & 111th St.) New York, NY (212) 865-7100 specializing in burgers and beers ———————– |
| Nobody Told Me: 951 Amsterdam Ave. (between 106th & 107th St.) (347) 762-0126 cocktail bar near Colombia University ———————– |
| Smoke: 2751 Broadway (between 105th & 106th St.) New York, NY (212) 864-6662 Jazz & supper club presenting world-class jazz seven nights a week. ———————– |
| Suite: 992 Amsterdam Ave. (109th St.) New York, NY (212) 222-4600 a gay pub with a local feel ———————– |
| Tap a Keg: 2731 Broadway (between 104th & 105th St.) New York, NY (212) 749-1734 dive bar with a pool table. “A hell of a joint” ———————– |
| 1020 Bar: 1020 Amsterdam Ave. (110th St.) New York, NY (212) 961-9224 No frills neighborhood dive bar popular with Columbia students featuring darts in front, pool in back. |
