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.
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:
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W. 60s:
Atlantic Grill: 49 W. 64th St. (between Broadway & CPW) (212) 472-2050
seafood brasserie with nautical décor, featuring a raw bar and sushi
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Bluebird London: 10 Columbus Circle (Broadway & W. 60th St.) (347) 682 2100
All-day café and wine bar, cocktail lounge, and international brasserie located at the shops at Columbus Circle on the 3rd floor.overlooking Central Park.
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Cafe Fiorello: 1900 Broadway (W. 63rd St.) (212) 595-5330
Italian restaurant & bar across from Lincoln Center
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Empire Hotel Lobby Bar: 44 W. 63rd St. (between Columbus Ave. & Broadway) (212) 265-7400
Lobby bar at the Empire Hotel
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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
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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.
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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
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Rosa Mexicano: 61 Columbus Ave. (W. 62nd St.) (212) 977-7700
famous Mexican restaurant near Lincoln Center serving authentic Mexican cuisine
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The Smith: 1900 Broadway (63rd St.) New York, NY. (212) 496-5700
casual American brasserie & bar in Lincoln Square
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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.
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W. 70s:
Amsterdam Ale House: 340 Amsterdam Ave. (between 76th & 77th St.) New York, NY (212) 362-7260
Neighborhood restaurant & craft beer bar featuring 30 drafts, over 40 bottles & cask conditioned ale
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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
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Blondie’s: 212 W. 79th St. (between Amsterdam & Broadway) New York, NY (212) 579-9777
Sports bar that hosts many college alumni clubs for game watch parties.
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Café Luxembourg: 200 W. 70th St. (between Amsterdam & West End) (212) 873-7411
Neighborhood bistro & bar
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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.
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Dark Bullet: 154 W. 72nd St. (between Columbus Ave. & Broadway) (212) 235-6788
Sake & oyster bar
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Dive 75: 101 W. 75th St. (bet. Amsterdam & Columbus Ave.) New York, NY (212) 362-7518
Neighborhood sports bar.
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Dublin House: 225 W. 79th St. (between Broadway & Amsterdam Ave.) New York, NY. (212) 874-9528
Old-school neighborhood Irish pub.
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Ella Kitchen & Bar: 249 Columbus Ave. (between 71st & 72nd St.) (212) 579-9929
Kitchen & bar featuring Mediterranean and Latin inspired shared plates and serving hand crafted cocktails
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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.)
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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.
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Le Pif: 2058 Broadway (between 70th & 71st St.) (212) 799-2253
French wine bar featuring 65 bottles of French wine and 40 by the glass
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Malachy’s: 103 W. 72nd St. (between Columbus & Amsterdam Ave.) (212) 874-4268
Neighborhood dive bar & Irish pub.
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Pier i Café: 500 W. 70th St. (Riverside Park South) (212) 362-4450
[closed for the season, re-opening Spring 2020]
Seasonal outdoor bar & grill in Riverside Park on the Hudson River. (enter W. 68th St & Riverside Blvd.)
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Playa Betty’s: 320 Amsterdam Ave. (75th St.) (212) 712-0777
California style beach restaurant & bar
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Santa Fe: 73 W. 71st St. (Columbus Ave.) (212) 724-0822
Family owned, neighborhood Mexican restaurant known for their margaritas
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Shalal: 65 1/2 W. 70th St. (between Columbus & CPW) (212) 799-9030
romantic subterranean Moroccan lounge
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Stand-Up NY: 236 W. 78th St. (Broadway) (212) 595-0850
one of New York City’s premiere comedy clubs
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Sugar Bar: 254 W. 72nd St. (between Broadway & West End Ave.) (212) 579-0100
Ashford & Simpson’s Sugar Bar
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Tessa: 349 Amsterdam Ave. (between 77th & 78th St.) (212) 390-1974
modern Mediterranean tavern blending southern French and Italian cuisines.
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W. 80s:
Amelie: 566 Amsterdam Ave. (between 87th & 88th St.) (646) 422-7167
French wine bar with sidewalk seating
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Bodega 88: 573 Columbus Ave. (between 87th & 88th St.) (212) 799-1602
Neighborhood tapas and sports bar
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Café Lalo: 201 W. 83rd St. (between Amsterdam & Broadway) (212) 496-6031
famous European-style cafe & bar
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Cilantro: 485 Columbus Ave. (W. 83rd St.) New York, NY (212) 712-9090
Neighborhood Tex-Mex restaurant serving southwestern cuisine.
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The Dead Poet: 450 Amsterdam Ave. (between 81st & 82nd St.) New York, NY (212) 966-4225
Irish pub with a literary theme
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E’s Bar: 511 Amsterdam Ave. (between 84th & 85th St.) New York, NY (212) 877-0961
Neighborhood bar & restaurant with an extensive beer selection
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Frank Mac’s Pub: 425 Amsterdam Ave. (between 80th & 81st St.) New York, NY (646) 850-3888
Family-owned Irish pub & restaurant
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Fred’s: 476 Amsterdam Ave. (83rd St.) New York, NY (212) 579-3076
Dog-themed neighborhood bar & restaurant
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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
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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
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Hi Life Bar & Grill: 477 Amsterdam Ave. (83rd St.) New York, NY (212) 787-7199
Retro cocktail bar & restaurant with a raw bar
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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
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Osteria 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
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The Parlour: 250 W. 86th St. (bet. Broadway & West End) New York, NY (212) 580-8923
Neighborhood Irish pub and restaurant
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Prohibition: 503 Columbus Ave. (between 84th & 85th St.) New York, NY (212) 579-3100
upscale bar and lounge with live music nightly
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St. James Gate: 441 Amsterdam (81st St.) New York, NY (212) 362-6202
Irish pub
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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. 90s:
Bar Thalia: 2537 Broadway (95th St.) New York, NY (646) 597-7340
Bar at Symphony Space serving quality wines, craft beers, and signature cocktails.
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Carmine’s 2450 Broadway (between 90th & 91st St.) New York, NY (212) 579-3194
family style restaurant offering Southern Italian cuisine.
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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
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Talia’s: 668 Amsterdam Ave. (between 92nd & 93rd St.) New York, NY (212) 580-3770
Upscale Glatt kosher steakhouse
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W. 100s:
Amity Hall: 982 Amsterdam Ave. (between 108th & 109th St.) New York, NY (646) 930-2501
modern American craft beer and sports bar
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Bob’s Your Uncle: 929 Columbus Ave. (between 105th & 106th St.) New York, NY (646) 791-5942
classic neighborhood bar
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Broadway Dive: 2262 Broadway (between 101st & 102nd St.) New York, NY. (212) 856-2662
Classic neighborhood bar with an extensive selection of craft beer & ciders
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The Calaveras 949 Columbus Ave. (between 106th & 107th St.) New York, NY (646) 484-6533
small Mexican kitchen & café
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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: 936 Amsterdam Ave. (106th St.) New York, NY (212) 222-4050
Neighborhood restaurant & bar named for the the jazz legend
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The Hamilton: 998 Amsterdam Ave. (between 109th & 110th St.) New York, NY (212) 866-7200
American whiskey bar
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The Heights: 2867 Broadway (between 110th & 111th St.) (212) 866-7035
Neighborhood bar & grill with a rooftop
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Lion’s Head Tavern: 995 Amsterdam Ave. (109th St.) New York, NY (212) 866-1030
neighborhood sports tavern serving wings & burgers.
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Mel’s Burger Bar: 2850 Broadway (between 110th & 111th St.) New York, NY (212) 865-7100
specializing in burgers and beers
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Smoke: 2751 Broadway (between 105th & 106th St.) New York, NY (212) 864-6662
Jazz & supper club presenting world-class jazz seven nights a week.
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Suite: 992 Amsterdam Ave. (109th St.) New York, NY (212) 222-4600
a gay pub with a local feel
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Tap a Keg: 2731 Broadway (between 104th & 105th St.) New York, NY (212) 749-1734
dive bar with a pool table
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1020 Bar: 1020 Amsterdam Ave. (110th St.) New York, NY (212) 961-9224
No frills neighborhood bar popular with Columbia students.
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