Scene:

Very relaxed. Pleasantly dark. I do a lot of day drinking here in the colder months. It just feels good.

Why Go:

Reasonably priced booze in a warm atmosphere.

Date Spot: No

Hookup Potential: No

Pop the Question: No

Crowd: Hipster, Downtown

30ish hipsters and their dogs.

Bathrooms: Could Be Worse

Best Nights: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Monday, Wednesday, Sunday

First Date Spot: No

Scene:

You're going to feel like you're at the circus. With more booze. And it smells better.

Why Go:

There is so much to do! You can take in a great meal from the folks of Blue Ribbon, see a show, dance your butt off, or bowl!

Bests:

The sound system is fantastic here. I've seen many bands here and danced to the stylings of many a DJ. You really can't go wrong. Oh, and don't forget to try the boozey milkshakes!

Date Spot: Yes

Hookup Potential: Yes

definitely, but it really depends on the night. i'd swing more for the weekends.

Pop the Question: No

Crowd: Hipster, Socialites, Uptown, Downtown, Suits, Students, Executives, Tourists

you've got a little bit of everything, and everyone, in this place!

Guy/Girl Ratio: 50% Guys

Bathrooms: Clean

I love the bathrooms here.

Best Nights: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Monday, Wednesday, Sunday

First Date Spot: Yes

Scene:

Another prohibition-era bar in terms of decor. Dark, romantic.

Why Go:

The cocktails are wonderful! And the bartenders are HOT!

Bests:

Cocktails and romantic atmosphere. But don't be fooled, it's as good for a date as it is a get together with friends. It's nice to treat yourselves every now and again.

Date Spot: Yes

Definitely.

Hookup Potential: No

I've never really felt that this is a place to pick someone up.

Pop the Question: No

Crowd: Hipster, Downtown

Very Williamsburg, but on the mature side. The patrons aren't looking for a $5 Tecate + shot special.

Guy/Girl Ratio: 50% Guys

Bathrooms: Clean

Best Nights: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Monday, Wednesday, Sunday

First Date Spot: Yes

Without a doubt, just watch your cocktail intake. They are STRONG!

Best Nights: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Monday, Wednesday, Sunday

First Date Spot: Yes

Scene:

It's a classic dive meets bowling alley. I've actually never bowled here, I've just gone for some pitchers and to catch live shows.

Why Go:

Bowling! Beer! Beef jerky!

Vibe:

grungy-hip, but not pretentious

Bests:

The best thing about this place is that there's usually something for everyone. You want to drink a beer and relax? Do it here. See a rock show? do it here. Bowl? Yeah, you can do it here!

Date Spot: Yes

bowling dates are cute!

Hookup Potential: Yes

I feel like the potential to hookup with someone is always alive in this area.

Pop the Question: No

Crowd: Hipster, Uptown, Downtown

Usually pretty hip, but there is some diversity. I've seen some seriously questionable fashion roaming around the joint.

Guy/Girl Ratio: 60% Guys

Bathrooms: Could Be Worse

Pop the Question: No

Crowd: Hipster, Uptown, Downtown, Students

It's a mix of williamsburg and bridge and tunnel. It's interesting.

Guy/Girl Ratio: 60% Guys

Bathrooms: Clean

I've never had a problem. I like the unisex setup.

Best Nights: Friday, Saturday

First Date Spot: No

Scene:

It seems like a college bar that would be in Manhattan.