After a long day at the office, there are few things that take the edge off like a comfortable chair and a well-made drink. Fortunately, for those who call Soho home during the work week, the neighborhood is full of terrific bars where you can enjoy everything from a bottle of craft beer to a perfectly proportioned Manhattan. If you’re looking for somewhere to relax with a drink after work, make sure to check out these Soho watering holes:
The Ear Inn | 326 Spring Street
The city’s longest continually-operated bar, the Ear Inn serves up history and great drinks in equal measure. Enjoy some live music while sipping a dark and stormy, negroni, or Moscow mule at this charmingly old-school establishment, or grab some snacks, like a plate of steamed mussels or an order of fried pork dumplings.
BoqueriaSoho | 171 Spring Street
Those who prefer wine over liquor will delight in the menu at BoqueriaSoho. This tapas restaurant serves wine, champagne, sherry, and sangria as well as a short list of just five cocktails, like The Brooklyn, a sweet and smoky take on a traditional Manhattan, and the A Las Cinco, a mixture of bourbon, rhubarb amaro, fresh mint, lemon, atxa white, and sparkling water.
Lure Fishbar | 142 Mercer Street
If you’re eager to enjoy some of the city’s best drinks and freshest seafood, look no further than Lure Fishbar. This Manhattan institution serves up everything from local oysters to signature sushi rolls alongside a list of over 200 wines, nearly 30 varieties of sake, plenty of beers and spirits, and a well-curated menu of cocktails.
City Winery | 155 Varick Street
While Manhattan may not have enough room to host a vineyard, it still boasts one of the city’s best wineries. At City Winery, guests can enjoy 11 sulfite and preservative-free wines on tap, as well as a long list of bottled wines, liquor, and beer. Anyone with a sweet tooth will love City Winery’s Sweet Endings, a dessert menu with options like white chocolate panna cotta and pumpkin donuts, which are artfully paired with glasses of wine.
The Ship | 158 Lafayette Street
Decorated in an inspired interpretation of a nautical theme, The Ship is one of Soho’s most unique and inviting bars. Porthole-inspired mirrors, chairs clad in lifejacket material, and some of the best drinks in town make this a must-visit for those in the neighborhood. If you find yourself here, order the chicken liver foiegras and an American Trilogy, a well-balanced combination of rye, applejack, brown sugar, and orange bitters.
Give yourself something to look forward to at the end of a long workday by checking out one of these Manhattan hotspots. Whether you’re in the mood for wine or cocktails, the right bar is never far away in Soho.
