Washington Heights

Broadway and 164th St.

Sports bar in a part of town severely lacking in sports bars.  Well, let me clarify; a sports bar that is showing just the Yankees game.  Lots of space, including some secluded spaces for parties. Crowd is very mixed (which is why I like this area) and from young, old, and after-work people who just wanna see sports.  Average and above average beers, average prices, taste fine.

Aaaaaaand it’s closed

www.heightstavernnyc.com

181st St. and Cabrini Blvd.

Might be one of the more claustrophobic bars I’ve ever been to, from the bathroom to ducking under the stairs to get around.  It’s half brunch spot, have people crammed into a small bar area to wait for said brunch. Nice enough spot for the neighborhood locals, service is alright, beers are a mixed bag, average prices, taste fine.

www.lecheilenyc.com

Broadway btw Fairview Ave. and 192nd St.

Sports bar that draws a decent crowd during the day, and pretty much stays that way into the night.  Lots of TV’s, friendly service, lots of craft beers on tap at above average prices, taste fine.

181^st St. and Pinehurst Ave.

Now this is more like it.  Great place to come and just hang out.  I’ve also been up here for brunch and it’s been one of the better brunch experiences too.  The booze is good, average priced, and the staff is awesome.  Very laid back vibe here, great place to hang with friends for a few hours.

Broadway btw 168^th and 169^th St.

If you had to pick a bar to represent every person in NYC, this would be pretty darn close.  You get the locals, the Columbia doctors, firefighters, and random people coming in because the 1 train broke down that need a drink before getting on the shuttle (AKA me), etc.  I walked in and saw everyone singing karaoke, everyone getting along and having a great time.  The beers were average prices, tasted fine.

www.coogans.com