Drinkland- 10th st. between A & B- long bar, funky place, GREAT music and drinks. Bring your ID! Cool, but not snooty.Check out the white vinyl round room- OR..Patio- 2nd. Ave. between 1st -2nd.tasty blood-orange margaritas and... (6 replies, last updated by sybil July 22, 2002)

Greetings Hounds of Chow: For a cool refreshing drink try a chocolixir at Godiva Chocolatier (I got it at Broadway and 41st). It’s like a Frappucino, but made with far superior ingredients. And you can take tiny pieces of... (0 replies, last updated by Major League June 28, 2005)

Coming out from California. Looking for a cool place to grab a drink. Some place that is more of a lounge (as opposed to a dance night club or pub) that is very hip, swanky, urban and contemporary. Kind of like a W hotel decor or... (14 replies, last updated by merry January 6, 2004)

Hi all – I’ll likely in the vicinity of Le Paradis for dinner Friday night. I’m looking for a place that may have a live band, or some good background music (not a club) for drinks with a lady friend and her... (1 reply, last updated by bittermu August 20, 2009)

Pulling a road trip soon, does anyone have any recommendations on some cool, small, trendy spots to drink at? Younger crowd, Rock & Roll music, Blues, jukeboxes etc? Thanks, lemme know. (4 replies, last updated by mrnyc July 24, 2009)

31st St. certainly for the headbanger in you. No RnR barhopping trip to Pgh would be complete without Gooskis – best jukebox in Western PA, IMO, and raunchy dive bar bands in the back. For trendy/good drinks, The Firehouse. (4 replies, last updated by kittybart July 27, 2009)

in charge and decided to head into the city. We wanted to eat at Perilla, but they could not accomodate our big party (there are 8 of us this month). So, instead we have reservations at Craftbar. I am looking for some suggestions... (3 replies, last updated by DinnerChick11 September 14, 2008)

Can anyone recommend a cool place for before dinner drinks on the mid to outer cape – hopefully somewhere nice with a view? (3 replies, last updated by TomH April 15, 2008)

Try Magnolia’s on South Lake. Cool and intimate. Drinks are strong and very friendly environment. (9 replies, last updated by crystaw January 16, 2007)

I live in Jamaica Plain and would like to find somewhere nearby that has the following: -Free wireless internet -Nice drinks (like smoothies, iced teas, etc.) -Nice snacks (good desserts, breads, etc.) -Air conditioning I have been... (6 replies, last updated by Hinman Guy June 11, 2005)

Hi everyone – was wondering if any of you could provide some recommendations for some cool places to grab some quiet drinks with a lady friend of mine. I’m not leaning towards King West but would consider something... (8 replies, last updated by spine64 March 6, 2009)

people for drinks and appetizers, possibly dinner but probably not. I’d prefer a place where drinks are $10 and under if possible. Thanks. (2 replies, last updated by LA Buckeye Fan April 10, 2009)

Good morning, We are looking for a cool martini bar or just a plain cool bar or a coffeehouse that is not pretentious or snobby to hang after dinner saturday night. We will all be dreesed casual. The west village,soho,chelsea,or... (7 replies, last updated by mrnyc May 3, 2003)

A fellow chowhound just referred me to Freeman’s for drinks and I loved it. I am now organizing a bigger midweek get together (probably about 15 people) and would like to find a place with cool (but not too trendy) tails... (2 replies, last updated by intrepid September 7, 2009)

How about Forte at Richmond and University? Went last night was $400 for 4 people and that includes apps/mains/dessert or cheese for everyone, 2 bottles of wine and 4 after dinner drinks. Food was great, service was great, cool... (15 replies, last updated by JennaBean February 27, 2009)