I am looking for a nice, conversation friendly place for drinks with maybe small plates for a post work -pre dinner thing. A good wine list with a variety of wines and prices would be key but also have a good variety of other... (12 replies, last updated by Elyssa April 13, 2007)

I am looking for a fun, cheap bar (preferably with some outdoor seating) in the E. Village/LES to go to on my birthday with a small group. I go out in these neighborhoods all the time, but I don’t want to just go to my... (2 replies, last updated by Lizard (BKLN) May 6, 2006)

Can anyone recommend a cheap to moderately place to go wheer the drinks are just as good and festive as the food? Mid-town to upper westside is prefered. (2 replies, last updated by Larry Cantor February 28, 2002)

Hi anyone got input on an “Opus 1 1996”. Drink or keep? Many thanks in advance (5 replies, last updated by FrankJBN August 24, 2006)

Where can one go for a little something extra after Milano’s closes up shop around 5 in the morning? Ideally a place that’s actually open, rather than a place that’s open based on which of your friends are with... (3 replies, last updated by david sprague April 29, 2005)

-traditional, the product of a laboratory? I’m willing to disregard Michael Pollan’s advice and eat (or drink) something my grandmother wouldn’t have recognized as food (or drink). Thanks in advance. (67 replies, last updated by Atahualpa November 18, 2009)

Has anyone been to the Standard Hotel for drinks? I keep hearing it’s swanky and a fun place, but I went there tonight to meet up with a friend and was disappointed to find a small area near the front door that didn’t... (0 replies, last updated by caseyn October 6, 2009)

When we were in Portland, OR a couple of weeks ago, we tried some fruit flavored drinking vinegars at a terrific Thai restaurant called Pok Pok. we have been totally unable to find them at any oriental or international grocery... (25 replies, last updated by kubasd September 15, 2009)

Mercatto at the MaRS building on College just west of Bay is nice for laid back after work drinks and nibbles. They have a patio with a fairly secluded feel (its bordered by trees/shrubs). While this isn’t the most... (4 replies, last updated by JennaBean August 12, 2009)

in Hawaii (no pineapple juice, no grenadine, etc). I personally hate the Jolly Rancher drinks that are listed on too many bar menus, but it seems like when a tiki drink is made properly, it’s more about fresh juice... (8 replies, last updated by invinotheresverde August 6, 2009)

Need a good rec for an adult place to get a drink...no pick up scene or trendy vibe needed, just good quiet atmosphere and great drinks...perhaps an outside area. Near financial, WTC, Seaport....thanks! (10 replies, last updated by NellyNel July 24, 2009)

Hi, I have a friend visiting LA from Bombay and about 8 of us are getting together tonight for drinks. Any suggestions in the West Hollywood/Hollywood/Santa Monica area We want to go to a pretty chilled out place with some good... (2 replies, last updated by yogachik July 18, 2009)

Does anyone know if they allow you to sit outside at Bobo if you are only there for drinks? Thanks! (0 replies, last updated by amysal47 June 1, 2009)

Will be in town for a wedding this fourth weekend. Wedding and hotel are downtown (am staying at the Sheraton). Looking for some suggestions on where to go for drinks either walking distance or a short cab ride away. Does Toronto... (2 replies, last updated by Minnow June 30, 2009)

I have an afternoon free and a friend who’s willing, so I was hoping to find a place where I could sit for a few hours in the mid-afternoon with a drink. Someplace not too sleek; this is less about the tail and more about... (11 replies, last updated by 9lives May 29, 2009)