New York

[blue'n'white]

Off to Noo Yawk in the morning
Does anybody have any suggestions re bars and stuff.
Never been before so we're doing all the touristy things but any suggestions re good drinking places welcome.

 

[seagullwedgee]

head for the coktail bar in the royalton hotel, unbelievable classy moody mysterious, real qulaity, just stop by for one apple sour

 

[Robert Codners Nostrils]

Cheap shots, east village 1st avenue between 8th and 9th street. Lovely place!

 

[seagullwedgee]

gotta go to the carnegie deli for a massive pastrami on rye sandwich lunch, magnificent

 

[blue'n'white]

Cheers - thanks for your suggestions which I shall attempt to try out.

 

[sam86]

Spend the £40 wisely!

 

[Martinf]

Make sure you get the last boat ride (early evening) out to Staten Island and back if you can - the views of NY are absolutely spectacular. Its almost twenty years since I did the trip but I still remember the views....

http://www.highaperture.com/photos/n/e/new_york_at_night.jpg

 

[blue'n'white]

Make sure you get the last boat ride (early evening) out to Staten Island and back if you can - the views of NY are absolutely spectacular. Its almost twenty years since I did the trip but I still remember the views....

http://www.highaperture.com/photos/n/e/new_york_at_night.jpg

That looks wonderful !

 

[Martinf]

No worries - you'll have a great time - NY is the best city in the world (after Brighton & Hove!).

 

[Regina_George]

Go out to Staten Island early evening (as mentioned above) Been to N.Y a fair few times and the view never fails to amaze me. Also, if you're up for an immature day, go to their chocolate factories...MnM's store, Hershey's, also go to the Hard Rock Cafe, some of the displays are awesome - mostly a place for cawffeeeee though.
If they have a basketball/hockey game going on at Madison Square gardens whilst you are there - if you're interested go see if they have tickets avaliable - not a highly essential thing to do but it's something.

 

[Kick Ass Minton]

As a New York based Seagull check out the following : (in no particular order)

Top of the Rock - much better than Empire State, no queues and better views
East village for bars (anywhere between 6th and 14th street and 1st - 3rd Ave
SI ferry (as mentioned above)
jump on the L train and head to Williamsburg in Brooklyn (where I live)
stroll through central park - top to bottom is best
MOMA, Natural History Museum are great
Island Burgers & Shakes (9th ave and 51st i think - top burger place
Highline park - 14th st to 23rd on 9th ave - brand new and amazing views
Remember your passport in Macys - go to guest services for extra 11% off voucher

if you want any more suggestions then let me know

KAM

 

[Lyndhurst 14]

Jimmy’s Corner, 140W 44th Street, just off Times Square. Proper New Yorkers bar run by an ex boxer and at only $4 a pop in midtown Manhattan that can’t be bad. Probably the narrowest bar in town so makes for some interesting encounters with the local totty.

Hire a bike and cycle over Brooklyn Bridge. Head for Brooklyn Heights for great views of the city and heliport.

If you’ve got your lady with you try South Street Seaport at night. Lots of romantic views of the city and Brooklyn Bridge, plenty of shops and just a stone’s throw from the Heartland Brewery which has an awesome selection of beers.

 

[Notters]

Have to say, Brighton shits all over new York in terms of bars. Thought I'd imagined it myself, but had this confirmed by several friends!

 

[itszamora]

Make sure you get the last boat ride (early evening) out to Staten Island and back if you can - the views of NY are absolutely spectacular. Its almost twenty years since I did the trip but I still remember the views....

http://www.highaperture.com/photos/n/e/new_york_at_night.jpg

I now feel a trip to New York would be entirely worth it just to see that in person.

 

[scooter1]

Jimmy’s Corner, 140W 44th Street, just off Times Square. Proper New Yorkers bar run by an ex boxer and at only $4 a pop in midtown Manhattan that can’t be bad. Probably the narrowest bar in town so makes for some interesting encounters with the local totty.
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I was goiong to say this.... Jimmy the owner was Muhammed Ali's corner man and is a bit of a miserable old goat, but I think thats half the fun. There's always a half decent doris behind the bar too

 

[geoff2021]

new york

the China Bar and Grill, in the canadian broadcasting building, get your hotel concierge to book a table, packed every night and the best Chinese pan pacific food ever, quite expensive but worth it, also have in Miami and Las Vegas, save up and give it a whirl.

 

[Curious Orange]

If you want a taste of home I recommend trying this place out:

Clerkenwell New York

 

[Gazwag]

Cheers - thanks for your suggestions which I shall attempt to try out.

I think you will find that's in Boston not New York

 

[countrygull]

Make sure you get the last boat ride (early evening) out to Staten Island and back if you can - the views of NY are absolutely spectacular. Its almost twenty years since I did the trip but I still remember the views....

http://www.highaperture.com/photos/n/e/new_york_at_night.jpg

Seconded - do not miss this boat trip (and it's free)

 

[Buffalo Seagull]

The Radio City Music Hall tour was most enjoyable - the toilets have to be seen to be believed