Though the connection seems to be fading, literature and alcohol have a long and tumultuous history. So, whether you'd like to drink in the shadows of your literary idols, pretend to be a character in the NYC set novel of your choice, or just drink with a book in hand, we've got the bar for you. Welcome to New York's most comprehensive list of literary bars. (This message is not approved by Alcoholics Anonymous.)

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