Botanica
If you haven’t been to Botanica, we seriously question your life priorities. Practically every New Yorker we know has descended the stairs into this incredibly popular lair at least once, partly in search of the perfect dive vibe, and mostly in search of $3 happy hour specials. Cellphone service is spotty, but with a young crowd of creative types who start piling in around 6, your iPhone is the last thing you’ll need for a good night out.
[Photo via @sarahstevens7]