Treat Yo Self: Birthday Freebies In NYC

Drink For Free

-For no strings attached truly free birthday drinking, visit East End Bar and Grill (1664 First Ave between 86th and 87th Sts; 212-348-3783) where birthday patrons are offered unlimited free well drinks. Second Chance Saloon (659 Grand St between Leonard St and Manhattan Ave, Williamsburg; 718-387-4411) is another great place to drink on your birthday- free and simple. -The Dead Poet will let you drink for free on your birthday, if you happen to share your birthday with a famous dead author. There's a list of acceptable authors on their Facebook page. (450 Amsterdam Ave between 81st and 82nd streets; 212-595-5670) -If you can round up 10 friends to join you at Justin Timberlake's Southern Hospitality BBQ on your birthday, you'll score a free drink bracelet as well as some free peach cobbler (460 2nd Ave between 76th and 77th Streets; 212-249-1001 and 645 9th Ave, corner of 45th st; 212-265-1000). Similarly, plan your birthday party at The SKINnY in advance and drink for free if you bring at least 10 friends. (174 Orchard St between Houston and Stanton; 212-228-3668) -If your birthday isn't for a while but you're itching to drink for free, try your luck with bars that run a name night calendar. At Antarctica if your name falls on their calendar, you'll drink for free on the corresponding night, until 11pm on weeknights and 1am on Saturdays. (287 Hudson st at Spring st; 212-352-1666) No Idea Bar has a name calendar as well, drink for free from 5-11pm if you have the name of the night, but don't come alone or you won't be eligible (30 E. 20th st between Broadway and Park; 212-777-0100). [Photo via]