Upper East Side
122 bars listed over the site's life. 100 were still open in 2009.
Those 100 bars in 2026
- 19
- still there
- 40
- replaced
- 41
- gone
Most common features
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1683 1st Ave.
Closed
The theme is wild west, but the scene is waitresses in mini skirts pushing jello shots and frat boys playing beer pong and Big Buck Hunter.
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300 E. 89th St.
Still pouring
An oasis among the cookie cutter bars of the UES, The Auction House is warm, cozy and laid-back. It makes a great place to take a date, or just have a relaxed pint without annoyance of TVs and frat boys exchanging high-fives after every round of shots.
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Bar Seine (Hotel Plaza Athenee)
37 E. 64th St.
Closed
This colonial themed lounge in the 5 star Plaza Athenee reeks of priveledge. Inhale deeply and enjoy as you nurse your $17 martini.
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1720 2nd Ave
No license found in 2026
Who would have guesses that a bar named for a conversation on the merits of blondes vis-à-vis read heads and brunettes would attract a bud drinking backward baseball cap crowd?
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35 E. 76th St.
Still pouring
A true New York classic. A martini here is second to none. The mural outside is a commission of Ludwig Bemelman, the author of the children's book series Madeline.
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1768 2nd Ave.
Closed
Successfully replicates the frat party feel of Mardi Gras without all of that distracting cajun culture. The magic recipe: $1 well drinks for girls on Thursday nights.
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1485 2nd Ave.
Closed; now Stax NYC
Tall ceilings, a corner location, clean taps, outstanding BBQ and Texas sized portions.
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35 E. 76th St.
Still pouring
Barriers to entry like $50 entrees, $19 cocktails, and $125/pp cabaret cover ensure a well heeled older crowd. While the kitchen does its best to keep the foodies away.
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1626 2nd Ave.
Closed; now Fumo Upper East Side
A sleek and trendy wine bar has replaced the UES's beloved DT UT coffee shop. Not wanting to lose out on the previous incarnations stroller set business they're still serving coffee. But those looking for relaxed, comfort of DT UT will be in for a surprise.
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1804 2nd Ave.
No license found in 2026
Fairly standard Upper East side Irish Pub. Sports, bar food, backwards baseball caps, the steady glow of plasma TVs. Decent pint of Guinness.
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1118 1st Ave.
A different business is licensed at this address: Rodney's Comedy Club
Founded by Rodney Dangerfield in 1969 this comedy venue is the oldest in the country, and the only one in the city without a drink minimum.
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1643 1st Ave.
No license found in 2026
UES paint by numbers bar. Assemble pool, darts, gold tee, digital jukebox, plasma TVs. Add jagermeister, screeching girls, and high-fiving guys. Remove cash from wallets. Clean puke from bathroom. Rinse. Repeat.
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1664 1st Ave.
A different business is licensed at this address: Somebody's Darling
Irish bar on the UES. You know the drill: 10 Plasma TVs, sports packages, rotating happy hour specials, wings, (yawn) and, um, beer.
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1589 1st Ave.
A different business is licensed at this address: Horn's Hook Tavern
The former Snapper Creek is now East End Tavern. There's no shortage of Plasma TVs, and the food's pretty reasonable.
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163 E. 86th St.
No license found in 2026
Clean and well lit with straight cues and flat tables and about as much personality as you might expect in this section of town.
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1166 1st Ave.
Still pouring
The Italian wine bar and restaurant Focaccia Fiorentina has been redesigned and rechristened Felice, Italian for happiness.
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1465 3rd Ave
Closed; now NYU Langone Care on Demand
Friendly Irish pub hosts a popular quiz night on Tuesday nights.
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1600 3rd Ave.
A different business is licensed at this address: Catch N Chop
It's a good idea to down a few of the giant margaritas at this tex-mex restaurant and bar before making your way to the food.
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1672 3rd Ave.
Closed; now East End Bar & Grill
An honest to god Irish pub in the land of sparkling shamrock cutouts. There's over 30 beers on tap, a proper Irish breakfast on the menu, and every international footie match on the TV.
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1020 Lexington Ave.
Closed; now Melody's Piano Bar
This old school/old men's cigar bar has all the elements of a classic mens club: a strict jacket policy, a 25 and over door policy, waitresses in cocktail dresses, and a glowing fireplace.
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27 E. 61st St
No license found in 2026
A cozy ruby red restaurant and lounge where it would take only a little imagination to picture it downtown.
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1442 3rd Ave.
Closed; now Tang by Mr. Sun
A mecca for the frat boys at heart. Start off the night with a little beer pong, then a few rounds of shots, and when your buzz gets going work your way to the dance floor and find someone's hip to hump arrhythmically to the sweet beats of Abba.
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1125 1st Ave.
Closed; now Treadwell Park
This Manhattan chain of restaurant/bars has been successful for good reason - consistency. The service, the food, even the crowd is almost always slightly better than just good enough. There's a lot to be said for a sure thing.
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1701 2nd Ave.
A different business is licensed at this address: Red Grill Mexican Restaurant Inc, The
A long and narrow Red Sox sports bar. There's beer pong in the back. And you're looking at .25 beers for happy hour.
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119 E. 60th St.
No license found in 2026
Midtown pretty much sums it up. If you're gay and you really love Karaoke then there's a chance you might actually enjoy yourself here, otherwise you'll probably want to stear clear.
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1457 Third Ave
No license found in 2026
Select from 100 bottles at this minimalist wine bar.
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1000 5th Ave
Closed
With free music, a bar, a sculpture garden and awesome views why is it you've never been?
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350 E. 85th St.
Still pouring
This friendly Irish pub is an oais on the Upper East Side. It's just far enough away from 2nd Avenue to maintain a neighborhood vibe. The service is efficient and personable. And they've got a basketball machine.
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265 E. 78th St.
A different business is licensed at this address: Pil Pil Spanish Tapas
Plush, dimly lit, upscale sake bar is a boon to UES daters looking to set an atmosphere and get their dates tanked before making their move.
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1584 York Ave.
Closed
A big popular Upper East side bar with a space for dancing in the back where guys with untucked collared shirts flail about to radio hits from the early 90s.
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333 E. 60th St.
Closed; now Sapphire 60
Famed topless bar where you pay through the nose, but the women are immaculate in a carefully manicured, silicone, collagen sort of way. If that's your thing there's nowhere better.
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143 E. 60th St.
Closed
Make no mistake, this is no self-conciously trendy, hipster dive. This is the real deal.
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1629 2nd Ave.
Closed; now Ethyl's
A prototypical Upper East Side bar. Reasonable, clean, attractive and vaguely soulless.
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1668 3rd Ave
Closed; now Fillmore Deli
Throws a south of the border twist into the standard Upper East Side bar formula. 7 plasma TVs, daily happy hour specials, a karaoke night and Margaritas and Mexican food.
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1742 2nd Ave.
Still pouring
There's gay porn on the TV, Go-Go boys, and the walls are bedecked in metal fencing. We recommend it as an ideal place to form beautiful, lasting relationships - particularly after 2am in the downstairs lounge.
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229 E. 84th St.
Still pouring
Bring in 30 friends on a Thursday night and you can guest bartend at this Irish pub. You'll drink for free and get to keep half the tip jar.
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1576 3rd. Ave.
A different business is licensed at this address: Yumei Sushi
Attempting to be simultaneously a sports bar and lounge space is naturally going to involve some compromises. The TVs and noise level distract from conversation, the 30 bottle wine list and potted plants make for an odd place to catch the game. However, the extremely small segment of the population that loves a good wine with the Laker's game this place is your best bet in New York.
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1487 1st Ave.
Closed
Hip-hop and latin nights, shot girls in tank tops, and a smoking hot singles scene. Hit up the Hypnotiq, slam some Gold Schlager and find someone to grind up against.
Already closed by 2009
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American SpiritsPickClosed by 2009
1744 2nd Ave.
A different business is licensed at this address: The Office
Hidden neighborhood bar attracts a young crowd to its competive pool table, and raucous karaoke nights.
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Big City Bar and GrillClosed by 2009
1600 3rd Ave.
A different business is licensed at this address: Catch N Chop
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Hogs & Heifers (Uptown)Closed by 2009
1843 1st Ave.
No license found in 2026
Tourists looking to score, drunk women dancing on the bar, batenders who trade flirtation for drinks, shots ordered by the dozen, and an occasional bared breast. Sounds awful right? The strange thing is we've really only ever had a good time here.
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Martell's Restaurant (Upper East)Closed by 2009
No license found in 2026
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Mo's Caribbean BarClosed by 2009
1454 2nd Ave.
Closed; now The Stumble Inn
Cheap beyond cheap nightly drink specials and beer pong for a post-frat crowd. If you're looking to have a serious night out on a Monday night this is your place. Shots! Shots! Slam! Chug! Hookup! Fondle! Fumble! Vomit!
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Waterloo TavernClosed by 2009
1629 2nd Ave.
Closed; now Ethyl's Bar & Restaurant
Perfectly unobjectionable as UES sports bars go. The wings are above average. The staff is friendly. They have 8 plasma TVs.