The Beauty Bar
This nearly 14-year-old salon-cum-bar still does what it does best: $10 manicures with a drink (Mon–Fri 6–11pm; Sat, Sun 7–11pm) in front of chrome hair dryers, a buck off beverages from 5 to 9pm, nightly DJs and holiday-themed beauty pageants (including a Christmas one). When it was still a functioning hair salon—the Thomas Beauty Salon—indie gods Pavement shot the video for “Cut Your Hair” inside. 231 E 14th St between Second and Third Aves (212-539-1389, beautybar.com/ny/home.html)![]()
Flatiron Lounge
If feeling like you’ve just stepped into an F. Scott Fitzgerald novel is on your drinking agenda, then by gum, this is your type of hooch joint. The cozy Art Deco space is perfect for a winter’s eve, and the dozens of fancy though pricey cocktails will warm you up. With guest drinks by booze scientists all over the city, there’s something to suit every palate, whether you prefer Zelda’s flapper age or the latest mixologist creation. 37 W 19th St between Fifth and Sixth Aves (212-727-7741, flatironlounge.com)![]()
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Did you intentionally leave out Chelsea? It seems to me there are no good bars in Chelsea, but you confirmed it by not listing even one.