The best bars and cafés Côte Est Etats-Unis

Hell's Kitchen is certainly not short of places to go out, far from it, but many of the bars in the neighborhood can be a bit impersonal. At Pocket Bar, it's the opposite: the place is intimate (hence the name!) and is frequented by a clientele of regulars who all know the bartender by his first name. At the end of the evening, the atmosphere is even more relaxed, we sing along to old hits that everyone knows and we make new friends. No cocktail on the menu but the Sharknado Sangria pleases most people!

Jadis is a wine bar with a soft, hushed atmosphere, offering a particularly interesting Happy Hour with wines by the glass and a selection of cocktails for under US$10 (with the exception of the Sprit, which costs US$11). You can even drink kir, a rarity in New York. Happy Hour's menu also includes small nibbles, not very hearty but good. In terms of atmosphere, it's easy to see that the place, with its cosy candlelit room and leather sofas, is particularly well-suited to romantic rendezvous.

In a well-kept Zen setting, some twenty cats roam freely. All are up for adoption. The café serves Japanese dishes and allows you to see the cats in their own personal space: the cat garden. To keep the felines calm and children safe, access is forbidden to unaccompanied 12-year-olds, and children under eight are only allowed on Wednesdays, between 11am and 8pm. The Koneko Cat Café is a place of tranquillity, lulled to sleep by the purr of cats. Entertainment is also provided, including relaxation sessions.

New York's first cat bar! It's run by Chrisitina Ha and French expatriate Émilie Legrand, both cat lovers. You can enter this zen café just to pet the cats and get some work done. Certain hours are reserved for children under 10 accompanied by an adult. You can enjoy sweet treats from the adjoining patisserie, accompanied by a hot or cold drink. The café also offers yoga sessions and other activities. Cats are adoptable!

The word cute could have been invented for this coffee shop, whose decoration seems to come straight out of the imagination of Lewis Carroll, author of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. The cappuccino - topped with a foam heart, naturally - is excellent and the pastries, especially the croissants, do not disappoint either. Generally, you can also nibble on some salted toast with avocado, ricotta and tomato or fig and prosciutto. For a sweet break, don't miss the s'mores latte, a coffee overflowing with marshmallows.

On the 15th floor of Hotel Indigo, on a street that doesn't look like much, is one of the classiest rooftops on the Lower East Side. If the cocktails are expensive, as in all the rooftops of the city, the view from the vast terrace and the room equipped with picture windows is breathtaking on all sides. The Empire State Building and the skyscrapers of Midtown put on a show to try and outshine the One World Trade Center and the buildings of the Financial District. From up there, with the city stretching as far as the eye can see, you feel a bit privileged.

If you're looking for a cozy neighborhood bar with an intimate vibe far removed from the overpriced, upscale cocktail bars that run the streets of New York, look no further! At 142 Sullivan, the dimmed lights, the narrowness of the bar and the great music selection encourage you to get closer and to share your secrets. Here, you're not looking to be seen and be seen, but to meet and converse for hours. The drinks menu is not very large, and all the cocktails are wine-based, but the atmosphere is enough to make us stay.

The Upper East Side isn't overflowing with places to party late into the night, so it's no surprise that The Penrose is a favorite among locals. Open until 3am, the establishment offers the relaxed and friendly atmosphere of a neighborhood pub, with draft beers to drink at the bar or on the terrace, as well as quality service and good food to effectively mop up the busy cocktails prepared by the barman. A good place to go out in the evening or to take a break after visiting the Met.

Americans love macaroons, and it shows! There is often a wait to get the precious sesame that makes New Yorkers and tourists babas. It must be said that Gossip Girl has widely popularized this little meringue and colored cake, since it is the favorite sin of Blair Waldorf. The store is very cute (it's just like being inside a candy). If there is no table available, you can take your order to go and enjoy your macaroons on the steps of the Met, where Blair spends all her free time.

Brooklyn High Low is the perfect place for a romantic moment or a night out with girlfriends. This small place with a deliberately busy vintage decor also has a beautiful sheltered terrace that is heated in winter. You can sit on the rattan sofas and choose from the variousafternoon tea experiences on offer. The classic formula gives access to unlimited black tea (offered in a beautiful service) accompanied by finger food: small sandwiches with various flavours, scones with jam and sweet bites. So British!

Cedric's is located in the lobby of The Shed, the cultural center of Hudson Yards. It's a nice place to take a break after visiting this growing neighborhood, the cocktails are not very expensive and the selection of regional beers is interesting. The Happy Hour, from Wednesday to Friday from 1pm to 5pm, allows to taste beers, wines and the cocktail of the day for only 5 US$, while sandwiches and other small dishes to nibble are 8 US$. And, for once, tips are included!

This is the Four Seasons Hotel bar. Luxurious, with dark and warm wood, with a beautiful view of Alexander Calder's Swann Memorial Fountain. Their specialty: martini, cocktails based on vermouth. Great selection of cognacs and whiskies. Gourmet magazine selected it in its selection of the best bars in the world.

A former tobacco warehouse in downtown Lancaster. You can drink a good beer and dine (meat, salads, sandwiches).

The trendy bar where Boston's finest like to hang out. If your budget doesn't allow you to stay at the Liberty Hotel, which houses it, treat yourself to a gourmet break in the Scampo Bar. Here you can discover a place steeped in history. Here you can drink good cocktails, most of which are classics revisited, such as Manhattan with bacon or sangria served hot in winter! Scampo also serves good food. For the little anecdote, before being a very expensive hotel, the Liberty Hotel was a prison.

Set on the harbor, Legal Harborside offers three concepts on as many floors. On the second floor, you can eat seafood and oysters on the go, in a relaxed atmosphere; on the second floor, fish and seafood are also honored, but prepared in more elaborate dishes; on the third floor, you can sip a cocktail while enjoying the view from the rooftop, which is accessible all year round. In summer, you can sit on the armchairs in the sun, lulled by the sound of the waves, a glass of punch in your hand...

This large space with an industrial and trendy look attracts students as well as young working people, who come to drink a fresh foam in the middle of the steel tanks. The place could be described as a "community bar", where you can drink homemade beer brewed on site, play board games, take part in philosophical discussions or take part in tastings. There are events almost every evening: rock concerts, classical music, jazz concerts and shows...

How can you resist the breathtaking view from this bar? With its large jetty on stilts, which serves as a terrace even though there are no tables there, it feels a bit like having your feet in the water... which is not at all unpleasant! Even the interior is worth it: we love its long room, lit by bay windows. The sofas give the establishment a slightly vintage look. And of course, we love its extensive cocktail list and martinis. Good to know: The Harbor Lounge doesn't serve food.

This is an excellent cocktail bar with a sea view, whose terrace overlooks the water. Some of the high seats face the ocean, and nothing else. You could spend the night there, the atmosphere is so intoxicating - cocktails also help a lot. The menu offers a wide variety of cocktails, from classic mojitos (with coconut, watermelon or pomegranate) to exotic strawberry margaritas, not to mention a wide selection of martinis (try the elderberry martini!). One of P-Town's flagship addresses.

The Solas Irish Pub is attached to the beautiful Lenox Hotel. The setting and decoration are a little more refined than in an average Irish pub, and the clientele is therefore younger and trendy, but the principle remains the same: people come here mainly to drink a Guinness, comfortably seated on the leather benches. If the weather is nice, you can sit on the few tables of its small terrace, installed under the pretty façade. The food is not always perfect, so concentrate on the atmosphere and the beer!

A rather common local pub, whose service is not always ideal. Yet the place is often full, which is certainly due to the fact that Beacon Hill doesn't have many bar options. There's a nice selection of draught beers. The place has everything of a classic dive bar, with its long beer-soaked bar and wooden booths. If you happen to be in the area and are looking for a place to stop for a froth, stop here, but don't make a detour to this bar.

This company brings together a brewery, a vineyard and a distillery. You can take a tour of each of the production units, but you can also simply sit in the pub and taste their local production. We advise you the beers, more than the wine... Some days there is live music, check the website for events that take place during your visit. Cisco Brewers is a bit off-centre, you have to drive about ten minutes west along Hummock Pond Road to get there.

It's one of the nicest pubs in Oak Bluffs and even on the island. This craft brewery serves a wide range of local beers, which vary with the seasons. Try the pumpkin beer for Thanksgiving, it's not sure you'll find it good, but it's an original idea! The service is welcoming and the atmosphere is warm, especially in the evening - you can't hear yourself tasting your pint. The menu features classic dishes, pulled pork sandwich, coleslaw and other burgers.

This is what the Americans call a dive bar, a neighbourhood bar with a relaxed atmosphere, where pretension is not in order. To some, The Ritz is the last real bar on Martha's Vineyard. For over 75 years now, its regulars have been gathering around its wooden bar and drinking a fresh foam while chatting with the bartender. The decoration is a bit retro without being worked on, as can be seen from the magazine pages cut out and simply glued to the wall. We come here to drink a beer while listening to the blues live.

Provincetown doesn't only have trendy cocktail bars: the city also has its own dive bar, and the atmosphere is as relaxed as one can imagine! The Old Colony Tap is a popular bar where gay and straight customers mix happily. We like its marine atmosphere, with its buoys as decoration, and its tavern-like look, with its large used wooden tables that smell like beer. Besides, what we drink in this bar is mostly pints. The maritime tradition of P-Town can be found here in its most festive aspect.

An Irish pub, typical of the area, with its share of students who come to toast to exams. We like the authentic side of the place, which relies on its atmosphere and its large selection of beers, which includes some specialties from Massachusetts. The atmosphere heats up as you move through the evening, as it does in any Irish pub. Beware, it's noisy and crowded. Activities are organized every night, from concerts to pub quizzes (Geeks who drink), perfect for making new friends. A lively atmosphere is guaranteed!

This is a nice place to drink a beer and relax, with its large windows that let in the light and its designer interior. Many MIT students come here to relax in the evenings after classes and on weekends. In fact, as a nod to the clientele, the menu, written in chalk on a blackboard, is presented in the form of a periodic table! You can nibble on tacos and other chips on the premises, or even opt for a burger.

A cosy Irish pub with a traditional look, colourful stained glass windows and furniture in earthy tones. The establishment has a long bar and a large dining room, so you are quite comfortable even on weekend evenings. There are burgers, fish & chips, seafood, chicken wings and French fries galore, and Guinness for those who like to drink it up! The others can treat themselves to a wide selection of draught beers and ciders. And the students are more than present.

A chic bar in the no less chic and luxurious Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel. A great choice of cocktails and wines to enjoy in this place voted best bar in the city by Boston Common Magazine in 2022. The Oak Bar (whose decor is reminiscent of English officers' clubs in the Orient) is undoubtedly one of the most elegant bars in the city, but it is also an excellent restaurant. One can easily come to dine there while sipping some delicious cocktails perfectly made. The service is neat, and the subdued atmosphere very pleasant.

The place is mostly known for its restaurant, its efficient service and its Sunday brunches, but don't forget the bar, often crowded, very nice to just have a drink or wait for a table. You can take advantage of many promotions, like the oysters at half price on Monday afternoons when you sit at the bar, or the beer and pizza combo for the modest sum of 12 US$. The offers change regularly but they are written on the mirror behind the bar. The atmosphere is elegant and bourgeois, very Back Bay.

This brewery is located in the New Bedford Historic District, as evidenced by the charming cobblestone streets that border it! It is housed in a 1927 building with a pleasant industrial atmosphere. Here you can taste the various beers brewed on site, including Ishm-Ale, a nod to the character in Herman Melville's novel. Every Friday, on the occasion of Firkin Fridays, you can taste the house beer aged in barrels. Also good fish dishes.

This typically American pub offers a wide choice of draught beers and many different kinds of alcohol. It is a friendly place, appreciated by the inhabitants, with screens decorating the walls and broadcasting sports events. On match nights, the atmosphere is rather masculine and very lively. On the menu, there is a wide range of specialties: tacos, quesadillas, nachos with melted cheddar cheese, burgers to make up your own... Not very refined, it's true, but very efficient!

This establishment is a must visit if you want to try the beer made in Vermont. Beer has been brewed here since 1988, which is no small feat! Here you can taste Scottish, Austrian, German and IPA beers, the English specialty that is a hit in the United States. Rich in hops, it is more bitter than average. Live concerts and artisanal beers, the two ingredients that will make your evening a success.

Do you like beer? Welcome to your kingdom! Here, the house selects handcrafted beers, many of local origin but not only. Great choice of draught, and an even greater choice in the bottle. Moreover, the place offers beer tastings. You will be able to find your account there in a contemporary pub atmosphere a little dark. You can sit around the wooden high tables or along the bar. Possibility of light catering to accompany your mousse: salads, platters of cold meats, sandwiches...

This pub epitomizes the shift Vermont has undergone in recent years. A large, street-fronted room serving home-brewed beers. No less than 8 draught beers, dark, lager, flavored or not, and of course a wide choice of cocktails and wines by the glass. Catering options range from the traditional burger served with excellent fries cooked in duck fat to local cheese served with crackers. All in a pleasant setting, with posters and old beer crates as decoration. Also a restaurant.

Wine and cheese lovers, come to Dedalus! For wines, choose from France, Italy, Spain, the USA, Germany and Australia. All good vintages. As for cheeses, you'll have the chance to try Vermont cheeses and many others. Tapas and charcuterie round off the tasting experience. And for those who'd like to sit down a little longer, the menu offers a number of more substantial dishes. A much sought-after address.

Head to Au Comptoir for one of the best cocktails around! This pretty riverside wooden shack specializes in one-of-a-kind cocktails. La vie en rose, Manhattan Black, Ginger Margarita... Sophisticated "signature cocktails" to tantalize your taste buds and delight your spirit. Tapas and cheese platters are available to accompany these precious beverages. The atmosphere is warm and relaxed, the music well chosen, the decor perfectly in harmony, and the barmaid very friendly.