Katana Kitten

Cocktails with a twist—that’s the baseline at Katana Kitten. This West Village bar keeps things moving with fast service and a solid spread: beer, wine, hard liquor, and food at the bar. Happy hour covers both drinks and small plates, which is handy when the neighborhood gets crowded. 531 Hudson St sits between Christopher and West 10th, a stretch where bars outnumber bodegas but somehow still feel like part of the block.

You’ll find the usual suspects—cocktails, beer, wine—plus whatever specials the bartender scribbled on the chalkboard. Call (347) 866-7739 if you want to ask about tonight’s menu or just skip the wait. Directions are a tap away: map.