Room 207

Room 207 is a cocktail bar tucked behind a second avenue storefront—no sign to betray its presence until you step through the unmarked door. The space offers fast service and live music, with both dine-in tables and bar seats for quicker pours of beer, hard liquor, and crafted cocktails. Evening crowds often spill onto the sidewalk when live performances start; if you just want takeout, that option’s available too. The address—207 2nd Ave Back Room New York, NY 10003—is a landmark only locals seem to memorize.

Find your bearings on the map or take a cab; the entrance sits inside the same block as the old storefront entrances. Once you’re inside, food and drink show up at the bar faster than you’d expect from a room this small. Grab a seat before the next set or call ahead—212-539-7666 will ring straight to the back room. Cold drinks and louder conversations always fill the space by midnight.