The Parlour

The Parlour lands on 86th where most dive spots peter out and cocktail lounges ramp up, but neither description fits. Games and karaoke cut through quiet weeknights, while live music and performances push the weekend later than expected. Expect trivia nights to draw the after-work crowd, plus enough space

Across the Upper West Side, very few small bars stock both food and dancing without turning into a club. They serve beer, cocktails, happy-hour bites and drinks on the same block at 250 W 86th St, New York, NY 10024. Give them a ring if the night feels thin. Grab the map whenever the subway lets you out. Good thing the Upper West Side keeps it alive.