http://newyork.citysearch.com/roundup/38191 First cake, then cocktails. Or cocktails, then cake. The night is yours, and we've got more than 25 ideas for a fabulous party--from free birthday drinks to classy cocktail lounges. en Copyright 2001 Tue, 02 Oct 2001 03:39:04 -0700 http://images.citysearch.com/roundup/45/76/38191r1.jpg http://newyork.citysearch.com/roundup/38191 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Birthday boys and girls drink free (and well) at this laid-back bar with a top-notch beer selection, if they bring eight friends to party with them. New York, NY http://newyork.citysearch.com/profile/44688879/new_york_ny/stanton_public.html Tue, 02 Oct 2001 03:39:04 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles No matter how many you roll with, you'll get to throw back as many shots and beers as you like, all night. New York, NY http://newyork.citysearch.com/profile/41547986/new_york_ny/cheap_shots.html Tue, 02 Oct 2001 03:39:04 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles The mini golf is always free at this lovingly rundown "country club," but members who bring 11 buddies to celebrate (and nons who bring 15) will also drink free all evening. Gather an even bigger group (30) to get free hot dogs thrown in. Brooklyn, NY http://newyork.citysearch.com/profile/41750916/brooklyn_ny/bushwick_country_club.html Tue, 02 Oct 2001 03:39:04 -0700 http://newyork.citysearch.com/roundup/39532 Tue, 02 Oct 2001 03:39:04 -0700 http://newyork.citysearch.com/bestof/winners/dive_bar Tue, 02 Oct 2001 03:39:04 -0700 http://newyork.citysearch.com/roundup/39964 Tue, 02 Oct 2001 03:39:04 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles The makeshift kitchen at this classy neighborhood watering hole somehow creates the tastiest English muffin pizzas, known as the After-School Special. New York, NY http://newyork.citysearch.com/profile/44544501/new_york_ny/marshall_stack.html Tue, 02 Oct 2001 03:39:04 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Looking for gourmet hors d'oeuvres, serious cocktails and a discreet but drop-dead gorgeous setting? Look no further. New York, NY http://newyork.citysearch.com/profile/41781331/new_york_ny/pegu_club.html Tue, 02 Oct 2001 03:39:04 -0700 http://newyork.citysearch.com/roundup/40552 Tue, 02 Oct 2001 03:39:04 -0700 http://newyork.citysearch.com/roundup/40012 Tue, 02 Oct 2001 03:39:04 -0700 http://newyork.citysearch.com/roundup/39964 Tue, 02 Oct 2001 03:39:04 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles It's sleek, it's got seats, and the elevated, glass-walled smoking deck will be the talk of the party. Brooklyn, NY http://newyork.citysearch.com/profile/39242394/brooklyn_ny/larry_lawrence.html Tue, 02 Oct 2001 03:39:04 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Avoid all crowds and commotion at this warm little neighborhood bar with an indie playlist to envy and one fantastic pour. New York, NY http://newyork.citysearch.com/profile/41892997/new_york_ny/clandestino.html Tue, 02 Oct 2001 03:39:04 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles The most tempting part of this sweet Williamsburg spot is its charming back room where bands play for free. Brooklyn, NY http://newyork.citysearch.com/profile/11351516/brooklyn_ny/pete_s_candy_store.html Tue, 02 Oct 2001 03:39:04 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Let the gang loose in this house-like Long Island City bar, with a living room, a billiards room, and a gorgeous picket-fenced outdoor patio. Long Island City, NY http://newyork.citysearch.com/profile/41745096/long_island_city_ny/the_creek_and_the_cave.html Tue, 02 Oct 2001 03:39:04 -0700 http://newyork.citysearch.com/roundup/37679 Tue, 02 Oct 2001 03:39:04 -0700 http://newyork.citysearch.com/roundup/39970 Tue, 02 Oct 2001 03:39:04 -0700 http://newyork.citysearch.com/roundup/41158 Tue, 02 Oct 2001 03:39:04 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Grab the two tables in front and celebrate in an old-school, social club vibe. Brooklyn, NY http://newyork.citysearch.com/profile/41151831/brooklyn_ny/brooklyn_social.html Tue, 02 Oct 2001 03:39:04 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Be sure you and your friends dress to the nines for this sumptuous scene. In the summer, there's the bonus of a beautiful outdoor garden. New York, NY http://newyork.citysearch.com/profile/11408323/new_york_ny/hudson_bar.html Tue, 02 Oct 2001 03:39:04 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Perfect for vodka lovers or personalities piqued by Soho's swank and clandestine cocktail lounges. New York, NY http://newyork.citysearch.com/profile/11313420/new_york_ny/pravda.html Tue, 02 Oct 2001 03:39:04 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Summer birthdays are best for this sprawling rooftop bar with unbelievable views. New York, NY http://newyork.citysearch.com/profile/41918180/new_york_ny/230_fifth.html Tue, 02 Oct 2001 03:39:04 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles A charming French wine bar that's sophisticated without the snootiness. New York, NY http://newyork.citysearch.com/profile/41895747/new_york_ny/jadis.html Tue, 02 Oct 2001 03:39:04 -0700 http://newyork.citysearch.com/roundup/41215 Tue, 02 Oct 2001 03:39:04 -0700 http://newyork.citysearch.com/roundup/40220 Tue, 02 Oct 2001 03:39:04 -0700 http://newyork.citysearch.com/roundup/40552 Tue, 02 Oct 2001 03:39:04 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles This locally loved East Village dive beats out the best of them with cheap drinks, live music and a black-and-white photo booth. New York, NY http://newyork.citysearch.com/profile/7098744/new_york_ny/lakeside_lounge.html Tue, 02 Oct 2001 03:39:04 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles If character is your thing, you'll love the hard-of-hearing bartender, duct tape-covered booths and stiff, cheap drinks at this East Village punk-era survivor. New York, NY http://newyork.citysearch.com/profile/7087582/new_york_ny/holiday_cocktail_lounge.html Tue, 02 Oct 2001 03:39:04 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles For die-hard music nerds, this Park Slope bar has a one-of-a-kind jukebox filled with meticulously custom-made mixes. Brooklyn, NY http://newyork.citysearch.com/profile/41544222/brooklyn_ny/commonwealth.html Tue, 02 Oct 2001 03:39:04 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles As close to a dive at the Meatpacking District gets--a small, dark space with a mezmerizing Studio 54-style disco floor. New York, NY http://newyork.citysearch.com/profile/11351321/new_york_ny/passerby_closed.html Tue, 02 Oct 2001 03:39:04 -0700 http://newyork.citysearch.com/roundup/39597 Tue, 02 Oct 2001 03:39:04 -0700 http://newyork.citysearch.com/roundup/40688 Tue, 02 Oct 2001 03:39:04 -0700 http://newyork.citysearch.com/roundup/39720 Tue, 02 Oct 2001 03:39:04 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles This smaller-than-average Meatpacking District club manages a more genuine and fun-loving dance scene. New York, NY http://newyork.citysearch.com/profile/35702337/new_york_ny/cielo.html Tue, 02 Oct 2001 03:39:04 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles An excellent choice for any birthday that falls on a weeknight, when this finest of dance clubs draws less of a crowd. New York, NY http://newyork.citysearch.com/profile/11437085/new_york_ny/apt.html Tue, 02 Oct 2001 03:39:04 -0700 http://newyork.citysearch.com/roundup/39810 Tue, 02 Oct 2001 03:39:04 -0700 http://newyork.citysearch.com/roundup/38886 Tue, 02 Oct 2001 03:39:04 -0700 http://newyork.citysearch.com/roundup/39720 Tue, 02 Oct 2001 03:39:04 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Between the library-like lounges, intense games of bocce ball and music in the basement, this Park Slope bar should suit all your friends' varying demands. Brooklyn, NY http://newyork.citysearch.com/profile/41958407/brooklyn_ny/union_hall.html Tue, 02 Oct 2001 03:39:04 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Ladies especially love this West Village ode to the Western frontier. New York, NY http://newyork.citysearch.com/profile/7117504/new_york_ny/cowgirl.html Tue, 02 Oct 2001 03:39:04 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Have a fetish for tiki kitsch? Put down a few flaming scorpion bowls on Smith Street. Brooklyn, NY http://newyork.citysearch.com/profile/35673191/brooklyn_ny/zombie_hut.html Tue, 02 Oct 2001 03:39:04 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Grab a microphone, a beat and an audience to accompany your "Happy Birthday" ode. New York, NY http://newyork.citysearch.com/profile/11578671/new_york_ny/planet_rose.html Tue, 02 Oct 2001 03:39:04 -0700 http://newyork.citysearch.com/roundup/41215 Tue, 02 Oct 2001 03:39:04 -0700 http://newyork.citysearch.com/roundup/38995 Tue, 02 Oct 2001 03:39:04 -0700 http://newyork.citysearch.com/roundup/41402 Tue, 02 Oct 2001 03:39:04 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Williamsburg performance-space and restaurant breathes new life into "dinner and a movie." Brooklyn, NY http://newyork.citysearch.com/profile/41828163/brooklyn_ny/monkey_town.html Tue, 02 Oct 2001 03:39:04 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Smith Street summers mean hot dogs and cold beer under the stars. Brooklyn, NY http://newyork.citysearch.com/profile/35187140/brooklyn_ny/gowanus_yacht_club.html Tue, 02 Oct 2001 03:39:04 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles The last of its kind, this old Astoria landmark beer garden soldiers on. Astoria, NY http://newyork.citysearch.com/profile/11349776/astoria_ny/bohemian_hall_beer_garden.html Tue, 02 Oct 2001 03:39:04 -0700 http://newyork.citysearch.com/roundup/41215 Tue, 02 Oct 2001 03:39:04 -0700 http://newyork.citysearch.com/roundup/38995 Tue, 02 Oct 2001 03:39:04 -0700 http://newyork.citysearch.com/roundup/41402 Tue, 02 Oct 2001 03:39:04 -0700