So grab a drink and share that feeling, with others, in public, at these fine establishments in New York
The closest thing to being back in the womb is sitting by a crackling fireplace, entire body enveloped by a buttery leather chair, hands cradle a hot toddy, an acoustic rendition of R. Kelly’s “Pony” croons in the background, the fleece vest with your investment bank embroidered on the chest consoles your lightly used but somehow critically worn body.
Now replicating this in your own apartment is difficult, as most landlords with a half a brain cell cap working fireplaces. Turns out, human beings who aren’t paying the mortgage and property taxes on their home are repercussion-less little fire hazards.
For those of you chasing the aesthetic ideal of roaring flames in a non-life threatening setting, here’s a dozen of the top fireplace bars for you to frequent this winter.
Black Mountain Wine Bar – 415 Union St in Gowanus (see above)
Clover Club – 210 Smith Street in Cobble Hill
Molly’s – 287 Third Ave in Gramercy
Joyface –104 Avenue C in the East Village
Dynaco – 1112 Bedford Avenue in Bed-Stuy
Tiny’s & The Bar Upstairs – 135 W Broadway in Tribeca
Employees Only – 510 Hudson Street in the West Village
Black Rabbit Bar – 91 Greenpoint Ave in Greenpoint
The Back Room – 102 Norfolk Street in the Lower East Side
McSorley’s – 15 E 7th Street in the East Village
Union Hall – 702 Union Street in Park Slope
The Bowery Hotel Lobby Bar – 335 Bowery in Noho (see below)
