Manhattan's 9 Best Boozy Brunches
Need a hair of the dog to heal from last night? Grab your sunglasses and head to one of these NYC restaurants for more boozy bang for your buck - where the mimosas and Bloody Marys flow freely. By Sarah Shaker.
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For $24.95 you can order any brunch item (the Poco Benedict, Lobster Mac n Cheese or Salmon BLT are the way to go) and you'll get three late-morning cocktails. For a large party of 10 or more, you can get all-you-can-drink mimosas, Bloody Marys and sangria for $28 per person with three hours to enjoy this daytime debauchery. Make a reservation as this East Village favorite gets packed quickly.
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In the mood for a spicy kick to your first meal of the day? Check out their $25 all-you-can-drink brunch special. Order the Huevos Rancheros for a classic Mexican dish. Enjoy unlimited Bloody Marys or mimosas with your mid-afternoon fiesta.
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Widely known as one of the biggest Sunday parties in town (well, other than the infamous and exclusive Day and Night Brunches). Arrive early if you want to take advantage of the $20 Endless Brunch. And we mean endless – with the never-ending pours of cocktail pitchers, you might just need to call a cab to get all the way home.
This lively Cuban bistro on the Bowery offers unlimited sangria with any brunch item ($12-$16). Try the Sandwhiche Cubano with shoestring fries, for a hearty fix to your stomach pangs. For more of our picks for the city's best sangria, check out our top picks for the fruity cocktail.
Get unlimited bellinis, mimosas and jalapeno Bloody Mary's for just $12 for an hour when added to your meal. Try the Benedict Yerba Buena or Tres Arepas. Make a reservation, unless you don't mind sitting at the bar while you booze it up with your crew. With two locations (Perry Street and Avenue A), you can enjoy Yerba Buena's fantastic brunch no matter which Village you prefer.
One of the most popular brunches for 20-somethings is the $22.95 special at Essex that allows diners to order a meal along with three Bloody Marys, screwdrivers or mimosas. Choose from standard fare like french toast with fruit or more interesting entrees like manchego macaroni and cheese with chicken apple sausage. This brunch is one of the places to see and be seen at least once during your NYC lifetime.
This isn't the cheapest of the unlimited brunches, but for the Meatpacking District, this is pretty affordable. For $30, you can order an entree item and enjoy unlimited champagne cocktails. If you have more than 7 people in your party the same brunch special will cost you $35, and for more than 12 guests you'll pay $45 per person. Bring a rowdy bachelorette party or come in with a smaller group to save a few bucks. Either way, by the time you head for the exit, you may not even notice how much you just spent.
DohYO at Yotel
570 10th Ave.
New York, NY
(646) 449-7790
richardsandoval.com/dohyo
Tired of your typical pancake and bacon breakfast? Head to the rooftop restaurant at the brand new Yotel hotel for the benedict (English muffin, kimchi, poached egg and chipotle hollandaise sauce) paired with sake sangria or peach and bourbon tea. Take note that everyone at your table must choose the unlimited brunch ($40) in order to get the two-hour deal.
Southern Hospitality
1460 2nd Ave.
New York, NY
(212) 249-1001
southernhospitalitybbq.com
As the name implies, this Justin Timberlake and friends-owned bbq joint aims to please. Purchase a brunch entree such as the chicken and waffles or pulled pork huevos rancheros and add bottomless Bloody Marys and mimosas for just $11.95. This special will definitely be in demand once football season starts again.
Sarah Shaker is the founder of the blog Bright Lights, My City.
