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New York's 4 Best Bars For Fall And Winter 2013

Going to the same neighborhood dive every night is easy, but can get stale after a while. Instead of returning to the same watering hole tonight, grab some friends and try one of these new NYC bars. Each of these bars focuses on craft brews and guarantees tasty bites, making them a perfect destination for a cool Fall night. Let us know which bar you're going to try in the comments section below and check out our Fall E.S.P Guide for more things to do this autumn in New York City. By Rex Sakamoto

Mar's

34-21 34th Avenue
Astoria, New York 11106
718-685-2480
lifeatmars.com

Take your next date to Mar's during happy hour for $1 freshly shucked oysters paired with a glass of wine or beer in an intimate speakeasy setting. The bar opened in June 2013 and its dinner menu features steak tartare, a lemon burger, the Mars lobster roll, and more.. Stop by on the weekend from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for a lazy brunch.

Related: New York's 6 Best Foods For $1

The Jeffrey NYC
311 E 60th St.
New York, NY 10022
212-355-2337
thejeffreynyc.com

Love beer? Then head to Midtown East's Jeffrey NYC, where you'll enjoy boutique craft beers as well as fine wines, scotch and bourbon. Having only opened in June 2013, the Jeffrey is new on the bar scene and is still developing an official dinner menu. In the meantime, grab your favorite brew and try their eclectic mix of experimental bites such as Housemade Teriyaki Beef Jerky.

Dirck The Norseman
7 North 15th St.
At Franklin St.
Brooklyn, NY 11222
dirckthenorseman.com

Ed Raven, owner of the growler shop Brouwerij Lane, now brings a new brew pub to Brooklyn. Opened in late October 2013, The Dirk Norsemen features imported European as well as house-crafted beers. Grab your friends and enjoy a night of drinking and American comfort food.

Hudson Malone In Midtown
218 E. 53rd St.
New York, NY 10022
212-355-6607
hudsonmalone.com

Doug Quinn, legendary former bar tender at P.J. Clarke's, is opening a new old-school bar this November. Upstairs will be home to a sexy cocktail lounge, while downstairs will have a saloon atmosphere. Most importantly, the bar will place an emphasis on top-quality hospitality, a hallmark of Dough Quinn.

Related: NYC's 5 Best Bars With Weekend Happy Hours

Rex Sakamoto is a student at Fordham University and enjoys writing about all things food and New York. Be sure to also check out his food blog Crazy Dorm Chef.

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