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Top 5: Fireplace Bars in New York

by Monique Barrett

Jan 13, 2016

Schoolbred’s, East Village, New York City © Jazz Guy | Flickr

North America

Warm up next to a roaring fire with a cocktail at these cozy bars in New York.

 

Black Mountain Wine House

Appreciate the rustic warmth from the wood-burning brick hearth with a glass of mulled vino at this corner wine bar in Brooklyn. The cabin-like space offers a cozy farmhouse feel with a well-tended fireplace and more than 30 wines by the glass or bottle.

 

1 Schoolbred's, East Village, New York City © Jazz Guy | Flickr

© Jazz Guy | Flickr

 

Shoolbred’s

This East Village pub’s crackling fireplace will warm visitors on the coldest, snowiest nights in the city. Relax in one of the leather seats and settle in for the night with the seasonal W.I.L. Manhattan cocktail, featuring Templeton Rye whisky, Antica Sweet Vermouth and bitters stirred and served with a cherry.

 

Alewife

While sipping on one of the more than 100 cold international beers by the bottle or one of the 28 on tap, brew enthusiasts can warm up by the gas-fueled fireplace at this two-story beer bar in Queens.

 

The Clover Club, Cobble Hill, New York City © Allen Skyy | Flickr

© Allen Skyy | Flickr

 

Clover Club

Arrive early to this Cobble Hill bar in order to snag a seat on one of the vintage sofas by the elegant stone fireplace in the venue’s back parlor room. From behind the 19th-century mahogany bar, vest-clad bartenders create signature cocktails like the Clover Club, featuring gin, dry vermouth, lemon juice, raspberry syrup and egg whites.

 

Bowery Hotel

Cozy up on one of the plush couches with friends or a good book next to the crackling fireplace in the lobby bar at this Lower East Side hotel. Relax with a selection of wine, beers and cocktails, like the Negroni, with Bulldog gin, Antica Formula and Campari.

 

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