The Bronx is a borough with a great mix of character ... and characters. With richly diverse neighborhoods that celebrate its longstanding immigrant tradition, there is an eclectic mix of flavorful food and beverages. When you're looking for the best bars in the Bronx, look no further than these.
Pine Bar & Grill
1634 Eastchester Rd.
Bronx, NY 10461
(718) 319-0900
Yelp: 3.5 stars, 180 reviews
Sophisticated American seafood, pastas, salads and steaks complement a wide assortment of domestic and imported wines from France, Italy, Australia and New Zealand. If you like your a little bubbly with your meal, check out their champagne brunch on weekends.
Bronx Alehouse
216 West 238th St.
Bronx, NY 10463
(718) 602-0104
Yelp: 4 stars, 396 reviews
You can track the ever-changing rotation of beers in real time online. Their menu features a great selection of wings, bombers, burgers, sandwiches, and starters. Join the Beer Club get your name on the virtual and live walls of fame.
Gleeson's Sports Bar and Grill
6115 Broadway
Bronx, NY 10471
(718) 548-0608
Yelp: 4 stars, 23 reviews
Want to watch a game after taking a run through Van Cortland Park. Gleeson's is a perfect spot with cold beers on tap, ample appetizers and combos, and the game on what you want to watch. Daily specials include half-priced drinks, well drinks, ladies' nights, and appetizer specials.
Mott Haven Bar
1 Bruckner Blvd.
Bronx, NY 10454
(718) 665-2001
Yelp: 4 stars, 66 reviews
Black and white tiles evoke a classic parlour look to this bar nestled under the Third Avenue Bridge. This place has a creative selection of drinks and they're not just limited to the whiskeys as mojitos, cosmopolitans and margaritas also grace the menu.
Bronx Beer Hall
2344 Arthur Ave,
Bronx, NY 10458
(347) 396-0555
Yelp: 4 stars, 76 reviews
When you just need to chill with friends, the Bronx Beer Hall is a place to let your hair down and relax. Happy Hour starts at 4 and there are live comedy acts and the Geeks Who Drink trivia nights to keep you laughing and help you unwind.
The Punch Bowl
5820 Broadway
Bronx, NY 10463
(718) 884-7322
Yelp: 4 stars, 15 reviews
Play pool, throw some darts, sing along, watch American and international sports, and hang with neighborhood locals who've been coming here since it opened in 1979. The bar may be dimly lit, but the prices can't be beat and, though it's in the heart of Yankees territory, has a decidedly Mets tilt to its decor.
Charlie's Bar and Kitchen
112 Lincoln Ave
Bronx, NY 10454
(718) 684-2338
Yelp: 4.5 stars, 127 reviews
You'll find all the classics here, including a Manhattan, gimlet and martini, as well as less-well-known drinks like the Sazerac and the Pimm's cup. Charlie's also features its own drink concoctions such as the V, a blend of vodka, gin and simple syrup that's topped with chardonnay. Full lunch, dinner, and brunch menus are available, as is a prix fixe option for brunch and dinner.
An Beal Bocht Cafe
445 West 238th St.
Bronx, NY
(718) 884-7127
Yelp: 4 stars, 82 reviews
The first thing you see on this Irish bar's website is the list of upcoming performances, open mic nights, and poetry nights. There seems to be something happening practically every night and you can quench your thirst while there with a good selection of beers, wines, and mixed drinks.
Sea Shore Restaurant and Marina
591 City Island Ave.
Bronx, NY 10464
(718) 885-0300
Yelp: 3 stars, 150 reviews
Since 1929 the Sea Shore has provided waterfront views and spectacular sunsets while serving a broad menu and refreshing mojitos and frozen drinks.
NYY Steak
1 East 161st St.
Yankee Stadium Gate 6
Bronx, NY 10451
(646) 97-STEAK
Yelp: 3.5 stars, 50 reviews
Part of what makes this place expensive is that you need a ticket to a Yankees game to walk in the door. But it's so worth it, especially if you're a fan of the Bronx Bombers. The bar features premium single malt scotches and whiskeys, cognacs, ports, and dessert wines. Play ball!
Fella's Bar and Grill
522 City Island Ave.
Bronx, NY 10464
(718) 885-9898
Yelp: 4 stars, 5 reviews
A classic neighborhood sports bar with reasonably priced comfort food and inexpensively priced beer and drinks. The pool table is popular ... and hard to get to play on.
Rambling House
4292 Katonah Ave.
Bronx, NY 10470
(718) 798-4510
Yelp: 3.5 stars, 87 reviews
Has it been a bad day and it's not even noon? You're in the right spot. Doors open at the Rambling House at 10 a.m.. With 27 beers on tap, a good selection of wines, and great food choices like potato soup or a "between the bread" burger, you're covered all day and night.
Tin Marin
3708 Riverdale Ave.
Bronx, NY 10463
(718) 884-4800
Yelp: 3.5 stars, 151 reviews
What better way to get to know a new special someone than by sharing the small plates at this Tapas restaurant and bar. Flat breads, salads, small plates ... and a few large plates, make this a great spot to see if those sparks are flying.
Jahlookova
215 E. 170th St.
Bronx, NY 10456
(347) 271-5347
Yelp: 4.5 stars, 6 reviews
A market and juice bar in one, Jahlookova offers yummy smoothies, organic juices, healthy milkshakes, and special drinks to improve different body systems. There's even a section of drinks to improve sperm!
Albatross Bar
3619 24th Ave.
Astoria, NY 11103
(718) 204-9707
Yelp: 4.5 stars, 19 reviews
The Bronx has, unfortunately, not had a good track record of maintaining quality LGBT bars in recent years, so we're going nearby to Queens for the Albatross. An irreverent and fun vibe permeates the Albatross, which has weekly karaoke, open mic, show tunes, and drag queen nights.
Blackstone Bar and Grill
3713 Riverdale Ave.
Bronx, NY 10463
(347) 346-6004
Yelp: 4 stars, 24 reviews
Opened in 2014 at the former site of neighborhood fave Hudson's Bar, Blackstone has an intimate and comfortable feel. Happy hours, 13 brews on tap, and great nosh foods let you catch up and meet some pals in comfort.
