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Situated along the East River and bordering Chelsea to the west, Murray Hill is a conventional neighborhood filled with doorman buildings that house both long-time residents and new college grads looking for somewhat reasonable rent.
Known as “Curry Hill” due to its slew of Indian eateries, the area is also cluttered with restaurants offering everything from Italian to Thai, which line Third Avenue and attract hordes of young professionals and scrub-wearing staff members from nearby NYU Medical Center.
Once the restaurant crowd pours back out onto the streets later at night, the Murray Hill’s bars and lounges open their doors to the preppy post-grads bouncing from haunt to haunt to flirt, dance, and drink heavily.
From lounging on the steps of the New York Public Library to vegging out at Bryant Park and hitting after-work Happy Hours, Murray Hill provides a good scene for a post-college crowd looking to relive its academic party years.
30s / 40s / After Work / Beer / Brunch
Reviewed by Samantha L.
"THE SCENE: Super trendy, speakeasy feel. Depending on the time of day it could be really crowded or empty. It’s mostly an after work place. The age r ..." more
Andaz 5th Avenue
485 5th Avenue
New York, NY 10017
After Work / Anything goes / Bar
Party Earth Review Named after the classic novel by J.P. Donleavy, The Ginger Man is an upscale beer bar with a rustic vibe that’s a welcome addition to Murray Hill’s bustling bar scene. Wood-paneled ... more
11 East 36th Street
New York, NY 10016
After Work / Bar / Barbeque / Lunch
Party Earth Review Homesick southerners and anyone else ready to party Texas style should head to Rodeo Bar, an urban honky-tonk that brings the best of the Lone Star state to NYC. Floors littered with ... more
375 3rd Avenue
New York, NY 10016
30s / 40s / Blazers / Burgers / DJ
Party Earth Review A Murray Hill mainstay since 2003, Rare Bar & Grill combines upscale diner fare and sweeping rooftop views, allowing its dapper patrons to enjoy their steakhouse burgers with a side ... more
303 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10016
20s and up / Bar Food / Brunch
Reviewed by Meghan M.
"Loved dining at PS450. We went on a Sunday morning for brunch and not only was the food incredible, but they have a sweet bottomless brunch deal! Al ..." more
450 Park Avenue South
New York, NY 10016
20s / 30s / Balcony / Burgers / Chic / DJ
Party Earth Review Fashionable patrons taking in the unobstructed view of the Empire State Building from this twentieth-floor hotspot will understand why Gansevoort Park Avenue Rooftop chose “always on ... more
The Gansevoort Park
420 Park Avenue South
New York, NY 10016
20s / 30s / Asian Food / Casual / Sake
Reviewed by Karen G.
"Although not as extravagantly fancy as the Karaoke bars in Asia, if you want to have a fun time testing out those vocal cords with unlimited drinks wi ..." more
366 3rd Avenue
New York, NY 10016