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The Spotted Pig

Casual / Conversational / Dinner

Reviewed by Helen D.

"I really can't get enough of this place. It's like a tiny oasis of not-that-expensive food in the so-insanely-expensive West Village. First of all, yo ..." more

314 West 11th Street
New York, NY 10014

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Dave & Buster's (Times Square)

All Ages / Ambient / Beer / Burgers

Reviewed by Eddie T.

"Such a great place. The food is good and the drinks are even better. The arcade is huge and I love my friends a few times while we separated. Also fun ..." more

234 West 42nd Street
New York, NY 10036

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Hospoda

30s / 40s / Bar / Beer on Tap / Brunch

Reviewed by Anika M.

"THE SCENE: Hospoda is a Czech restaurant in the Czechoslovakian Consulate on a neighborhood street on the Upper East side. It's one of New York's mo ..." more

321 East 73rd Street
New York, NY 10021

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McFadden's Saloon

20s / 30s / 90s Music / After Work

Party Earth Review Whipping up enough Guinness-soaked rowdiness to satisfy any young Midtown denizen’s appetite for after-work unwinding, McFadden’s Saloon draws a consistent crowd of party girls and game twenty-something professionals who like a little swank with their pint-swilling. A stylized Irish pub that’s heavier on the “style” than ... more

800 Second Avenue
New York, NY 10017

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Kettle of Fish

Good for Groups / Jukebox / Pub

Reviewed by Lauren C.

"Tucked away at the bottom of concrete steps under a little awning, Kettle of Fish may not reel you in at first glance. If you decide to duck in, you'l ..." more

59 Christopher Street
New York, NY 10014

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Two Bit's Retro Arcade

Arcade Games / Bar Food / Casual

Reviewed by Jaclyn W.

"My Take: Maybe it’s because I’m not a true “gamer,” or maybe it’s just not my scene, but I wasn’t too impressed with Two Bit’s Retro Arcade. The plac ..." more

153 Essex Street
New York, NY 10002

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trē

20s / 30s / 40s / Beer & Wine Only

Reviewed by Selina L.

"I've indulged in Tre's endless mimosa/bellini brunch multiple times, and I have no intention of stopping anytime soon. The restaurant itself is small ..." more

173 Ludlow Street
New York, NY 10002

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Otto's Shrunken Head

After Work / Artists / Casual / DJ

Party Earth Review The true standard for New York’s tiki enthusiasts, Otto’s Shrunken Head mixes equal parts classic beach vibe and rebellious downtown swagger to create a tall glass of surf-punk heaven. Every night, rockers in bowling shirts and chatty groups of work friends file past the grimacing tikis and shrunken heads in the colorful ... more

538 East 14th Street
New York, NY 10009

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The Dead Rabbit

Casual / Cocktail Lovers / Lunch

Reviewed by Jaclyn W.

"My Take: I have been to The Dead Rabbit twice already and it only just opened in February. Owned by the proprietor of the Perfect Drinks Company, ..." more

30 Water Street
New York, NY 10004

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Luke's Lobster (Financial District)

All Ages / All Types / Casual

Reviewed by Justin E.

"Luke's Lobster is truly a hidden treasure in the Financial District. Tucked away in a crevice on S. William street lies some of the freshest, most aut ..." more

26 South William Street
New York, NY 10004

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Secret Lounge

20s / 30s / Boisterous / Club Kids

Party Earth Review Styled after a bordello and hidden behind an unassuming pair of industrial doors, Secret Lounge is a small, hip-hop heavy gay club-cum-speakeasy that attracts a regular clientele of African American and Latino men – as well as the folks of every other race/persuasion/gender who love them. Rich flocked wallpaper covers ... more

525 West 29th Street
New York, NY 10001

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Stone Street Tavern

Beer / Brunch / Burgers / Casual

52 Stone Street
New York, NY 10004

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NYC Good for Groups Overview

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Given its population of eight million, it’s no wonder that New York City’s good-for-groups attractions are legendary. As varied as the types of people you can befriend within the metropolis, these spots and activities provide all roving packs of partiers with the means to have collective fun.

Cultural activities are certainly hot as far as good-for-groups places go in NYC. The MOMA, the Cloisters, Central Park, and the Empire State Building are wonderful, all-purpose hangouts for friends venturing out in larger numbers.

The nightlife for groups in the Big Apple comes in two flavors – weather permitting. During the warmer months, nothing beats an outdoor beer garden like the Spritzenhaus in Greenpoint, or a backyard space like that of International Bar in the East Village. In the winter, larger halls and restaurants like the activity-packed Fat Cat in the West Village provide ample space for crews of laughter-ready young professionals looking to bring their parties together.

New York can be a mixed bag for large groups since the city’s many exclusive restaurants and small dives can’t always accommodate the kind of crowd with whom it’s fun to roll. But given the right neighborhood and the right gathering of good-natured pals, New York is all about the ethos “The more, the merrier.”