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The Best Bleecker Street Bars For People Who Hate Bleecker Street

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Jaya Saxena

Published Apr 5, 2011

Modified Apr 5, 2011

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Flickr user UsonianPeculier Pub: Before Jimmy's No. 43 became the city's beer mecca, there was Peculier Pub. The expansive space usually has plenty of booths for everybody, all decked out in bottlecap art of everything from Picassos to equations for fermentation. If anything the sheer volume of beers (over 300 at any given time) guarantees there's something for everybody, from local favorites like Brooklyn Chocolate Stout to brews from countries like Turkey and Trinidad. Speaking of samples, Peculier is starting up a new, free beer tasting series on April 7th. But considering many beers stay around $5-$6, doing your own sampling isn't too hard on your wallet. 145 Bleecker Street, (212) 353-1327

 

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It's happened to the best of us: you find yourself just south of Washington Square Park on a Friday night, desperate for a place to get a drink, but the only options seem to be beer pong at Off The Wagon or the myriad other establishments with the exact same shtick. But believe it or not, there are some good options if you're looking for refuge from the freshman-dorm-karaoke-night experience. Here's our guide to the best bars around Bleecker/MacDougal, for nights ranging from a relaxed beer tasting to checking out a new comedy act. Disclaimer: We can't actually prevent rowdy frat boys from infiltrating any of these establishments, but from our experience these are the best places to avoid (or just ignore) them. Where are your favorite bars in the area?

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