Harlem's Best Bars

Yeah, Harlem may be a little seedy, but it does have quite a few gems that are worth checking out. The hike way uptown will be worth at these 10 hotspots. The only place I got to check out was Harlem Tavern. Despite the fact that I had to take 2 subways to get there from my UES abode, I had a great time there. The outdoor beer garden has plenty of seating for all (German style tables) and the inside has a great atmosphere. The menu was limited, but they are working on expanding it. What they did offer was very good; I had calamari and a pulled pork sandwich ($11). They have 20 beers on tap and an additional 20 beers bottled. They also have a nice array of cocktails, wine, and frozen drinks, so don't worry if you want to drag along your wine-only friend. This is definitely a place I would go back to, even though it is in Harlem. Next time I will opt for a sunny day to take advantage of the outdoor seating instead of the rainy day I got stuck with.