meet for drinks!?

[hayhayhay]

i feel as though i constantly try new bars and cocktail lounges to meet friends for drinks but when the time comes to quickly name a place, i can never think of anything! what are some of the best places, (good drinks, fun, trendy vibe) to meet for drinks with friends in the union square/soho/village area!?

[nyc.girl]

I recently went to Blue Owl, which was nice and had good cocktails and a relaxed but still cool atmosphere. Death & Co is also great in the east village and their cocktails are amazing.

In SoHo, Cafe Noir is nice for a casual drink. In Greenwich Village and West Village, Spotted Pig, Employees Only, and Kingswood are all trendy and have a cool atmosphere.

For a really great space with a nice selection of wine, try Ten Bells, though it might be a little farther south than what you specified (it's on Broome).

[hayhayhay]

thanks for the ideas! i love kingswood and have been there often although sometimes find it difficult to get a seat at the bar. ive been meaning to try blue owl-- does it get overly crowded really early though?

[nyc.girl]

I've usually gotten there around 9:30 on a weekend night, which is a bit early, so I've been able to get a seat. It doesn't get as crowded as you would think, though, given its location in the middle of the east village. You would probably be able to find a seat at the bar - I've definitely seen them free, even late at night. Have fun!