I'm off to New York - where shall I go?

[slimtim]

I'm off to NY a week on thursday and was just wondering if any of you chaps who may have been there (or even live there!) could suggest good places to visit during the day and go out to for a drink in the evenings.

I would love to go to some roof top bars and real nice DJ bars/clubs etc, but obviously don't want to order a drink at the bar and realise I have to morgage my parent's house to pay for it!

Any tips would be appreciated.

Cheers!

[Andy Moore]

Go armed with a Lonely Planet Guide. Simply, a great read.

[donutsina911]

where in NY will you be based Tim and how long are you there for? The better half is a hostie and I've been to NY dozens of times, depending on your location ,will send over a couple of bar/club recommends

[slimtim]

Central manhatten, a couple of blocks from times square and i'm going for 5 nights!

[donutsina911]

cool, I'd recommend the following:

if you want to meet virgin atlantic hosties - Star Bar (5th/6th avenue),

for views of NY - the High Bar on Lexington Avenue or Peninsula Hotel on 5th Avenue

daytime for chilling out there's the roof garden metro musuem of art on 5th Avenue

and avoid 40/40 bar like the plague.

[Alan Priddy]

Hi Tim>
I owe you several drinks but dont expect me to lend you my credit card until you get back!!
Depending on where abouts you are in NY there are good places and not so good places. Where ever you go it is not cheap! A lot of good bars around South Street Sea Port in lower Manahatton, good views and lots of classic boats.
The bar that is best is a place called the Red Rock West jusdt up the river behind Chelsea Piers. Be prepared to be blown away! The movie "Ugly Coyote" was based on this bar and is only a small representaion of the real thing. Open till very late then if you are hungry, go for a burger in the "rail carrage" just down the road.
Have fun, we did (and do)

Alan

[codprawn]

Would love to go to the USA but seriously object to the way they treat tourists coming in - even British ones!!! No way do I want them sticking all my biometrics on some dodgy database that they can sell to the highest bidder!!!

Mexicans have the right idea - just walk in without saying "hello"!!!

[qcamel]

Originally Posted by codprawn

Would love to go to the USA but seriously object to the way they treat tourists coming in - even British ones!!! No way do I want them sticking all my biometrics on some dodgy database that they can sell to the highest bidder!!!

Mexicans have the right idea - just walk in without saying "hello"!!!

Well then dont go.........

[codprawn]

Originally Posted by qcamel

Well then dont go.........

I'm not - but it is shuch a shame cos once you are there it's great!!!

They KNOW the sort of people they need to keep out but of course they can't apply rules like that so they make it miserable for everyone!!!

[donutsina911]

Getting in and out of NY is a slight pain in the arse, but last time I was there, the time taken from disembarking to lighting up a tab outside was 25min, not too excessive and not a reason to miss out on a great city IMHO. As for personal details being held, its not a million miles away from the amount of data held on us in the UK...

[Alan]

Originally Posted by codprawn

Would love to go to the USA but seriously object to the way they treat tourists coming in - even British ones!!! No way do I want them sticking all my biometrics on some dodgy database that they can sell to the highest bidder!!!

Mexicans have the right idea - just walk in without saying "hello"!!!

Given your rabid anti-americanism codders this dont half make me laugh.

[codprawn]

Originally Posted by Alan

Given your rabid anti-americanism codders this dont half make me laugh.

Since when?

I am NOT Anti American - we are far closer to the Yanks than we will EVER be to the Europeans.....

Just cos I hate BUSH and rednecks does not make me anti American - I hate Blair just as much in case you hadn't noticed!!!

[Poly]

Originally Posted by codprawn

we are far closer to the Yanks than we will EVER be to the Europeans.....

I presume you mean politically as otherwise your never going to find your way back from the CI with your new boat

I hate Blair just as much in case you hadn't noticed!!!

We had

[codprawn]

Originally Posted by Polwart

I presume you mean politically as otherwise your never going to find your way back from the CI with your new boat



We had

Very good - don't think I would have the fuel to cross the pond though!!!

[slimtim]

Ok thanks guys.

Donuts, thanks for those tips, very much appreciated! I've heard about the VA Hosties, we'll be sure to check it out

Alan, probably a wise choice, my credit card may be getting a fair bit of use I have heard about the coyote ugly bar and also night clubs on boats so will try and check those out too. I need to spend longer there really!

Andy, I think my matey was thinking of getting one of those books...should be useful.

Thanks again for the tips.

Cheers

Tim

[Liverbird]

Hey Tim i live right in the heart of Greenwich Village on Bleeker street and i have been here for 8 yrs now.If you really want to know the best things to do while in NYC let me know and i will give you my cell phone number.I have 2 buildings 1 in the village and 1 in midtown manhattan so i am about 15 mins away from you no matter what bldg i am at.If you want any info just let me know.

If your flying into JFK ....

1st tip is to be very careful of the taxi touts as you come out of the arrivals gate.They are very sneaky and have recently started carrying clipboards & wearing a tie & asking people ''need a cab sir ??'' here come with me.
Then you find out they are nt officials & just some fella with a van.Do not get into any vehicle at the airport except a proper Yellow NY Cab.If your flying into JFK there is a set rate of $45 plus the toll plus the tip (about $55 in total)

Or the 2nd option is to get the new air train right into Jamaica Stn then get the E train subway straight to 42nd street Time Sq.

Its really easy.

Anyway ,any questions just ask.

[slimtim]

Thanks for that liverbird, some top tips there.

When we go on the ferry to the statue of liberty, i'll keep an eye out for you in your RIB !

[slimtim]

Originally Posted by donutsina911

if you want to meet virgin atlantic hosties - Star Bar (5th/6th avenue),

http://nymag.com/listings/bar/star_bar/

Its now closed!!!!