New York

I don't care if you live in Manhattan, or in Brooklyn, or wherever. LIC Bar is the only bar in the city that's worth more than a 10-minute trek. Yes, it's in Long Island City. But it's probably closer than you think--just one stop away from Grand Central on the 7 train. The drinks--mostly microbrews, Belgian beer, and single-malt scotch--are deliciously cheap. The interior hasn't changed in 100 years; it's gorgeous, covered from floor to ceiling in ornate woodwork. The backyard is perfect for summer nights: two giant weeping willows seem to erase the general noise of the city. In the winter, there's always a fire going in what used to be a carriage house. There's live music every Sunday. There's a photo booth. It's never too crowded or too quiet, or too hip or too unhip. LIC Bar effortlessly is what so many bars in Williamsburg and the Lower East Side fail to be--an authentic, relaxing, happy place.

Photo:  Tommy Rudnick

Now that you have your new NFT Queens, you can take it for a test spin to navigate yourself to the LIC Bar. After a few free beers, you’ll certainly need all the help you can get. This laid back, vintage style saloon is the perfect place to spend a Saturday evening, especially since they will be hosting the NFT Queens After Party. No sculpture here—just good beer and a nice selection of single-malt scotches. Grab a drink, generously tip the friendly barkeeps, and escape to their serene backyard patio. Although, we’re not sure how serene it will be once the entire NFT posse shows up.

Photo:  Courtesy of TalShpartzer www.talfoto.com