A Nightlife Editor’s Guide to NYC Bars

When we want to know the best places to drink in New York, we turn to former Thrillist writer and current TimeOut New York editor Andrew Zimmer. The New York nightlife expert tells us where he imbibes when he’s not writing about bars and restaurants.

• Built inside an old industrial parking garage, Houston Hall serves up giant ales and lagers brewed exclusively by Greenpoint Beer Works. If you need something to eat with that liter of beer, their pub grub of German-style pretzels, burgers and Milk Truck grilled cheese sandwiches will keep you upright.