This may be the most important list that you ever read. New York City is known for a steep pricing model on, well, everything. Fear not, my wounded pigeons, I have found 16 safe-havens to house your sober selves. Step into my lair of free/cheap booze. You’re welcome.
1. Empire Hotel Rooftop
Where: 44 W 63rd St, Manhattan
What: Free drink with Overtime RSVP
2. Astor Wines and Spirits
Where: 399 Lafayette St, Manhattan
What: Free tastings every day, 15% off purchase of tasted alcohol
3. BottleRocket
Free Tastings Thurs-Sat 5-8
4. Union Square Wines and Spirits
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Where: 140 4th Ave, Manhattan
What: Free wine and liquor tastings
5. The Delancey
Where: 168 Delancey St, New York
What: FREE tequila shot with proof of unemployment
6. Wicked Willy’s
Where: 149 Bleecker St, Manhattan
What: Free drink on Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday nights for singing karaoke
7. Bijan’s
What: Buy one, get one Mon – Fri
8. Ten Degrees
Where: 121 St Marks Pl, Manhattan
What: Buy one, get one on Mondays
9. The Rum House
Where: 228 W 47th St, New York, Manhattan
What: Free rum tastings with drink purchase on Tuesdays
10. Professor Thom’s
What: Bring your Tinder date and get 2-for-1 on Tuesdays
11. Tonic East
What: Ladies drink free at the bar from 8 to 9 p.m on Wednesdays
12. Maru
Where: 11 W 32nd St, Manhattan
What: Get one free drink with one sushi roll on Thursdays
13. Keybar
Where: 432 E 13th St, Manhattan
What: Buy one, get one during happy hour.
14. Doc Holliday’s
Where: 141 Avenue A, Manhattan
What: Buy one, get one free every day