Sean Muldoon and Jack McGarry (co-founders of The Dead Rabbit) modeled BlackTail after the Prohibition-era bars that sprouted in Havana, Cuba. The bar is in the Pier A Harbor House, offering updated takes on classic mixed drinks like the old-fashioned, sours, daiquiris, and more. Kitsch and class go hand-in-hand here.

Specializing in American diner fare, Forgtmenot is a surf shack-style bar on the Lower East side. Graffiti strewn walls bear old-timey advertisements, picture frames, and other assorted tchotchkes. For a hint of the team’s updated tastes, order the seasonal margarita.

Opened in 2004, this retro bar doles out high-end cocktails without the pretense. While the bar isn’t so secret anymore, it still captures speakeasy vibes. Order one of the Employees Only classics like the Manhattan (Rittenhouse Rye Stirred with Italian Vermouth, Grand Marnier & Dashes of Angostura Bitters), or dabble in the “Fancy Cocktails” portion of its menu.

Otto’s Shrunken Head mixes Hawaiian prints, bamboo decor, live bands and djs, and rum-based cocktails. The eclectic combination has made Otto’s an East Village must-visit since its opening in 2002.

After months of renovations following the fire that ravaged the flagship location, E’s Bar reopened in May. The neighborhood bar with clear knack for game night vibes is known for craft beers, board games, trivia nights, tacos, and nostalgic rock playlists from the ‘60s through the ‘90s.

Some tiki bars settle for Hawaiian-print wallpaper haphazardly strewn across a wall as decor, but Surf Bar is not one of them. With its straw-thatched roof, indoor sandbar, and surf shop-style decorations, Surf Bar goes hard on the beachy theme. Choose from a list with beers, cocktails, and tiki drinks.

Named for late country musician Skinny Dennis Sanchez, Skinny Dennis is a honky tonk bar that offers live music seven nights a week. Grab an order of the boiled peanuts while soaking in the ambiance of country and roots-style crooning in the city.

Full Circle Bar is a Skeeball-themed dive bar — complete with a bar made from Skeeball machine parts — that features its own machines to play. Head over on Thursdays and Sundays for free skeeball (typically $1 per game). Sunday also has a happy hour, when everything costs $4 from 11 p.m. to close.

King Tai, a ‘40s Miami-themed bar, offers stylish tropical cocktails in a cozy Crown Heights location. Its mostly white interior is dotted with metal bar stools. The cocktail menu is kept tight, but King Tai delivers in both quality and strength. The bar also hosts weekly summer cookouts on Sundays.

This Crown Heights tiki bar offers tropical drinks in a relaxed environment, boosted by a backyard space. Go during happy hour for one dollar oysters, and order one of the crowd favorites like the rum and amaro-filled “Slow Reveal.”