The 18 Best NYC Bars For Your Birthday - New York - The Infatuation

"If you’re struggling to find a spot that works well for both your friends who love to dance and the ones who'd rather just sit and chat, The Ripple Room is your answer. It’s a gigantic two-floor bar on the Lower East Side that feels like someone took Ray’s and gave it a growing potion made from yuzu daiquiris and $10 beer/shot combos. Chat in the loungy downstairs area while sitting in a leather booth, and then head upstairs to dance to some clubby music. When you need a break (and a drink), head back downstairs—and repeat this cycle until it’s time to go home." - will hartman, bryan kim, kenny yang, neha talreja