"Beyond the Pale is a slightly confusing but highly useful place. It looks like a mix between an Irish pub and an upscale cocktail lounge, and it’ll come in handy when you need a spot in Nolita that’s more attractive than Spring Lounge and less hectic than Mother’s Ruin. The room is long and narrow, with hanging globe lights, a few leather booths, and some tables in the back where you can hang out and sip on a $20 martini made with olive oil-washed vodka. Be sure to get a side of curly fries." - Bryan Kim, Carlo Mantuano, Kenny Yang, Hillary Reinsberg
"Is Beyond the Pale a pub? Sort of. It does have a Guinness sign out front, and you can drink a beer and eat some wings here. But this Nolita spot also has a long, dark space with a sleek wooden bar, abstract art, and a nice seating area in the back where you can drink a Oaxacan Old Fashioned by candlelight. It’s casual, but it feels more upscale than most other bars in the neighborhood, and it’s useful for when you need a fun place to start your night with some friends who are too old for Sweet and Vicious. Don’t forget a side of curly fries for the table." - Bryan Kim
"Beyond the Pale is a new cocktail bar in Manhattan." - Emma Orlow
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