The Boiler Room, New York

If you're sick of played-out Chelsea clubs, frivolous theme bars, and Carson-friendly decorating schemes, The Boiler Room will do you right. This timeless dive has outlasted many of its glitzier counterparts by staying true to its roots, offering a slew of unpretentious brews and worn leather booths. Arcade games and special events keep the mixed crowd of city queens, gym bunnies, and burly bar flies happy and hearty.