These are the NYC bars that're open on Christmas Day

Published on 12/23/2013

New York

Andrew Zimmer

So it's Christmas, and maybe you're stuck here for work or maybe you just hate your family. Either way, you need a drink. Here's a rundown of 20 spots that'll have the booze fountains flowing on Jesus' birthday.

Sing Sing
9 St Marks Pl
Nothing goes better with your version of "Santa Baby" then a private room and a pitcher of sake.

Ace Bar
531 E 5th St
All you want for Xmas is skeeball and darts!

Evelyn Drinkery
171 Avenue C
Top-notch cocktails and "phosphates" are what's in store at this East Village booze retreat.

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PJ Clarkes
915 3rd Ave
And they've got classic burgers, too!

The Rum House
228 W 47th St
If you're in or near Times Square on Xmas, you're gonna need a drink -- this place actually makes good ones and has a live piano.

Grace

Grace
365 3rd Ave
This Gallic pub is running special prix fixe all day, including prime rib roast, "Irish shrimp cocktail", and Berkshire ham with clams.

Plug Uglies
257 3rd Ave
Your girlfriend didn't get you that giant shuffleboard table you wanted? Head here; problem solved.

Molly's Shebeen
287 3rd Ave
Sawdust on the floor and Guinness in you face is how you hope to spend all Christmases.

Lexington Bar & Books

Lexington Bar & Books
1020 Lexington Ave
Lots of whiskey and lots of books, like your Dad's den... but less withholding.

Bemelmans
35 E 76th St
Celebrate Christmas like a boss… of a company who's doing business in NYC and wants a drink in a glamorous hotel bar.

Jones Wood Foundry
401 E 76th St
We heard Boxing Day is bigger in England anyway. Head here and grab a pint and some of the best fish and chips in the city.

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Dive 75
101 W 75th St
They've got a ton of board games, so it's just like Christmas as a kid, but with more drinking... hopefully.

Hudson Lodge
356 W 58th St
The Hudson Hotel has turned its outdoor spot back into an apres-ski home of booze, fondue, and grilled cheese.

Dublin House
225 W 79th St
Old-school dive bars with giant neon harps are perfect for Xmas morning. And afternoon. And evening.

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Johnny's Bar
59 Grove St
If there was an Xmas Special about this place, it would be titled "A Very Dive-Bar Christmas", and it would be awesome.

Blind Tiger
281 Bleecker St
The next-level brew selection can make it feel like every day is Xmas here for beer geeks.

Red Farm
529 Hudson St
Chinese food on Christmas is kind of a cliche, but it's also awesome, especially when there's a downstairs bar you can sidle up to.

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Turkey's Nest
94 Bedford Ave
Drink from styrofoam cups of beer, snowball fight in McCarren Park, and repeat 'til closing.

Greenpoint Tavern
188 Bedford Ave
Finally you'll understand the year-round Christmas lights here.

Macri Park
462 Union Ave
This Williamsburg dive bar has a "select-your-own Netflix" option. So it's basically your couch... assuming the person you always sit next to on your couch constantly hands you drinks.