Wrested from the hands of the Dutch by English settlers, New York City has always had an affinity for all things Anglo (except for those few tiffs we had between 1773 and 1812; the Boston harbor still smells like Lipton to this day). Here are the best of the bunch—don't be surprised when you find a few pubs included.
With 19th century floorboards and booths with saloon-style swinging doors, Black Rabbit takes a cue from the true spirit Prohibition-era bars: I'm here to drink, get out of my way. Upon entering here you feel like kicking back a few shots of whiskey, doffing your fedora to the ba...
91 Greenpoint Ave (Franklin St.)Another gastropub in the millennial ocean of such eateries, Wilfie & Nell's offers the usual fare of the British and Irish islands, as well as some traditional American cuisine, all in a subdued and rather enchanting space in the West Village.
228 W 4th StreetThe proprietor of The Spotted Pig classes up the Ace Hotel with the Breslin, a gastropub that was one of the most anticipated restaurant openings of 2009. The menu is unabashedly British, and the decor—Sam Sifton of the Times calls it "Hogwarts for hipsters," a good play on words...
16 West 29th StreetHoundstooth Pub prides itself on the best in Gastropub cuisine combined with friendly, helpful service in a massive space featuring three distinctive rooms, each with its own private bar.
520 8th AveCharming restaurant and warming bar with outdoor dining and a menu of American, Irish and Italian dishes.
29 East 30th StreetThe owners of French bistro Papillon bring the Victorian Era back to the Flatiron District with the acutely quaint Lillie's. Named after a British actress who expatriated to, of all places, California and died before the Great Depression kicked off, Lillie's actual bar is an exil...
13 East 17th StreetEnglish pub and restaurant on Park Slope's Fifth Avenue main drag, with a somewhat high-brow selection of beer-aficionado's brews and a menu of absolutely stellar English pub food, like eggs beans and chips and a delicious Black Horse burger.
568 5th AveIn an international city, every ethnicity is eventually represented, for good or for bad: luckily, the stereotypical perception of English food is woe-fully misgiven. Fried fish and "chips"—our American French fries (sorry, Freedom fries)—as well as the requisite beer selection a...
129 Atlantic AveHighlands is a contemporary authentic gastro pub located in the heart of the West Village that aims to showcase a taste of modern Scotland today while being true to its old world charm. To that end, Highlands has created a truly authentic Scottish experience by importing many int...
150 West 10th Street (Waverly Place)