New York City is not just a place - it's an international landmark. From hotels to museums, parks to casinos, theatres to clubs, there is so much in this city in terms of culture, commercial activity, fashion, dining, sightseeing and learning. If you want to enjoy the flavor of New York City the best way to do so is by visiting the popular downtown New York City bars.

One of the most popular places in New York City is Clandestino. This bar might seem small on the inside but has a gigantic fan following amongst the locals, great music and an awesome menu. The bar is best known for its fantastic collection of wines and connoisseurs in the city swear by the alcohol menu. The bartenders are always ready to experiment and you can join with them to create your very own poison. The general atmosphere is that of vibrancy and liveliness, and even if you visit with a small group you will surely leave having made a dozen friends.

A recent bar is The Stumble Inn, which has been established by the great minds behind excellent joints such as Off the Wagon and The Gin Mill. The Stumble Inn is primarily a sport bar with an all-American vibe. The menu boasts of a dazzling variety of burgers, from the regular mouthwatering bacon to salmon stuffing. The drinks too are impressive, with bar cocktails, 15 varieties of bottled beer and 14 varieties of draft beer.

One of the biggest and most vibrant cosmopolis' of the world, the New York City supports a rich and dynamic nightlife and evening culture. From local, neighbourhood bars to exclusive clubs to grand theatres and the Broadway, New York is one of the ideal places to let one's hair down and enjoy.

When it comes to bars and clubs, the New York Magazine provides an exhaustive and trustworthy guide on what to visit when. Its listings are arranged both neighbourhood wise as well as according to type. It also features a section on recently opened joints and so keeps readers up to date with the latest in New York nightlife.

The New York Magazine's Nightlife

http://nymag.com/nightlife/

Of course, there are many, many other online guides and portals which feature critical as well as customer reviews of New York's bars and nightclubs. Some of these feature exclusive types of bars: Murph's bar, for instance, catalogues and reviews only Irish bars in NYC.

Murph's Guide to Irish bar in NYC

http://www.murphguide.com/irish.htm

This richness and vividness is also reflected in context of concerts and theatrical performances in New York. Home to the uber fashionable Broadway and epicentre of numerous and varied movements in the dramatic and performative arts, New York is undeniably one of the most happening places when it comes to concerts of New York City.

The Village Voice

http://www.villagevoice.com/music

From musicals in high end Broadway theatres to gigs by local bands in the neighbourhood bars, there's always something afoot in NYC. Moreover, tickets for most of them can be booked online through any of the many safe and reliable online reservation portals.

New York City Tours and Concerts

http://eventful.com/newyorkcity/events/categories/music