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Among the many losses felt throughout the pandemic, New York City’s bars were among the most heavy hit. Popular nightlife spots struggled to remain afloat, swiftly shifting business practices to outdoor seating set-ups and to-go stands in observance of government regulations, yet still falling short with social distancing guidelines and stay-at-home orders. Now, as the city loosens its restrictions and approaches its full reopening on July 1, bars and cocktail lounges are slowly beginning to revive the same “city that never sleeps” mentality that once ruled the scene.
As nightlife slowly returns to “normal,” we’ve curated a list of 10 prime bars and cocktail lounges located across the city ahead of the madness. Take a look below.