The Penrose

With long communal tables and Pickle Martinis at the ready, The Penrose is an Upper East Side hotspot. Whether you’re looking to squad up by the bar or are lucky enough to snag a seat at an indoor table, the vibe is always convivial (and sneaks towards rowdy on a good night). Open until 3 am on Mondays, this is a solid bet for a late-night sip and bite. Share Popcorn Chicken or go in on a Penrose Burger & Fries.

With long communal tables and Pickle Martinis at the ready, The Penrose is an Upper East Side hotspot for post-work decompression. Whether you’re squaded up by the bar or lucky enough to snag a seat at a table, striking up convo with your neighbor isn’t difficult when the lively watering hole fills up. As the music bumps overhead, it’s just loud enough to still exchange IG handles while also providing an easy escape if, for example, they start explaining why cryptocurrency really is the future.