Getting together with friends is tough. No one’s on the same schedule in this city, and everyone’s got their own ideas of how to have fun. Once in a while, however, when the shot glasses are aligned, your best friends, the men who’ve seen you through some serious highs and incredible lows, will be called upon to assemble and debark on an adventure into the inebriated universe of New York.

Ideally, whenever one these Guy’s Nights are declared, there’s hardly any discern between routes which usually leads to an overwhelming cluelessness about the city that’ll leave your motley crew high and dry and ultimately bored. Keep an open mind about where the night may take you, but take a look at these great spots that'll make sure this special occasion isn't bogged down by any lack of plans.

 

ACT ONE: The Dinner

Consider your company and start the evening at a memorable dinner location. Try a place none of you have tried before. A meaty dinner to kick off the wild rumpus sounds mouth watering, wouldn’t everyone agree?

 

Peter Luger Steak House

178 Broadway.Brooklyn, NY 718-387-11211

Nothing says ‘Men’ like steak, so go for the top shelf and celebrate the rarity of a guy’s night with Peter Luger’s amazing service and award winning kitchen.

 

The Meatball Shop

84 Stanton St.New York,NY212-982-8895

This place is completely devoted to meatballs. Incredible. Split the different varieties of meatballs and sauces with your friends and have something to talk about through out the rest of the night.

 

ACT TWO: Digest and Imbibe

After the delicious sendoff, some after-dinner drinks should kick the party into gear as you and your friends advance into the night. Finding a location that’ll allow you to digest and keep the conversations going should be seamless, here are a few suggestions

 

 

 

 

 

Circa Tabac

32 Watts St.New York, NY 212-941-1781

If sipping on a champagne cocktail, puffing on a cigar sounds good, then Circa Tabac is your place. Smokey, sure, but with about ten different cigar selections and jazz and hip hop over your heads, this lounge is great to map out the rest of the evening.

 

Ace Bar

531 East 5^th St.New York, NY 212-979-8476

Call ahead for a reservation for this unique vibe that’s all about gaming. Ace has ski ball, pool, darts, pinball and more. The bar spans two rooms and offers a great assortment of drafts and bottles fit for the beer drinkers in your group.

 

ACT THREE: Into the Night

There comes a point in the night when hell just needs to break loose. As a group of guys out on the town, you should welcome a little bit of danger and excitement. From this point forward, anything goes so here are a look at some spots to let that happen.

The Woods

48 S. 4^th St,Brooklyn,NY

Williamsburg is well regarded for their ‘drink and a shot’ specials, so enjoy more than one when you first come in. The Woods harbors a wide range of characters; so enjoy the atmosphere a little more in their backyard where you and your friends will be pleased to discover a cheap taco truck.

 

Pianos

158 Ludlow St.New York,NY212-505-3733

The Lower East Sideis a palace of nightlife. Depending on what time you arrive, check out what bands or DJs are moving the dance floor in the backroom.. If you find you all can’t agree of the location, there are several great bars and clubs in any which direction, or just befriend the ladies on the street enjoying their Girls Night Out.