Mona’s

East Village regulars line the wooden bar at this dive, where whiskey—particularly the Irish variety—tends to be the drink of choice. Find pub standards like Jameson alongside more high-end bottles, such as Redbreast. On Thursdays, snag a frosty pint of Guinness for $3, one of six beers on tap. A house bluegrass band plucks late into the evening every Monday, while a traditional jazz foursome plays on Tuesdays.