Izakaya Mew

Tucked away on a busy midtown stretch, this subterranean Japanese pub offers classic izakaya fare (grilled yakitori skewers, sushi rolls, bowls of ramen and all things fried) in a casual Etsy-goes-industrial atmosphere. With pitchers of Kirin and Sapporo clocking in under $20, $5 house sake and $7 pints of frozen beer, Mew is a popular after-work happy hour meet-up and Madison Square Garden pregame spot—if only you can spot the hidden entrance.