Food Scene
5 and Diamond
2072 Frederick Douglass BoulevardMichelin-rated - try the chicken and waffles.
Bier International
2099 Frederick Douglass BoulevardIt's a beer garden... in Harlem. Try the truffle fries.
Melba's
300 W 114th StAwesome southern brunch.
Red Rooster
310 Lenox AveA well-known spot in Harlem.
This is as real as it gets. It will take some courage to enter this traditional Guinean food eatery, but it will be worth it. Only locals and livery drivers from the homeland come here.
Salimata
62 E 116th StThis is as real as it gets. It will take some courage to enter this traditional Guinean food eatery, but it will be worth it. Only locals and livery drivers from the homeland come here.
Chill spot for drinks or coffee. Hang-out spot for Columbia students.
11 locals recommend
Saurin Parke Cafe
301 W 110th StChill spot for drinks or coffee. Hang-out spot for Columbia students.
Crif Dogs
113 St Marks PlBest hot dog joint in the city.
Freda's Cuisine
993 Columbus AvenueIf you like to-the-point caribbean food. No frills.
Drinks & Nightlife
It's a small discreet speakeasy with great prohibition cocktails.
132 locals recommend
67 Orange Street
2082 Frederick Douglass BlvdIt's a small discreet speakeasy with great prohibition cocktails.
Good for watching sports and drinking. Catch live jazz on Wednesday nights.
428 locals recommend
Harlem Tavern
2153 Frederick Douglass BlvdGood for watching sports and drinking. Catch live jazz on Wednesday nights.
This is what you call a sweat box. It's a tiny club where you will find yourself rubbing up on someone or vice versa. Great place for singles and to listen to good music from live DJs.
14 locals recommend
Lobby Bar
247 Eldridge StThis is what you call a sweat box. It's a tiny club where you will find yourself rubbing up on someone or vice versa. Great place for singles and to listen to good music from live DJs.
Pick up the phone at Crif Dog's. That's how you get in. Old school cocktails.
287 locals recommend
Please Don't Tell
113 St Marks PlPick up the phone at Crif Dog's. That's how you get in. Old school cocktails.
Everything Else
The Winery NYC
257 W 116th StIf you want to grab some wine or liquor and drink at home.