If you want a crazy selection of whiskey and a subdued, unpretentious spot to enjoy it, you go to Caledonia. This is the kind of community-driven spot to grab a $5 burger at Happy Hour, come for Trivia night on Tuesdays, or settle in for the evening with Jenga or one of the 250 or so well-loved board games on hand. Skip the cocktails, stick to the solid beer list or the surprisingly sophisticated Scotch selection, and, if you happen to be there on a sunny day, park yourself outside for some prime people- and puppy-watching.
On a recent night, the main room - with ample counter seating and a massive lit-up BAR sign on the back wall - was almost a little too bustling, but at e’s that’s no problem: The 2,000-square-foot space encompasses two other rooms, plus a front patio.
212- 877-0961Īfter fire damage temporarily shut down the place earlier this year, e’s Bar is back in business, boasting new banquettes and the same craft beer and ’90s rock vibe that drew crowds in its prior incarnation.
