Penelope: Murray Hill Brunch & HH

Murray Hill neighborhood anchor with a generous 3-hour happy hour, Mon to Fri 5–8pm. Cocktails from $9.

Penelope is the anchor of the Lexington Avenue corridor in Murray Hill, a cheerful, unpretentious American bistro that runs one of the neighborhood's best weekday happy hours. From 5 to 8pm, the bar program drops prices on cocktails, wine, and beer alongside discounted plates from the kitchen. The extended window makes it more forgiving than most.