Maison Premiere: Williamsburg Oyster HH

James Beard Award-winning bar. $1.50 oysters and $9 absinthe cocktails Mon to Fri 4–6pm on Bedford Ave.

Maison Premiere is one of New York City's most celebrated bars, a New Orleans-inspired oyster bar and absinthe den on Bedford Avenue that has been named to virtually every list of the world's best bars. The weekday happy hour from 4 to 6pm brings oysters down to $1.50 each and absinthe cocktails to $9. The garden is open in warm months. Arrive before 4:30pm for a garden seat.