The Penrose: UES Gastro HH

The Penrose is the Upper East Side's most beloved neighborhood gastropub — a warm, unpretentious bar on Second Avenue that runs a genuine happy hour from 4 to 7pm weekdays. $6 draft beers, $9 wine, and $10 cocktails alongside discounted bar bites from the kitchen. The crowd is neighborhood-first, the quality is consistently above average, and the long bar makes it easy to find a spot.