With the NYC edition of Girls Night Out looming, we here at Shecky's figured we'd better get our nights out, uh, in, before we're working overtime. Fortunately, this week has offered more than enough new bars to keep us sufficiently sauced—not to mention wildly entertained. Want proof? This edition of our new bar round-up comes complete with a carnival, a hooker and a last-minute trip to Ontario.


For NYU kids, out-of-work ride operators and anyone else mooching off their parents
CARNIVAL @ Bowlmor Lanes

Hey, what's scarier: clowns, or this bar? We admit, we've been looking forward to this one for a while, in the same sick way we looked forward to Snakes on a Plane. We were eager to try the Dunk Tank (a two-gallon, $70 drink), but yeah, there's a real dunk tank too. If a "Chuck E. Cheese for frat boys" sounds like your idea of a good time, read the full review here.

For soccer fans, pub grub enthusiasts and anyone needing a (really) cheap giggle DOWNTOWN GALWAY HOOKER Downtown? Hooker? It's not what you think, we swear! In fact, lest you assume we just got all Hugh Grant on you, let us ensure you that quite the opposite is true: Galway Hooker is an Irish Bar. But, it's an upscale one, which means we got to relax and take all the time we needed.  Read the full review here.

For hotel bar aficionados, food blog readers and other people who never leave "MePa"  TANUKI TAVERN We usually get pretty excited about the opening of a "tavern." So, we admit we were a little confused when the address took us to the lobby of the Gansevoort ($9 beers, here we come). Still, seeing as some folks went as far as to post floorplans of the joint on their blogs, we remained curious to see what all the buzz was about. Alas, even after a visit, we're still not certain. Read the full review here.

For dive bar mavens, homesick Canadians and cheap beer lovers ONTARIO Yes, we know, Williamsburg is practically Canada to some of you. But, having already raved about The Woods last week, we had to throw some love towards this fine new pub on Grand Street, where the Canadian theme goes even further than you'd expect. (Think deerheads AND Mooseheads—and a whiskey shot with maple syrup). Read the full review here.

For the hungry (and also the not-so-hungry), some small bites... Williamsburg's sublime pizza place Motorino has recently opened a second spot on 1st Avenue, becoming an instant candidate in any "Best Pizza in the City" discussions (full review) ... The reviews of upscale American joint Abe + Arthur's have been mixed, but we liked it—the food anyway. If, however, either Abe or Arthur are reading this, feel free to turn up the lights and turn down the music. (full review) ... And, having finally clawed our way into Luke’s Lobster, we can definitely say this place is worth shelling out for (full review).

COMING UP NEXT: The Crosby Street Hotel Bar, Highlands, Bunga's Den, Bill's Bar & Burger and more...

Contributing writers: Marianne Camarda, Kevin Dailey, Megan Garwood, Christopher Goldberg, Anne Jones
Contributing photographer: Adam Regan