Food Scene
Great bar, atmosphere. A combination of good food, music, neighborhood and scenesters.
1044 locals recommend
Red Rooster
310 Lenox AveGreat bar, atmosphere. A combination of good food, music, neighborhood and scenesters.
Charming French bistro. Can hold its own against The great Red Rooster.
120 locals recommend
Chez Lucienne
308 Lenox AveCharming French bistro. Can hold its own against The great Red Rooster.
Everything Else
A cornerstone of Harlem. A point of destination for people around the city.
893 locals recommend
Apollo Theater
253 W 125th StA cornerstone of Harlem. A point of destination for people around the city.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great specialty drinks. Very good dj is usually on the premises at night.
345 locals recommend
The Corner Social
321 Malcolm X BlvdGreat specialty drinks. Very good dj is usually on the premises at night.
Outstanding dive bar. Inexpensive drinks and live music every night with several different sets a night. Jazz, reggae, DJ sets, West African. Always a good crowd. Cash only.
227 locals recommend
Shrine
2271 Adam Clayton Powell Jr BlvdOutstanding dive bar. Inexpensive drinks and live music every night with several different sets a night. Jazz, reggae, DJ sets, West African. Always a good crowd. Cash only.
Arts & Culture
Small cinema founded by Albert Maysles. It shows current documentaries several times a week. Pay what you can.
25 locals recommend
Maysles Documentary Center
343 Malcolm X BlvdSmall cinema founded by Albert Maysles. It shows current documentaries several times a week. Pay what you can.
Important institution of African American art. Special exhibits plus permanent collection. Gift shop, cafe and courtyard. Gorgeous art space.
239 locals recommend
The Studio Museum in Harlem
144 West 125th StreetImportant institution of African American art. Special exhibits plus permanent collection. Gift shop, cafe and courtyard. Gorgeous art space.
Sightseeing
Historic revolutionary war site. Unexpectedly beautiful setting in north Harlem.
107 locals recommend
Morris-Jumel Mansion
65 Jumel TerraceHistoric revolutionary war site. Unexpectedly beautiful setting in north Harlem.
Largest collection of Spanish art in America in a point of destination called Audubon Terrace. Paintings, sculpture, artifacts.
52 locals recommend
Hispanic Society Museum & Library
613 W 155th StLargest collection of Spanish art in America in a point of destination called Audubon Terrace. Paintings, sculpture, artifacts.