Who doesn't love some beer pong?

Name: Off The Wagon

Address: 109 Macdougal Street

Website: http://www.nycbestbar.com/off/

Why we love it: After drinking at a first bar one night, a friend dragged me all the way across town to go to this bar. The entire walk there I was pissed that I was forced to leave a perfectly good bar and quickly sobering up, a feeling I should only be going through in my sleep. However, as soon as I got to the door I fell in love. Upon entering I was stunned by the massive bar, tons of TV's around and a huge 200" TV all showing different sports games. I was then taken to the upstairs loft where a smaller bar and two beer pong tables were overflowed with drunk college guys fighting over whether one of the guys had interfered in the throw. Having not played beer pong in months I could not wait to get on a table. Thankfully it didn't take too long at all. I went up to a table asked who was next and said I wanted to play after. Surprisingly there were no arguments or long sign up sheets to write my name on and then wait for another three hours. It was my team's turn up on the table so I went to the bar to get a pitcher and was absolutely shocked when a pitcher, cups, and ping pong balls only cost me $8. Obviously my team won a few rounds but for $8 a pitcher it was completely worth it. A few hours of beer pong and heavy drinking later I realized I was starving! Thankfully the bar has a menu full of food any level of drunk person craves. This was only the first of many frequent visits to this place- whether you're going there for happy hour and a baseball game or a night your liver will hate you for, this is definitely a place anyone can enjoy.

What we recommend: Bacon egg and cheese sliders- 4 for $8
Mozzarella Sticks- $5.95
Any pitcher of beer (You can never go wrong with beer) to go with the game of beer pong you must play if visiting this place- Price varies depending on daily special

Fun Events: Cheap specials every day of the week ranging from $1 drafts, $8-11 pitchers, to $2 drinks for ladies every Wednesday. All specials can be found on their website.

Another Latin Gem

Name: La Pregunta

Address: 1528 Amsterdam Avenue between 135th and 136th st

Website: www.lapregunta.net

Why we love it: La Pregunta feeds the artist inside all of us. Everything about it feels like a true artist escape. The mix matched mosaic tables and the comfortable couches are prime locations for conversation as contemplative or trivial as you chose. There is usually a painter's politically driven collection hanging on the wall and a few musicians or poets adding to the atmosphere. This arts cafe is often the host of various college events to meet up with a few friends and listen to some sweet jams. Have a good sandwich or drink, relax and maybe even get to know the saxophone player and his sweet girlfriend who is into extreme sports and getting tattoos at the neighboring table. Don't forget to try some of their amazing desserts which will have you begging for more.

What we recommend: The Castro- $6 chicken sandwich with avocado and deliciousness, with yucca and sweet potato fries.
Guava Martini's and Sugarcane Mojitos running you about $7 give or take, and the entire dessert selection.

Fun Events: Free dance class on Wednesdays, slightly random live entertainment as well as the occasional speech from our favorite or not so favorite politicians.

Its only fitting to start with our favorite

Name: Picante Mexican Restaurant

Address: 3424 Broadway Between 139th and 140th St

Website: http://www.picantemexicancuisine.com/

Why we love it: Living in Harlem there is a severe lack of adequate bars and restaurants but this place gives you the best of everything. Authentic Mexican food, amazing drinks, fun atmosphere and a DJ all at a cheap affordable price, even for a broke college student. The crowd is typically college students and occasionally some locals. After a long night of drinking and dancing, mornings after going to Picantes result in waking up, thankfully back in your bed, with your shoes still on, half dressed, a bag of half eaten McDonalds, and a plastic blow up fish next to you. This has been coined "Pica Style" by the regulars. Best of all when you open your wallet the next day their is still money in it. This place can easily become your new "go-to" spot with its great food, decent size, cheap good drinks, and DJs that will keep you dancing all night.

What we recommend: Steak Quesadillas- $5 for a very large filling one
Lime Margaritas (Very strong yet still delicious) - $5-8 per cup, depending on what specials they have that night, or $35 for a large pitcher

Sangria- Same pricing as Margaritas

Fun Events: Happy hour 5-10 daily, Curioso Gay Party- Wednesday, College Night 20% off food & drinks w/ID- Thursday, DJ- Friday and Saturday, Special events throughout the year (Cinco de mayo, St. Patrick's Day, Halloween, Birthdays)

You never know whats going to happen at Picantes