Entwine

765 Washington St. at 12th St.

212-727-8765

In the Meatpacking, yes. But not really of it. Compact, cozy, not too complicated— and with a few tables out back too.

Raines Law Room

48 W. 17th St. between Fifth and Sixth Aves.

212-242-0600

Hard to spot from the sidewalk, and a little twee in its ring-bell-for-entry rule. But marvelously mellow and civilized. Excellent cocktails too.