Smack bang in the middle of New York’s trendy East Village, Kingston Hall is tucked away above the lurid neon lights of The 13th Step, creepy.

The entrance is a little obscure, up the stairs to the right of the neon glare, but once you’re in, it’s one of the most welcoming spots around – wood-panelled walls and roaring log fires in winter make for a great atmosphere.

Good, seasonal beers on tap and solid staff who know how to mix a decent drink are always on hand, though the bar tends to pack out, so if you want to get a nice seat, get there soon after your 9-5 finishes. The bar itself gets busy with seats too, so can be a bit of a hassle to actually order a drink unless you’ve got a booth and an on the ball waitress. Oh and there’s a pool table.

Tasty bar snacks are available, with a Caribbean slant (the clue’s in the name) and the jerk chicken wings, pork sliders and coconut shrimp are a must.