Taking a bite out of the Big Apple can sometimes be a tough mouthful to chew. New York is packed with tourist hotspots and must-sees that could keep you busy from sunup to sundown, no matter the length of your trip. While the streets continue to bustle well into the wee hours in the city that never sleeps, some alleys and byways come to life with stragglers disappearing through hidden doors, password-protected entrances and false shopfronts. If you\u2019ve got the time, or are looking for something a little different, you may find it interesting to know that aside from the towering Statue of Liberty and austere facades of the city\u2019s many galleries and museums, New York is home to a number of hidden bars. Here are a few of the most noteworthy examples, and the plain ingenuity they exhibit may alone be enough allure to soon have you ditching your original NYC bucket list for something a little more off the beaten track. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Old Rabbit Club<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Located at 124 MacDougal Street, the Old Rabbit Club offers a selection of on tap beers and 60s British rock playlists. Look out for the giant rabbit mural on the wall next to the entrance! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please Don\u2019t Tell <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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With a very specific entrance procedure, it\u2019s almost impossible to stumble upon this East Village hideaway. You\u2019ll need to enter Crif Dogs restaurant, find the phone booth, pick up the receiver and ring the doorbell. The strict routine is worth it though\u2026 \u2018Please Don\u2019t Tell\u2019 offers a variety of classic New York cocktails. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Garret <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This one also involves entering a functioning restaurant to gain access to the bar concealed within. Follow the stairs inside the Five Guys in Greenwich Village until you reach the wood panelled bar at the top of the building. The Garret offers morning tea, which turns gradually into afternoon cocktails as the sun drifts across the skylight overhead. This is an easy place to while away the day without the chaos and noise of the streets below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Campbell Apartment <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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A hidden bar inside Grand Central Terminal? That\u2019s right. The Campbell Apartment was previously a private room in the 1920\u2019s, and still has the original tall stained glass windows, fireplace and high ceilings of the time, which provide the perfect ambience for a traditional speakeasy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Little Branch <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Two large metal doors fortify the entrance to Little Branch. Enjoy a drink, some live jazz and a chat with the bartender and other patrons in this casual setting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Back Room <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Step through the hidden entrance and back in time at The Back Room, located on Norfolk Street. Enjoy the eccentricities of a cocktail served in a teacup, and a roaring fireplace completes the moody atmosphere. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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