London comes alive with a fresh glow. Rooftop bars open their doors, parks fill up with picknickers and there’s a general sense of joy in the air. The city’s restaurants also come into their own ...

I f you tried to keep track of every new restaurant and bar in Atlanta, your head might spin. So just read this list instead.

Behind phone booths, bodega doors and tarot shops, these hidden bars prove that in New York City, the best nights start with a little secrecy.