Midtown East knows how to shake off the workday. The bars between 5th Ave and the East River are waiting for the post-5pm crowd to head out on the town. Think cocktail lounges tucked near Grand Central, wine bars along Second Ave, and private rooms perfect for office mixers or team toasts. Whether you're near 53rd or down in Turtle Bay, you won’t have to go far to find a solid drink and a spot to sit. Keep scrolling for the best after work drinks venues in Midtown East — because happy hour waits for no one.