East Village & Lower East Side
There's live jazz (and the odd rockabilly group) nightly from 9pm to midnight ($10 cover) at this tiny, amber-lit drinking den on a bar-dappled stretch of…
Must-see nightlife in East Village & Lower East Side
East Village & Lower East Side
This brick-vaulted cavern beneath Ave A does its best to hide – access is through an unmarked door around the corner on the side of bar that seems to…
East Village & Lower East Side
Take the stairs under the humming restaurant of the same name to discover an eclectically furnished basement bar of such meticulously retro sensibility…
East Village & Lower East Side
Whitewashed walls, weathered floorboards and salvaged lamps give this urban outpost a Mississippi flair, which goes well with the live music (bluegrass,…
East Village & Lower East Side
Show up early and snag a seat at this hidden gem, behind a Japanese restaurant on the same floor. It's quiet and elegant, with seriously talented…
East Village & Lower East Side
Maverick mixologist Kenta Goto has cocktail connoisseurs spellbound at his eponymous, intimate hot spot. Expect meticulous, elegant drinks that draw on…
East Village & Lower East Side
PDT ('Please Don't Tell') scores high on novelty. Pick up the receiver in the phone booth at the hot-dog shop Crif Dogs; once you're given the OK …
East Village & Lower East Side
Finding such a well-groomed and classy spot up a flight of stairs in Alphabet City is as refreshing as their drinks. Gimmicks and pretension are kept low;…
East Village & Lower East Side
A kitschy favorite since the mid-’90s, this homage to old-fashioned beauty parlors pulls in a cool local crowd with its retro soundtrack, nostalgic vibe…
East Village & Lower East Side
Combining wine bar and taproom within the intimate geometry of a 19th-century tenement building, this timber-floored little charmer has all the makings of…
East Village & Lower East Side
This charmingly tucked-away tapas bar has a grotto-like design, with flickering candles, dark tin ceilings, brick walls and a U-shaped bar that's an ideal…
East Village & Lower East Side
Venture behind a tawdry pawn-shop front for a world of glamour. Beyond lies 10,000 sq ft of sleek restaurant-lounge space, complete with leather sofas and…
East Village & Lower East Side
Dimly lit yet exuberantly welcoming, Nowhere is everything a local gay dive bar should be. There's a pool table, the drinks are strong and cheap, and a…
East Village & Lower East Side
Hankering for Williamsburg but too lazy to cross the river? Dive into Crocodile Lounge, the outpost of Brooklyn success-story Alligator Lounge. The lure…
East Village & Lower East Side
You’re likely to see quite a few people on dates at this downtown spot, which serves up clever cocktails and a wide selection of oyster small plates and…
East Village & Lower East Side
A dark, dirty spot that’s proud of its sleazy-chic reputation, this is the place to join lanky hipster boys and rage until you’re kicked out at 4am…
East Village & Lower East Side
Despite the morbid name, this award-winning cocktail bar is full of life. Relax in the dim, stylish interior and let the skilled bartenders shake, rattle…
East Village & Lower East Side
Tucked away beneath one of the tenements from Led Zeppelin's famous album (hence the punny name), this subterranean gem has over 200 varieties of tea and…
East Village & Lower East Side
There's something special about this charmingly hidden Korean-run cafe. Step inside and smell the coffee roasting, admire some antique-looking machinery,…
East Village & Lower East Side
The cognoscenti of NYC's beer world pack this tiny shop-front bar just west of Tompkins Square Park. Promising 'rare, new and unusual beers,' Proletariat…
East Village & Lower East Side
Sling yourself into one of the curved vinyl booths at this rockabilly tiki bar with a Mai Tai or Zombie served up in a classic tiki mug (yours to keep for…
East Village & Lower East Side
Literally risen from the ashes of its predecessor, The Bar (which burned down), The Phoenix is less 'divey' than it once was, but it's just as friendly…
East Village & Lower East Side
An eatery that spills easily into a party scene, with an airy Havana-meets-Beijing vibe and a focus on fine sipping tequilas. Or stick with fresh blood…
East Village & Lower East Side
Abraço is an East Village refuge in an open, ground-level space that serves up perfectly prepared espressos and lattes alongside housemade sweets. Find a…
East Village & Lower East Side
One of those no-door-sign, speakeasy-vibe bars that are two-a-penny these days, this one is a notch above, serving knockout artisanal cocktails that will…
East Village & Lower East Side
'Love and Bitters' is a tiny but powerful specialist in crafty cocktails, showcasing its namesake selection of bitters. Ask the knowledgeable barkeeps for…
East Village & Lower East Side
At first glance, ABC looks like a dimly lit beer shop (indeed bottles are available for purchase); but venture deeper inside and you'll find a small indie…
East Village & Lower East Side
Located just around the corner from St Marks Pl, Lucy's has all the makings of an iconic East Village haunt. The bar is named after the owner, who can…
East Village & Lower East Side
Around since 1854 (it's thought to be New York's oldest continually operating bar), McSorley’s feels far from the East Village veneer of cool. You’re more…
East Village & Lower East Side
This small, candlelit St Marks charmer is a great spot to start out the night. Come from opening to 8pm for two-for-one drink specials (otherwise, it's …
East Village & Lower East Side
It's really more like a dozen seats but who's counting? Pop into this sunny shop opposite Tompkins Square Park for frothy lattes and cappuccinos and a…
East Village & Lower East Side
This small space charms with exposed brick walls, pressed tin ceiling and marble-topped cafe tables, where you can sit and tarry a while with a frothy…
