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Mama's Bar, photographed for New York on Tap
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Mama's Bar

34 Ave. B · at 3rd St
East Village, Manhattan

In 2026

Still pouring

Checked October 16, 2026.

Overview

You'll be well on your way after a couple of glasses of infused vodka at this low-key neighborhood theatre and artist hangout.

History

No sign, just Deli & Grocery

In May 2004 Mama's Bar had just opened beside its sibling, the East Village comfort-food capital Mama's Food Shop1. Owner Michael "Mama" Rosenfeld meant to keep it low-profile and low-key1. The green awning out front still read "Deli & Grocery," and there was no sign in sight1. When we listed it, we called it a low-key neighborhood theatre and artist hangout, so the plan held.

Sources

  1. villagevoice.com

Researched October 2026.

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