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Red Lion, photographed for New York on Tap
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Red Lion

151 Bleecker St. · at Thompson St.
Greenwich Village, Manhattan

In 2026

Still pouring

Checked October 15, 2026.

Overview

Live music, a central location, a friendly crowd, and sadly Thurs-Sat a cover.

History

Premier League mornings, three bands by night

The Red Lion opened on Bleecker Street in 1984, and these days it opens its doors for Premier League mornings too1. By night it runs a three-band rotation of live rock and blues until 4 in the morning, seven nights a week2, 3. Since 2021 it has also been home to Brentford FC's New York supporters group, the only dedicated Bees bar in the city, and in 2026 it filled up for the World Cup1.

Sources

  1. redlionnyc.com
  2. redlionnyc.com
  3. redlionnyc.com

Researched October 2026.

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