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Route 85a, photographed for New York on Tap
Photo from the 2008 site

Route 85a

85 Ave. A
East Village, Manhattan

Already closed by 2009

In 2026

A different business is licensed at this address

A different licensed business now operates at this address (also: SWEETIE, TAKAHACHI); the building has separately licensed spaces (store 5) and the bar's is unknown

Later here: Big Lug, The Rook, Arrow (licensed 2015–17).

From New York State Liquor Authority active licenses, downloaded October 9, 2026.

Overview

New York on Tap listed this bar without a review.

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