No photo of this bar survives from the 2008 site.

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244 E. Houston · at A
East Village, Manhattan

In 2026

A different business is licensed at this address: Jewel Box

A different licensed business now operates at this address

Later here: Open House (licensed 2019–20), Writing On The Wall (licensed 2023–25).

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

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Overview

The heaving crush of humanity at this place on a weekend night can help initiate a physical intimacy with the hottie you just met….or with the fat guy trying to carry four beers.

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