No photo of this bar survives from the 2008 site.

Big Cheech

21 1st Ave
East Village, Manhattan

Already closed by 2009

In 2026

A different business is licensed at this address: Frank Grocery

A different licensed business now operates at this address (also: LI'L FRANKIES)

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

New York on Tap listed this bar without a review.

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