A New York on Tap pick

Common Ground

206 Ave. A · btwn 12th & 13th St.
East Village, Manhattan

In 2026

Closed; now Waiting on a Friend

Later here: Garret East (licensed 2023–25).

Checked October 20, 2026.

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Overview

A strange, but successful mix of men's club and Alphabet City dive. There's the dark wood, chandeliers, and the dates wrapped in bacon. And then there's the board games, $2 Yuengling happy hour(5-8pm), and trivia nights. Who says you can't mix classy with cheap and low key?

What's nearby

Rapture Cafe & Books under 0.1 mi No license found in 2026
Habibi Lounge under 0.1 mi Closed; now Auriga Cafe
Heathers under 0.1 mi Closed; now Sushi W
Drop-Off Service under 0.1 mi Still pouring
Forbidden City under 0.1 mi A different business is licensed at this address: Cafe Joah
Mug Cafe and Wine Bar under 0.1 mi No license found in 2026
Starbar 0.1 mi Closed; now Spike's
Planet Rose 0.1 mi Still pouring
The Phoenix 0.1 mi Still pouring
Keybar 0.1 mi A different business is licensed at this address