Big Lug

Formerly Route 85a

85 Ave. A · btwn 5th & 6th St
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: The Rook, Arrow (licensed 2015–17).

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

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Overview

Conveniently located near Pyramid this is a bar for bears and the men who love them.

What's nearby

Drom under 0.1 mi Still pouring
Arrow under 0.1 mi Closed; now Drom
Sing Sing Karaoke under 0.1 mi A different business is licensed at this address: Ave A Karaoke
Cherry Tavern under 0.1 mi Still pouring
Sidewalk Cafe under 0.1 mi Closed; now Corner Bistro
Pyramid Club under 0.1 mi Closed; now Night Club 101
Sophie's under 0.1 mi Still pouring
Eastern Bloc under 0.1 mi Same bar, now Club Cumming
Avenue A Sushi under 0.1 mi Closed
Satelite under 0.1 mi A different business is licensed at this address: Club Cumming