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Rapture Cafe & Books

Formerly Korova Milk Bar

200 Ave. A
East Village, Manhattan

In 2026

No license found in 2026

No active NYS liquor license at this address or under this name nearby

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

Overview

A café, bookstore, gallery space, and full bar make for a lively and sorely needed day time gay hangout in the East Village. At night there's a busy schedule of readings, film screenings, and dance performances.

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