No photo of this bar survives from the 2008 site.

BarVespa

1069 2nd Ave. · btwn 83rd & 84th
Midtown East, 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.

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Overview

There are two distinct spaces at this wine bar. A standup area serving cheese and wine and adjoining DJ lounge. Skip the sparse lounge with an odd $2 fee to sit down, and head straight for the wine bar where you can size up the real draw here, the huge selection of Artisanal cheeses on display.

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