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China 1, photographed for New York on Tap
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China 1

50 Ave. B · btwn 3rd & 4th St
East Village, Manhattan

In 2026

Closed; now B Scene

Later here: Lovecraft Johnnie Favorite's (licensed 2016–18), House Watch (licensed 2025–26).

Checked October 18, 2026.

Overview

Sprawling, labyrinthine Chinese restaurant and underground lounge has nightly DJs and a slammed weekend scene.

What's nearby