National Underground

159 E. Houston St. · at Allen St.
Lower East Side, Manhattan

In 2026

Closed; now Two Doors Down

Checked October 15, 2026.

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Overview

A rock and blues bar in the former Martignetti Liquors space owned by singer, songwriter, and TV cameo expert Gavin DeGraw.

History

Rock and blues in an old liquor store

The National Underground opened in December 2007¹: a rock and blues bar that, by our listing, took over the former Martignetti Liquors space and belonged to the singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw. Its room at 159 East Houston Street has permanently closed¹, and Two Doors Down now lists the address².

Sources

Researched October 2026.

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