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Drom

85 Ave. A. · btwn 5th & 6th Ave
East Village, Manhattan

In 2026

Still pouring

Checked October 16, 2026.

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Overview

The former Opaline space has been transformed into a giant dinner and world music venue.

History

World music where Opaline used to be

Our old listing found the former Opaline space transformed into a giant room for dinner and world music. By its own count Drom has now spent 19 years in the heart of the East Village¹. It was still at 85 Avenue A as of April 2026².

Sources

Researched October 2026.

What's nearby

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
Sophie's under 0.1 mi Still pouring
Pyramid Club under 0.1 mi Closed; now Night Club 101
Sidewalk Cafe under 0.1 mi Closed; now Corner Bistro
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
Kion 0.1 mi A different business is licensed at this address: The Pineapple Club