Arrow

85 Ave. A
East Village, Manhattan

In 2026

Closed; now Drom

Last licensed here under this name: 2015–17.

Checked October 15, 2026.

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Overview

The Rook has a new name, but little else has changed. The beer selection is still great, and you're pretty much guaranteed to have the place to yourself most any night of the week.

History

The Rook by another name

Arrow was the Rook with a new name, and in our review the beer was still great and the room was yours most nights. The subterranean bar shut in January 2015¹, and by March 2015 the team behind Baby's All Right was relaunching the space as Elvis Guesthouse¹. Drom, a separate venue, still shares the 85 Avenue A address².

Sources

Researched October 2026.

What's nearby

Drom under 0.1 mi Still pouring
Sing Sing Karaoke under 0.1 mi A different business is licensed at this address: Ave A Karaoke
Sophie's under 0.1 mi Still pouring
Cherry Tavern under 0.1 mi Still pouring
Sidewalk Cafe under 0.1 mi Closed; now Corner Bistro
Pyramid Club under 0.1 mi Closed; now Night Club 101
Eastern Bloc under 0.1 mi Same bar, now Club Cumming
Satelite 0.1 mi A different business is licensed at this address: Club Cumming
Avenue A Sushi 0.1 mi Closed
Kion 0.1 mi A different business is licensed at this address: The Pineapple Club