Russian/Eastern Europe
11 bars that New York on Tap listed under “Russian/Eastern Europe” around 2008, with what's licensed at each address in 2026.
Manhattan
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505 E. 6th St. · East Village
Same bar, now Club Cumming
The only Soviet themed gay bar in New York is a cruisey little place with a neighborhood crowd.
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140 2nd Ave. · East Village
A different business is licensed at this address: Ukrainian East Village Restaurant And Sly Fox Bar
On some nights this place is completely empty, on others it's demonstrative of the rich cultural heritage of the Ukraine's youth - which usually involves drinking to excess, listening to 80's metal bands, and occassionally dancing on tables.
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KGBPick
85 E. 4th St. · East Village
Still pouring
A second floor bar, just far enough out of the way to be interesting. Attracts a crowd of regulars of all ages.
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MehanataPick
113 Ludlow St. · Lower East Side
Still pouring
The legendary Bulgarian bar with dancing has reopened on Ludlow street. There's nowhere else quite like it.
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117 Ave. A · East Village
Closed; now St. Dymphna's
Fantastic blintzes, borcht, latkes, and vodka tonics make this 24-hour diner and Avenue A old-timer a neighborhood favorite.
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281 Lafayette St. · NoLita
Closed; now Gospel
Although its days of being the hottest spot around have past, the sexy atmosphere ensures that you can't help but feel cool just being here.
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265 W. 52nd St. · Midtown West
Still pouring
Refined after work venue enormously popular with Russian expats be they cabbies or investment bankers.
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315 W. 54th St. · Hells Kitchen
No license found in 2026
Relaxed and homey Russian restaurant and vodka house.
Brooklyn
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Club EuropaPick
98-104 Meserole Ave. · Greenpoint
Closed; now Good Room
More Eastern European than most bars tourists will visit in Eastern Europe.
Queens
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35-15 Broadway · Astoria
Closed; now Madam Marie's
For Eastern Europeans this Croatian bar might be a home away from home, but to the visiting American the leather jackets, slicked hair, and dance music might make them a little homesick.