Those 180 bars in 2026
- 61
- still there
- 92
- replaced
- 27
- gone
Most common features
Food Served · 52Neighborhood · 33Lounge · 32Restaurant and Bar · 26
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510 E. 11th St.
Still pouring
Relaxed Irish bar serves up a fine pint of Guinness and an atmosphere that's always quiet enough to enjoy a conversation with friends.
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192 2nd Ave.
Still pouring
A little personality, and less charm, make it hard to imagine what will draw people into the plasma TV infested corner bar when there's no game on. Beer pong?
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27 Ave. A
Still pouring
Two floors of wall to wall windows give a unique feel to this corner bar. The cozy sofas and the window view upstairs make for a great date place, while the downstairs is always convivial.
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5C Cafe and Cultural CenterPick
68 Ave. C
Closed
Relaxed and inexpensive jazz venue way off the beaten track.
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7BPick
108 Ave. B
Still pouring
Horseshoe shaped bar where the beer is cheap and the rock is loud and hard.
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531 E. 5th St.
Still pouring
A December 2005 auction of the bar on Ebay may have failed to attract any bids, but we think it's worth every penny of the 650k list price. Pinball anyone?
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620 6th St
Closed; now Bar Miller
This beer and wine bar features a small but unusual selection of beers on tap and an atmosphere which ranges from cozy to claustrophobic depending on the time of night.
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Alphabet LoungePick
104 Ave. C
Closed; now Joyface
A relaxed and low key lounge most nights of the week, but on Friday and Saturdays all hell breaks loose when it becomes a giant 80's dance party. Combine that with frequent birthday and bachelorette parties thanks to extremely competive open bar specials and you've got a lot of estrogen for a not so big room.
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AmbiancePick
68 2nd Ave.
Closed; now Luscious Market Deli
Smells of must and vomit, but you'll soon forget to care. Cheap beer, friendly bartenders, and even odds of walking in and getting straight on the pool any night of the week.
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8 Stuyvesant St.
Moved to 45 Grove Street
Visitors who uncover this gem tucked away behind a curtain on the second floor of a Japanese restaurant, are rewarded with a chill atmosphere, exactingly prepared cocktails, and a big window overlooking the square below.
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500 E. 11th St.
Closed; now Rabbit Books & Bar
The Planet Hollywood of the East Village bar scene, this Fall-out boy owned bar attracts packs of girls from the midwest who stick in tight groups sipping their drinks, clutching their purses, and keeping their eye peeled for Pete Wentz.
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The Anyway CafeRestaurant
34 E. 2nd St.
Closed; now Salter House
This simple Russian cafe boasts inexpensive but luxurious food and dispenses carafes of flavored vodka that go down perhaps too easy.
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42 E. 1st St.
Closed
The upstairs may look like it's been ripped from a Pottery Barn catalog, but downstairs their's a cavernous lounge replete with disco ball, and a pool room. If it sounds schizophrenic that's because it is.
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85 Ave. A
Closed; now Drom
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.
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AssenzioPickRestaurant
205 E. 4th St.
Closed
Wild game, rich sauces and dramatic flavors make this rustic, candlelit Sardinian restaurant a place to fill your belly and warm your soul.
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Avenue A SushiPickRestaurant
103 Ave. A
Closed
The prototypical East Village sushi spot. Dim lights, a DJ, and creative and tasty sushi have made Ave A Sushi an E. Village standard.
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204 Ave. B
A different business is licensed at this address: B-Cup Cafe
The bartenders' Ipods work as DJ and tend to do a pretty fantastic job. A good bar for regulars and those who come with friends to take over the garden or the back room.
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190 Ave. B
Closed; now Ama Raw Bar
A wine bar and restaurant emphasizing fresh seasonal and local cuisine has taken over the former coke den Radio Perfecto.
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700 E. 9th St.
Closed; now The Wayland
There's live music 7 days a week at the only country and western bar in Alphabet City.
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136 2nd Ave.
Closed; now Brasserie Saint Marc
This warm and comfortable bar has the makings of a truly great neighborhood haunt. Couches make it a nice place to take over with friends and a pool table makes for a good place to make new ones.
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175 2nd Ave.
Closed; now Kanoyama
This tiny Spanish wine bar has an excellent selection of unusual tapas at very reasonable prices.
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170 Ave. A
Closed; now Rabbit Books and Bar
Sometimes referred to as Barona or BOA, this relaxed dive across from Thompkins Park manages to remain low-key and neighborhoody despite snakeskin bar stools and ruby red lighting.
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Bar VelocePick
176 2nd Ave.
Still pouring
In 2002 Steve Johnson heard a voice in his head that told him to kill white people. He ended up taking 15 people hostage in Bar Veloce.
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133 Ave. C
Closed; now The Summit Bar
With Mojito's as potent and plentiful as this it's no small wonder the crowd is as friendly and amorous as it is.
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BarbonePick
186 Avenue B
Closed; now The York
You wouldn't know it from the outside but one of the best gardens in the E. Village belongs to this Italian Restaurant and wine bar.
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Beauty BarPick
231 E. 14th St.
Still pouring
The crowd looks straight from Billyburg -no surprise considering the easy access from the L train.
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125 St. Marks
Closed
A more relaxed alternative to the Hop Devil Grill (attached) next door, this beer lovers bar has fantastic selection of Belgian ales and microbrews, and a four dollar happy hour.
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233 E. 14th St.
Closed; now Coyote Ugly
There was a time not too long ago when bars like this confined themselves to the Upper East Side. This sharp counterpoint to Beauty Bar next door features giant plasma TVs, wings and burgers, and standing room only crowds.
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79 E. 7th St.
Still pouring
An enormously popular East Village dive. Comfortable and lively during the week, packed to capacity on the weekend. Always cheap.
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Blue OwlPick
196 2nd Ave
Closed
Spot the blue owl and head downstairs to this warmly lit semi-secret basement/cavern. You'll find expensive, but expertly crafted cocktails, and a crowd more uptown than East Village.
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13 First Ave.
Closed; now Superbueno
A low key latin restaurant and bar where you can relax at a table before or after the dinner rush and enjoy a bottle or three of reasonably priced wine, and then stop by the next morning to nurse your hangover with a mimosa and huevos frittas.
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The Boiler RoomPick
86 E. 4th St.
Moved to 45 Second Ave.
Just your friendly neighborhood gay dive bar with a pool table, young crowd, great jukebox and believe it or not Bass on tap.
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64 E 1st St
Closed
A 2,000 square foot West African supper club with a retractable roof in the most unlikely of locations.
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111 E. 7th St.
Same bar, now Ladybird
Inexpensive, amiable, and as comfortable as a favorite pair of worn in jeans this wine, spirit and fondue bar has recently moved down the street and into much bigger and fancier digs. But thanks to a loyal following of regulars the low-key and sexy vibe will likely remain the same as always.
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327 Bowery
Same bar, now Bowery Palace
A minimal, dark, clubby DJ den in the former Remote Lounge space.
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13 E. 1st St.
Closed; now Baar Baar
The homogenity craving residents of the Avalon Chrystie building finally have a wine bar to call their own. Plasma TVs, track lighting, and high top tables create an atmosphere as reassuringly generic as a Starbucks Coffee.
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168 Ave. B
A different business is licensed at this address: Lucky On B
Narrow railroad style East Village bar, strangely comfy, but the kind of place where If you can't find a seat the only way to stand is awkardly.
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Brick Lane Curry HousePickRestaurant
342 E. 6th St.
Moved to 136 Newark Avenue, Jersey City, NJ
Standing head and shoulders above the other curry houses on 6th St, Brick Lane serves curry which isn't just spicy, but actually flavorful.
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122-126 St. Marks Pl.
Still pouring
Like most bars on St. Marks this casual, comfortable Irish bar transforms into a heaving cauldron of humanity on weekends.
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29 St. Marks Pl
Still pouring
There's a crashed plane in the backyard. The bartenders' are Irish and the crowds' mostly expat.
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41 E. 7th St.
Still pouring
A monk themed bar inviting you to worship at the altar of beer - specifically the great Belgian ale.
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46 Ave. B
Closed
There's plenty of flesh on display at this Brazilian churrascaria from the owner's of Le Souk. A $35 prix fixe gets you all the meat you can eat. And a few pitchers of sangria and a bit of dancing just might get you a hottie from the table nearby.
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140 1st Ave.
Closed; now Area 140 First
If you like Yuengling and you like happy hour, how does $2 a pint sound.
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Cherry TavernPick
441 E. 6th St.
Still pouring
An unpresuming dive, but the Cherry Tavern is that rare Manhattan bar where strangers interact.
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50 Ave. B
Closed; now B Scene
Sprawling, labyrinthine Chinese restaurant and underground lounge has nightly DJs and a slammed weekend scene.
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Club MidwayPick
25 Ave. B
A different business is licensed at this address: Eastpoint
Developed instanta scene after taking over Rated X Panty Party from the now defunct Opaline, and launching exclusive guest DJ nights - like the 2nd Monday of every month when Georgia and Ira from Yo La Tengo wreck the place.
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29 2nd Ave.
Moved to 93 Second Ave.
A gay bar so simultaneously friendly and edgy that it has become an East Village institution.
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Common GroundPick
206 Ave. A
Closed; now Waiting on a Friend
A strange, but successful mix of men's club and Alphabet City dive. There's the dark wood, chandeliers, and the dates wrapped in bacon. And then there's the board games, $2 Yuengling happy hour(5-8pm), and trivia nights. Who says you can't mix classy with cheap and low key?
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242 E. 10th St.
Closed; now Pinks 242
Dim lighting, exposed brick, and booths for a few friends make for a welcoming neighborhood hangout.
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25 3rd Ave.
Closed; now Sephora
The acts may be hit or miss but they rotate through quick, and it's one of the few joints giving local talent a shot. Add $4 drafts into the mix and you've got a hit.
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153 1st Ave
Moved to 233 E. 14th St.
Kind of like a strip club without the stripping, except occasionally single women and couples will wander into a strip club for a thrill.
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Cozy CafePick
43 E. 1st St.
Still pouring
The low key basement lounge feels more like the kind of Morrocan café you might actually stumble into in the South of France rather than the NYC idealized creation of one. There's only bottled beer, the food is just passable, and the average age of the clientel is what you'd expect in a country with no drinking age.
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325 14th St.
Closed
East Village outpost of Williamsburg's Alligator lounge offering a free pizza with every beer.
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28 Ave. B
Closed; now The Hairy Lemon
So successful in Long Island they opened one in the E. Village. Luckily, the otherwordly sweet potato fries alone provide a solid raison d'être.
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41 1st Ave.
Still pouring
With over 150 beers, 130 scotches, and 60 tequilas you might be surprised to discover that the hardest part of placing an order isn't choosing the right drink, but finding a bartender who isn't too busy ignoring you to take your order.
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Death & CoPick
433 E 6th St
Still pouring
Anyone with a love for classic mixology will find themselves moved by the spirits in this tomb-like temple to tippling.
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61 2nd Ave.
Closed; now Bar Monto
Solid Irish pub. Never too crowded, rarely empty - a good place for conversing with friends over an excellent pint of Guinness.
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349 E. 13th St.
A different business is licensed at this address: Hermana
One of the great East Village jazz bars closed after 11 years and reopened under new management. This tiny bar is now one of the most boring and nondescript bars in NYC.
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141 Ave. A
Still pouring
This country and western dive bar is cheap, dirty and smells of piss and vomit, but unlike Coyote Ugly and Hogs & Heifers the bar dancing here is spontaneous not choreographer and there's nary a tourist or collared shirt in the place.
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14 Ave. A
Still pouring
This NYC outpost of the Vegas Double Down has a long wooden bar and a pool table in back. The wall is emblazed with a disclaimer: You puke. You clean it. It might seem odd until you realize they serve a Bacon Martini (made with real bacon) and a shot called Ass Juice made from undisclosed ingrediants.
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DromPick
85 Ave. A.
Still pouring
The former Opaline space has been transformed into a giant dinner and world music venue.
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211 Avenue A
Still pouring
This formery laundromat has 19 beers on tap and serves imperial pints (20 oz). Small booths and tables are good for taking over with a few friends and the happy hour wins big points with $3 pints from 5-8pm.
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31 2nd Ave.
Closed
A succession of straight bars (Ice Bar, Patio) have tried and failed to make a home here. Now it's finally gay as the day with the aim of providing an upscale alternative to its next door neighbors The Urge and The Cock.
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505 E. 6th St.
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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95 E. 3rd St.
Closed
A prototypical East Village bar where the motley crowd starts to gather at noon on weekdays. On a recent Wednesday afternoon we shared the bar with hells angels, hipsters, and a host of friendly neighborhood regulars.
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9 Ave. A
Closed; now Wiggle Room
A bi-level jazz joint decked out in cheapskate 20's glam from the owners of the Gallery Bar and Plan B. For now the emplasis seems to be on contrived exclusivity rather than the music.
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212 Ave. A
A different business is licensed at this address: Cafe Joah
The front room of this popular Asian lounge/restaurant is taken up by a gigantic horseshoe shaped bar that provides nice angles for making eye contact while you sip your Lychee Martini.
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620 6th St
A different business is licensed at this address: Rosella Bar Miller
Wood floors, brick walls, pressed tin ceilings and candlit tables create a warm and relaxing ambience for light tapas and a reasonable priced wine selection.
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20 Saint Marks Pl.
Closed; now Manhattan Pawffice
A divey saloon providing welcome respite from the marauding throngs of St Marks for over 30 years.
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89 E. 2nd St.
A different business is licensed at this address: Shinzo Omakase
There's a bed in the window at this Egyptian hookah bar. Take it over with four or five friends and sample on the 45 tobaccos they have on hand.
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The Hanger Bar and BoutiquePick
217 E. 3rd St.
Closed; now Post
A long happy hour and some truly amazing drink specials ($15 cocktail pitchers for example) have quickly turned this seemingly gimicky bar/clothing botique into a neighborhood staple.
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HeathersPick
506 13th St.
Closed; now Sushi W
Behind the frosted glass of its unmarked entrance is the coolest bar you've never been to. Subway tile walls, bare bulbs, tin ceilings and exposed brick create a comfortable, worn in ambience. But the real draw here is a crowd that reminds you of how cool the East Village once was…if you can remember that far back.
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Hop Devil GrillPick
129 St. Marks Pl.
Closed; now Starbucks
A bar that prides itself on its beer, Hop Devil pours the perfect pint, and leaves you to puzzle out the complexity of the Belgian Ale vis-à-vis the straight forward sincerity of the German Lager.
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511 E. 6th St.
Closed
UESers stranded downtown will be happy to know there's a felt lined button-down home away from home.
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190 E. 2nd St.
Still pouring
Small and unpretentious this enoteca serves wine by the glass or carafe and tasty Italian tapas.
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215 E. 4th St.
Closed; now 20 Blocks
The warm and cozy atmosphere of this wine bar and Italian restaurant make for a perfect place to catch up with an old friend or enjoy an after dinner glass of wine with a date.
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120 1st Ave.
Moved to 102 First Avenue
The late great International Bar has risen from the ashes. Christmas tree lights, tin ceilings, cheap drinks, and the juke box to end all juke boxes. It was the last great E. Village bar and it's back to reclaim its throne.
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43 E. 7th St.
A different business is licensed at this address
Easily missed, this basement restaurant and bar, has a relaxed vibe and a warm welcoming atmosphere. Their's a rich selection of Belgian Ales and microbrews on draft to compliment a shifting seasonal menu.
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520 E. 6th St.
Closed; now Josie's
A low-key dive. Boasts really cheap beer, a great juke country box, and a fiercely competive pool table.
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51 1st Ave.
Closed; now Conall's Public House
This dimly lit bar is one of the very few venues in the city with a smoking exemption. It's sexy, reasonably priced, and so much fun you can't help but feel sorry for all those people standing in line outside of Le Souk a few blocks away.
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140 2nd Ave.
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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12 Avenue A
Still pouring
There aren't many sports bars in the East Village, and there aren't any other Buffalo Sabres or Cubs bars, so if that's what you're looking for you're in no position to complain.
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432 E. 13th St.
A different business is licensed at this address
Occupies a strange physical reality where its possible to pack more people than there are square feet in this tiny lounge and magically they're able find room to dance.
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KGBPick
85 E. 4th St.
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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222 E. 14th St.
Same bar, now The Belfry
A solid bar ruined by new ownership that fired the previous bar staff en mass and redecorated the place in Upper East Side chic. Beer pong anyone?
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509 E. 6th St.
A different business is licensed at this address: The Pineapple Club
If you're in just the right mood the raw bar and 2 for 1 happy hour at this restaurant can be a nice way to start off your evening.
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77 E. 7th St.
Same bar, now B Lounge NYC
Communal seating at picnic tables and a swinging garage door inspire an indoor a beer garden vibe at this Polish bar. Better yet the selection of Eastern European lagers on hand will give the Bohemian Beer Garden in Queens a run for its money.
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15 1st Ave.
Still pouring
Claim a window seat at this relaxed neighborhood bar and grab your friends for a drink as they walk home after work from the F train. On Thursdays and Saturdays the scene is turned upside down and the place becomes an improbably meatmarket as the hip-hop DJs take over.
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162 Ave. B
Closed; now Dream Baby
A young and heavy drinking crowd of loyal regulars show up for free nightly live music in one room and a vibrant bar scene in the other. And if the bands in between sets there's always table top Pac Man and a working old style photo booth.
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Lava GinaPick
116 Ave. C
Closed; now Ding-a-Ling Cocktail Lounge
Since 1999 this sexy lounge has attracted a crossection of New Yorkers and expats with world beats and live music. The friendly service and individual attention has ensured that they keep coming back.
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112 Ave. A
A different business is licensed at this address: Niagra,Tompkins Square Bar, Lovers Of Today & 96 T
This miniscule lounge beneath Niagara often turns into a full blown dance party on weekends.
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7 Ave. A
Still pouring
Two for one drink specials every day until 8pm and party friendly bartenders help make for a rowdy time at a bookish bar.
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102 1st Ave.
Closed; now International Bar
This dark and quiet Irish bar remains oddly unmolested by the drinking crowds of 1st Avenue and therein lies its charm.
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93 2nd Ave.
Closed; now The Cock
A random sample of scenesters at this subterranean lounge, would reveal a mixed bag of Long Island refugees, art school drop outs, and goth high school students who can only pass with their siblings ID if they're in full makeup.
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335 Bowery
Still pouring
Carved wood panels, persian rugs, candelabras and a sandstone fireplace all collaborate to create a regal Victorian atmosphere. Too bad this bar's technically for hotel guests only.
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649 E. 9th St.
Closed; now The Cabinet
There's free jazz 7 nights and a good wine and beer selection at this homey village haunt.
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119 St Marks Pl
Closed; now Hanoi House
Pooch friendly restaurant/bar has Flamenco guitarists on Tuesday nights.
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13 1st Ave.
Still pouring
Tiny French restaurant and bar draws in neigborhood crowds with its top notch filet mignon and bouillabaisse.
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Lucky Cheng'sPickRestaurant
24 1st Ave.
Closed; now Bungalow
Absolutely fabulous, cross-dressing-tacular restaurant where the price of admission is a $22 utterly mediocre entree.
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135 Ave. A
Still pouring
Pinball! Pool and not much else, in this comfortable, relaxed extremely low key dive.
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126 1st Ave.
Same bar, now The Grafton
This big, clean, well lit Irish bar has one of the best pints of Guinness in the city. A good place for big groups, for watching the footie or rugby, or just to just relax with a friend and play a game of Jenga.
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34 Ave. B
Still pouring
You'll be well on your way after a couple of glasses of infused vodka at this low-key neighborhood theatre and artist hangout.
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Manitoba'sPick
99 Ave. B
Closed; now Thayer
Owned and operated by Dick Manitoba a former front man for The Dictators , Manitoba's, while not exactly a punk bar per se, remains true to the spirit of punk - camaraderie and anit-materialism. The crowd's as friendly as any you'll find, a Rheingold can be had for $3, and no cover live bands play here most nights. With a combo like that it's hard to think of a reason not to go.
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25 E. 1st St.
Closed; now TD Bank
The diviest of the E. Village dives, and that's a pretty low bar to slide under.
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15 E. 7th St.
Still pouring
Tourist trap, New York landmark, or the quintessential drinking man’s saloon, take your pick.
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The Mermaid InnPickRestaurant
96 2nd Ave.
Moved to 335 Columbus Avenue
Unpretentious yet refined, it's hard to imagine a better rendition of the New England seafood shack.
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Momofuku Noodle BarPickRestaurant
163 1st Ave.
Moved to 171 1st Avenue
An enormously popular E. Village ramen bar with steamed buns to die for.
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224 Ave B
Still pouring
Like it's sister bar Sophie's on 5th Street, Mona's is one of the last truly great East Village dives. It inspires rabid loyalty but offers little more than cheap pints and a generous pour, but in this rapidly gentrifying hood it's a rare and precious thing.
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446 E. 13th St.
No license found in 2026
There aren't many neighborhood bars left in the East Village, but this relaxed, unpretentious, Moroccan themed wine bar fills the bill nicely.
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448 E. 13th St.
Closed; now Davies Tang + Toews architect's office
Student apartment morrocan décor create a relaxed ambience at this wine and cocktail bar.
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219 Ave. B
A different business is licensed at this address: Revision Lounge And Gallery
A simple, comfortable, and infinitely enjoyable shoe box sized East Village bar with a garden.
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76 E. 1st St.
A different business is licensed at this address: One And One
Below the generic Irish pub One and One is this generic, but popular dance space.
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NiagaraPick
112 Ave. A
Still pouring
Good music, 3 rooms with 3 very different vibes, and a neighorhood crowd looking to get drunk and hook up.
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5 Ave. A
Closed; now Bar Bianchi
A corner dive bar with an unexpectedly good kitchen. Grab a booth with some friends on a Saturday after get a few cheap beers and some beer battered catfish fingers, and watch the world go by out the bay view windows overlooking Houston street.
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213 2nd Ave.
Closed; now Jackdaw
Outfitted in the style of an ultra-trendy lounge in, say, Boise Idaho, this former dive bar now boasts a velvet rope and electronic shot measures. On weekends, hip-hop DJs draw a primarily Asian crowd.
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322 E. 14th St.
Still pouring
It's easy to pass the time at this friendly gay and lesbian bar. Twenty somethings easily mingle thanks a variety of cruising conveyances, a pool table, pinball, karaoke machine, and video games
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NuBluPick
62 Ave. C
Still pouring
A seriously good time is to be had for those who can find this bar hidden away on Ave C - just look for the blue light and don't bother getting there before 11pm.
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117 Ave. A
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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One and OnePick
76 E. 1st St.
Still pouring
There are a dozen or more variations of this place further uptown, but who would expect to find this place at the crossroads of the E. Village and LES.
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538 E. 14th St.
Still pouring
An unholy marriage of a Hawaiian tiki bar and a metal club. Enjoy a Mai Tai with your Judas Priest or better yet have a Zombie with your White Zombie.
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345 East 12th St.
Closed; now Best Damn Breakfast Burrito
Spanish wine and small plates at this new bar from Rafael Mateo, the former manager of Ostia. Closed Mondays.
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PDTPick
113 St. Marks Pl
Still pouring
Short for Please Don't Tell, the bar is accessed by heading down the stairs into Crif Dogs then into a phone booth. Press the intercom button and cross your fingers that they let you in because for all the nonsense it's actually a pretty decent bar.
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Peter LugerPickRestaurant
178 Broadway
Still pouring
Rated #1 steakhouse by Zagat readers 20 years and running. Make your reservations well in advance.
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359 Bowery
Still pouring
Big corner bar/restaurant, with a half price 12AM-1AM happy hour Sun-Wed.
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447 E. 13th St.
Still pouring
Just a friendly neighborhood gay bar without pretense or cruise-or-die mentality.
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339 E. 10th St.
Same bar, now Blind Barber
Tiny dance room where overcrowding will force you to become extremely intimate with your neighbors, which is why you're probably there in the first place.
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219 Ave. A
Still pouring
There are a lot of great karaoke options in the East Village and then there's Planet Rose. The sound system is sub par, you can wait hours to get your turn, and getting a drink can be as painful as listening to the fifth screaming rendition of Sweet Child O' Mine of the night.
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115 Ave. C
Closed
The Porch lays rightful claim to the best garden in the East Village as the summer crowds here attest. But during the winter the dark woods and warm lighting creates an indoor atmosphere every bit as appealing. (Just reopened Sept 2007)
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219 2nd Ave.
Closed; now Little Rebel
Seven TVs blight this otherwise handsome pub with a great beer selection.
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101 Ave. A
Closed; now Night Club 101
One of the few clubs in New York where friends who bat for different teams can go out together without compromise, well depending on the night.
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200 Ave. A
No license found in 2026
A café, bookstore, gallery space, and full bar make for a lively and sorely needed day time gay hangout in the East Village. At night there's a busy schedule of readings, film screenings, and dance performances.
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157 Avenue C
Still pouring
In the ongoing culture wars of the East Village bar scene, Royale is a huge strike for UESification. Between the plasma TVs, baseball caps, rounds of shots and the girls whose most comfortable mode of communication is via a series of high pitched squeels you can easily forget that not too long ago this used to be one of the best Jazz bars in New York.
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Rue BPick
188 Ave. B
Closed; now Oddball
A seductive lounge that manages to be classy without being uptight. Attracts a diverse crowd spanning generations and continents with live music, an efficient bar, and a kitchen that could stands on its own.
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151 2nd Ave.
Closed; now The Copper Still
Add one part Irish bar, one part dive, and one part sports bar and you've got this popular 2nd Avenue NYU hangout. If that's not your scene grab a seat on the expansive patio and enjoy the ambience of Second Avenue.
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Sake Bar SatskoPick
202 E. 7th St.
Still pouring
An intimate Sake Bar that mantains a loyal following of neighborhood regulars thanks to warm and friendly service, a great sake selection, and delicious and reasonably priced food.
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505 E. 6th St.
A different business is licensed at this address: Club Cumming
The former goth bar Duck is now is now a low key beer and pool dive with live music on weekends.
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197 2nd Ave
Closed
There's stained glass, a fireplace, and german beer, but there'll be no bratwurst until they sort it out with the department of health.
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27 2nd Ave.
No license found in 2026
One of the most popular Karaoke haunts in the East Village. There's a big boxy room up front and several private rooms you can rent by the hour in the back. Big groups of girls and smaller groups of gay men (from Urge and The Cock next door) flock to have a crack at the 30,000 song playlist.
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33 Ave. B
Closed; now Limo Bar
This candlelit basement lounge below the corner restaurant SB3 is small, dark and true to it name - sexy. In an environment such as this the burlesque shows can be almost too hot to handle.
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94 Ave. A
Closed; now Corner Bistro
Four rooms with remarkably different atmospheres combine to form the Sidewalk Café. There's a clean and comfortable cafe, a dive bar, a downstairs pool table area, and a live music room. Two of the four rooms are all ages, so it's not a bad place to take your little brother when he's in town.
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134 1st Ave.
Closed; now Good Night Sonny
The nearest thing to a genuine Parisian café that the East Village has to offer.
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Sin SinPick
85 2nd Ave.
Closed; now Ngon Vietnamese Kitchen
This bi-level bar and lounge has a low ceiling upstairs space for DJs and live music. The crowd varies as wildly by night as the music, but both tend to be hot.
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81 Ave A
A different business is licensed at this address: Ave A Karaoke
Grab your friends and takeover one of 15 soundproof room for private Karaoke at $35/hr. A digital llibrary of over 15,000 titles in 8 languages helps make it a lot more fun than you might think.
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9 St. Marks Pl.
Still pouring
This St Marks outpost of Sing Sing isn't as gritty as its Avenue A cousin, but it's got the same amazing library of tunes, and perhaps an even friendlier atmosphere.
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232 E. 9th St.
Still pouring
Different rooms with different music on different floors means that there's always somewhere to escape to if you don't like the vibe where you are. It's a good place to bring a large group with disparate tastes.
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103 1st Ave
A different business is licensed at this address: Hearty & Healthy
This French wine bar from the owners of the nearby Bar Veloce serves unusual varietals and baked fare ranging from quiche to tartes.
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509 E. 5th St.
Still pouring
A cheap, comfortable, unassuming dive that draws a relaxed and eclectic crowd. Young and old, gay and straight, well of and dirt poor all come here for $3.50 pints of McSorley's and a friendly game of pool.
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St. Dymphna'sPick
118 St. Marks Pl.
Moved to 117 Avenue A
A perfect pint of Guinness, a backyard garden, and efficient and friendly service has earned St. Dymphna's a following of loyal regulars.
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2 St. Marks Pl.
Closed; now Ray's Pizza & Bagel Cafe
St Marks sports bar attracts a college crowd with it 24 beers on tap 7 TVs. For Monday night football here's where you want to be, but on Saturday night steer clear.
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43 E. 7th St.
Still pouring
This friendly little sports bar has 12 crafts beers on tap and over 50 in bottles. They keep a chalkboard paintstakingly updated with current team standings and the bar fills to capacity whenever there's a UC game on.
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218 Ave. A
Closed; now Spike's
The people who brought you Starlight and Wonder Bar - combined the best qualities and names of both to form StarBar a sleek new bar with an ambience so similar to Starlight you could almost think you were there.
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244 E. Houston
A different business is licensed at this address: Jewel Box
The heaving crush of humanity at this place on a weekend night can help initiate a physical intimacy with the hottie you just met….or with the fat guy trying to carry four beers.
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78 E. 4th St
Closed; now Ella Funt
Straight forward neighborhood bar with a pool table and decent bar food.
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2nd St. and Ave. C
No license found in 2026
This non profit space hosts two sets a night (8pm and 10pm) for $10 a set. The music is experimental and avante-garde so you'll want come with an open mind or at least smoke-up first.
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137 Ave C
Closed
On weekend nights this friendly Australian BBQ restaurant turned late night pick-up scene packs its railroad digs with teeming humanity. Depending on the individual the result is either a palpable sexuality of flesh pressed to flesh or a mild agoraphobia.
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SutraPick
16 1st Ave.
Closed; now Lydia's
Sexy candle lit lounge with a bar area upstairs and DJ space below. On weekends it can get so crowded you'll want to step outside for air.
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149 2nd Ave.
Closed; now Downtown Social
A large but otherwise unremarkable pub is at its best in the summer when the patio makes a great place to sip a pint and people watch.
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121 St. Marks Pl.
Still pouring
A large selection of bottles and a warm and inviting atmosphere have made this cheese and wine bar an instant neighborhood favorite.
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171 Ave. C
Closed; now Madeline's Martini
This neighborhood drinking den hosts a variety of arts events many of which are booked through craigs list ads.
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413 E. 12th St.
Closed; now Spes
The focus of this wine bar from the owners of Hearth is as the name suggests - terrior. The capacity of a wine to express it's origins in it's flavor. There's just 25 seats, but there's over 200 bottles to choose from.
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155 2nd Ave.
Closed; now The Long Pour
Long, narrow and nondescript and usually quiet. The most remarkable feature is a happy hour with a free buffet starting at 5pm on weekdays, and $5 martinis and $3 beers from 2-8pm 7 days a week.
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85 1st Ave.
Closed; now Emmy Squared
A sexy subterranean metal den in an unlikely space just beneath the Three of Cups Italian restaurant.
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TribePick
132 1st Ave.
Closed; now The Lions Bar & Grill
A shiny, polished, glowy Meatpacking lounge that somehow ended up here in the East Village. On weekends Tribe packs with enough urban professionals to obliterate any chance of actually lounging, but no ones here for that anyway. This is a place to look good and score digits.
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Uncle Ming'sPick
225 Ave. B
Closed; now 11 Tigers
Hidden away on the 2nd floor, Uncle Ming's feels like a house party with bathroom lines to match.
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33 2nd Ave.
Closed
Plush furniture, a cool bi-level bar aimed at enhancing site lines, and a stage full of Go-Go boys 5 nights a week. How wrong can you go?
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80 E. 7th St.
Closed; now East Village Hats
The kind of place where a first time visitor is met with a round of introductions, unattended women are viewed with suspicion, and friendships are begun with the clip of a cigar.
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VenierosPickRestaurant
342 E. 11th St.
Still pouring
Venieros chocolate desserts and delicious coffee drinks have been a New York institution since 1894.
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Waikiki Wally’sPick
101 E. 2nd St.
Closed
This former S&M bar converted to a tiki lounge features super-gigantic "Volcano Bowls" strong enough to make your average East Village hipster mistake the genuine tack for ironic tack.
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115 1st Ave.
Still pouring
WCOU Radio AKA the Tile Bar is an inoffensive bar, that's never too crowded, making it the perfect place to take over with friends.
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29 E. 3rd St.
Still pouring
A late night rock and roll joint where the beer only comes in cans (plucked from ice water) and bottle service options consist of only a half bottle of whiskey with no mixers and some ice if you insist.
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65 2nd Ave.
Closed
Attractive contemporary wine bar makes for a great spot to people watch or grab an after dinner drink with a date.
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174 1st Ave.
A different business is licensed at this address: Bonito Sushi & Lounge
An impressive array of authentic Spanish tapas and tasty sangria have made this laid back restaurant and bar an East Village staple.
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18 Ave. B
Closed
It's not hard to imagine that you're in New England at this low key, rustic bar and restaurant. It might be easier than getting your head around the fact you're eating a $20 kobe burger on Avenue B.
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107 Ave. C
Closed
An indoor biergarten complete with trees crammed into this corner bar where the drinks come in 3 sizes big, bigger, and way too big.
Already closed by 2009
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Big LugClosed by 2009
85 Ave. A
A different business is licensed at this address
Conveniently located near Pyramid this is a bar for bears and the men who love them.
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Blarney CoveClosed by 2009
510 E. 14th St.
Closed
The last of the East Side Gin Mills is gone…you will be missed.
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The Blue Lady LoungeClosed by 2009
No license found in 2026
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Bouche BarPickClosed by 2009
540 E. 5th St.
Closed; now LE Burger
Tiny cocktail bar with really only one good spot to sit with friends and 6 solid bar stools. If they're occupied just keep walking.
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Bounce DeuceClosed by 2009
103 2nd Ave
Closed; now Shirokuro
One of the only sports bars in the area, this East Village outpost of the popular uptown bar Bounce keeps the formula the same and unsurprisingly draws a very uptown crowd.
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BoysroomClosed by 2009
211 Ave A
Closed; now Spotted Owl Tavern
Now in new diggs at the corner of 13th and A in the straight venue Lucky Stiffs. The dance floors gone, but it's still 18 to play 21 to drink.
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Buddha LoungeClosed by 2009
29 E. 3rd St.
A different business is licensed at this address: East Third Restaurant
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C-NotePickClosed by 2009
157 Ave. C
A different business is licensed at this address: Royale
Tiny live music venue.
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ClubhouseClosed by 2009
700 E. 9th St.
A different business is licensed at this address: The Wayland
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The Dancing BullClosed by 2009
211 Ave. A
A different business is licensed at this address: Frida & Diego
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Dick's BarClosed by 2009
192 2nd Ave.
Closed; now 12th Street Ale House
Closed August 2007. A rarity in these parts, Dick's is a comfortable and friendly gay bar where it's possible to have a low key night out with a few friends.
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East 4 St BarClosed by 2009
78 E. 4th St.
A different business is licensed at this address: Ella Funt
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East Village Yacht ClubClosed by 2009
42 E. 1st St.
Closed
***Closed 1st Street location as of 2/14/08. Moving to Bowery and 2nd St.*** Finally a bar for the residents of all of the the soulless block wide doormen buildings that have opened up within three blocks of 1st & 1st. Flip up the colors of your pink polos, tie a plaid sweater over your shoulders, the new East Village has arrived!
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Hacienda at 40CClosed by 2009
40 Ave. C
Closed
Lots of big booths and a long bar make this eclecticly decorated low key bar a good place for small groups and for singles. There's a pool table in the back and DJs on weekends.
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Ice Bar and LoungeClosed by 2009
31 2nd Ave
No license found in 2026
This slick, shiny and bright lounge has yet to lure the crowd to match its bottle service aspirations.
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Jolly RogerClosed by 2009
155 2nd Ave.
A different business is licensed at this address: The Long Pour
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JulepClosed by 2009
14 Ave. A
Closed; now Double Down Saloon
This warm and comfortable low key hangout recently moved from across the street into these cozier digs.
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Korova Milk BarClosed by 2009
200 Ave. A
No license found in 2026
A dimly lit interpetation of A Clockwork Orange's Korova Milk Bar. True to its source material it lends itself to utter, wretched, albeit nonviolent, excess.
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Le SoukClosed by 2009
47 Ave. B
No license found in 2026
Closed April 2008 when the local community board finally managed to get its liquor license revoked. It's loud. It's crowded. And on Thursday through Saturday there's a velvet rope scene to rival any club in the Meatpacking District, but it's Le Souk. And there's no where else in the city with quite the same sweaty, sexy, North African machismo, euro-dance vibe -- if that's your thing.
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Mamma Rose'sClosed by 2009
219 2nd Ave.
A different business is licensed at this address: Little Rebel
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Mo Pitkin's House of SatisfactionPickClosed by 2009
34 Ave. A
Closed
Fantastic bi-level bar, lounge, performance space is true to its name.
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Morrisey ParkClosed by 2009
121 St. Marks Pl
A different business is licensed at this address: Ten Degrees
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MundialPickClosed by 2009
505 E. 12th St.
Closed; now Poppy
A chic sports bar. That's right chic -- Exposed brick, comfortable couches, expert cocktails, plasma screens, and projectors.
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Opium DenClosed by 2009
29 E. 3rd St.
A different business is licensed at this address: East Third Restaurant
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Orchid LoungeClosed by 2009
500 E. 11th St.
A different business is licensed at this address: The Rabbit Books and Bar
When the gong rings at this Asian themed bar/lounge the whole bar gets free shots.
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ParlayClosed by 2009
206 Ave. A
A different business is licensed at this address: Waiting On A Friend
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Radio PerfectoClosed by 2009
190 Ave. B
A different business is licensed at this address: Ama Raw Bar
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The Raven CafeClosed by 2009
194 Ave. A
A different business is licensed at this address: El Camion Cantina
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Remote LoungeClosed by 2009
327 Bowery
Closed; now Bowery Palace
The idea is simple - the entire space is covered with cameras that you can use to spy on fellow patrons by using any of the consoles positioned at tables around the bar. Who would have guessed that they could still be getting distance from it over 6 years later without updating the technology? Now old style telephone handsets and CRTs create an oddly hip Starship Enterprise aesthetic.
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RififiPickClosed by 2009
332 E. 11th St.
Closed; now Buffalo Exchange
When people fall in love with NYC they fall hard. Googoo eyes, feeling like you've lost some part of yourself when you're away, talking about it way too much and annoying your friends. Well, when you go to a bar like Rififi you can't help, but feel like they're playing your song. Burlesque, foreign films, improv, and dance parties where no one wants to leave at 4am. Only in New York.
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The RookClosed by 2009
85 Ave. A.
A different business is licensed at this address
Downstairs in the former Route 85a/Opaline space this craft beer bar has 7 rotating beers on tap and 50 international bottles including everything from Kenya's Tusker Lager to Porkslap.
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Second NatureClosed by 2009
221 2nd Ave.
A different business is licensed at this address: Chicken And The Egg/ Sincerely, Ophelia
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Starlight Bar and LoungePickClosed by 2009
167 Ave. A
No license found in 2026
A fixture of East Village gay nightlife, Starlight has an attractive and classic décor and brings in a crowd to match. On Sundays the Y chromosones give way to the X's and it becomes lipstick lesbian central.
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Tenth Street LoungeClosed by 2009
212 E. 10th St.
A different business is licensed at this address: Madame Vo