The East Village has a tradition of bars that blur the line between indoor and out. Some have string-lit backyard gardens, others spill onto sidewalks with tables that take over the block. These are the picks that make warm-weather drinking feel like a ritual in the neighborhood.
East Village · 206 Avenue A, New York, NY 10009
No need to keep waiting. This East Village gem has arrived. With a gorgeously designed interior, killer happy hour, elevated bar bites, and expertly crafted cocktails, it’s already earning its spot as a go-to. The perfe…
East Village · 125 E 7th St, New York, NY 10009, USA
One of the originals of NYC's natural wine bar movement, focused almost entirely on Eastern European bottles (Georgia, Slovenia, Croatia) with one of the deepest Georgian wine pours in the city. The list is organized in…
Nolita · 47 E Houston St, New York, NY 10012
A Nolita dive with just enough lounge energy. Threadbare couches up front, a shadowy back room, and a happy hour that keeps wells and drafts cheap for hours. Cocktails get playful (the Ginger Yum-Yum has a following), w…
East Village · 25 Avenue A, New York, NY 10009
Dance away the night in this beautiful space with disco decor and a fantastic DJ. Drinks include Main Squeeze, Head Over Heels, and Some Like it Hot. Prosecco is $9, and Aperol Spritz is $10 all day.
East Village · 308 E 6th St, New York, NY 10003
A cocktail bar in the East Village that leans into American Psycho energy without feeling performative. Think: soft baroque lighting, 10 seats at the bar and ~20 in the small dining room, and drinks that feel classic bu…
East Village · 122 St Marks Pl, New York, NY 10009, USA
A perfectly poured Guinness easily turns into a late-night sandwich without any planning at this Irish-owned pub. No shamrocks, no gimmicks, just cold beer and a room that keeps its focus and encourages the St. Marks ch…
East Village · 92 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003
Low lights, ’70s tunes, and a bar that wraps the room like a wood-paneled hug. The drinks are stiff and the menu doesn’t take itself too seriously. Twisted Tea coolers included (trust us, just go with it). If martinis f…