Best Outdoor Bars in the East Village

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.

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  1. Waiting on a Friend

    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 perfec…

  2. Ruffian

    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 …

  3. Botanica Bar

    East Village · 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), we…

  4. Old Flings

    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 style="overflow-x:hidden;width:100%;max-width:100%"0 all day.

  5. Bateman's

    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…

  6. Bua

    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 cha…

  7. Bar Snack

    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 fe…

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Best Outdoor Bars in the East Village features Waiting on a Friend, Ruffian, Botanica Bar, Old Flings, and Bateman's, and more. 10Spot hand-picks and updates the full list.
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