East Village
Avenue A still runs the show, but the real action threads off it. Tompkins Square anchors the southern stretch, then 7th Street pulls you past McSorley's and into the ramen corridor where Ippudo and Rai Rai Ken trade punches. The dive bench is deep: 11th Street Bar, Doc Holliday's on Avenue A, Lucy's if Ludmila is in. Vintage hunting lives on 9th between First and A. Tradeoff is honest: the punk bones thin every year as another nail salon replaces another record shop, but the late-night density holds. Bring cash for Mona's, bring patience for the wait at Superiority Burger.
East Village by the numbers
East Village runs roughly balanced, about 48% men to 52% women.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2020-2024Median individual income in East Village is about $78,600.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2020-2024The median renter in East Village pays about $3,050 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2020-2024About 21,500 East Village residents ages 20 to 49 are single.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2020-2024
Local date spots
26 spots across East Village
- East VillageActivity
Irving Plaza
Live music venue★ 4.3 · 3,243Wheelchair access- Find it
- 17 Irving Pl, New York, NY 10003
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.3★ from 3,243 Google reviews
- Split the bill
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Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Parking
- Paid parking lot
- Dining
- Onsite services
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
- Contact
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Webster Hall
Live music venue★ 4.2 · 3,141Wheelchair access- Find it
- 125 E 11th St, New York, NY 10003
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.2★ from 3,141 Google reviews
- Split the bill
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Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Parking
- Free street parking
- Dining
- Onsite services
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
- Contact
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Please Don't Tell
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.3 · 2,445- Find it
- 113 St Marks Pl, New York, NY 10009
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.3★ from 2,445 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Please Don't Tell.
Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon5 PM to 2 AM
- Tue5 PM to 2 AM
- Wed5 PM to 2 AM
- Thu4 PM to 2 AM
- Fri4 PM to 2 AM
- Sat4 PM to 2 AM
- Sun4 PM to 2 AM
- Parking
- Paid street parking
- Dining
- Onsite services · Dine-in
- Crowd
- Tourists · Transgender safespace
- Contact
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- East VillageActivity
Gramercy Theatre
Live music venue★ 4.5 · 2,311Wheelchair access- Find it
- 127 E 23rd St, New York, NY 10010
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.5★ from 2,311 Google reviews
- Split the bill
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- Hours
- Mon12 to 6 PM
- Tue12 to 6 PM
- Wed12 to 6 PM
- Thu12 to 6 PM
- Fri12 to 6 PM
- SatClosed
- SunClosed
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Onsite services
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
- Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Contact
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Death & Co East Village
Cocktail bar★ 4.5 · 2,100Wheelchair access- Find it
- 433 E 6th St, New York, NY 10009
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.5★ from 2,100 Google reviews
- Split the bill
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- Hours
- Mon6 PM to 1 AM
- Tue6 PM to 1 AM
- Wed6 PM to 1 AM
- Thu6 PM to 2 AM
- Fri6 PM to 2 AM
- Sat6 PM to 2 AM
- Sun6 PM to 1 AM
- Parking
- Free street parking
- Dining
- Delivery · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Tourists
- Contact
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Pineapple Club
Cocktail bar★ 4.7 · 1,170Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly- Find it
- 509 E 6th St, New York, NY 10009
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.7★ from 1,170 Google reviews
- Split the bill
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Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon5 to 11 PM
- Tue5 to 11 PM
- Wed5 to 11 PM
- Thu5 PM to 12 AM
- Fri4 PM to 2 AM
- Sat11 AM to 2 AM
- Sun11 AM to 10 PM
- Parking
- Free street parking
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
- Crowd
- Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
- Contact
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- East VillageDining
Hearth
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 1,023Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly- Find it
- 403 E 12th St, New York, NY 10009
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.5★ from 1,023 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Hearth.
Your share$45Their share$45Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon5 to 9:30 PM
- Tue5 to 9:30 PM
- Wed11:30 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 9:30 PM
- Thu11:30 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 9:30 PM
- Fri11:30 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 10:30 PM
- Sat11 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 10:30 PM
- Sun11 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 9:30 PM
- Parking
- Free street parking
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
- Crowd
- Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- East VillageDining
Via Della Pace
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 1,004Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly- Find it
- 87 E 4th St, New York, NY 10003
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.6★ from 1,004 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Via Della Pace.
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- Hours
- MonClosed
- Tue5 to 10:30 PM
- Wed5 to 10:30 PM
- Thu5 to 10:30 PM
- Fri5 to 11 PM
- Sat5 to 11 PM
- Sun5 to 10:30 PM
- Parking
- Free street parking
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
- Crowd
- College students · Family-friendly · Groups
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- East VillageDrinks
Amor y Amargo
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 979LGBTQ+ friendly- Find it
- 443 E 6th St, New York, NY 10009
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.7★ from 979 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Amor y Amargo.
Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon5 PM to 12 AM
- Tue5 PM to 12 AM
- Wed5 PM to 12 AM
- Thu5 PM to 12 AM
- Fri5 PM to 1 AM
- Sat5 PM to 1 AM
- Sun5 PM to 12 AM
- Dining
- No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
- Crowd
- LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- East VillageDining
Tuome
Fine dining restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 781Wheelchair access- Find it
- 536 E 5th St, New York, NY 10009
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.5★ from 781 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$$$ · top-end is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Tuome.
Your share$80Their share$80Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- MonClosed
- Tue6 to 9 PM
- Wed6 to 9 PM
- Thu6 to 9 PM
- Fri5 to 9:30 PM
- Sat5 to 9:30 PM
- SunClosed
- Dining
- Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible seating
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- East VillageActivity
Top Secret Comedy Club
Comedy club★ 5 · 656LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access- Find it
- 44 Avenue A, New York, NY 10009
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 5★ from 656 Google reviews
- Split the bill
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Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon7 PM to 12 AM
- Tue7 PM to 12 AM
- Wed7 PM to 12 AM
- Thu7 PM to 12 AM
- Fri7 PM to 12 AM
- SatClosed
- Sun7 to 10:30 PM
- Parking
- Paid street parking
- Dining
- Onsite services
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
- Crowd
- LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- East VillageDining
Il Posto Accanto
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 618LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access- Find it
- 190 E 2nd St, New York, NY 10009
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.6★ from 618 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Il Posto Accanto.
Your share$45Their share$45Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon12 to 11 PM
- Tue12 to 11 PM
- Wed12 PM to 12 AM
- Thu12 to 11:30 PM
- Fri12 to 11 PM
- Sat12 to 11 PM
- Sun12 to 11 PM
- Parking
- Free street parking
- Dining
- Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Crowd
- Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- East VillageActivity
Merchant's House Museum
Museum★ 4.7 · 537- Find it
- 29 E 4th St, New York, NY 10003
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.7★ from 537 Google reviews
- Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Merchant's House Museum.
Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- MonClosed
- TueClosed
- Wed12 to 5 PM
- Thu12 to 5 PM
- Fri12 to 5 PM
- SatClosed
- Sun12 to 5 PM
- Parking
- Paid parking lot
- Dining
- Onsite services
- Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- East VillageDrinks
Paradise Lost
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.4 · 495Good for groupsWheelchair access- Find it
- 100 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.4★ from 495 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Paradise Lost.
Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon5 PM to 2 AM
- Tue5 PM to 2 AM
- Wed5 PM to 2 AM
- Thu5 PM to 2 AM
- Fri5 PM to 2 AM
- Sat5 PM to 2 AM
- Sun5 PM to 2 AM
- Parking
- Free street parking
- Dining
- Onsite services · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Groups · Tourists
- Contact
- SiteMaps
- East VillageCafés
Lê Phin
Coffee shop$$$$★ 4.7 · 463Outdoor seatingWheelchair access- Find it
- 259 E 10th St, New York, NY 10009
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.7★ from 463 Google reviews
- Split the bill
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Your share$13Their share$13Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon8 AM to 5:30 PM
- Tue8 AM to 5:30 PM
- Wed8 AM to 5:30 PM
- Thu8 AM to 5:30 PM
- Fri8 AM to 5:30 PM
- Sat9 AM to 5:30 PM
- Sun9 AM to 5:30 PM
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible seating
- Crowd
- College students · Tourists
- Contact
- CallMaps
- East VillageDining
Plado Tasting Bar
Tapas restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 443Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly- Find it
- 192 E 2nd St, New York, NY 10009
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.7★ from 443 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Plado Tasting Bar.
Your share$45Their share$45Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon4 to 11 PM
- Tue4 to 11 PM
- Wed4 to 11 PM
- Thu4 to 11 PM
- Fri4 PM to 12 AM
- Sat12 PM to 12 AM
- Sun12 to 11 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
- Crowd
- Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
- Pets
- Dogs allowed
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- East VillageDrinks
Ruffian
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 430Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly- Find it
- 125 E 7th St, New York, NY 10009
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.7★ from 430 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Ruffian.
Your share$45Their share$45Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon4 PM to 12 AM
- Tue4 PM to 12 AM
- Wed4 PM to 12 AM
- Thu4 PM to 12 AM
- Fri4 PM to 12 AM
- Sat3 PM to 12 AM
- Sun3 to 11 PM
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Delivery · Dine-in
- Crowd
- LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- East VillageDining
Claud
European restaurant$$$$★ 4.3 · 399Outdoor seating- Find it
- 90 E 10th St Ground Floor, New York, NY 10003
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.3★ from 399 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$$$ · top-end is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Claud.
Your share$80Their share$80Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon5 to 10 PM
- Tue5 to 10 PM
- Wed5 to 10 PM
- Thu5 to 10 PM
- Fri5 to 10 PM
- Sat5 to 10 PM
- Sun5 to 10 PM
- Parking
- Free street parking
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Dine-in
- Crowd
- Tourists
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- East VillageDrinks
AURA Tapas & Cocktail Bar
Cocktail bar★ 4.9 · 391Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly- Find it
- 111 1st Ave, New York, NY 10003
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.9★ from 391 Google reviews
- Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at AURA Tapas & Cocktail Bar.
Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- MonClosed
- Tue3:30 PM to 1 AM
- Wed3:30 PM to 1 AM
- Thu3:30 PM to 1:30 AM
- Fri3:30 PM to 2 AM
- Sat3:30 PM to 2 AM
- Sun3:30 PM to 12:30 AM
- Parking
- Free street parking
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
- Crowd
- Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- East VillageDining
Luthun
Fine dining restaurant$$$$★ 4.8 · 368LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access- Find it
- 432 E 13th St, New York, NY 10009
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.8★ from 368 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$$$ · top-end is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Luthun.
Your share$80Their share$80Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- MonClosed
- TueClosed
- Wed6 to 9 PM
- Thu6 to 9 PM
- Fri6 to 9 PM
- Sat6 to 9 PM
- SunClosed
- Parking
- Usually somewhat difficult to find a space
- Dining
- Onsite services · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
- Crowd
- LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- East VillageActivity
6BC Botanical Garden
Botanical garden★ 4.6 · 288Wheelchair access- Find it
- 630 E 6th St, New York, NY 10009
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.6★ from 288 Google reviews
- Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at 6BC Botanical Garden.
Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- MonClosed
- TueClosed
- WedClosed
- ThuClosed
- FriClosed
- Sat12 to 6 PM
- Sun12 to 6 PM
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Contact
- SiteMaps
- East VillageDrinks
Bibi Wine Bar
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 253Outdoor seatingGood for groups- Find it
- 211 E 4th St, New York, NY 10009
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.6★ from 253 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Bibi Wine Bar.
Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon5 to 11 PM
- Tue5 PM to 12 AM
- Wed5 PM to 12 AM
- Thu5 PM to 12 AM
- Fri4 PM to 1 AM
- Sat4 PM to 1 AM
- Sun4 to 10 PM
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Groups
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- East VillageDrinks
Hard to Explain
Bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 249LGBTQ+ friendly- Find it
- 224 E 10th St, New York, NY 10003
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.7★ from 249 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Hard to Explain.
Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon5 to 11 PM
- Tue5 to 11 PM
- Wed5 to 11 PM
- Thu5 to 11 PM
- Fri5 PM to 1 AM
- Sat5 PM to 1 AM
- Sun5 to 10 PM
- Parking
- Free street parking
- Dining
- Dine-in
- Crowd
- LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists · Transgender safespace
- Pets
- Dogs allowed
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- East VillageDrinks
Sauced
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 126Outdoor seating- Find it
- 47 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.6★ from 126 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Sauced.
Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon5 PM to 12 AM
- Tue5 PM to 12 AM
- Wed5 PM to 12 AM
- Thu5 PM to 1 AM
- Fri5 PM to 2 AM
- Sat3 PM to 2 AM
- Sun3 PM to 12 AM
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Dine-in
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- East VillageDining
Hidden Tiger
Korean restaurant$$$$★ 4.3 · 87LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access- Find it
- 13th St & 14th St, 212 Avenue A, New York, NY 10009
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.3★ from 87 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Hidden Tiger.
Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- MonClosed
- TueClosed
- Wed6 PM to 12 AM
- Thu6 PM to 2 AM
- Fri6 PM to 2 AM
- Sat6 PM to 2 AM
- Sun6 PM to 12 AM
- Parking
- Free street parking
- Dining
- Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
- Crowd
- Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
- Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- East VillageDrinks
DiVin Wine Bar
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.8 · 49- Find it
- 170 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.8★ from 49 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at DiVin Wine Bar.
Your share$45Their share$45Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon4 PM to 12 AM
- Tue4 PM to 12 AM
- Wed4 PM to 12 AM
- Thu4 PM to 12 AM
- Fri4 PM to 1 AM
- Sat4 PM to 1 AM
- Sun4 PM to 12 AM
- Dining
- Takeout · Dine-in
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps