Lower East Side

nightlife dense · 10002

Bowery and Houston frame it, but the cocktail density is the headline, more bars per block here than anywhere in the country. Attaboy on Eldridge still runs no-menu after midnight, Mr Purple does the rooftop, Katz's anchors the corner of Houston and Ludlow for the post-drink pastrami. Orchard Street threads vintage and natural wine. The honest tradeoff is the bridge-and-tunnel weekend surge: Ludlow after 11 on Saturday is a different city than Tuesday at 9. Tuesday at 9 is the move. Skip Pianos, hit Forgetmenot, end at Clandestino. The neighborhood rewards the off-peak diner.

20,845

singles 22–50

53%

male

$31,484

median income

$1,229

median rent

The data

Lower East Side by the numbers

Lower East Side runs male-skewed, about 53% men to 47% women.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2020-2024
Median individual income in Lower East Side is about $31,500.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2020-2024
The median renter in Lower East Side pays about $1,230 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2020-2024
About 20,800 Lower East Side residents ages 20 to 49 are single.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2020-2024

On the ground

Local date spots

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24 spots across Lower East Side

Lower East Side
Activity
Tenement Museum
History museum★ 4.6 · 5,972
Wheelchair access
Find it
103 Orchard St, New York, NY 10002
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 5,972 Google reviews
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Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10 AM to 6 PM
Tue10 AM to 6 PM
Wed10 AM to 6 PM
Thu10 AM to 6 PM
Fri10 AM to 6 PM
Sat10 AM to 6 PM
Sun10 AM to 6 PM
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Assisted listening devices · Assistive hearing loop · Wheelchair accessible entrance
Crowd
Family-friendly
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Lower East Side
Dining
Freemans
American restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 2,376
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
2 Freeman Alley, New York, NY 10002
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 2,376 Google reviews
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Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 10 PM
Tue11 AM to 11 PM
Wed11 AM to 11 PM
Thu11 AM to 11 PM
Fri11 AM to 11 PM
Sat10 AM to 11 PM
Sun10 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
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Lower East Side
Drinks
The Back Room
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.2 · 2,023
Good for groups
Find it
102 Norfolk St, New York, NY 10002
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.2★ from 2,023 Google reviews
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon6 PM to 1 AM
Tue6 PM to 2 AM
Wed6 PM to 2 AM
Thu6 PM to 2 AM
Fri6 PM to 3 AM
Sat6 PM to 3 AM
Sun6 PM to 1 AM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Onsite services
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
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Lower East Side
Activity
The Bowery Ballroom
Live music venue★ 4.6 · 1,819
Wheelchair access
Lower East Side
Activity
Arlene's Grocery
Live music venue★ 4.4 · 1,026
Wheelchair access
Find it
95 Stanton St, New York, NY 10002
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 1,026 Google reviews
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Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 PM to 2 AM
Tue5 PM to 2 AM
Wed5 PM to 2 AM
Thu5 PM to 2 AM
Fri5 PM to 4 AM
Sat4 PM to 4 AM
Sun4 PM to 2 AM
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
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Lower East Side
Drinks
The Ten Bells
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.4 · 865
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
247 Broome St, New York, NY 10002
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 865 Google reviews
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Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 PM to 12 AM
Tue5 PM to 12 AM
Wed5 PM to 12 AM
Thu5 PM to 1 AM
Fri5 PM to 1 AM
Sat3 PM to 1 AM
Sun3 to 11 PM
Dining
Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Crowd
Groups
Contact
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Lower East Side
Drinks
Bar Belly
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 780
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
14B Orchard St, New York, NY 10002
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 780 Google reviews
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Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 PM to 1 AM
Tue5 PM to 1 AM
Wed5 PM to 1 AM
Thu4 PM to 2 AM
Fri4 PM to 3 AM
Sat4 PM to 3 AM
Sun4 PM to 1 AM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
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Lower East Side
Dining
LES Enfants de Bohème
French restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 618
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
177 Henry St, New York, NY 10002
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 618 Google reviews
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12 PM to 12 AM
Tue12 PM to 12 AM
Wed12 PM to 12 AM
Thu12 PM to 12 AM
Fri12 PM to 1 AM
Sat11 AM to 1 AM
Sun11 AM to 12 AM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed
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Lower East Side
Dining
Taverna Di Bacco
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 575
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
175 Ludlow St, New York, NY 10002
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 575 Google reviews
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Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed1:30 to 11 PM
Thu1:30 to 11 PM
Fri1:30 to 11 PM
Sat1:30 to 11 PM
Sun1:30 to 10 PM
Parking
Usually difficult to find a space
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups
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Lower East Side
Activity
The Gutter L.E.S.
Bowling alley★ 4.1 · 540
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
77 Essex St, New York, NY 10002
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.1★ from 540 Google reviews
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 PM to 4 AM
Tue4 PM to 4 AM
Wed4 PM to 4 AM
Thu4 PM to 4 AM
Fri2 PM to 4 AM
Sat12 PM to 4 AM
Sun12 PM to 4 AM
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
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Lower East Side
Dining
Sixty Three Clinton
New American restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 539
Wheelchair access
Find it
63 Clinton St, New York, NY 10002
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 539 Google reviews
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Your share$80
Their share$80
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue6 to 11 PM
Wed6 to 11 PM
Thu6 to 11 PM
Fri6 to 11 PM
Sat6 to 11 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Paid street parking
Dining
Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible seating
Contact
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Lower East Side
Drinks
Jade & Clover
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.8 · 468
Good for groups
Find it
139 Chrystie St, New York, NY 10002
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 468 Google reviews
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue6 to 11:30 PM
Wed6 to 11:30 PM
Thu6 PM to 12:30 AM
Fri6 PM to 2:30 AM
Sat6 PM to 2:30 AM
Sun5 to 11 PM
Parking
Paid street parking
Dining
Onsite services · Dine-in
Crowd
Groups
Contact
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Lower East Side
Dining
Forsythia NYC
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 440
Wheelchair access
Find it
9 Stanton St, New York, NY 10002
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 440 Google reviews
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Your share$80
Their share$80
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5:30 to 10 PM
Tue5:30 to 10 PM
Wed5:30 to 10 PM
Thu5:30 to 10 PM
Fri5:30 to 10 PM
Sat5:30 to 10 PM
Sun5:30 to 10 PM
Dining
Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
Site Maps
Lower East Side
Dining
Bacaro
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 415
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
136 Division St, New York, NY 10002
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 415 Google reviews
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Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 PM to 12 AM
Tue5 PM to 12 AM
Wed5 PM to 12 AM
Thu5 PM to 12 AM
Fri5 PM to 12 AM
Sat5 PM to 12 AM
Sun5 to 10 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Contact
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Lower East Side
Drinks
Jadis
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 406
Good for groups
Find it
42 Rivington St, New York, NY 10002
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 406 Google reviews
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Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 to 11 PM
Tue5 to 11 PM
Wed5 to 11:30 PM
Thu5 PM to 12 AM
Fri4 PM to 1 AM
Sat4 PM to 1 AM
SunClosed
Dining
Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Crowd
Groups
Contact
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Lower East Side
Drinks
Subject: A Cocktail Bar
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 398
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Find it
188 Suffolk St, New York, NY 10002
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 398 Google reviews
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon6 PM to 1 AM
Tue6 PM to 1 AM
Wed6 PM to 1 AM
Thu6 PM to 1 AM
Fri5 PM to 3 AM
Sat5 PM to 3 AM
Sun5 PM to 1 AM
Dining
Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Site Maps
Lower East Side
Drinks
Sweet Linda
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.8 · 318
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
29 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 318 Google reviews
Split the bill
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue5 PM to 12 AM
Wed5 PM to 12 AM
Thu5 PM to 1 AM
Fri5 PM to 2 AM
Sat5 PM to 2 AM
SunClosed
Dining
Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
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Lower East Side
Dining
Le Jardin Bistro NYC
French restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 299
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
95 Delancey St First Floor, New York, NY 10002
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 299 Google reviews
Split the bill
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Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed5 to 11 PM
Thu5 to 11 PM
Fri5 to 11 PM
Sat11 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 11 PM
Sun11 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 11 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
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Lower East Side
Activity
PERROTIN NEW YORK
Art gallery★ 4.8 · 238
Wheelchair access
Find it
130 Orchard St, New York, NY 10002
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 238 Google reviews
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Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at PERROTIN NEW YORK.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10 AM to 6 PM
Tue10 AM to 6 PM
Wed10 AM to 6 PM
Thu10 AM to 6 PM
FriClosed
SatClosed
SunClosed
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Contact
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Lower East Side
Drinks
Bar Revival
Bar$$$$★ 4.8 · 214
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
161 Ludlow St, New York, NY 10002
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 214 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Bar Revival.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12 PM to 12 AM
Tue12 PM to 12 AM
Wed12 PM to 12 AM
Thu12 PM to 1 AM
Fri12 PM to 1 AM
Sat10 AM to 1 AM
Sun10 AM to 12 AM
Dining
Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
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Lower East Side
Drinks
Ms. Alice
Cocktail bar★ 4.9 · 202
Outdoor seatingWheelchair access
Find it
79 Rivington St, New York, NY 10002
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 202 Google reviews
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Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Ms. Alice.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even 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
Fri2 PM to 2 AM
Sat2 PM to 2 AM
Sun2 PM to 12 AM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Contact
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Lower East Side
Drinks
Skin Contact
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 201
Outdoor seatingWheelchair access
Find it
76 Orchard St, New York, NY 10002
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 201 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Skin Contact.
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Your share$45
Their share$45
Even 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 12 AM
Sat3 PM to 12 AM
Sun3 to 11 PM
Dining
Outdoor seating · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Contact
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Lower East Side
Drinks
Cellar 36
Bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 104
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
36 Market St, New York, NY 10002
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 104 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Cellar 36.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 PM to 12 AM
Tue5 PM to 12 AM
Wed5 PM to 2 AM
Thu5 PM to 2 AM
Fri5 PM to 2 AM
Sat5 PM to 2 AM
Sun5 PM to 12 AM
Dining
Outdoor seating · Dine-in
Crowd
Groups
Contact
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Lower East Side
Drinks
After Eden | Cocktail & Coffee Bar
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.9 · 91
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
162 Orchard St, New York, NY 10002
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 91 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at After Eden | Cocktail & Coffee Bar.
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10 AM to 5 PM
Tue10 AM to 12 AM
Wed10 AM to 12 AM
Thu10 AM to 2 AM
Fri10 AM to 2 AM
Sat10 AM to 2 AM
Sun10 AM to 12 AM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
Call Site Maps

Lower East Side

Lower East Side by the numbers

Local date spots

Tenement Museum

Freemans

The Back Room

The Bowery Ballroom

Arlene's Grocery

The Ten Bells

Bar Belly

LES Enfants de Bohème

Taverna Di Bacco

The Gutter L.E.S.

Sixty Three Clinton

Jade & Clover

Forsythia NYC

Bacaro

Jadis

Subject: A Cocktail Bar

Sweet Linda

Le Jardin Bistro NYC

PERROTIN NEW YORK

Bar Revival

Ms. Alice

Skin Contact

Cellar 36

After Eden | Cocktail & Coffee Bar

Reach Lower East Side singles right where they plan dates.