A neighborhood staple with international recognition, Mister Paradise is a playful, art-deco cocktail bar in the heart of the East Village. Featuring “probably the best cocktails” and a famous cheeseburger, this space offers fun times, whether in the main bar area, or the aptly named Red Room.
Pretty Ricky’s is always a good time. This come-one, come-all public house in the heart of the Lower East Side highlights an expansive draft beer list and an incredible happy hour. The South Bar is the ideal event space for any occasion.
Elvis, in the space formerly occupied by the iconic Great Jones Cafe, is a Parisian-inspired natural wine bar. With just 40 interior seats, Elvis is a cozy, casual place for enjoying wine, French fare, and martinis. In warmer months, the outdoor cafe evokes a European feel on Great Jones Street.
Wiggle Room is a bi-level, whimsical cocktail disco with a rotating cast of DJs spinning primarily disco and house music. Featuring a cocktail list as creative as the design, Wiggle Room is the best place to dance in the East Village.
Bar Bianchi is an Italian aperitivo bar and restaurant on the corner of Houston and Avenue A. Inspired by Milanese space age design, this vibrant, bustling restaurant is the perfect setting for a spritz or an Italian dinner.
Spritzenhaus is a 5,000 square foot German Beer Hall that literally translates to “Fire Station.” Nestled on the border of McCarren Park and boasting a menu of over 100 beers, Spritzenhaus has been the go-to gathering space for Brooklyn beer drinkers since 2010.