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In addition to cultural sites, an incredible food scene, sporting events, and broadway shows, NYC is undoubtedly popular for its nightlife scene.
But the big city is also known for its high prices. So whenever you can get a chance to save some cash on cocktails, beers, and wine, you should seize the opportunity! And East Village is a great neighborhood to find them.
Here’s a list of the best happy hour in East Village.
Keybar
432 E 13th St, New York, NY 10009
Phone: (212) 478-3021
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Key bar is one of the most fun places to get drinks in the East Village because it’s a tiny space with such a lively and welcoming atmosphere.
You won’t feel lonely in this watering hole, especially during happy hour when people love to take shots or on Saturdays during the resident DJ set.
Happy Hour Deals: Everyday from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm – $4 bottles, $5 drafts, $5 shots, $6 mixed drinks, $6 wines, and $9 martinis.
Bua
122 St Marks Pl, New York, NY 10009
Phone: (212) 979-6276
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Bua, to the east of Tompkins Square Park, is another top spot for locals in East Village to down cheap drinks throughout the week.
I love going to this pub with a few friends during the daytime happy hour because the outdoor patio atmosphere is always so vibrant and friendly!
Happy Hour Deals: Monday to Friday till 7:00 pm – $10 top four listed cocktails, $2 off draft beer, $18 carafes house wines, and $8 well.
Ten Degrees
121 St Marks Pl, New York, NY 10009
Phone: (516) 400-4147
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According to many locals, Ten Degrees has the best happy hour in East Village, primarily because it’s four hours long!
This is a great spot to go for the trifecta — beers, cocktails, and types of wine — making it a go-to for a ground of friends with various tastes.
Happy Hour Deals: Everyday from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm – $14 to $17 cocktails, $6 to $9 beers, $11 to $17 red wine, and $13 to $16 white wine.
upstate craft beer & oyster bar
95 1st Ave., New York, NY 10003
Phone: (646) 791-5400
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If you’re looking to down some oysters with beer, look no further than the upstate craft beer & oyster bar near BATSU! comedy club.
This bar stays true to its name by bar offering discounted price of oysters that taste as if you paid a pretty penny for them.
Happy Hour Deals: Everyday from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm – $12 six oysters with craft beer.
The Wayland
700 E 9th St, New York, NY 10009
Phone: (212) 777-7022
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The Wayland, by La Plaza Cultural open-air theater and community center, is a gem in the East Village.
I appreciate their craft cocktails, but it’s nice to go for a happy hour sometimes to get discounts on their offers such as delicious craft beer and wine.
Happy Hour Deals: Monday to Friday from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm – $10 half dozen oysters, $7 oyster shooter, and $4 to $9 beer and wine.
Ferns
166 1st Ave., New York, NY 10009
Phone: (646) 998-5034
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Ferns is a hip bar and restaurant serving creative cocktails for you and bar bites in a cozy, rustic-chic environment.
This bar, located near Tompkins Square Park, has a great weekend happy hour, which is not as common in the city, as well as monthly comedy nights I love to attend.
Happy Hour Deals: Friday to Sunday from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm – $7 to $15 drinks and $1 to $16 foods.
Bibi Wine Bar
211 E 4th St, New York, NY 10009
Phone: (212) 673-2424
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Bibi Wine Bar has the best happy hour in East Village for those who want the option of going to happy hour every day of the week.
Located across the street from Connelly Theater, this relaxed wine bar dishes out premium glasses of wine at an excellent price, as well as tasty meats like chorizo and soppressata.
Happy Hour Deals: Everyday from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm – $5 beer, $8 glass of wine, and $28 wine bottle.
Tile Bar
115 1st Ave., New York, NY 10003
Phone: (212) 254-4317
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Near Ferns on 1st Ave., you’ll also find Tile Bar, an unassuming, straightforward local watering hole offering classic, comforting vibes.
I like grabbing a drink or two here because it’s just so darn cheap. The prices are some of the best you’ll find in the city, and it’s a fun place to play a few of my favorite jams on the jukebox while I drink them!
Happy Hour Deals: Monday to Friday from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm – $3.50 draft beer, $3 to $4 call drinks, and $2.50 well drinks.
Cooper’s Craft & Cocktails
87 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003
Phone: (646) 606-2384
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There’s a Cooper’s Craft & Cocktails on 8th Ave, but I love the one on 2nd Ave more because it has a more intimate feel to its place.
Either way, this bar offers delicious and intricately crafted cocktails. They also serve burgers, salads, fries, and other elevated comfort foods for you to snack on while enjoying your beverages.
Happy Hour Deals: Monday to Friday from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm – $5 craft beer, $6 mixed drinks, and $1 select drafts.
Pinks Cantina – East Village
242 E 10th St, New York, NY 10003
Phone: (646) 669-7350
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Pinks Cantina is another East Village bar with a cozy, rustic-chic feel and a welcoming vibe.
Neighboring the Theater For the New City, this industrial-styled bar has a great happy hour year-round and even sometimes offers special seasonal deals like a free taco for every drink order in the summer.
Happy Hour Deals: Monday to Friday from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm – $6 well liquor, $7 wine/sparkling, and $5 all beer and cider.
The Summit Bar
133 Loisaida Ave, New York, NY 10009
Phone: (347) 465-7911
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The Summit Bar, near La Plaza Cultural, has a classy appeal to it, with elegant chandeliers and sleek wooden benches.
I like coming here because you can feel sophisticated while still paying very little for great drinks. I recommend ordering the Ground to Glass cocktail with tequila and red bell pepper puree.
Happy Hour Deals: Monday to Friday from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm – $4 beer, $7 appetizers, and $7 cocktails and wine.
Pineapple Club
509 E 6th St, New York, NY 10009
Phone: (212) 697-8600
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I find Pineapple Club so alluring every time I walk through the door, perhaps due to the tropical-themed decor and colorful interiors throughout the space.
Located near Flying Squirrel Studios, this bar offers a great environment to drink cocktails, such as Strawberry Feels with elderflower liqueur or a Pina Chili Margarita.
Happy Hour Deals: Monday to Friday from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm – $10 signature cocktails, $2 to $18 foods, and $5 to $10 beer and wine.
The Headless Widow
99 1st Ave., New York, NY 10003
Phone: (917) 409-0446
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The Headless Widow, on the corner of 1st Ave and E 6th St, is an intimate, snug spot perfect for ordering equally cozy drinks like the Ginger Man.
I like going here during the holidays because of its warm, homey environment that’s unmatched in the East Village. The cocktails are a little on the high-end for happy hour, but they’re worth it.
Happy Hour Deals: Everyday from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm – $17 craft cocktails and $8 beer.
Ama Raw Bar East Village
190 Avenue B, New York, NY 10009
Phone: (212) 845-9896
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Ama Raw Bar, right next to Joseph C. Sauer Park, is a part cocktail bar, part seafood restaurant, and 100% divine. I like the Asian-inspired ingredients in both their cocktails and their bites.
You can find elements such as lychee, calamansi, yuzu, and sesame salt in their drinks, and wonton chips, lemongrass, wasabi oyster sauce, and more in their dishes. But the happy hour is all about the oysters!
Happy Hour Deals: Everyday from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm – $1 east coast oysters and $2 west coast oysters
Jackdaw
213 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003
Phone: (212) 507-9333
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Jackdaw, near Stuyvesant Square Park, is a brick-walled, laid-back bar that offers all sorts of goodies during happy hour.
It’s a great spot to frequent with a group of friends because it appeals to many tastes. Beer lovers, winos, and whiskey heads will all enjoy going to Jackdaw.
Happy Hour Deals: Monday to Friday until 8:00 pm & Saturday and Sunday from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm – $5 Founders All Day IPA, $5 Pacifico, $10 Gérard Bertrand Rosé, $8 Danzante Pinot Grigio, $8 Los Cardos Malbec, $10 Seasonal Sangria, $8 Old Fashioned, and $9 Margarita Picanté.
Final Thoughts
This list provides plenty of options for where to get a drink when you’re on a budget or looking to get more bang for your buck in New York City, specifically East Village.
And in addition to savings, the best happy hour in East Village will offer friendly service, tasty bar bites, and excellent vibes.
What’s your favorite happy hour? Let us know in the comments below!
Happy hour deals are subject to change. Always call ahead or check online for the latest info!
Best Happy Hour in East Village
- Keybar
- Bua
- Ten Degrees
- upstate craft beer & oyster bar
- The Wayland
- Ferns
- Bibi Wine Bar
- Tile Bar
- Cooper’s Craft & Cocktails
- Pinks Cantina – East Village
- The Summit Bar
- Pineapple Club
- The Headless Widow
- Ama Raw Bar East Village
- Jackdaw
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