East Village & Lower East Side Nightlife in New York City

Time to hang with locals. Chic bars and destination clubs have their place, but when you want to cozy up to the kick-back, more intimate side of downtown, make the off-the-beaten-path trek to these neighborhood bars and clubs. Drink what the locals drink, dance to the tunes they love, maybe make a few new friends. It's gonna be a good night.

McSorley's Old Ale House

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15 East 7th Street
Between Second and Third Avenues

An institution since 1854...
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Pianos

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158 Ludlow Street

Lower East Side underground scene...
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Thirsty Scholar

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155 Second Avenue
Between 9th and 10th Streets

Match and/or dim wits...
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Professor Thoms'

219 Second Avenue
At 13th Street

The H is Silent...
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Common Ground

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206 Avenue A
Between 12th Street & 13th Street

Doughnut decadence...
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Rockwood Music Hall

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196 Allen Street
Between East Houston and Stanton

Comfy cozy little club that rocks...
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dba

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41 First Avenue
(between 2nd and 3rd streets)

Beer and more beer...
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Sidewalk Cafe

94 Avenue A
At 6th Street

The Antifolk Folks...
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B Bar & Grill

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40 East 4th Street
Between Bowery and Lafayette Street

Still hip...
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Crocodile Lounge

325 East 14th Street

Free Pizza with a Beer...
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