True Tales of NYC Walking Tours
East Village Bar Recommendations

Note: Some bars appear in more than one category. This is a reflection of their utility, not necessarily their superiority (all the bars on this list are good in their own way). It might also prove helpful to cross-reference if a bar is in another category to narrow down the vibe of the place.

Beer Selection
ABC Beer
Craft+Carry St. Marks
DBA
Proletariat

Classic East Village Dives
We use the terms dive with great affection – these are some of the longest standing establishments in the neighborhood. They might not be fancy but they have character to spare, locals go here, and the drinks are cheap
2A
7B
Big Bar
Blue and Gold
Cherry Tavern
Lucy's
Mona's
Niagara
The Scratcher

Cocktails
Expert mixology
Amor y Amargo
Death and Co.

Dancing
Joyface
Niagara

Fruity Drinks
Miss Lily's
Yuca Bar

Games and Fun
Ace Bar
Barcade

Intimate
Small spaces, basements, places to hide away - possibly with someone special...
Decibel
The Immigrant
Lovers of Today

Karaoke
Planet Rose
Sing Sing

LGBTQ
The Boiler Room
Club Cumming
The Cock
Joyface
Nowhere

Live Music
Berlin
NuBlu
Otto's Shrunken Head

Outdoor Areas
Bua
DBA

Places You Can Talk
Generally, crowd is 30 and above
McSoreley's
Tile Bar

Pub Food
Boulton and Watt
Bua
St. Dymphnas

Sake
Decibel
Satsko

Sports
The Grafton
Standings

Young and Fun
Generally, crowd is in their 20s
Ace Bar
Blue and Gold
Joyface
The Wayland