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Formerly a graffitied haven for Basquiat and The Ramones, as well as the undeniable heart of New York’s counterculture, the East Village has since undergone a gentrified makeover that has brought enough upscale loft apartments, designer shops, and restaurants to suit the influx of young professionals without totally alienating the punks and metalheads who still call this neighborhood home.

During the day, Tompkins Square Park – former stomping grounds of drug pushers and skinheads – now acts as a focal point of activity where both edgy rockers and yuppies pushing baby carriages go to kick back, while college students peruse the nearby record stores or grab a table at one of the tiny ethnic restaurants.

With the greatest concentration of bars in Manhattan, from St. Marks Place to Alphabet City, the East Village offers plenty of options that cater to just about everyone, from the hipsters and post-grad preps looking for craft cocktail speakeasies, Irish pubs, and chill lounges to the tattooed creative types swarming into the dive bars and underground music venues.

Of course there’s also a Starbucks on every corner and rent is outrageous, but for those who enjoy their bohemia with a bit of bourgeois flair, the East Village is the place to be.

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Poco

Spanish Restaurant

Reviewed by Ivy K.

"My Take: While Poco is popularly known for its brunch, my dinner experience here was not bad at all. Coming in this East Village tapas bar for a late ..." more

33 Avenue B
New York, NY 10009

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Drop Off Service

Ale House / Lounge / Pub

Party Earth Review A welcoming English ale house situated in a former Laundromat, Drop Off Service and its cheap imperial pints attract an outgoing clientele of creative types and beer lovers. Afternoons ... more

211 Avenue A
New York, NY 10009

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Ella

Cocktail Bar / Piano Bar

Party Earth Review The decadent divas of Hollywood’s golden age would feel right at home at Ella, a bi-level art deco lounge attracting a fashionable mix of alternative creative types and music lovers ... more

9 Avenue A
New York, NY 10009

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Burp Castle

Lounge / Pub

Reviewed by craig w.

"When I regularly visited Burp Castle from 2000-2006, the crowd was mature enough to follow the rules: no loud talking. That was pretty much it. Classi ..." more

41 East 7th Street
New York, NY 10003

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Exchange Alley

Bar / Restaurant

Reviewed by A A.

"A cozy bohemian living room open to the public and particularly to artists, Exchange Alley draws a crowd of 20 to 40-something creatives. Guests ente ..." more

424 East 9th Street
New York, NY 10009

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The Blind Barber

Bar / Barber Shop / Lounge

Party Earth Review Hip patrons in need of a haircut and a drink should head to The Blind Barber, an old-school barbershop that transforms into an exclusive speakeasy by night. Although clients who opt ... more

339 East 10th Street
New York, NY 10009

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Idle Hands

Whiskey Bar

Party Earth Review Hidden below the New Orleans-themed party madness of Billy Hurricane’s – home to heart-stopping Scorpion Bowls and 96-ounce drafts – Idle Hands offers a different ... more

25 Avenue B
New York, NY 10009

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Decibel

Japanese Restaurant

Party Earth Review The name of this sake bar is louder than its appearance as a flashing “ON AIR” sign beckons visitors to venture down the narrow marble staircase at Decibel, a tightly packed and very ... more

240 East 9th Street
New York, NY 10003-7530

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St. Dymphna's

Bar / Irish Pub

Party Earth Review The Tompkins Square Park area might not be the first place one would expect to find an authentic Irish pub experience, but that’s just what St. Dymphna’s delivers, from the craft beer ... more

118 St. Marks Place
New York, NY 10009

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Ichabod’s

Bar / Gastropub

Reviewed by Ivy K.

"My Take: For a restaurant that has merely opened for one week, Ichabod’s certainly has its way to attract customers from all over town! Coming in on a ..." more

15 Irving Place
New York, NY 10003

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Lit Lounge

Bar / Live Music Venue / Lounge

Party Earth Review A quick glance at the grungy façade of Lit Lounge is enough to reveal the venue’s attitude – secretive, grimy, and underground, the perfect reflection of skateboarder Eric Foss and ... more

93 Second Avenue
New York, NY 10003

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Empellón Cocina

Mexican Restaurant

Reviewed by Jaclyn W.

"My Take: I was incredibly excited to try out the new Empellon Cocina in the East Village. Renowned due to their west village taqueria, I was only ..." more

105 1st Avenue
New York, NY 10003

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Top Upcoming Events in the East Village

May 2013

May 24 Fri	TGIF Comedy Comedy Show / Stand-Up Comedy / Comedy / Stand-Up Comedy 7:00pm Eastville Comedy Club Janeane Garofalo, Andrew Schulz, Wil Sylvince	Add to Calendar
May 25 Sat	A-List at Eastville Comedy Club Comedy Show / Stand-Up Comedy / Comedy / Stand-Up Comedy 7:00pm Eastville Comedy Club Janeane Garofalo, Andrew Schulz, Wil Sylvince	Add to Calendar
May 26 Sun	PrimeTime at Eastville Comedy Club Comedy Show / Stand-Up Comedy / Comedy / Stand-Up Comedy 9:00pm Eastville Comedy Club Andrew Schulz, Wil Sylvince	Add to Calendar
May 30 Thu	Janeane Garofolo Comedy Show / Stand-Up Comedy / Comedy / Stand-Up Comedy 7:30pm UCB East Janeane Garofalo, Dan Soder, Rob Stern, Chris Lamberth	Add to Calendar