Idle Hands

East Village, New York –

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 kind of delirium, one fueled by craft beer and a boat-load of premium bourbons.

The cellar space has a hint of speakeasy style, with exposed bulbs, dark wood candlelit tables, and long leather banquettes adorning a room that’s barren save for a few colorful rock art posters framed on the walls.

Unlike the riotous clamor prevailing above, the venue’s vibe is more in line with its name, attracting mellow groups interested in top-shelf spirits and suds, all of which can be enjoyed to a backdrop of conversation-friendly rock, metal, and indie.

Fifty brews and more than a hundred bourbons, whiskeys, and scotches are on hand, many of which gleam from shelves behind the bar, while those in need of some grease to go with their grog can order American comfort food like burgers and wings from upstairs.

Hip East Village kids, casual couples, and tatted rocker chicks are plentiful, and there’s usually a scattered mix of unpretentious older prepsters who probably had awesome mohawks back in the day.

A regular DJ on Saturdays usually spins a diverse mix of rock and indie, and folks can even catch a game on the TVs throughout the week, proving that Idle Hands may be relaxed, but it definitely isn’t lazy.