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The Lower East Side has come a long way since its humble beginnings as a mostly poor immigrant neighborhood and New York’s center of Jewish culture. While a slew of synagogues and historic Jewish sites remain, the neighborhood is now known more for its edgy shops and uproarious nightlife.

By day, the winding streets are full of gritty, successful artists and trendy shoppers alike checking out the offerings at the many artisanal restaurants, vegan bakeries, and delis or browsing for deals at the numerous vintage stores on Orchard and Ludlow.

But at night, some of the loudest, craziest, wildest, and most drunken bars in Manhattan spring to life in the Lower East Side, drawing crowds of edgy punks and rocker-chic girls to the myriad venues crammed into a five-block radius, where partiers might witness the next White Stripes or hottest international DJ.

Although live music blasts out of jam-packed indie haunts late into the night, the crowds don’t go home once the set ends – they just move on to the all-night booze and dance fests at the bars along Stanton and Broome Streets.

The Lower East Side may have roots as a poor ethnic enclave, but the only remaining vestige of its past is the melting pot of partiers looking to drink until dawn.

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The Whiskey Ward

Artists / Baseball Caps / Beer

Party Earth Review Lovers of whiskey and Old West-themed bars have struck gold at The Whiskey Ward, a Lower East Side dive that takes its extensive drinks menu very seriously. A pool table and a jukebox ... more

121 Essex Street
New York, NY 10002

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Schiller's Liquor Bar

20s / 30s / After Work / Artsy / Bar

Party Earth Review While its simple white exterior and austere white subway-tiled walls might recall a fifties shake shack, Schiller’s Liquor Bar is all about the hard stuff, making it a must-stop for ... more

131 Rivington Street
New York, NY 10002

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Spitzer's Corner

After Work / Bar Food / Beer / Rock

Party Earth Review A staple of the Lower East Side’s energetic nightlife, Spitzer’s Corner consistently has patrons swinging through its doors for a taste of one of eighty-plus craft beers or a bite of ... more

101 Rivington Street
New York, NY 10002

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The Box

20s / 30s / 40s / Affluent / Artists

Party Earth Review Even the most well-connected party girls and Park Avenue brats won’t get into The Box without a reservation or a spot on the guest list, but patrons with a little foresight are in for ... more

189 Chrystie Street
New York, NY 10002

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Cake Shop

20s / Artsy / Bar / Budget-friendly

Party Earth Review There’s no better proof that New York is the city that never sleeps than the uber-cool, slightly schizophrenic Cake Shop, a round-the-clock upstairs vegan bakery café by day and indie ... more

152 Ludlow Street
New York, NY 10002

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darkroom

20s / 30s / Bar / Boisterous / DJ / Pop

Party Earth Review First-timers who come upon the plain exterior of Darkroom won’t be able to tell what they’re in for, but those who dare to venture down the dim staircase will need only one look at ... more

165 Ludlow Street
New York, NY 10002

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200 Orchard

80s Music / ATM / After Work / Beer

Party Earth Review Located in an area swimming in fanciful drinking options, 200 Orchard is a chill neighborhood dive that caters to relaxed cocktailers, mellow sports fans, and an unpretentious dance ... more

200 Orchard Street
New York, NY 10002

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trē

20s / 30s / 40s / Beer & Wine Only

Reviewed by Selina L.

"I've indulged in Tre's endless mimosa/bellini brunch multiple times, and I have no intention of stopping anytime soon. The restaurant itself is small ..." more

173 Ludlow Street
New York, NY 10002

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The Boil

Budget-friendly / Casual / Jeans

Reviewed by Ivy K.

"My take: The Boil, serving Cajun/Creole cuisine, is a tiny seafood haven located in the Lower East Side. After waiting and starving for almost an hou ..." more

139 Chrystie Street
New York, NY 10002

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Two Bit's Retro Arcade

Arcade Games / Bar Food / Casual

Reviewed by Jaclyn W.

"My Take: Maybe it’s because I’m not a true “gamer,” or maybe it’s just not my scene, but I wasn’t too impressed with Two Bit’s Retro Arcade. The plac ..." more

153 Essex Street
New York, NY 10002

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The Back Room

20s / Alternative Music / DJ / EDM

Party Earth Review From its secret location to its art deco décor to the camouflaged drinks, the Back Room takes the speakeasy theme seriously – and literally too. Once past a tattered sign for the fictitious ... more

102 Norfolk Street
New York, NY 10002

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Katra Lounge

30s / 40s / Beer / Blouses / Cocktails

Reviewed by Jaclyn W.

"My Take: Situated in the Lower East Side, Katra Lounge seems like the type of place that tried to make it big in Midtown, but could not afford the re ..." more

217 Bowery Street

New York, NY 10002

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