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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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2nd Floor on Clinton

20s / 30s / Affluent / Ambient / VIP

Party Earth Review Harkening back to the classier side of Prohibition, the 2nd Floor on Clinton is a cozy piece of boozer nostalgia worlds apart from the Barramundi bar beneath it. Relaxed upper-crust ... more

67 Clinton Street
New York, NY 10002

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Barramundi

20s / Beer / Budget-friendly / Dive

Reviewed by Jaclyn W.

"My Take: I do not understand all the hype behind this bar. If you told me it was for their second level, 2nd Floor on Clinton, then I would unders ..." more

67 Clinton Street
New York, NY 10002

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Watermark Bar

Bar Food / Beer / Casual / Dinner

Reviewed by Jaclyn W.

"My Take: When I heard Watermark Bar was set to open at the Seaport, I genuinely was excited to check it out. Cocktails concocted by Jeremy Strawn, o ..." more

78 South Street, Pier 15
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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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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Clandestino

20s / 30s / 40s / Artists / Bar / Café

Party Earth Review Situated on the narrow end of Canal Street not swallowed up by the insanity of Chinatown, Clandestino is a charming neighborhood bar and café that offers a cozy retreat for a creative ... more

35 Canal 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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The Delancey

20s / 30s / Affluent Hipsters / Bar

Party Earth Review The Delancey provides hipsters and hops chasers with a three-floor hang that features a gritty rock venue, an intimate night club, and a rooftop bar with breathtaking views of the Williamsburg ... more

168 Delancey Street
New York, NY 10002

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Above Allen

30s / 80s Music / Artists / DJ / Dance

Party Earth Review There’s no beating around the bush when it comes to getting into Above Allen – patrons either have the look or they don’t. Those who do make it past the double doormen will find themselves ... more

Thompson Hotel, 190 Allen Street
New York, NY 10002

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Verlaine

African Funk / After Work / Bar

Party Earth Review Named for the 19th-century French poet, Verlaine is an artsy lounge that’s become a favorite for after-work get-togethers and mellow mingling with a diverse crowd of young professionals ... more

110 Rivington 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 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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