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Less intense than its eastern counterpart but equally madcap, the West Village is a bohemian enclave set against the Hudson River and home to younger creative professionals, successful entertainers, and artists from the Westbeth housing complex.
During the day, groups of artsy non-conformists settle in at the small sidewalk cafés and restaurants on Hudson Street for a relaxing lunch break, while laid-back free spirits and curious tourists push through cramped local staples like Magnolia Bakery and Cowgirl Hall of Fame.
The raucous but good-natured West Village night scene finds groups of students, hip young New York couples, and crowds of party-hungry gay men wandering along Christopher Street in search of small wine bars or bustling gastropubs.
Though its cobblestone streets and winding alleys can confuse weary travelers, the West Village provides an avant-garde warmth where both the unconventional and the straight-laced can enjoy creative conversation and conventional drinks.
What to Do in the West Village
Dive Bar / Gay Bar / Piano Bar
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59 Grove Street
New York, NY 10014
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239 West 4th Street
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The Jane Hotel
113 Jane Street
New York, NY 10014
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Party Earth Review A late-night menu, reasonably priced drinks, and a welcoming atmosphere keep people coming back to Art Bar, a West Village staple that draws a loyal mix of locals and out-of-towners ... more
52 Eighth Avenue
New York, NY 10014
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Party Earth Review A lively sports bar with a classic West Village feel, Barrow Street Ale House is a refuge for blue-collars, young professionals, and students in need of a beer and a sports fix. Patrons ... more
15 Barrow Street
New York, NY 10014
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Party Earth Review The green farmhouse façade of The Waverly Inn may suggest a typical West Village café, but the chic or connected patrons who actually get a table will find a bustling gastropub with ... more
16 Bank Street
New York, NY 10014
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Party Earth Review Game lovers and jazz fans won’t want to miss Fat Cat, a vast subterranean, one-room club and game room offering a great mix of friendly competition and live music. Although there’s ... more
75 Christopher Street
New York, NY 10014
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Party Earth Review Opened in 1935 and host over the years to music greats including everyone from John Coltrane and Miles Davis to Barbara Streisand, Village Vanguard remains one of the city’s most famous ... more
178 7th Avenue South
New York, NY 10014
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Reviewed by Ivy K.
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The Jane Hotel
113 Jane Street
New York, NY 10014
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Reviewed by Adrianna M.
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222 West Houston Street
New York, NY 10014
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More things to do in the West Village:
- → After Hours
- → Clubs
- → Happy Hour
- → Late Night Food
- → Restaurants
- → Bars
- → Cocktail Bars
- → Historic Bars
- → Lounges
- → Singles
- → Brunch
- → Date Ideas
- → Jazz Clubs
- → Pubs
- → Taverns
- → Cafés
- → Good for Groups
Where to Go in the West Village
- * Art Bar Bar / Lounge
- * Automatic Slims Bar / Café
- The Brooklyneer New American Restaurant / Bar
- Cafe Gitane (West Village) Café
- * Corner Bistro Bar / Burger Joint / Pub
- Houston Hall Beer Hall / Gastropub
- * The Jane Ballroom Cocktail Bar / Hotel Bar
- Kettle of Fish Historic Bar / Pub
- The Lion American Restaurant / Bar
- Little Branch Cocktail Bar / Lounge / Speakeasy
- * Marie's Crisis Café Dive Bar / Gay Bar / Piano Bar
- * The Rusty Knot Bar / Tiki Bar
- Tenjune Club / Lounge
- * Westway Club
- * White Horse Tavern Historic Bar / Historic Restaurant
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