Guidebook for New York
Drinks & Nightlife
Good atmosphere, cozy pub with good inexpensive food and great Guinness. Happy hour 4-8pm 7 days a week $4 pints. Lovely.
17 locals recommend
St. Dymphna's
117 Avenue AGood atmosphere, cozy pub with good inexpensive food and great Guinness. Happy hour 4-8pm 7 days a week $4 pints. Lovely.
Drop Off Service
211 Avenue Ahappy hour 3 bucks a pint. Need I say more?
Rue B
188 Avenue BQuirky diner/cafe great inexpensive brunch for $12 with a bloody Mary.
Mondays night this regular pub comes alive as local Jazz musicians get together for a jam session. Some old greats have been known to make appearances here from time to time.
24 locals recommend
11TH STREET BAR
510 E 11th StMondays night this regular pub comes alive as local Jazz musicians get together for a jam session. Some old greats have been known to make appearances here from time to time.
Food Scene
Inexpensive southern food. This is a little gem of a place. Best fried chicken ever.
86 locals recommend
Bobwhite Lunch and Supper Counter
94 Loisaida AveInexpensive southern food. This is a little gem of a place. Best fried chicken ever.
Amazing vegan food. I was a little sceptical being a meat eaterbut this cozy restaurant gave me one of the best meals I've had in the city.
35 locals recommend
Caravan Of Dreams
405 E 6th StAmazing vegan food. I was a little sceptical being a meat eaterbut this cozy restaurant gave me one of the best meals I've had in the city.
Ninth Street Espresso
700 E 9th StBest coffee in the hood.
Great garden french/american bistro run by our good friend Colm Clancy. Live music on Weds and Thurs. Gorgeous covered garden open in the warmer months. Love this place.
6 locals recommend
Tree Bistro
190 1st Ave.Great garden french/american bistro run by our good friend Colm Clancy. Live music on Weds and Thurs. Gorgeous covered garden open in the warmer months. Love this place.
Two Boots
201 W 11th StGreat pizza in a quirky cafe.
Crazy German bar. Good German food and beer. Live Ompah music on special occasions!
128 locals recommend
Zum Schneider NYC
107 Loisaida AveCrazy German bar. Good German food and beer. Live Ompah music on special occasions!
Yugoslavian delight in the East Village. Great food, cozy atmosphere and if you are lucky, some great live music.
30 locals recommend
Kafana
116 Loisaida AveYugoslavian delight in the East Village. Great food, cozy atmosphere and if you are lucky, some great live music.
Five Tacos
119 St Marks PlMexican fast food at its best.
For our english guests this one. Great curry. Good to order in from here to.
32 locals recommend
Brick Lane Curry House
79 2nd AveFor our english guests this one. Great curry. Good to order in from here to.
Purple Ginger
507 E 6th StGreat asian fusion which will not burn a hole in your pocket.
Black Iron Burger
540 E 5th StCozy little burger joint. No frills, decent food.
Usually full of Japanese diners. Need you a better excuse to go here to eat fine sushi. Love this place!
94 locals recommend
Takahachi
85 Avenue AUsually full of Japanese diners. Need you a better excuse to go here to eat fine sushi. Love this place!
Great food, great atmosphere in this quirky and eclectic restaurant. A little pricier than our other recommendations but well worth it.
90 locals recommend
Edi & The Wolf
Great food, great atmosphere in this quirky and eclectic restaurant. A little pricier than our other recommendations but well worth it.
Artichoke Basille's Pizza
321 E 14th StLike pizza? This is for you.
Everything Else
Quiet little hide away with a little tree house where you can sit and relax.
39 locals recommend
6BC Botanical Garden
630 E 6th StQuiet little hide away with a little tree house where you can sit and relax.
Josie's
300 Amsterdam AveThey love dogs and the Guinness isn't bad either.
Whole Foods Market
95 E Houston StThe best grocery store in the city.
Westville East
173 Avenue AInexpensive good wholesome food. love this place. Great value!
Great live music (mostly free) in two side by side venues. 7 days a week. Go early afternoon on a Saturday or Sunday, stay all day and be blown away by the talented musicians who gather here.
226 locals recommend
Rockwood Music Hall
196 Allen StGreat live music (mostly free) in two side by side venues. 7 days a week. Go early afternoon on a Saturday or Sunday, stay all day and be blown away by the talented musicians who gather here.
Essex Market
88 Essex StIndoor food market. Great for groceries.
If you like cakes and pastries you have to try this place! It's been at this spot for decades and is an east village secret.....
93 locals recommend
Veniero's
342 E 11th StIf you like cakes and pastries you have to try this place! It's been at this spot for decades and is an east village secret.....
This shop has a great selection of wine with friendly, very knowledgeable staff. They aim to stock inexpensive great wines. There is often a tasting evening to sample the goods too.
81 locals recommend
Alphabet City Beer Co.
96 Loisaida AveThis shop has a great selection of wine with friendly, very knowledgeable staff. They aim to stock inexpensive great wines. There is often a tasting evening to sample the goods too.
Dr. David E Zipkowitz, DMD
333 E 14th StMy dentist. He's the best!!
Essentials
Fancy cooking italian? Get all your supplies from this tiny store.
27 locals recommend
Russo's Mozzarella & Pasta
363 7th AveFancy cooking italian? Get all your supplies from this tiny store.
Shopping
Barnyard sell artisanal cheeses, cured meats and great sandwiches!
52 locals recommend
Barnyard Cheese Shop
168 Avenue BBarnyard sell artisanal cheeses, cured meats and great sandwiches!