
4 Rivington Street Bars For A Lower East Side Night Out
Start with conversation in a compact Irish pub on Ludlow Street. The next stop pairs drinks with grill fare. Leave room to linger at the final dive, styled like a wood-paneled basement.


At 132 Ludlow Street, Iggy's Keltic Lounge brings a compact, casual Irish-pub feel to a Lower East Side night out. The small setting suits a catch-up over beer or spirits, with friendly bartenders and daily happy-hour specials. Near the Tenement Museum, it also works as a stopover for visitors waiting for a tour.
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After the compact Irish pub, Pretty Ricky's gives this route a roomier Rivington Street stop, with picture-lined walls, craft beer, and creative cocktails. Off-the-grill fare and quick bites like fries bring food into the mix. Happy hour features an espresso martini on tap for seven dollars, but busy periods can mean standing, and drinks may take longer than kitchen orders.
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The Magician at 118 Rivington Street has a moderately lit room that smells of beer and old wood. Tables give friends room to sit and catch up. The digital jukebox lets patrons choose the soundtrack. Daily happy hour runs from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, with draft beers priced at six dollars.
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Finish at Welcome To The Johnsons, a dive at 123 Rivington Street styled like a 1970s wood-paneled basement. Grab a beer from the fridge. A jukebox anchors the room. The casual setting suits meeting people and lingering. The bar closes at 4:00 AM daily.
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