4 East Village Cocktail Bars Around East 6th Street And Second Avenue

4.4 (466)

Tue – Thu, 17:00 – 00:00 (+1); Fri – Sat, 16:00 – 02:00 (+1)

304 E 6th St

At 304 E 6th St, Maya Mezcal opens this East Village route with a gothic, intimate room centered on mezcal cocktails and mezcal flights. Tequila cocktails, beer, vodka and Mexican small plates broaden the menu. The sweet and smoky Mamango carries a heavy charred note. Bugs Bunny offers a more unusual profile. Staff can make custom nonalcoholic drinks, including a mango margarita.

4.3 (512)

Mon – Sun, 17:00 – 02:00 (+1)

100 2nd Ave

At 100 2nd Ave, Paradise Lost leans into a cross between tiki and a biker bar, with heavy metal surf-punk music setting the tone. This strictly 21+ walk-in spot pairs high-proof drinks such as the Pearl Diver with dramatic lighting and a fire show. Guests can occasionally request an off-menu absinthe cocktail, while the kitchen serves kimchi grilled cheese and spam musubi.

4.9 (152)

Mon – Thu, 17:00 – 00:00 (+1); Fri – Sat, 17:00 – 02:00 (+1); Sun, 18:00 – 23:00

308 E 6th Street

Bateman's at 308 E 6th Street pairs cozy seating with a rotating cocktail selection. Staff can guide guests through creative pours such as Sonny's milk punch, made with fresh ingredients. Each drink comes in glassware matched to its recipe. The dress code is casual, and menu prices include gratuity.

4.7 (421)

Tue, 17:00 – 22:00; Wed – Thu, 17:00 – 00:00 (+1); Fri, 16:00 – 00:00 (+1); Sat, 15:00 – 00:00 (+1); Sun, 15:00 – 22:00

96 2nd Avenue

At 96 2nd Avenue, Wonderland Bar pairs fairytale decor with interactive cocktails such as the Essence of Wonderland and Piña Colada Sour. Staff explain the presentations, while chef Peter He’s kitchen serves Sichuan pork dumplings, truffle fries and pearls of scallops. Co-owner Miki Niu designed the space, which accommodates both small dates and larger groups.