Five Lower East Side Bars for Music and Cocktails

Pausa

Mon – Tue, 15:00 – 22:00; Wed – Thu, 15:00 – 23:00; Fri – Sat, 12:00 – 02:00 (+1); Sun, 12:00 – 22:00

4.9 (97)

251 Broome St

An Italian sound bar on the Lower East Side spinning all-vinyl jazz, soul, and funk alongside aperitivos and house cocktails. It suits a slow, music-led night. Open to 2:00 AM on weekends. Pricing is mid-priced.

Chin Up Bar

Mon, 17:00 – 23:00; Tue – Wed, 17:00 – 00:00 (+1); Thu, 17:00 – 01:00 (+1); Fri – Sat, 17:00 – 02:00 (+1)

5.0 (71)

171 Chrystie St

A candlelit Chrystie Street bar pairing classic gin martinis and seafood bites under a painted sky-mural ceiling. It fits an intimate drink. Open to 2:00 AM on Friday and Saturday, closed Sunday. Pricing is mid-priced.

Ha's Snack Bar

Mon – Sat, 17:30 – 22:30

4.3 (195)

297 Broome St

A cozy 24-seat Broome Street spot pairing natural wines with French-Vietnamese plates like tamarind-butter snails. It rewards a focused, later dinner. Open to 10:30 PM, closed Sunday. Pricing is upscale.

Baby Grand LES

Mon – Wed, Sun, 17:00 – 02:00 (+1); Thu – Sat, 17:00 – 03:00 (+1)

4.6 (62)

187 Orchard St

A high-energy Orchard Street karaoke lounge with an open-mic stage and private rooms. It works for a loud group night. Open to 3:00 AM Thursday through Saturday. Pricing is mid-priced.

Lucinda's

Mon – Thu, 17:00 – 02:00 (+1); Fri, 17:00 – 04:00 (+1); Sat, 14:00 – 04:00 (+1); Sun, 13:00 – 02:00 (+1)

4.0 (103)

169 Avenue A

A Lower East Side country bar bringing live bluegrass, honky-tonk, and Sunday two-step lessons to an antique-filled room. It suits a lively, no-cover night. Open to 4:00 AM on weekends. Pricing is inexpensive.