Four Lower East Side Dive Bars and Pubs for Late Nights

4.1 (1,260)

Mon – Sun, 14:00 – 04:00 (+1)

169 East Broadway

Opened in 1916 as the Bloody Bucket, this East Broadway dive mixes 1970s New Orleans touches like indoor palm trees with a leopard-print pool table and the original pickle martini. Cans only, no draft. A backyard and covered street seating add room when it gets packed.

4.3 (438)

Mon – Thu, 14:00 – 04:00 (+1); Fri – Sun, 12:00 – 04:00 (+1)

129 Orchard St, New York, NY 10002

Bartenders here hand out beer samples, shake martinis and swap a drink that misses the mark. Basketball plays on TV over hard rock oldies. Weekdays stay quieter for conversation, while weekend nights run louder and fuller until 4:00 AM.

4.3 (462)

Mon – Sun, 14:00 – 04:00 (+1)

132 Ludlow St

A compact Ludlow Street dive with Irish touches, friendly bartenders and daily happy-hour specials on beer and booze. Small groups can settle in to chat, and it makes a handy stop before a tour at the Tenement Museum. Open 2:00 PM to 4:00 AM daily.

4.5 (575)

Mon – Wed, Sun, 12:00 – 02:00 (+1); Thu – Sat, 12:00 – 04:00 (+1)

35 Clinton St

Barn-wood tables, a marble bar and a wide bourbon selection fill this Clinton Street pub, with outdoor seating too. Music keeps it lively yet mellow enough to hear your friends. Doors stay open until 4:00 AM Thursday through Saturday.