Ruffian
This intimate East Village wine bar pairs creative seasonal dishes with a deep list of Eastern European natural wines.
- Mon – Fri, 16:00 – 00:00 (+1); Sat, 15:00 – 00:00 (+1); Sun, 15:00 – 23:00
- Free Entry
- 125 E 7th St
- 4.7 (434 reviews)
People
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Description
Active since 2016, the space channels a grunge chic vibe while operating as a focused chef's table. The cellar spans over 250 bottles sourced from old-world regions like Georgia, Greece, Austria, and Slovenia. Rather than guessing, guests can look to the bartenders, who share the storied backgrounds of the wines to guide pairings. The kitchen matches the cellar's experimental streak with plates like duck pastrami and mushroom dumplings.