Where to Find Candlelit Cocktails on the Lower East Side?
Three Clinton Street bars on the Lower East Side rated 4.5 to 5: candlelit cocktails at Little Big, a midweek stop at Cafe Skye, and an Irish finale at Donnybrook.
Clinton Street Bars on the Map
Little Big: Candlelight on Clinton Street
Little Big serves cocktails in a warm, candlelit room. A spacious backyard garden offers room for small gatherings outdoors. Double Chicken Please alumni run the bar. The owners work in both the kitchen and at the bar. The menu brings Belarusian and Dominican cooking to the table. The intimate interior suits a date or a conversation with friends. Entry is free. Little Big opens at 5:00 PM every day.
Cafe Skye: A Midweek Lower East Side Window
Wednesday and Thursday happy hour at Cafe Skye runs from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Confirm public access before a Friday visit, when private events may affect entry. The snug room serves creative cocktails and natural wine alongside light bites. Check the trivia schedule before choosing a night. Full buyouts accommodate up to 25 guests. Hosts can bring outside cake and arrange custom decor, menus and music.
Donnybrook: An Irish Finale on Clinton
Barn-wood tables give friends a place to settle over drinks at Donnybrook, the route's final stop. Music stays mellow enough for conversation. Thursday through Saturday, the pub stays open until 4:00 AM the following morning. A marble bar anchors the spacious interior. Outdoor seating offers the group another place to gather over a drink. Choose a bourbon from the wide selection, or order a beer or cocktail. Entry is free.
