Six Lower East Side Rooms for a Late Night

The Lower East Side runs late, and these six make the case for staying out. Expect a pawn-shop lounge, a rooftop pool bar, a subterranean game hall with live music, Haitian plates with tropical cocktails, and a from-scratch pie counter for the walk home.

Beauty & Essex
Tue – Wed, Sun, 17:00 – 22:00; Thu, 17:00 – 23:00; Fri – Sat, 17:00 – 00:00 (+1)
4.5 (4,844)
146 Essex St, New York, NY 10002

Behind an Essex Street pawn shop, this lounge plates creative shareable dishes alongside inventive cocktails. It fits a group easing into the night. Open to midnight on Friday and Saturday, closed Monday. Pricing is upscale.

Petee's Pie Company
Mon – Thu, 11:00 – 23:00; Fri – Sun, 10:00 – 23:00
4.6 (1,112)
61 Delancey Street

A Delancey Street shop baking from-scratch pies daily, from classic family recipes to seasonal flavors. It works for a sweet stop before or after a night out. Open daily to 11:00 PM. Pricing is mid-priced.

Mr. Purple
Mon – Wed, 13:00 – 02:00 (+1); Thu, 13:00 – 03:00 (+1); Fri – Sat, 13:00 – 04:00 (+1); Sun, 14:00 – 02:00 (+1)
4.1 (3,222)
180 Orchard St 15th floor

A 15th-floor Orchard Street rooftop bar with skyline views, cocktails, and a terrace pool. It draws a crowd that wants a scene, not a quiet corner. Open to 4:00 AM on Friday and Saturday. Pricing is upscale.

Sour Mouse
Mon – Wed, 16:00 – 01:00 (+1); Thu, 16:00 – 02:00 (+1); Fri, 16:00 – 04:00 (+1); Sat, 15:00 – 04:00 (+1); Sun, 15:00 – 01:00 (+1)
4.6 (823)
110 Delancey St, Lower Level

A subterranean Delancey game hall and music bar with pool, ping-pong, foosball, and local art. It suits a group that wants something to do between drinks, at 25 dollars an hour for a table. Open to 4:00 AM on weekends. Pricing is inexpensive.

Rebel
Tue – Thu, 17:00 – 22:00; Fri – Sat, 16:00 – 02:00 (+1); Sun, 14:00 – 22:00
4.4 (440)
29 Clinton St

A lively Clinton Street spot pairing Haitian griyo and rara pasta with strong tropical cocktails. It rewards a later, louder dinner. Open to 2:00 AM on Friday and Saturday, closed Monday. Pricing is mid-priced.

The Magician
Mon – Thu, Sun, 17:00 – 02:00 (+1); Fri – Sat, 17:00 – 04:00 (+1)
4.3 (316)
118 Rivington St

A long-running Rivington Street dive with inexpensive drinks, a digital jukebox, and an unpretentious room. It fits a no-plan nightcap with friends. Happy hour runs 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM daily. Open to 4:00 AM on weekends. Pricing is inexpensive.

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