West Village Wine Bars Meet Shochu Cocktails and Oysters

4.7 (98)

Mon – Thu, 16:00 – 23:00; Fri, 16:00 – 00:00 (+1); Sat, 15:00 – 00:00 (+1)

35 Bedford Street

Small-producer wines and Mediterranean sharing plates, from croquettes to conservas, fill the table at this intimate Bedford Street bar. Glasses and boards run mid-priced, and the room can host groups of around 18.

4.6 (346)

Mon – Thu, 17:00 – 21:30; Fri, 17:00 – 22:00; Sat, 16:00 – 22:00; Sun, 16:00 – 21:30

39 Downing St, New York, NY 10014, USA

Easy to miss from the street, this West Village nook serves fresh oysters, Yuzu Pepper Shrimp and miso cod cakes with a Spicy Palawan cocktail or strong lychee martinis. It closes by 10:00 PM.

4.5 (81)

Mon – Thu, Sun, 15:00 – 00:00 (+1); Fri – Sat, 15:00 – 01:30 (+1)

146 W Houston St

Established in 1999, this Houston Street wine bar pairs an arugula, tomato and pesto panini with a bruschetta flight at prices visitors call reasonable. Quiet early, it draws a crowd later and stays open until midnight.

4.4 (838)

Mon – Thu, 17:00 – 00:00 (+1); Fri, 17:00 – 00:30 (+1); Sat, 12:00 – 15:00, 17:00 – 00:30 (+1); Sun, 12:00 – 15:00, 17:00 – 22:00

128 W Houston St, New York, NY 10012, USA

Shochu and Japanese whiskey cocktails with house-made ingredients and artisanal ice lead the list at this low-lit, 1920s-inspired Japanese cocktail bar. Jazz plays over Yoshoku plates, though large parties may see a surcharge.

4.3 (694)

Mon – Thu, Sun, 11:30 – 23:00; Fri – Sat, 11:30 – 00:00 (+1)

16 Bedford Street

Exposed brick and a no-nonsense host set the tone at this West Village spot for Italian small plates, cocktails and wines from female vintners. Portions are generous, the dark chocolate soufflé is a draw, and peak hours get loud.

4.3 (71)

Mon – Sat, 17:00 – 00:00 (+1); Sun, 16:00 – 23:00

37 Carmine St

Velvet, Persian rugs and Gatsby-era wallpaper frame this Carmine Street lounge known for lychee cocktails and watermelon drinks. Groups get gluten-free care, down to dedicated crackers for the charcuterie board.