Sugar Mouse NYC
A basement bar pairing live indie sets with pool, darts, and retro arcade games in the East Village.
- Mon – Wed, Sun, 15:30 – 01:00 (+1); Thu, 15:30 – 02:00 (+1); Fri – Sat, 15:30 – 03:00 (+1)
- $
- 47 3rd Ave, Lower Level
- 4.7 (504 reviews)
Description
Downstairs in the East Village, Sugar Mouse layers live music over bar games: pool, darts, arcade machines, and foosball share the floor with bands playing rock, alternative, and indie pop. Visitors describe the vibe as fun and energetic, with loud music that inspires dancing, and visuals projected on the walls adding to the atmosphere. The space is decorated with graffiti-style artwork from the entrance down to the main sitting area. Old-school video games are a highlight, and the bar serves food like Korean-style fried chicken wings and pizza, though reviews are mixed on the food. Note that entry is only 21+ after 8 PM from Thursday to Saturday, and the playlist can shift to a DJ later in the night.