The International Bar

This small, spare room serves as a neighborhood institution that has survived the East Village's shifting landscape. While patrons often order an Espresso Martini or a Paper Plane, the main draw is the unpretentious atmosphere. The staff are known for remembering familiar faces and orders, though service can occasionally lean toward the cliquey side if bartenders get caught up chatting with friends. It remains a straightforward, low-key spot to show off classic New York dive culture to out-of-town guests.