Suggestions for Dive Bar near Alphabet City, New York

Paddy • March 19, 2016Perfect dive bar that represents everything I love about the East Village. Mix of local, national and international beers and decent whiskey selection. Great atmosphere and great place to drink.

Chiara M. • January 4, 2016One of the best dive bars in east village! Pool, cheap drinks and nice people!

Henry B. • October 1, 2015KGB = dive bar - loud music + Soviet paraphernalia.

cc • July 16, 2010A great dive bar, filled with locals and hipsters and everythin in between. Juke box, pool table, skeeball...

Paul C. • December 30, 2009Dive bar, one of the best, great dukebox

Sara . • July 25, 2016Awesome place. Looks like a dive bar but huge and creative cocktail menu.

Gene R. • April 26, 2011Possibly the best dive bar in the east village. The crowd is amazing

Diana B. • November 2, 2016Great dive bar with a spacious back patio. A super chill little oasis from the city craziness.

Michael H. • December 21, 2016Best dive bar in the neighborhood. Always lively with regulars and first timers mingling and taking advantage of the cheap drinks.

Jack G. • April 15, 2014Great dive bar. Have some whiskey and fight someone.

Time Out New York • October 31, 2011The best dive bar in NYC is filled with regulars making efficient use of the low prices. The owners have banished TVs to promote friendly banter and there’s always the jukebox to keep you company.

The Daily Meal • June 19, 2011Best dive bar, best East Village bar, best New York bar, best end-of-night bar — Lucy's is all these, and a great jukebox bar too. Also in the mix, cheap (and strong) rail drinks.

Nicole D. • September 7, 2013Best dive bar since Yogi's.

Jackson I. • June 10, 2015Fun gay dive bar, very diverse crowd, and the nicest owner who's always quick to refill your drink.

WillMcD • August 16, 2011Not sure it's deserves to be called a Dive Bar. If you get your hand stamp at Mercury Lounge beers are only $3. PS go up stairs already!

Gary • April 16, 2013Whether you start your night at this dive bar or end it, you can't go wrong with $5 for a can of Tecate and a shot of tequila.

Kevin G. • October 3, 2017Perfect dive bar, lots of room for lots of people

Nicolette R. • April 26, 2015Dive bar that plays amazing music.

Anna B. • August 26, 2019Awesome dive bar. Their super cheap happy hour goes until 8pm!

Sara • January 2, 2011Best dive bar in the EV. Pints are $3 during happy hour. Bring in tamales from next door if you're hungry. 

Willem V. • August 24, 2015Local dive bar with a great live folk music session on Monday nights. Also popular with Liverpool soccer fans.

Joe W. • October 3, 2011Mac & Cheese + Pulled Pork Sliders = delicious. Good selection of craft beers.

Valerie S. • December 30, 2017Check out the cozy, brick-walled bar in the back. Great casual spot for groups.

suneel • August 14, 2014amazing spicy picklebacks and reasonably priced cocktails

Cesar R. • September 14, 2013Canned seafood? Yes please! The canned scallops are great! Pair with Riesling. Done.

Patrick H. • May 26, 2014Great veggie burger! Enjoy it on the back patio

Connie C. • October 27, 2018Love this dive bar with a mix of rock music and hip hop. The bartenders are so fun and took care of our bachelorette party. Got the whole bar to sing for our bride.

Saif D. • October 18, 2015Dive bar. Retro music. Simple.

Clara E. • April 12, 2022Such a great bar! Super fun and quite cheap activity, great for a date and the beers were really good!

Erin M. • October 13, 2014Dirty dive bar, everyone speaks Russian. Love it.