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Ruffian

Ruffian

Wine Bar$$$$
East Village, New York
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    Ashley C.
    "The somms here are great - patient and knowledgeable!!"(2 Tips)
    Chris R.
    "Incredible selection of interesting wines"(2 Tips)
    Alice Eunjin
    "Great natural wine selection, generous pours, and a good playlist"(2 Tips)
    Amy C.
    "Lovely cozy spot with a huge wine selection, and happy hour menu"(2 Tips)
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    RuffianMarch 14, 2017
    NOW OPEN ON SUNDAYS! 3PM-10PM
  • Emily W.heart icon on user image
    Emily WilsonNovember 10, 2018
    Amazing wine and tons of fun. Menu changes all the time; Ruffian is doing things their way. But but but- if the cauliflower soup happens to be available, get it!
  • Chris R.heart icon on user image
    Chris RodemeyerMay 1, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Incredible selection of interesting wines from around the world, including Portugal, Hungry & Georgia. Talk to the friendly owners / sommeliers at the bar, and have your mind blown glass after glass.
  • Micah C.heart icon on user image
    Micah ChilesSeptember 28, 2018
    Great interesting wine list, tons from uncommon, old-world places - Georgia, Slovenia, etc. Knowledge, kind staff especially if there is a wait. Ventilation is poor - the back can be a bit smoky
  • Jessi Singh
    Jessi SinghAugust 29, 2017
    A true gem of a place! They are truly hospitable, sharing way beyond their incredible wine and food offerings. I love that they are generous storytellers and that they engage genuinely with guests.
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    Nick LosiNovember 3, 2018
    Fantastic atmosphere, fun and authentic and patient somms, and a wine menu that challenges and rewards all do a disservice to describing just how much of a gem this spot is.
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    MeredithMay 1, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Amazing wine bar with an incredibly unique wine list. Ask the the bartenders for a recommendation!
  • Adrien
    AdrienApril 15, 2016
    I had the chance to stop by while they were cooking, the lamb pie and beef brisket pies smelled amazing. Wine list very sophisticated
  • Ina L.heart icon on user image
    Ina LiFebruary 21, 2016
    A great selection of wine with a continuing developing bar menu. Try the red wine Braucol! Friendly owners on service :)
  • Ashley C.heart icon on user image
    Ashley ChenSeptember 24, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    The somms here are great - patient and knowledgeable!!
  • AmateurConciergeheart icon on user image
    AmateurConciergeDecember 7, 2017
    Legit vibe, great wine and tasty food with the quintessential east village vibe
  • Nicolette R.heart icon on user image
    Nicolette RomeroApril 16, 2016
    Cozy spot where you can watch them cook your meal right in front of you. Great wine selection! 🍷
  • PureWow
    PureWowAugust 4, 2016
    This adorable wine bar doesn’t take reservations, but if you manage to score a seat between 5 and 7 p.m., you’ll get access to a “secret stash” of specially priced wine bottles and $5 snacks. Read more
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    DoubleDeuceOctober 15, 2018
    Sit by the front so that you can enjoy the smells of the cooking but beware, your clothes will flavored (wonderfully!) too.
  • Steven Y.
    Steven YMay 17, 2016
    Amazing happy hour deal from 5-7PM - 5 appetizers for $5 each and an affordable selection of wines by the bottle as well
  • Anechka M.heart icon on user image
    Anechka M.April 6, 2018
    Excellent selection of wines, not your regular known choice
  • Beth K.heart icon on user image
    Beth KAugust 20, 2019
    For the true viti- vini- culture enthusiast. Knowledgeable staff. Cute and creative themes!!
  • jeffrey a.heart icon on user image
    jeffrey arnoldDecember 8, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    Nice selection of wines BTG. Knowledgeable staff. Food is pretty solid as well.
  • Alice Eunjinheart icon on user image
    Alice EunjinMarch 26, 2019
    Great natural wine selection, generous pours, and a good playlist
  • Callie B.heart icon on user image
    Callie BienvenuJanuary 28, 2016
    Small plates and awesome wine selection.
  • Jeremy F.heart icon on user image
    Jeremy FisherSeptember 11, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Amazing wine list and service. Really good food too
  • Amy C.heart icon on user image
    Amy CoatesMarch 30, 2017
    Lovely cozy spot with a huge wine selection, and happy hour menu
  • Katie T.heart icon on user image
    Katie TuohyJune 21, 2021
    A lovely little spot!
  • Luigi B.heart icon on user image
    Luigi BrambillaFebruary 28, 2017
    Awesome wine selection! Go for the crab cakes!!
  • Akshay G.heart icon on user image
    Akshay GMay 15, 2021
    Amazing wine selection - go with a pairing.
  • Polina W.heart icon on user image
    Polina WeitzJune 22, 2022
    Wine selection is excellent, and the service was great. Food was just ok.
  • Jyoti H.heart icon on user image
    Jyoti HalarnakarJuly 18, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    Cute place with a great wine selection!
  • Jennifer Y.
    Jennifer YuSeptember 22, 2018
    Only 19 seats. Selection of over 250 natural wines.
  • Ryan N.
    Ryan NantellJanuary 21, 2017
    Happy hour at the wine bar
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    SojinMarch 23, 2016
    Their mushroom and aged meatball!
  • Laura G.heart icon on user image
    Laura GretzJanuary 5, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Raw oysters are excellent!
  • Jasdevheart icon on user image
    JasdevNovember 12, 2022
    Great wine, skip the food.
  • Chris M.heart icon on user image
    Chris MyersAugust 5, 2018
    Good wine options
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