The Ten Bells
Wine Bar and Tapas Restaurant$$$$
Lower East Side, New York
Has a stamp of approval from The Corcoran Group and Serious Eats
"Cozy wine bar with an oyster happy hour 🍷"(17 Tips)
"Steak Tartar is out of this world...best enjoyed between $1 oysters"(19 Tips)
"Plus an amazing natural wine list."(6 Tips)
"Super cute and cozy wine bar for all those romantic dates."(3 Tips)
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John BoyerMay 18, 2013Soooo.....you want to see what a real wine bar is all about? This pic is the "available by the glass" selection at Ten Bells. See you next week when I wake from the coma. Great peeps too.
Kate FurmanJuly 13, 2015Dollar Oyster happy hour is legit, but try the charcuterie plate with hand picked cheeses and meats. On the pricier side ($24 for 6 items) but pairs well with wine and oysters.
Ms HeleneMarch 3, 2016Oysters were only shucked to order and fresh even if not served on ice, $2.50 each. Pulpo a la fiera (grilled octopus with crispy potatoes) and salmon tartare were great! Meet the Winemaker nights!
LukeMay 7, 2018Cute, cozy, romantic, and a lot of other great adjectives apply, but wine and oysters are the important nouns here.
Kelly KearnsNovember 3, 2018This place is amazing! They have a large selection of natural wines and the food is 👌🏼. My favorites are the meatballs, the shrimp nachos, the brisket, and the mushrooms, but you can’t go wrong!
I adore this cozy little wine bar. It’s a lot bigger than it seems; there’s a room in the back if there’s no room in the front. Take your time with the wine list, there are a ton of good values.
Stina P.February 18, 2014warm, coquettish, tucked away on a street in LES. lose yourself for hours in the prism candlelight with good company and a glass of malbec. trust the staff for selections and go oh so very often 💋
GiacsonOctober 25, 2019Easygoing wine bar with delicious tapas plates to share. Crowded but good vibes. Perfect for a night out with friends or in couple
- DoubleDeuceJuly 6, 2022All of your wine bar needs. There's also a sizable back room if you have a big group or say doing a celebration of some sorts.
My second favorite wine bar in the city. The bartenders are super nice and will let you try just about anything. Cozy, romantic atmosphere great for dates or late night!
Caroline SchulweisSeptember 11, 2015Great value. Loved the octopus (was a lot of food for the price!). $1 oyster happy hour as well as $15 carraffes of wine. What more could you ask for?
Chelsea RenaudAugust 30, 2015OYSTERS: $1 M-F 5-7; S&S 3-7P. It’s got a ton of character, is filled with regulars, and has way better food than a poppin’ wine bar in this part of town really needs to have.
Sarah SpagnoloJune 24, 2015A cool spot. Dark and moody with small tapas that are great to share. The octopus and watermelon salad were standouts.
Ellie DApril 16, 2012Great local spot. It's a must if you can find an open seat. Delicious little tapas and an extensive and impressive wine list. Doesn't hurt that it always smells like garlic and butter, either!
Nicolette RomeroSeptember 27, 2014I walked right by this place and didn't even know it was there! Very relaxed ambience. Get in here for a glass of wine!
Nicole FormicaSeptember 30, 2017Amazing happy hour till 7. Oysters are great, but don't miss out on the octopus!
Monica CullenNovember 5, 20151$ Oysters and 15$ carafes of wine until 7 pm. Very cozy and romantic. The Massachusetts oysters and the Chardonnay are perfect!
Sophie OmnomMay 6, 2016Cozy bar with dark wood, candles, and a good selection of wines. Great for dates!
NastyaSeptember 23, 2019Dark and loud place with a huge wine selection (even by glass). Friendly prices. Would be perfect for a friends gathering.
Elvis RodricksJuly 4, 2019Good alfresco joint sans the heavy background music sound. Table at the rear. Baby eel's an exotic treat!
PoppyMay 28, 2013Great Bio wine. Remember that Bio wine is not what most of us expect in "wine" this is real grapes pressed to be what we really should be enjoying in life :)
Bond StreetOctober 11, 2016"It's a cozy place with an easy vibe and, as a fan of natural wines, it's a place of constant discovery." - Tomoko Ogura, brand director - Vince Read more
The Corcoran GroupJuly 17, 2013We love to come to this cozy wine bar for happy hour, especially for the $1.25 oysters (through 7pm).
A&B American StyleSeptember 23, 2012If you believe, as some very respected chefs do, that our Pepper Sauce is great with oysters, be sure to ask for it when you hit up $1 oyster happy hour Read more
Charlotte ChanMarch 9, 2017Impressive wine menu and very good vibe and service :-) oyster happy hours 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Kathryn DApril 1, 2017Almost overwhelming wine list. When in doubt, the house carafe is great. Papas bravas for vegetarians.
AmateurConciergeSeptember 17, 2015Great low key spot to have wine with friends and some solid food to boot
So cute and $1 oysters before 7pm. Very low key atmosphere and perfect.
The list of biodynamic wines are incredibly hard to read but the bartenders give great recommendations and tastings. Cash only kittens.- Eamonn CareyNovember 3, 2016If they have orange wine on the menu, I strongly recommend you try it. Amazing!
Emilie FuttermanOctober 25, 2014Fantastic hidden wine bar. Great selection of french wines, good for a small group.
Chet ManciniFebruary 6, 2016Cozy but actually a lot of seating. Good wine list. Great for wine with friends.
Vianney BrandicourtJune 27, 2014I go for the the 'Special Oyster Happy Hour'. It's everyday until 7.00pm ... they are good and only $1.25 each : )
Nice and Nodar are awesome here. Love this neighbourhood joint! Feels like home!!
John ColglazierSeptember 28, 2019Tough to find a seat on the weekends. Had the Rhône Valley Pinot Noir.
aneessa steilenJune 26, 2016Great variety, mostly biodynamic. A tad pricier than it should be, but great vibe.
Amber LockwoodOctober 10, 2014Super cute wine bar. They let you try all the wines until you find your fave!
Jiayi HuangJanuary 15, 2010Unpretentious and warm place with quality food and wine. One of the best tapas/wine bars in NYC and my personal fav! Be prepared to squeeze - gets really packed.
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"Great natural wines, simple food made with good ingredients and a casual, intimate atmosphere." Eric Asimov, The NY Times’s wine critic.
Closed until 5:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 5:00 PM–2:00 AM
- Sat
- 3:00 PM–2:00 AM
- Sun
- 3:00 PM–Midnight
(212) 228-4450
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
No
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Music
Yes
Parking
Street
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar
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