Alphabet CityDive Bar
The Library Dive Bar in Alphabet City
The mood
Casual, lively · good late at night · good with friends
Known for
Manhattans
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A budget-friendly dive bar in Alphabet City, open until 4 AM most nights. Insider tip: One of the more playful elements is their happy hour—a creative twist where purchasing a drink earns you a toy dinosaur, redeemable for a free beverage later. Known for its manhattans.
The Library is a dive bar in the Lower East Side with shelves of books, vintage movies playing in the background, and graffiti-covered walls. Its jukebox is known for alt and punk selections, and the bartenders offer friendly service alongside reasonably priced drinks. The back area has tables set beneath the bookshelves, creating a relaxed space to settle in.
Know before you go
- Vibe
- Casual, Lively, Local, Cozy, Dive, Vintage, Classic, Laid Back, Hidden Gem
- Best times
- Afternoon, Brunch, Dinner, Happy Hour, Late Night
- Group size
- Solo, Friends (2-3)
- Insider tip
- One of the more playful elements is their happy hour—a creative twist where purchasing a drink earns you a toy dinosaur, redeemable for a free beverage later.
The details at The Library
- Setting
- Indoors
- Atmosphere
- Trendy
- Payment
- Credit cards · Debit cards · Tap to pay
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
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Good to know about The Library
The Library is at 7 Avenue A, New York, NY 10009, in Alphabet City, Manhattan.
Every day 12:00 PM - 4:00 AM. In short, it's open until 4 AM most nights.
Expect about $10–20 per person at The Library.
The Library is known for its manhattans.
The Library lists: wheelchair-accessible entrance.
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