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KGB Bar Dive Bar in East Village

4.2 out of 5, 621 reviews$0–15 per person

KGB Bar in East Village

The mood

Casual, lively · good late at night · good with friends

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The story

A budget-friendly dive bar in the East Village. Reviewers mention the entertainment, suggest it for a date, and come for the drinks, though some mention slow or uneven service.

“Rated One of the Top Ten NYC Dive Bars”
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What's on at KGB Bar

  • EveryMon

    Easy Paradise Open Mic

    Mon · 7 PM

    From their website · Updated Nov 2026
  • EveryTue

    Tuesdays at the Red Room

    Tue · 7 PM

    From their website · Updated Nov 2026
  • EveryFri

    Juan Munguia Trio

    Fri · 10 PM

    From their website · Updated Nov 2026
  • Mon9

    KGB Monday Night Poetry

    Mon, Nov 9 · 7 PM

    From their website · Updated Nov 2026
  • Wed11

    Fantastic Fiction

    Wed, Nov 11 · 7 PM

    From their website · Updated Nov 2026
  • Thu12

    Dead Ladies Show

    Thu, Nov 12 · 7 PM

    From their website · Updated Nov 2026
  • Fri20

    NYU Emerging Writers Featuring André Aciman

    Fri, Nov 20 · 7 PM

    From their website · Updated Nov 2026

Know before you go

Vibe
Casual, Lively, Local
Perfect for
Date Night, Entertainment, Drinks, Quiet Hangout
Best times
Dinner, Late Night
Group size
Solo, Friends (2-3)
Insider tip
Open 7 PM 'til 4 AM - 7 Days a Week. Red Room hosts recurring events including Easy Paradise Open Mic, Tuesdays at the Red Room, and An Evening With Olivia Von Blue.

What reviewers mention about KGB Bar

Moodap read 10 public reviews of KGB Bar and counted what they talk about.

  • The entertainment3 of 10
  • Date spot2 of 10
  • The drinks2 of 10
  • Calm and quiet2 of 10

Heads-up: Slow or uneven service (2 of 10)

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