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The Scratcher Dive Bar in East Village
The mood
Casual, lively · good late at night · good with friends
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A mid-priced dive bar in the East Village, open until 1 AM most nights and 3 AM on Fridays and Saturdays. Reviewers come for the entertainment, suggest it for a few friends, and call the space cozy.
Know before you go
- Vibe
- Casual, Lively, Local
- Perfect for
- Small Groups, Entertainment, Quiet Hangout
- Best times
- Afternoon, Dinner, Happy Hour, Late Night
- Group size
- Solo, Friends (2-3)
The details at The Scratcher
- How to visit
- Dine-in
- Setting
- Indoors · Outdoor seating
- Atmosphere
- Cozy
- Payment
- Credit cards · Debit cards · Tap to pay
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi
What reviewers mention about The Scratcher
Moodap read 10 public reviews of The Scratcher and counted what they talk about.
- The entertainment4 of 10
- Small groups3 of 10
- Cozy room2 of 10
- Calm and quiet2 of 10
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Good to know about The Scratcher
The Scratcher is at 209 E 5th St, New York, NY 10003, in the East Village, Manhattan.
Mon 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM; Tue–Thu 4:00 PM - 1:00 AM; Fri–Sat 4:00 PM - 3:00 AM; Sun 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM. In short, it's open until 1 AM most nights and 3 AM on Fridays and Saturdays.
You can call The Scratcher at (212) 477-0030.
Expect about $20–30 per person at The Scratcher.
In the 10 reviews of The Scratcher that Moodap read, the most mentioned are the entertainment (4), small groups (3), cozy room (2), and calm and quiet (2).
Small groups, entertainment, and quiet hangout.
Yes: outdoor seating.
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