Lower East SideDive Bar
The Mayfly Dive Bar in Lower East Side
The mood
Casual, lively · good late at night · good with friends
Known for
fish tacos
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A mid-priced dive bar on the Lower East Side. Reviewers mention brunch here, describe a high-energy crowd, and single out the staff. Known for its fish tacos.
“Tucked into the Lower East Side, The Mayfly is your local spot for expertly crafted cocktails, perfectly poured pints, and easy, satisfying bites. Warm, welcoming, and effortlessly New York, it's the kind of place you stop in for one drink — and end up staying all night.”
Specials & happy hour
Specials and happy hour at The Mayfly
- Happy hour
Happy hour
Mon · 5 PM–7 PM
From their website · Updated Nov 2026Mon · 5 PM–7 PM
- Special
Late night specials
$10 Red Eye, The Wild Rose, Margarita and Boilermaker.
Mon–Wed, Sun · 10 PM
From their website · Updated Nov 2026Mon–Wed, Sun · 10 PM
- Happy hour
Happy hour all night
Tue · 5 PM–4 AM
From their website · Updated Nov 2026Tue · 5 PM–4 AM
- Happy hour
Happy hour
Wed · 5 PM–7 PM
From their website · Updated Nov 2026Wed · 5 PM–7 PM
- Happy hour
Happy hour
Thu · 5 PM–7 PM
From their website · Updated Nov 2026Thu · 5 PM–7 PM
- Happy hour
Happy hour
Fri · 5 PM–7 PM
From their website · Updated Nov 2026Fri · 5 PM–7 PM
Know before you go
- Vibe
- Casual, Lively, Local
- Perfect for
- Brunch, Dinner, Happy Hour, Small Groups
- Best times
- Afternoon, Brunch, Dinner, Happy Hour, Late Night
- Group size
- Solo, Friends (2-3)
- Insider tip
- Happy hour until 7pm every day that includes tacos or a burger. We recommend making a reservation ahead of time.
The details at The Mayfly
- Setting
- Indoors
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible restroom
What reviewers mention about The Mayfly
Moodap read 10 public reviews of The Mayfly and counted what they talk about.
- Brunch5 of 10
- High energy4 of 10
- Great service3 of 10
- Small groups3 of 10
- Cozy room2 of 10
- The drinks2 of 10
- The entertainment2 of 10
- Evenings2 of 10
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Good to know about The Mayfly
The Mayfly is at 269 E Houston St, New York, NY 10002, on the Lower East Side, Manhattan.
You can call The Mayfly at (646) 449-8435.
Expect about $15–40 per person at The Mayfly.
The Mayfly is known for its fish tacos.
In the 10 reviews of The Mayfly that Moodap read, the most mentioned are brunch (5), high energy (4), great service (3), small groups (3), and cozy room (2).
Brunch, dinner, happy hour, and small groups.
The Mayfly lists: wheelchair-accessible entrance and wheelchair-accessible restroom.
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