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16 cocktail bars in Lower East Side

Best Cocktail Bars in Lower East Side (2026)

Top-rated cocktail bars in Lower East Side, Manhattan. Ranked by ratings, reviews, and vibe.

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Lower East Side is home to 16 rated cocktail bars. Little Big leads the list with a 5.0-star rating across 27 reviews. Prices range from $$ to $$$. Popular vibes include intimate, trendy, creative-cocktails, electric.

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Little Big
Little Big is a bar in Lower East Side described by visitors as a cafe, latin and deli sandwich, great outdoor space. Based on 10 reviews.
★ 5.027 reviewsIndoor40 Clinton St, New York, NY 10002
“For reservations, DM on Instagram”
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Ligaw
Ligaw is a bar in Lower East Side described by visitors as food-focused, pizza, cozy interior. Based on 10 reviews.
★ 5.041 reviews$$Indoor87 Ludlow St, New York, NY 10002
intimatetrendycreative-cocktails
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Armada
INTIMATE BUT ELECTRIC, THE KIND OF PLACE WHERE STRANGERS BECOME FRIENDS AND TIME FORGETS ITSELF. IRISH HOSPITALITY WITH A MANHATTAN TWIST.
★ 4.90$$Indoor86 Orchard St, New York, NY 10002
intimateelectrictrendy
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RokuNana
★ 4.90Indoor67 Clinton St, New York, NY 10002
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Cafe Skye LES
Cafe Skye is a cozy neighborhood bar in Lower Manhattan serving natural wine, creative cocktails, craft beer, and elevated bar food. We also host highly curated private events and large group dining experiences.
★ 4.8151 reviewsIndoor43 Clinton St, New York, NY 10002
“We also host highly curated private events and large group dining experiences.”
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Chinato
Chinato's unconventional layout offers a unique way for guests to experience a cocktail bar – it's intimate, immersive, and interactive, centered around an island-style bar where there is no front or back, giving you a front-row seat to all the shaking and stirring magic going on, in its full glory.
★ 4.60Indoor108 Stanton St, New York, NY 10002
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Async Lounge & Bar
★ 4.60Indoor90 Clinton St, New York, NY 10002
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Lullaby
Lullaby is a bar in Lower East Side described by visitors as drinks-focused, mexican, cozy interior. Based on 10 reviews.
★ 4.6178 reviewsIndoor151 Rivington St, New York, NY 10002
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Nana Cocktail Bar
A modern Japanese cocktail bar inspired by European Renaissance classicism — murals, aged mirrors, sculptural details, and warm ambient lighting. Designed for intimate conversations, refined drinks, and late-night energy.
★ 4.60$$$Indoor67 Clinton St FL2, New York, NY 10002
“Address: 67 Clinton St FL2, New York, NY 10002. Contact: info@rokunana.nyc / 347‑422‑0194. Reservations available through SevenRooms, Resy, and Roku.”
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Nurse Bettie Cocktail Bar
Nurse Bettie Cocktail Bar is a bar in Lower East Side described by visitors as an entertainment venue, cozy interior, relaxed atmosphere. Based on 10 reviews.
★ 4.5442 reviews$$Indoor106 Norfolk St, New York, NY 10002
“Daily Happy Hour until 7PM”
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Tigre
Tigre is a bar in Lower East Side described by visitors as drinks-focused, cozy interior, known for excellent service. Based on 10 reviews.
★ 4.4318 reviews$$$Indoor105 Rivington St, New York, NY 10002
“Reviewers recommend making a reservation.”
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Verlaine
Verlaine is a bar in Lower East Side described by visitors as drinks-focused, mexican and american, cozy interior. Based on 10 reviews.
★ 4.40Indoor110 Rivington St, New York, NY 10002
“Happy hour is popular with reviewers.”
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Black Crescent
Black Crescent is a bar in Lower East Side described by visitors as drinks-focused, mexican and seafood, relaxed atmosphere. Based on 10 reviews.
★ 4.4267 reviews$$Indoor76 Clinton St, New York, NY 10002
“Happy hour is popular with reviewers.”
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The Back Room
The Back Room is a bar in Lower East Side described by visitors as a cafe, hidden/speakeasy vibe, relaxed atmosphere. Based on 10 reviews.
★ 4.21,979 reviews$$Indoor102 Norfolk St, New York, NY 10002
“MONDAY NIGHT JAZZ”
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We Got Company
We Got Company is a bar in Lower East Side described by visitors as drinks-focused, cozy interior, relaxed atmosphere. Based on 10 reviews.
★ 4.2238 reviews$$Indoor/Outdoor441 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211
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Las' Lap
Las' Lap is a bar in Lower East Side described by visitors as drinks-focused, american, hidden/speakeasy vibe. Based on 10 reviews.
★ 4.1380 reviews$$Indoor74 Orchard St, New York, NY 10002
“Happy hour is popular with reviewers.”

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Moodap ranks 16 cocktail bar bars in Lower East Side, Manhattan based on ratings, reviews, and insider tips. Top picks include Little Big (5.0★). Take the Mood Match quiz to find the perfect one for your vibe.

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Little Big is one of the highest rated cocktail bar bars in Lower East Side, with a 5.0-star rating. See the full rankings above.

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