4 dive bars in Upper East Side

Best Dive Bars in Upper East Side (2026)

Top-rated dive bars in Upper East Side, Manhattan. Ranked by ratings, reviews, and Moodap editor picks.

Upper East Side is home to 4 rated dive bars. Reif's Bar leads the list with a 4.6-star rating across 183 reviews. Prices range from $ to $$. Popular vibes include lively, casual, no-frills, neighborhood-spot.

Reif's BarEditor's Pick

Founded by John and Tess Reif, Reifs Bar has been a family operated establishment serving the Yorkville neighborhood since 1942. Rarely will you find in New York City a place that has the spirit of old New York that welcomes and embraces the ever changing neighborhood of the Upper East Side.

★ 4.6183 reviews$Indoor302 E 92nd St, New York, NY 10128

“Happy Hour: $1 off every drink between 4-7 on Monday thru Friday. Backroom equipped with a pool table and shuffleboard. Outdoor patio available for private parties. To reserve a private party, please call 212.426.0519 or contact Taryn at tarynreif13@gmail.com”

Killers Kiss Bar

Punk rock-themed dive bar on the Upper East Side with cheap beer, shot combos starting at $6, and great tunes. From the team behind Clockwork and Strangelove bars.

★ 4.741 reviews$Indoor1415 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10021

no-frillslivelyneighborhood-spotcasual

“Killers Kiss UES ⌁ NYC ⌁ Punk Rock”

The Toolbox Bar

The Toolbox Bar is a bar in Upper East Side described by visitors as consistently well-reviewed. Based on 10 reviews.

★ 4.5177 reviewsIndoor1742 2nd Ave store, New York, NY 10128

Somebody's Darling

Nostalgic bar on the Upper East Side with 90s throwback decor, arcade games, photo booth, live music, and trivia nights. Free popcorn with every round of drinks.

★ 4.10$$Indoor1664 1st Ave, New York, NY 10028

livelycasualfunnostalgic

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What are the best dive bar bars in Upper East Side?

Moodap ranks 4 dive bar bars in Upper East Side, Manhattan based on ratings, reviews, and insider tips. Top picks include Reif's Bar (4.6★). Take the Mood Match quiz to find the perfect one for your vibe.

How many dive bar bars are in Upper East Side?

There are 4 dive bar bars currently listed in Upper East Side on Moodap, with new spots added regularly.

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What's the highest rated dive bar in Upper East Side?

Reif's Bar is one of the highest rated dive bar bars in Upper East Side, with a 4.6-star rating. See the full rankings above.

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