9 lounges in Alphabet City

Best Lounges in Alphabet City (2026)

Top-rated lounges in Alphabet City, Manhattan. Ranked by ratings, reviews, and vibe.

Alphabet City is home to 9 rated lounges. Hi-Note Radio leads the list with a 4.7-star rating across 156 reviews. Prices range from $ to $$$$. Popular vibes include trendy, intimate, nightlife, lively.

Hi-Note Radio

Hi-Note Radio is located in the heart of Alphabet City & East Village. We host community radio, featuring live radio sets and original programming.

★ 4.7156 reviews$Indoor181 Avenue B, New York, NY 10009

“Happy hour is popular with reviewers.”

Nuyorican Poets Cafe

Welcome to The Nuyorican Poets Cafe, a cultural icon on New York's Lower East Side since 1973. The NUYOrican presents groundbreaking works of literature, music, theater, performance art, poetry slam, Hip-Hop, visual art and champions established as well as rising artists from every background imaginable for ALL AGES.

★ 4.60Indoor236 E 3rd St, New York, NY 10009

“On November 1st, 2023, the Nuyorican Poets Cafe closed its iconic doors for a $24 million, 3-year building renovation project -- called the 'Nuyoricanstruction' phase. Open Mics, Poetry Slams, Grand Slams, Music Programs and Educational Programs are now taking place in various venues around the Lower East Side and NYC in-person as well as online via the Internet.”

Waiting on a Friend

Waiting On A Friend is a 2,000-square-foot bar located in the East Village. The space is thoughtfully divided into Three distinct sections, featuring two fully stocked bars, making it the ideal venue for a variety of events.

★ 4.6166 reviewsIndoor206 Avenue A, New York, NY 10009

“Venue capacity ranges from 50-person intimate events to 200-person daytime networking events. Two fully stocked bars available.”

Motel No Tell

Your vacation starts here. COCKTAILS, FROZEN DRINKS, ice COLD BEERs, neapolitan PIZZA, SMALL PLATES, Salads, SANDWICHES, + MORE!

★ 4.5247 reviews$$Indoor210 Avenue A, New York, NY 10009

“HAPPY HOUR MON. - FRI 4-7 PM and SUNDAY 4pm-close. MIDWEEK SWIM CLUB with daily specials. TRIVIA NIGHT EVERY MONDAY 7PM. MIXTAPE BINGO ON TUESDAYS 7PM. Online reservations for parties up to 10 guests. For parties of 11+, contact info@motelnotellnyc.com or (646) 368 9775.”

GAMA

GAMA is a bar in Alphabet City described by visitors as an entertainment venue. Based on 6 reviews.

★ 4.517 reviewsIndoor50 Avenue B, New York, NY 10009

ReVision Lounge and Gallery

ReVision Lounge and Gallery is a bar in Alphabet City described by visitors as an entertainment venue, high-energy atmosphere. Based on 10 reviews.

★ 4.0117 reviews$Indoor219 Avenue B, New York, NY 10009

Wiggle Room

Wiggle Room is a bar in Alphabet City described by visitors as an entertainment venue, high-energy atmosphere, upscale. Based on 10 reviews.

★ 3.4264 reviews$$$Indoor9 Avenue A, New York, NY 10009

“entry not guaranteed”

Downtime

Downtime is a bar in Alphabet City described by visitors as an entertainment venue, high-energy atmosphere, known for excellent service. Based on 10 reviews.

★ 3.445 reviews$$$$Indoor25 Avenue B, New York, NY 10009

trendyintimatenightlifelively

Joyface

Joyface is a bar in Alphabet City described by visitors as high-energy atmosphere, known for excellent service, moderately priced. Based on 10 reviews.

★ 3.3424 reviews$$Indoor104 Loisaida Ave, New York, NY 10009

“having people over tues-sun”

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