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9 lounges in East Village

Best Lounges in East Village (2026)

Top-rated lounges in East Village, Manhattan. Ranked by ratings, reviews, and Moodap editor picks.

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East Village is home to 9 rated lounges. Little Sister Lounge leads the list with a 1.9-star rating across 488 reviews. Prices range from $$ to $$$$.

Little Sister LoungeEditor's Pick

Slip into the underground and dive into unknown pleasures. Dimly lit and velvet-laced, our intimate cocktail lounge is a sultry and seductive trip back to the heyday of the clandestine, cavern-like settings of East Village's 1990s lounge scene.

★ 1.9488 reviews$$$$Indoor112 E 11th St, New York, NY 10013

“Reservations strongly recommended. Little Sister, adjacent to Moxy East Village, is independently operated by Tao Group and is not affiliated with the hotel. Sorry No Guestlist.”

Parkside LoungeEditor's Pick

Old school dive bar & back room PERFORMANCE VENUE in the Lower East Side EST. 1908

★ 4.20$$Indoor317 E Houston St, New York, NY 10002

“*STRICTLY 21 + MUST HAVE ID ON YOU PHOTOGRAPHS OF ID NOT ACCEPTED. THE MAIN ENTRANCE AND FRONT BAR ARE AT GROUND LEVEL. TO GET to the back room, which has the Accessible bathrooms, DANCE FLOOR AND STAGE THERE IS A LARGE STEP UP. THERE IS A PORTABLE RAMP STORED NEARBY THAT CAN BE USED FOR ACCESS TO THE BACK ROOM. CATCH ALL THE SAINTS GAMES LIVE WITH SURROUND SOUND”

★ 4.618 reviewsIndoor12 1st Ave, New York, NY 10009

The Bowery Hotel

The Bowery Hotel is a bar in East Village described by visitors as cozy interior, relaxed atmosphere, known for excellent service. Based on 10 reviews.

★ 4.51,655 reviewsIndoor335 Bowery, New York, NY 10003

Kingston Hall is a bar in East Village described by visitors as an activity venue, cozy interior. Based on 10 reviews.

★ 4.3514 reviews$$Indoor149 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003

“Happy hour is popular with reviewers.”

★ 4.30Indoor15 1st Ave, New York, NY 10003

★ 3.90Indoor232 E 9th St # 1, New York, NY 10003

Alphabet Bar & Café

Alphabet Bar & Café is a bar in East Village described by visitors as an entertainment venue, great outdoor space, consistently well-reviewed. Based on 10 reviews.

★ 3.836 reviewsIndoor112 E 11th St, New York, NY 10003

“Grab an outdoor seat when weather permits”

★ 3.60Indoor86 E 4th St, New York, NY 10003

“LATE NIGHT”

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What are the best lounge bars in East Village?

Moodap ranks 9 lounge bars in East Village, Manhattan based on ratings, reviews, and insider tips. Top picks include Little Sister Lounge (1.9★). Take the Mood Match quiz to find the perfect one for your vibe.

How many lounge bars are in East Village?

There are 9 lounge bars currently listed in East Village on Moodap, with new spots added regularly.

Are lounge bars in East Village expensive?

East Village lounge bars range from $$ to $$$$. Use Moodap to filter by budget.

What's the highest rated lounge in East Village?

Little Sister Lounge is one of the highest rated lounge bars in East Village, with a 1.9-star rating. See the full rankings above.

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