Suggestions for Dive Bar near Alphabet City, New York

Paddy • March 19, 2016Perfect dive bar that represents everything I love about the East Village. Mix of local, national and international beers and decent whiskey selection. Great atmosphere and great place to drink.

Chiara M. • January 4, 2016One of the best dive bars in east village! Pool, cheap drinks and nice people!

cc • July 16, 2010A great dive bar, filled with locals and hipsters and everythin in between. Juke box, pool table, skeeball...

Henry B. • October 1, 2015KGB = dive bar - loud music + Soviet paraphernalia.

Sara . • July 25, 2016Awesome place. Looks like a dive bar but huge and creative cocktail menu.

Diana B. • November 2, 2016Great dive bar with a spacious back patio. A super chill little oasis from the city craziness.

Gene R. • April 26, 2011Possibly the best dive bar in the east village. The crowd is amazing

Paul C. • December 30, 2009Dive bar, one of the best, great dukebox

Michael H. • December 21, 2016Best dive bar in the neighborhood. Always lively with regulars and first timers mingling and taking advantage of the cheap drinks.

Jack G. • April 15, 2014Great dive bar. Have some whiskey and fight someone.

Jackson I. • June 10, 2015Fun gay dive bar, very diverse crowd, and the nicest owner who's always quick to refill your drink.

The Daily Meal • June 19, 2011Best dive bar, best East Village bar, best New York bar, best end-of-night bar — Lucy's is all these, and a great jukebox bar too. Also in the mix, cheap (and strong) rail drinks.

Time Out New York • October 31, 2011The best dive bar in NYC is filled with regulars making efficient use of the low prices. The owners have banished TVs to promote friendly banter and there’s always the jukebox to keep you company.

Nicole D. • September 7, 2013Best dive bar since Yogi's.

WillMcD • August 16, 2011Not sure it's deserves to be called a Dive Bar. If you get your hand stamp at Mercury Lounge beers are only $3. PS go up stairs already!

DoubleDeuce • December 21, 2021It's your basic garbage dive bar when you need one.

StayNYC R. • October 17, 2018This throwback joint is all about the dive bar essentials -- shooting pool, pounding brews, and doing it all on the cheap.

Nicolette R. • April 26, 2015Dive bar that plays amazing music.

Kevin G. • October 3, 2017Perfect dive bar, lots of room for lots of people

Anna B. • August 26, 2019Awesome dive bar. Their super cheap happy hour goes until 8pm!

Sara • January 2, 2011Best dive bar in the EV. Pints are $3 during happy hour. Bring in tamales from next door if you're hungry. 

Valerie S. • December 30, 2017Check out the cozy, brick-walled bar in the back. Great casual spot for groups.

Willem V. • August 24, 2015Local dive bar with a great live folk music session on Monday nights. Also popular with Liverpool soccer fans.

Connie C. • October 27, 2018Love this dive bar with a mix of rock music and hip hop. The bartenders are so fun and took care of our bachelorette party. Got the whole bar to sing for our bride.

Kt L. • October 12, 2015Love the outdoor seating in the back! Onion rings are savory little donuts. Yum!

Cesar R. • September 14, 2013Canned seafood? Yes please! The canned scallops are great! Pair with Riesling. Done.

Neha S. • January 4, 2016The picklebacks were so much fun! I loved the Christmas lights too.

Erin M. • October 13, 2014Dirty dive bar, everyone speaks Russian. Love it.

iJeffry • October 20, 2017It was fun. A lot of Beckys were in attendance. And an unjustified $10 cover charge. But fun to add your EV rotation of gay bars to go to.

Carrie F. • April 3, 2014Great fries, friendly crowd, awesome trivia on Wednesdays. It's the kind of place where everyone knows your name.