Freemans is one of The 15 Best Cozy Places in Lower East Side, New York.

1. Freemans

8.9
1 Freeman Aly (at Rivington St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Lower East Side · 569 tips and reviews

BollareBollare: The best brunch and super cozy in the winter! —Sara

BollareBollare: The best brunch and super cozy in the winter! —Sara F.

Kristina P.Kristina Park: Super cozy with yummy cocktails - Freeman's cocktail!

Bowery Ballroom is one of The 15 Best Cozy Places in Lower East Side, New York.

2. Bowery Ballroom

9.2
6 Delancey St (at Bowery), New York, NY
Rock Club · Lower East Side · 216 tips and reviews

Joe G.Joe Gruchacz: Great sound and a nice, intimate venue. Read more.

Peter W.Peter Wu: My favorite concert venue in NY. Great acoustics, w/ an intimate feel. They do a great job of booking indie bands that complement the space. Don't forget to check out the balcony!

Emily W.Emily Wilson: An awesome, intimate venue. A sold out show will never be overcrowded. The downstairs bar is cool, too.

Rockwood Music Hall is one of The 15 Best Cozy Places in Lower East Side, New York.

3. Rockwood Music Hall

8.7
196 Allen St (btwn Stanton & E Houston St), New York, NY
Rock Club · Lower East Side · 143 tips and reviews

Jessica B.Jessica Bailis: Wander in on Sunday night for an intimate performance of great jazz, blues, or acoustic singer/songwriter. And enjoy with a glass of Malbec...or 2. Show is free so make sure to tip the musicians!

AFAR MediaAFAR Media: The venue’s soft lighting and its bar, that offers a nice selection of wine, create an intimate and enjoyable experience to listen to live music. Read more.

Frank V.Frank Vidal: Cozy atmosphere, where you can here some great live music.

Pause Cafe is one of The 15 Best Cozy Places in Lower East Side, New York.

4. Pause Cafe

9.2
3 Clinton St (btwn E Houston & Stanton St), New York, NY
Juice Bar · Lower East Side · 128 tips and reviews

Elysia M.Elysia Mann: Cozy and adorable, healthy and delicious

Prabhdeep S.Prabhdeep Singh: My favorite place in he neighborhood. Great, fresh, resonantly prices food with a cozy atmosphere and amazing staff. Acai bowls are a must.

Bailey R.Bailey Richardson: Amazing spread of healthy options (nut butter smoothies, açaí bowls, salads, sandwiches) plus coconut macarons. AND it’s affordable, family owned/ run & just expanded into a bigger cozy new spot.

The Ten Bells is one of The 15 Best Cozy Places in Lower East Side, New York.

5. The Ten Bells

8.4
247 Broome St (btwn Ludlow & Orchard St), New York, NY
Wine Bar · Lower East Side · 161 tips and reviews

Nichole C.Nichole Cheek: Love this place. Cozy, great wine good food. Back room is great for private dinner. Now taking visa & master card :)

Monti B.Monti Bray: Super cute and cozy wine bar for all those romantic dates.

Collette S.Collette S: My second favorite wine bar in the city. The bartenders are super nice and will let you try just about anything. Cozy, romantic atmosphere great for dates or late night!

Mercury Lounge is one of The 15 Best Cozy Places in Lower East Side, New York.

6. Mercury Lounge

8.1
217 E Houston St (btwn Ludlow & Essex St), New York, NY
Rock Club · Lower East Side · 132 tips and reviews

Roc NationRoc Nation: Any place that hosts Hip-hop karaoke is an automatic win! This intimate venue is almost always 21+ and also hosts great bands. Grab a drink when you first arrive, as the lines get notoriously long.

Emma M.Emma McVitie: Great intimate gig space. Saw The Motor Thom. Fun night.

Melissa R.Melissa Rosenthal: One of the best venues in NYC to see live music. Great sound and intimate feel.

Black Cat Coffee is one of The 15 Best Cozy Places in Lower East Side, New York.

7. Black Cat Coffee

8.1
172 Rivington St (Attorney and Clinton), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Lower East Side · 61 tips and reviews

Nate B.Nate Beatty: Cozy, unique coffee shop. Perfect place to hang out with a good book, drink delicious espresso, admire the eclectic decorations.

ZekeZeke: such a pleasant place to get work done. free wifi; chill, non-distracting music; cozy atmosphere; and friendly staff!

Kwame O.Kwame Opam: Get a matcha latte and crepe. Very cozy, and great little place to get some work done

La Contenta is one of The 15 Best Cozy Places in Lower East Side, New York.

8. La Contenta

9.0
102 Norfolk St (btwn Rivington St & Delancey St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Lower East Side · 84 tips and reviews

Nate B.Nate Beatty: Great cocktails, attentive and friendly service, and a good location that is the perfect combination of relaxed but upbeat, intimate, and welcoming. Super authentic. Can't wait to come back.

Bitches Who BrunchBitches Who Brunch: The Bitches say: C+. Above average, authentic Mexican fare in a lively, intimate LES locale. We enjoyed the creativity on the brunch menu, but yearned for a touch more flavor. Read more.

Zach H.Zach Hamed: Cozy spot in LES. Get all the tacos (hanger steak, chicken, fish), guacamole with pomegranate, and ask the bartender to make you a custom drink.

Dudley's is one of The 15 Best Cozy Places in Lower East Side, New York.

9. Dudley's

8.7
85 Orchard St (at Broome St), New York, NY
Australian Restaurant · Lower East Side · 183 tips and reviews

Kelsey S.Kelsey Smart: This is my go-to spot for post-work drinks, food, and a cozy hangout spot. The mussels are amazing. You'll want extra bread to soak up the yummy buttery juice. The Orchard Ocean is a great cocktail.

Andrew L.Andrew Litvak: Aussie style brunch! Smashed avocado on toast is always good. Nice vibe to the place as well - chill in summer, cozy in winter.

Yera H.Yera Ha: Warm spot to cozy up to friends with hot toddies. Great service, too!

Jadis is one of The 15 Best Cozy Places in Lower East Side, New York.

10. Jadis

8.3
42 Rivington St (at Eldridge St.), New York, NY
Wine Bar · Lower East Side · 70 tips and reviews

Rachel D.Rachel Dixon: Decent wine list, all glasses under $12. Nice selection of nibbles, too. Would be an easy, cozy first date joint.

Kate F.Kate Furman: Even the cheapest bottle of red wine was excellent. Cosy place for a date.

Jennifer Y.Jennifer Yu: Well priced wines by the bottle, carafe or glass and a food menu. Love the open space in the back where there’s couches and tables. So cozy!

Bar Goto is one of The 15 Best Cozy Places in Lower East Side, New York.

11. Bar Goto

9.0
245 Eldridge St (btwn E Houston St & Stanton St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Lower East Side · 104 tips and reviews

Joseph A.Joseph Akbrud: Upscale and intimate izakaya featuring delicious bites and Japanese influenced cocktails.

Lina Y.Lina Yeh: Small, intimate bar with great cocktails and tasty okonomiyaki.

Jen R.Jen Rios: Love! Great for food and drinks. Small and intimate setting not too quiet but still buzzing. Bar and tables are usually full early. The staff is attentive and friendly which is a big plus for me.

Attaboy is one of The 15 Best Cozy Places in Lower East Side, New York.

12. Attaboy

9.2
134 Eldridge St (btwn Delancey & Broome St), New York, NY
Speakeasy · Lower East Side · 239 tips and reviews

Luc J.Luc Jacobs: The cocktails are exceptional. It is very hard to find a cocktail place with this level of craftsmanship and expertise. The atmosphere is dark and intimate.

Ranu R.Ranu Rajkarnikar: Delicious bespoke drinks and a cool hidden exterior. Loved the beekeeper drink I had with bourbon and honey. An intimate space that's great for a date or catching up with an old friend.

Marissa S.Marissa Stuart: A magical place for indecisive drinkers. Low lighting and intimate booths make it an ideal date spot.

Fig. 19 is one of The 15 Best Cozy Places in Lower East Side, New York.

13. Fig. 19

8.7
131 Chrystie St (btwn Broome & Delancey St), New York, NY
Speakeasy · Lower East Side · 122 tips and reviews

Alonso B.Alonso Buendia: Guaranteed entrance consist of being a member or via invitation. Bartenders are true mixologist.The mood is very friendly, inviting & cozy. The atmosphere is different than any bar I've been to.

Josephine S.Josephine Son: Love love it here! Gorgeous, intimate, sexy space! Cocktails are awesome and proseccho on tap!

Social News NetworkSocial News Network: Cozy and classy but exclusive speakeasy in NYC. If you can get past the bouncer, go.

Banzarbar is one of The 15 Best Cozy Places in Lower East Side, New York.

14. Banzarbar

8.6
191 Chrystie St Apt 2F, New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Lower East Side · 11 tips and reviews

Annie T.Annie Tolochinski: Small and cozy. Great cocktails.

Amanda R.Amanda Rella: Cute small cocktail bar upstairs at Freeman’s. Very intimate and surprisingly not busy.

Steve K.Steve Kaliski: Fantastic drinks and very intimate environment. Great hideaway tucked inside Freeman’s. John, the bartender, is extremely smart and taught us a ton about oceanic and coastal cocktails/liqueurs.

Le French Diner is one of The 15 Best Cozy Places in Lower East Side, New York.

15. Le French Diner

8.9
188 Orchard St (Houston), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Lower East Side · 23 tips and reviews

Katya M.Katya Mezhibovskaya: Octopus. Scallops. Steak. Salad. Vibes. Coziness.

JJ: Small and cozy French bistro- great if you’re in the LES/Nolita area. The duck is fantastic!

Lauren S.Lauren Smith: Grilled hanger steak and cucumber salad were divine! Cozy vibes and great french music — will be back!