1. Fools Gold NYC
8.5
145 E Houston St (btwn Forsyth & Eldridge St), New York, NY
Beer Bar · Lower East Side · 119 tips and reviews
John Cassillo: Fantastic tap list and cool atmosphere. Happy Hour pricing makes it crazy affordable (for NY or anywhere).
Russell Hirschorn: One of my favorite bars, great cocktail, whiskey, and draught list. Great for big groups and awesome service.
Walter Bruno: Great beer selection. Will be back.
2. Marshall Stack
7.9
66 Rivington St (at Allen St), New York, NY
Pub · Lower East Side · 107 tips and reviews
Davaish Singh: Great beer selection. Use this as a last drink spot for dates... And if she is hungry order the pot stickers or grilled cheese
Jeremy Kraker: Excellent core beer selection with approx. 6-7 that rotate monthly, as well as 2-4 that rotate weekly. No screens but great jukebox if you share the bar's taste. Bartenders are friendly + knowledgable
David Taylor: One of the best draft lists in the LES, but quieter and less crowded than places like Spitzer's Corner. Cash only though.
7. The Mayfly
7.8
New York, NY
Pub · Lower East Side · 4 tips and reviews
Matt Settle: Great new bar that has solid cocktails, a good beer list, and a nice variety of bites to eat. Super friendly staff too!
Natalie LeMoss: Amazing chicken sandwich, and beautiful and delish cocktails. Good happy hour!
Steven Meyers: the sour cream and onion dip was superb. more like a “crab dip” served very hot.
8. 169 Bar
8.5
169 E Broadway (btwn Rutgers & Jefferson St), New York, NY
Dive Bar · Lower East Side · 241 tips and reviews
Brielle Elizabeth: Great craft beer selection + happy hour including 21st amendment & six point.
henry baker: kitschy, tacky, wonderful drink deals and beer selection, snacks are great too.
Dave S: Year-round crawfish and dumplings and po boys and oysters and cheap drinks and I love this place.
10. 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
Ross WS: Kenta Goto of Pegu Club fame is behind this New York venue. Expect easy Japanese food, craft cocktails, and a thoughtful selection of beer, wine and sake
PUNCH: Kenta Goto’s Japanese-style cocktail bar is an oasis of subtle cocktails and small plates, all deeply rooted in personal history. Don't miss the okonomiyaki. Read more.
Xiaoyi L: The Shochu cocktail, the umami Mary! Get the miso wings. Absolutely my fav new place in town.
12. Mr. Purple
8.5
180 Orchard St Fl 15 (btwn Houston & Stanton St), New York, NY
Hotel Bar · Lower East Side · 178 tips and reviews
@thirsty: A massive rooftop space on the 15th floor of the Hotel Indigo, we love the craft cocktails (try the Summertime Spice!) and beer selection plus the cold-pressed Liquiteria juices and Irving Farm coffee
Brandon Zamudio: Gorgeous view, delicious cocktails, trendy interior. Not too crowded (for now). Great service too
Dianna: Appalling they named this place Mr Purple after they destroyed the Garden that he spent his most of his time constructing.