Things to Do in Alphabet City, New York

Tompkins Square Park and the Nuyorican Poets Cafe are key spots in Alphabet City, which features Avenues A, B, C, and D. The area has a diverse cultural history and is known for its nightlife and artistic vibe.

Death & Co East VillageCocktail Bar
Angel Orensanz CenterArt Gallery
Book Club BarBookstore

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Top things to do in Alphabet City

Angel Orensanz Center
★ 4.7 · 375
Art Gallery
Vibrant space featuring a museum full of Angel Orensanz’s artwork plus a library & lecture series.
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Book Club Bar
★ 4.6 · 1.1k
Bookstore
Cozy bookstore with comfy chairs for reading plus a bar serving handcrafted drinks.
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A-1 Record Shop
★ 4.6 · 807
Record Store
Funky, cozy destination to buy, sell, or trade vintage vinyl records of all genres.
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Where to eat & drink in Alphabet City

Death & Co East Village
Top 500 bar
Cocktail Bar· $$$
Bartenders in bow ties & suspenders recall the speakeasy era at this dark, moody cocktail lounge.
Mon–Wed
6 PM – 1 AM
Thu–Fri
6 PM – 2 AM
Sat
6 PM – 2 AM
Sun
6 PM – 1 AM
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Veniero's
★ 4.6 · 5.4k
Pastry Shop· $10–20
Busy, circa-1894 Italian bakery serving cannoli & coffee beneath a stained-glass ceiling.
Every day
8 AM – 10 PM
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Bar Miller
Michelin ★
Japanese· $$$$
This diminutive counter with just a handful of seats favors personality over minimalism, with bold colors, custom ceramics and an unmistakably relaxed energy.
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Amor y Amargo
★ 4.7 · 981
Cocktail Bar· $20–30
Intimate bar offering an extensive list of cocktails that showcase classic Italian & craft bitters.
Mon–Thu
5 PM – 12 AM
Fri
5 PM – 1 AM
Sat
5 PM – 1 AM
Sun
5 PM – 12 AM
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Tuome
Michelin ★
Fusion· $$$
Classically trained Chef Thomas Chen is the one to thank for the fabulous Tuome.
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Pause Cafe
★ 4.6 · 1.5k
Coffee Shop· $10–20
Cozy coffeehouse serving breakfast, sandwiches & smoothies in a homey space with Moroccan accents.
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Tsukimi
Michelin ★
Japanese· $$$$
At this elegant East Village counter, Tsukimi offers a modern interpretation of kaiseki rooted in seasonality and restraint.
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Otto's Shrunken Head
★ 4.5 · 917
Cocktail Bar· $10–50
Rock bands, a Polynesian-esque setting & cocktails enliven this offbeat tiki bar.
Mon
Closed
Tue–Thu
4 PM – 1 AM
Fri
4 PM – 2 AM
Sat
4 PM – 2 AM
Sun
4 PM – 1 AM
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Málà Project
Chinese· $$
This beloved Sichuan haunt now counts multiple locations across the city, but everything started at the East Village original.
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Clinton St. Baking Company
★ 4.4 · 6.6k
American· $20–30
American restaurant known for its weekend brunch and pancakes, with a takeout section.
Mon–Tue
8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Wed–Fri
8:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 5:30 PM – 10 PM
Sat
8:30 AM – 4 PM, 5:30 PM – 10 PM
Sun
8:30 AM – 4 PM
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Hidden Tiger
Korean· $20–30
A speakeasy bar in NYC's Lower East Side known for hip hop music, dancing, cocktails, wings, bao buns, and skewers.
Mon–Tue
Closed
Wed
6 PM – 12 AM
Thu–Fri
6 PM – 2 AM
Sat
6 PM – 2 AM
Sun
6 PM – 12 AM
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Please Don't Tell
Top 500 bar
Cocktail Bar· $20–50
Patrons who enter through a phone booth in Crif Dogs next door sip novel cocktails in a dark space.
Mon–Wed
5 PM – 2 AM
Thu–Fri
4 PM – 2 AM
Sat
4 PM – 2 AM
Sun
4 PM – 2 AM
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Alphabet City Beer Co
★ 4.6 · 598
Beer Garden· $20–30
Cozy bar/beer store with tap selections, growler fills, a cheese & meat counter & bottles to go.
Mon–Thu
9 AM – 12 AM
Fri
9 AM – 2 AM
Sat
9 AM – 2 AM
Sun
9 AM – 12 AM
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