Things to Do in East Village, New York The East Village is an ethnically diverse area with a mix of students, young professionals, and longtime residents, featuring a variety of eateries and a lively atmosphere, especially on St. Marks Place.
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Strand Bookstore ★ 4.8 · 16.8k· $$ ★
iconic independent book store in New York City
Every day 10 AM – 9 PM
St. Mark's Church in-the-Bowery ★ 4.7 · 171★
Episcopal church in the East Village, Manhattan
Mon–Fri 10 AM – 4 PM
Sat Closed
Sun 9 AM – 4 PM
Ukrainian-American WWII Memorial
Forbidden Planet ★ 4.6 · 4.9k
Specialist chain selling cult sci-fi books, comics and collectibles, plus action figures and toys.
Mon–Tue 10 AM – 8 PM
Wed–Fri 10 AM – 9 PM
Sat 10 AM – 9 PM
Sun 10 AM – 8 PM Where to eat & drink in East Village
SUPERBUENO is a Mexican American cocktail bar in the East Village from Cocktail Kingdom Hospitality Group and acclaimed New York bartender and hospitality industry powerhouse Ignacio ‘Nacho’ Jimenez. SUPERBUENO celebrates Jimenez’s…
McSorley's Old Ale House ★ 4.7 · 8.9k· $10–20
Old-time bar with Irish bartenders, 2 kinds of ale (light or dark) & sawdust on the floor.
Mon–Fri 11 AM – 1 AM
Sat 11 AM – 1 AM
Sun 12 PM – 1 AM
La Cabra Bakery ★ 4.6 · 1.6k· $10–20
A tiny East Village bakery and coffee chain known for its excellent coffee, pastries, cardamom buns, and croissants.
Mon–Fri 7 AM – 6 PM
Sat 8 AM – 6 PM
Sun 8 AM – 6 PM
Moon Coffee Lab ★ 5.0 · 195
Every day 8 AM – 2 PM
Sundaes and Cones ★ 4.6 · 1.0k· $$
Large, light-filled ice cream shop offering Asian-inspired flavors plus familiar favorites.
Mon–Thu 12 PM – 10:30 PM
Fri 12 PM – 11 PM
Sat 12 PM – 11 PM
Sun 12 PM – 10:30 PM
Veselka ★ 4.6 · 7.9k· $20–30
Borscht and pierogi are menu highlights at this lively Ukrainian eatery with a rustic vibe and murals on the walls.
Mon–Fri 9 AM – 12 AM
Sat 12 AM – 12 AM
Sun 12 AM – 11 PM
Burp Castle ★ 4.6 · 729· $10–20
Bartenders keep the noise level down while serving exotic imported brews at this laid-back taproom.
Mud ★ 4.5 · 1.2k· $1–30
A sibling of the roving coffee truck, this chill spot also serves American fare & craft beers.
Mon–Fri 7:30 AM – 11 PM
Sat 8 AM – 11 PM
Sun 8 AM – 11 PM
B&H Dairy ★ 4.6 · 906· $10–20
There's borscht, blintzes & matzo ball soup on the menu of this old-school, circa-1940 kosher diner.
Mon Closed
Tue–Thu 7 AM – 11 PM
Fri 7 AM – 11:30 PM
Sat 7 AM – 11:30 PM
Sun 7 AM – 11 PM
Deluxx Fluxx ★ 4.6 · 300· $20–30
A New York City venue known for dancing, music, and drinks, with an entry fee and coat check available.
d.b.a. ★ 4.4 · 752· $10–20
A smartly curated selection of beer, bourbon & beyond draws connoisseurs to this East Village bar.
Every day 12 PM – 4 AM More about East Village The sub-neighborhood known as Alphabet City, located east of 1st Avenue, adds to the area's unique character.
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