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. The sub-neighborhood known as Alphabet City, located east of 1st Avenue, adds to the area's unique character.

Strand BookstoreBookstore
St. Mark's Church in-the-BoweryProtestant Church
SuperbuenoCocktail Bar

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Top things to do in East Village

Strand Bookstore
★ 4.8 · 16.7k
Bookstore· $$★
iconic independent book store in New York City
Every day
10 AM – 9 PM
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St. Mark's Church in-the-Bowery
★ 4.7 · 167
Protestant Church★
Episcopal church in the East Village, Manhattan
Mon–Fri
10 AM – 4 PM
Sat
Closed
Sun
9 AM – 4 PM
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Ukrainian-American WWII Memorial
★ 4.8 · 231
Monument
Housed in a lavish building, this center hosts art & music events spotlighting Ukrainian culture.
Mon–Wed
Closed
Thu–Fri
12 PM – 6 PM
Sat
12 PM – 6 PM
Sun
12 PM – 6 PM
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Museum of Broken Windows
★ 4.7 · 4.2k
Museum
Huge museum tracing New York's natural & cultural past including 9/11 artifacts & a 1890s carousel.
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Forbidden Planet
★ 4.6 · 4.9k
Comic Shop
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
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Trader Joe's
★ 4.5 · 5.1k
Cheese Shop
Grocery chain with a variety of signature items, plus produce, dairy & more (most sell wine & beer).
Every day
8 AM – 9 PM
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Where to eat & drink in East Village

Superbueno
Top 500 bar
Cocktail Bar
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…
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Schmuck
Top 500 bar
Bar
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McSorley's Old Ale House upstairs room
★ 4.7 · 8.8k
Brewery· $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
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La Cabra Bakery
★ 4.6 · 1.6k
Coffee Shop· $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
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Sundaes and Cones
★ 4.6 · 1.0k
Ice Cream· $$
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
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Mud
★ 4.5 · 1.2k
Café & Bakery· $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
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Veselka
★ 4.6 · 7.8k
Ukrainian· $20–30
Borscht and pierogi are menu highlights at this lively Ukrainian eatery with a rustic vibe and murals on the walls.
Mon–Thu
9 AM – 12 AM
Fri
12 AM – 12 AM
Sat
12 AM – 12 AM
Sun
8 AM – 11 PM
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Soothr
★ 4.8 · 7.0k
Thai· $30–80
Intimate space with al fresco dining, offering Thai noodles and soups, plus cocktails.
Mon–Thu
12 PM – 3:30 PM, 5 PM – 10 PM
Fri
12 PM – 3:30 PM, 5 PM – 11 PM
Sat
12 PM – 3:30 PM, 5 PM – 11 PM
Sun
12 PM – 3:30 PM, 5 PM – 10 PM
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d.b.a.
★ 4.4 · 750
Pub· $10–20
A smartly curated selection of beer, bourbon & beyond draws connoisseurs to this East Village bar.
Every day
12 PM – 4 AM
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Deluxx Fluxx
★ 4.6 · 293
Nightclub· $20–30
A New York City venue known for dancing, music, and drinks, with an entry fee and coat check available.
Mon–Thu
Closed
Fri
10 PM – 4 AM
Sat
10 PM – 4 AM
Sun
Closed
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