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Things to Do in Greenwich Village, New York

Tree-lined streets radiate from Washington Square Park and its marble arch at the heart of NYU. MacDougal and Bleecker carry the neighborhood's café and nightlife history, from stand-up at the Comedy Cellar to farm-to-table dining at Blue Hill and bars like 124 Old Rabbit Club.

Tree-lined streets radiate from Washington Square Park and its marble arch at the heart of NYU. MacDougal and Bleecker carry the neighborhood's café and nightlife history, from stand-up at the Comedy Cellar to farm-to-table dining at Blue Hill and bars like 124 Old Rabbit Club.

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Top things to do in Greenwich Village

  • Washington Square Park in Greenwich Village, New York

    Washington Square Park

    4.6 · 33.1k
    City Park

    Historic Greenwich Village concrete-&-green park known for its stately arch & prime people watching.

    Every day
    6 AM – 12 AM
  • Generation Records in Greenwich Village, New York

    Generation Records

    4.5 · 979
    Record Store· $$

    Fixture for CDs & vinyl with a strong punk & metal selection plus tees, posters, DVDS & more.

    Mon–Fri
    12 PM – 8 PM
    Sat
    12 PM – 8 PM
    Sun
    12 PM – 7 PM
  • Salmagundi Club Museum in Greenwich Village, New York

    Salmagundi Club Museum

    4.8 · 260
    Art Gallery

    The Salmagundi Club, sometimes referred to as the Salmagundi Art Club, is a fine arts center founded in 1871 in the Greenwich Village section of Manhattan, New York City. Since 1917, it has been located at 47 Fifth Avenue. As of 2021, its…

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    1 PM – 6 PM
    Sat
    1 PM – 5 PM
    Sun
    1 PM – 5 PM

Where to eat & drink in Greenwich Village

  • 124 Old Rabbit Club in Greenwich Village, New York

    124 Old Rabbit Club

    4.6 · 573
    Lounge· $10-50

    Accessed by pressing a buzzer, this skinny cellar pub features a long list of mostly European beers.

    Mon
    5 PM – 2 AM
    Tue
    6 PM – 2 AM
    Wed–Thu
    5 PM – 2 AM
    Fri
    4 PM – 2 AM
    Sat
    5 PM – 2 AM
    Sun
    5 PM – 1 AM
  • Frevo in Greenwich Village, New York

    Frevo

    Michelin
    Modern European· Más de $100

    This chic Greenwich Village hideout is full of surprises. A rotating art gallery gives way to a speakeasy entrance, leading to an intimate, energetic dining room where Chef Franco Sampogna and his team work elbow to elbow behind a…

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    5:30 PM – 10 PM
    Sat
    5:30 PM – 10 PM
    Sun
    5:30 PM – 10 PM
  • Members Only West Village in Greenwich Village, New York

    Members Only West Village

    Lounge· $20–80

    A premium NYC lounge and cocktail bar offering handcrafted cocktails, curated music, and an elevated nightlife experience in the heart of New York City.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Thu
    5 PM – 12 AM
    Fri
    4 PM – 1 AM
    Sat
    12 PM – 1 AM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Blue Hill in Greenwich Village, New York

    Blue Hill

    Michelin
    American· $100+

    Knowing when to leave something alone, whether you’re a painter, singer or cook, requires confidence in your material and your own ability.

    Mon–Wed
    5:30 PM – 9 PM
    Thu–Fri
    5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Sat
    11:30 AM – 2 PM, 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Sun
    11:30 AM – 2 PM, 5:30 PM – 9 PM
  • Mace in Greenwich Village, New York

    Mace

    Top 500 bar
    Cocktail Bar· $20-70

    Creative craft cocktails & snacks in a petite brick-walled space with some banquette seats & stools.

    Mon–Wed
    4 PM – 12 AM
    Thu
    4 PM – 1 AM
    Fri
    2 PM – 2 AM
    Sat
    12 PM – 2 AM
    Sun
    12 PM – 11 PM
  • The Comedy Cellar in Greenwich Village, New York

    The Comedy Cellar

    4.8 · 8.1k
    Nightclub· $$$

    Famous comics are often in the lineup at this brick-walled comedy club with several shows nightly.

    Every day
    11 AM – 3 AM
  • Shmoné in Greenwich Village, New York

    Shmoné

    Michelin
    Israeli· $$$$

    This small space in Greenwich Village fills up right as doors open, as diners squeeze their way in to experience Chef Eyal Shani’s vision of neo-Levantine cuisine.

    Website
  • Mille-Feuille Bakery Cafe in Greenwich Village, New York

    Mille-Feuille Bakery Cafe

    4.8 · 1.6k
    Bakery· $10–20

    Small French bakery/cafe offering croissants, macarons, Napoleons, cakes & other treats.

    Mon
    7:35 AM – 6 PM
    Tue–Fri
    7:30 AM – 6 PM
    Sat
    7:30 AM – 6 PM
    Sun
    7:30 AM – 6 PM
  • Sorso' in Greenwich Village, New York

    Sorso'

    4.9 · 780
    Wine Bar· $50–100

    An Italian-inspired wine bar, it is located in the heart of Greenwich Village.

    Every day
    5 PM – 11 PM
  • Porto Rico Importing Co. in Greenwich Village, New York

    Porto Rico Importing Co.

    4.7 · 912
    Coffee Roastery· $$

    Veteran coffee seller specializing in international brews & a variety of loose teas.

    Mon–Fri
    8 AM – 7 PM
    Sat
    9 AM – 7 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 6 PM
  • Minetta Tavern in Greenwich Village, New York

    Minetta Tavern

    4.5 · 2.9k
    French· $100+

    Celeb-magnet hot-ticket tavern with upper-end French bistro fare & reimagined vintage decor.

    Mon–Tue
    5 PM – 12 AM
    Wed–Fri
    12 PM – 3:30 PM, 5 PM – 12 AM
    Sat
    11 AM – 3:30 PM, 5 PM – 12 AM
    Sun
    11 AM – 3:30 PM, 5 PM – 12 AM
  • Dante NYC in Greenwich Village, New York

    Dante NYC

    Top 500 bar
    Italian· $30–80

    Legendary circa-1915 cafe serving small plates & cocktails in an updated historic setting.

    Mon–Fri
    12 PM – 1 AM
    Sat
    10 AM – 1 AM
    Sun
    10 AM – 1 AM
  • Loring Place in Greenwich Village, New York

    Loring Place

    4.6 · 1.2k
    American· $50–100

    Named after the Bronx street that his father grew up on, Loring Place is where Chef Dan Kluger serves up delicious, stylistic, and locally sourced Californian cuisine to a downtown crowd.

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Map of Greenwich Village with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Washington Square Park
  2. 2124 Old Rabbit Club
  3. 3Frevo
  4. 4Members Only West Village
  5. 5Blue Hill
  6. 6Mace
  7. 7The Comedy Cellar
  8. 8Shmoné
  9. 9Mille-Feuille Bakery Cafe
  10. 10Sorso'

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