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Lower West Side

16 venues carrying Lower West Side after dark — the planner sequences them into a full night.

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Top 16 venues

  1. 01

    Alulu Brewery and Pub

    Restaurant · $

    Warehouse-style spot for pairing house-brewed beers, craft cocktails & sodas with creative pub fare.

  2. 02

    Bobijoa Korean Kitchen

    Restaurant · $$

  3. 03

    Caminos de Michoacan

    Bar · $

    Casual, bustling watering hole featuring Mexican beers & cocktails, plus music & TVs.

  4. 04

    Don's Grill

    Restaurant · $

  5. 05

    El Trebol Liquors & Bar

    Bar · $

    Liquor store up front, cheap bar in back with traditional music—family-run, older-skewing, chill hiding spot. Open late.

  6. 06

    Monochrome Brewing

    Bar · $$

    Spacious brewery with solid dark lagers and IPAs. Bring your laptop or your own food — owner's chatty, parking's easy, patio fills in summer.

  7. 07

    Punch House

    Restaurant · $$

    Hidden basement bar with a vintage air serving up creative & classic punches plus sandwiches.

  8. 08

    Simone's

    Restaurant · $$

    Eco-friendly bar with recycled decor, DJ-spun tunes, craft beers & Mexican-inspired pub grub.

  9. 09

    Steak 'n Egger Inc

    Restaurant · $

    Counter seating, steak and eggs, pancakes with a cornmeal kick — open 24 hours for 3am cravings and actual portions.

  10. 10

    Tack Room

    Live music venue · $$

    Rustic-chic piano bar serving cocktails, beer & snacks in a former carriage house with a patio.

  11. 11

    Takumi Ramen

    Restaurant · $$

  12. 12

    Thalia Hall

    Live music venue · $$$

    1892 opera house with original bones, balcony seating, standing room below — real acoustics, real drinks, real character.

  13. 13

    The Alderman

    Bar · $$$

    Tiny, reservation-only cocktail room with creative drinks and bartenders who actually know their stuff. Cozy, not snobby — dim lighting, good music, chill vibe.

  14. 14

    The Barrel

    Bar · $

    Unfussy local bar offering craft brews & mixed drinks, plus canned & bottled beers to take away.

  15. 15

    The People's Stage Karaoke with Pablo Serrano

    Club · $$

    Bilingual karaoke hosted by Pablo—English and Spanish hits, deep cuts on request, private parties booked. Safe, welcoming, everyone sings.

  16. 16

    The Print Lounge

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