No Malice Palace

(212) 873-8595

197 E 3rd St (Between Avenue A and Avenue B)
New York, NY 10009 40.723 -73.9832

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Neighborhoods: Alphabet City, East Village, Downtown

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Hours:

Mon-Sat 7:30pm-4am

Sun 8:30pm-4am

Last updated 4.12.12

Category:

Bars & Clubs, Bars & Pubs, Neighborhood Bars, Singles Bars, Dive Bars, Lounges

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, MasterCard

Bar & Club Special Features:

DJ, Outdoor Seating, Romantic Nightlife

Smoking Permitted:

On patio

Editor's Tips

What People Are Saying About No Malice Palace

Featured Review

Aaron Barker

Contributor

No Malice's unmarked black exterior hints at a scruffy, biker bar edge, but a venture inside finds wide-planked hardwoods, old-school tin ceilings and wall sconces casting a mellow garnet haze. Crunk and reggae fuel a no-nonsense crowd of workaday locals taking shots at the bar or kicking back on the well worn couches toward the rear. Come Friday, a live DJ spins mostly hip-hop for a boisterous weekend mob. – – Hits: The no cover policy on weekends always draws a packed house. – – Misses: No beer on draft means you'll probably stick with the hard stuff.

Editor's Tips

Outdoor Seating:
An outdoor patio handles overflow during the warmer months.
Know Before You Go:
The door's unmarked, so make sure you've got the address before trekking over.
The Extras:
There's no ATM on site, but there's also no minimum for plastic on weekdays.
Outdoor Seating:
An outdoor patio handles overflow (and smokers) during the warmer months.
ambiance
96.66999816894531% positive
  1. “Its comfortable, well-designed and staffed with friendly (and s*xy) bartenders.”
  2. “Service is fast and friendly, (not to mention the staff seems to be having as much fun as the crowd, and did I mention they're real easy on the eyes).”
  3. “Great bar, awesome tunes and a fun crowd filling the dance floor.”
  4. “Cozy, good crowd, good atmosphere.”
  5. “I've lived in Alphabet City for 3 years but only discovered the aptly named No Malice Palace recently, and in addition to having a great name, the staff is nice, the people look good, and the atmosphere is a refreshing balance of hip and friendly.”
  6. “its not in a great barhopping location but i didnt really wanna go anywhere else coz i was having so much fun”
  7. “great service, hip music, relaxed atmosphere, stiff drinks from HOT bartenders.”
  8. “Great music with dancing, atmosphere, drink prices and staff!”
  9. “theres an AWESOME pizza place across the street (yummy drunken eats) and near a few other (less fun) clubs.”
  10. “Before it filled up on Saturday night, this place looked promising -- comfortable setting, nice lighting, lots of room, but then it filled up with obnoxious drunk 22 year olds in lip gloss and halter tops.”
drinks
88.24000358581543% positive
  1. “The bar has a huge back space and backyard.”
  2. “last week i had one of the most enjoyable experiences, in my NY city bar career.”
  3. “Horrible DJ, ridiculously overpriced drinks -- $4 PBR?”
  4. “The drinks can get pricey, but they tend to be stiff.”
  5. “The bar staff are pleasant to work with and they always are good looking.”
  6. “The music was good though and drinks were cheap.”
  7. “good drinks, good music, good service just about all i need in a place.”
  8. “This loungy intimate space heats up every weekend night with a live DJ, stiff drinks and beautiful faces.”
  9. “awesome bar: great staff, cheap & well-made drinks, SUPERB music.”
  10. “drinks, good music, excellent management and eye candy.”
  11. “great local bar”
  12. “Great music with dancing, atmosphere, drink prices and staff!”
  13. “Great bar, awesome tunes and a fun crowd filling the dance floor.”
  14. “oh well, the service was good, never waited for a drink.”
  15. “During the week it's the perfect spot to chill with friends either at the bar or on one of the sofas (one comes complete with a crackling, fake fire).”
  16. “great service, hip music, relaxed atmosphere, stiff drinks from HOT bartenders.”
  17. “like this bar.”
food quality
100.0% positive
  1. “theres an AWESOME pizza place across the street (yummy drunken eats) and near a few other (less fun) clubs.”
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. “The music was up and down, sometimes the hip hop selections were just not that good (also contribuiting to that sleepy feel).”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “Overall it's a great place to have different kinds of experiences depending on when you stop in.”
  2. “good drinks, good music, good service just about all i need in a place.”
  3. “On the weekends they have awesome d.j.s and music to dance to, and there is a great energy in the place.”
  4. “have been to No Malice a few times and it has always been a great place to hang out.”
service
100.0% positive
  1. “I've lived in Alphabet City for 3 years but only discovered the aptly named No Malice Palace recently, and in addition to having a great name, the staff is nice, the people look good, and the atmosphere is a refreshing balance of hip and friendly.”
  2. “awesome bar: great staff, cheap & well-made drinks, SUPERB music.”
  3. “All the staff have always been very friendly, even though it gets really busy.”
  4. “Its comfortable, well-designed and staffed with friendly (and s*xy) bartenders.”
  5. “great, friendly service”
  6. “great service, hip music, relaxed atmosphere, stiff drinks from HOT bartenders.”
  7. “Very cool staff and the crowd is very friendly every time I have even been there.”
  8. “oh well, the service was good, never waited for a drink.”
  9. “The bar staff are pleasant to work with and they always are good looking.”
  10. “It's a friendly, good-looking crowd and the sound system is way above-average.”
  11. “Service is fast and friendly, (not to mention the staff seems to be having as much fun as the crowd, and did I mention they're real easy on the eyes).”
  12. “good drinks, good music, good service just about all i need in a place.”
  13. “The staff was wonderful - no pretension at all - same with the crowd.”
  14. “met mad cute boys that night nd the bartenders/bouncer were really cool & nice each time i went.”
  15. “Great music with dancing, atmosphere, drink prices and staff!”
  16. “He's a friendly fella with ice-blue eyes and a booming laugh.”
value
71.4300012588501% positive
  1. “The music was good though and drinks were cheap.”
  2. “Horrible DJ, ridiculously overpriced drinks -- $4 PBR?”
  3. “The drinks can get pricey, but they tend to be stiff.”
  4. “The bar has a huge back space and backyard.”
  5. “awesome bar: great staff, cheap & well-made drinks, SUPERB music.”
  6. “Great music with dancing, atmosphere, drink prices and staff!”
  7. “Awesome East Village Bar with huge crowds on the weekends”
3 Star Rating: Average

05/26/10

Good Birthday Party Spot

by caryn donohue

I had my birthday party here last year and it definitely did the trick. I was looking for something a little more dressy than an Irish pub/sports bar, but nothing too pretentious or clubby, and this was a great in between. We got there around 10/10:30 which was early enough to score some couches (crucial for bags and coats) and we danced the night away in the dark bar. Overall I was very pleased and would definitely revisit.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

06/30/09

friendly, lively, up for it crowd

by gcuk

Great bar, awesome tunes and a fun crowd filling the dance floor.

Barman mixes one of the best Apple Martinis in the blink of an eye

  • Pros: Great tunes
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

06/20/09

awesome

by akapluto

id been here once and the muzik was soo good i had a bday party here a few days later. loved it compared to other places that tried to charge me an arm & a leg!! i needed seating for 15 but only got enough chairs for about 6 ppl but we were dancing/at the bar all night so it didnt really matter

i met mad cute boys that night nd the bartenders/bouncer were really cool & nice each time i went. theres an AWESOME pizza place across the street (yummy drunken eats) and near a few other (less fun) clubs. its not in a great barhopping location but i didnt really wanna go anywhere else coz i was having so much fun

  • Pros: great staff, cute boys, good dj, no cover!
  • Cons: reserved seating
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

05/21/09

great, friendly service

by graceglitterandmore

Fun, lively and loud...drinks are fairly cheap, bartenders are quick and friendly (especially Jonah!) and the music is great. will be back soon.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

03/13/09

real new york bar, one of my faves

by liv477

I have been to No Malice a few times and it has always been a great place to hang out. On the weekends they have awesome d.j.s and music to dance to, and there is a great energy in the place.

All the staff have always been very friendly, even though it gets really busy. Sometimes i've had to wait to get in, but its always worth it and i've never had to wait too long.

I live in the east village, and i've stopped in a couple times on the weeknights and its been a really relaxed neighborhood feel.

good drinks, good music, good service just about all i need in a place.

  • Pros: great djs, relaxed atmosphere
  • Cons: What are the drawbacks?

The Details on No Malice Palace

Place Categories:

  • great hip music
  • good drinks
  • friendly service
  • very friendly cool staff
  • very cool good crowd
  • great local bar
  • great taco place
  • worst bouncers
  • great bartenders
  • good bar staff
  • nice bartendersbouncer
  • comfortable setting
  • huge backyard
  • great energy
  • obnoxious year olds
  • great anticipation
  • beautiful faces
  • huge back space
  • friendly fella
  • great barhopping location
  • excellent management
  • nice lighting
  • excellent female
  • awesome dj
  • that good hip hop selections
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