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155 Rivington St
New York, NY 10002 40.7191 -73.9856

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Neighborhoods: Lower East Side, Downtown

Last updated 4.01.09

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Bars & Pubs, Nightclubs, Restaurants, Wine Bars, Taverns, Lounges

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Bar & Pub Special Features:

Happy Hour

Bar & Club Special Features:

After Work, Romantic Nightlife

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What People Are Saying About Belly

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The Scene – This ruby-hued hideaway hosts a 30-something crowd of Lower East Side locals and uptown blind daters looking for an "offbeat" setting. Happily, the patrons at Belly are as well mixed as their cocktails. The rich red walls are offset by mod decorations that give the room a sensual, playful vibe; think Stanley Kubrick's vision of a rec room. – – The Draw – A subtly swanky downtown spot where you can actually count on having a seat while you sip, Belly has perfected the art of the truly low-key lounge. Lush seating and tiny tables mean that both small groups…

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When to Go:
Head to Belly for happy hour every night from 5pm to 8pm for $3 beers and well drinks, and $4 wines and cocktails. Call to find out when the next rock-and-roll happy hour is--you could win a beer and a shot, or discounts all night.
What to Drink:
Specialty drinks include the Cuban iced tea (flavored rum and iced tea with fresh mint) and the Wicked Lychee (whiskey, ginger ale and a plump lychee garnish).
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. “If you're looking for a nice atmosphere to hang with some friends, relax and have a few drinks this place is right on the money.”
  2. “went to Belly last night, and what a refreshing atmosphere to go to on a Thursday night.”
  3. “Really good atmosphere.”
  4. “Great drinks at good prices, great music, and a fun bartender.”
  5. “perfect blend of trendy fun but completely unpretenious.”
  6. “Belly has a great atmosphere for a small bar.”
  7. “aslo heard this place was "romantic" well its not really that romantic.”
  8. “The bartenders are really friendly with zero attitude, the bar itself is totally funky and fun w/a great vibe and excellent music (the DJ was playing funk, indie rock, etc.) and the prices were well below what you normally pay elsewhere.”
  9. “great atmosphere”
  10. “Nice atmosphere, good for groups, very romantic with its ox blood walls.”
  11. “The bartenders are all extremely friendly, the vibe is inviting and the place is pretty comfortable overall.”
  12. “Cool decor.”
drinks
93.75% positive
  1. “Great drinks at good prices, great music, and a fun bartender.”
  2. “The bartenders are really friendly with zero attitude, the bar itself is totally funky and fun w/a great vibe and excellent music (the DJ was playing funk, indie rock, etc.) and the prices were well below what you normally pay elsewhere.”
  3. “Drinks were amazing, prices were refreshingly affordable--$4 happy hour drinks all night Monday!”
  4. “this is a great bar”
  5. “It's on the casual kind of quirky side, but the staff super friendly and the drinks super cheap (it was happy hour).”
  6. “It's just a great bar - best i've been to in a long time”
  7. “this is a great bar to hang and talk with friends but isn't boring like so many lounges are, nor is it the type of bar where you have to stand all night and scream to have a conversation.”
  8. “Great drinks and a good vibe.”
  9. “If you're looking for a nice atmosphere to hang with some friends, relax and have a few drinks this place is right on the money.”
  10. “Great wines too.”
  11. “And they have such great drink choices, it'll make you happy whether you drink sake concoctions, or ice cold beer”
  12. “bartender was super nice and drinks were generous.”
  13. “Excellent bar!”
  14. “loved this bar”
  15. “Belly has a great atmosphere for a small bar.”
  16. “An inviting red interior instantly puts you at ease, and the cocktails do the rest.”
food quality
100.0% positive
  1. “This place was awesome -- some of the friendliest staff around and yummy white and red sangria!”
  2. “$2 shots---delicious, perfectly made shots along with one of the best gin n tonics ever!”
menu variety
0.0% positive
  1. “And they have such great drink choices, it'll make you happy whether you drink sake concoctions, or ice cold beer”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “was with a group but it's definitely a good date place.”
  2. “great low-key place to hangout with friends or impress a date.”
  3. “If you're looking for a nice atmosphere to hang with some friends, relax and have a few drinks this place is right on the money.”
service
100.0% positive
  1. “The bartenders are all extremely friendly, the vibe is inviting and the place is pretty comfortable overall.”
  2. “Great service.”
  3. “The bartender was very cool, too.”
  4. “The crowd there seem pretty cool, a nice mix of people.”
  5. “This place was awesome -- some of the friendliest staff around and yummy white and red sangria!”
  6. “The bartenders are really friendly with zero attitude, the bar itself is totally funky and fun w/a great vibe and excellent music (the DJ was playing funk, indie rock, etc.) and the prices were well below what you normally pay elsewhere.”
  7. “Warm, friendly vibe.”
  8. “Great drinks at good prices, great music, and a fun bartender.”
  9. “It's on the casual kind of quirky side, but the staff super friendly and the drinks super cheap (it was happy hour).”
  10. “bartender was super nice and drinks were generous.”
value
100.0% positive
  1. “Great prices, great vibe, great time”
  2. “If you're looking for a nice atmosphere to hang with some friends, relax and have a few drinks this place is right on the money.”
  3. “Drinks were amazing, prices were refreshingly affordable--$4 happy hour drinks all night Monday!”
  4. “The bartenders are really friendly with zero attitude, the bar itself is totally funky and fun w/a great vibe and excellent music (the DJ was playing funk, indie rock, etc.) and the prices were well below what you normally pay elsewhere.”
  5. “Great drinks at good prices, great music, and a fun bartender.”
  6. “It's on the casual kind of quirky side, but the staff super friendly and the drinks super cheap (it was happy hour).”
  7. “bartender was super nice and drinks were generous.”
wait time
100.0% positive
  1. “It's just a great bar - best i've been to in a long time”
1 Star Rating: Poor

04/30/06

Not worth it...

by luckylee

I live in EV and like to go out in LES once in a while. Heard good things about Belly and wanted to check it out. My boyfriend and I were extremely disappointed, the music was wayyy to loud, drinks not worth the money, and the atmosphere looked like a bunch of B&T teenagers. We left after one drink. A lot of other people were doing the same thing. The turnover was very quick...very few people hanging around. So, that's the reason it's not crowded. We won't be going back!

  • Pros: Cool tiny tables, Drink selection
  • Cons: Blaring music, No ambiance, Not hip
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

03/01/06

this is a great bar

by greenerthangreene

I finally went to Belly last weekend (after hearing about it from a bunch of friends) and I can honestly say that this bar totally lives up to it's reputation. The bartenders are really friendly with zero attitude, the bar itself is totally funky and fun w/a great vibe and excellent music (the DJ was playing funk, indie rock, etc.) and the prices were well below what you normally pay elsewhere. It's just a great bar - best i've been to in a long time

  • Pros: atmosphere, music, cheap
  • Cons: crowded on weekends
3 Star Rating: Average

12/24/05

Over-hyped

by finddave

I read the reviews and went last night. It's one step up from a dive but with a lot of red. Boxes of beer are stacked against the wall, likely a storage closet. The radiator was at full tilt when I was there. Many better places on Clinton.

  • Pros: not sure
  • Cons: decor, heat
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/11/05

best thursday nite !

by lovetobunnies

$2 shots---delicious, perfectly made shots along with one of the best gin n tonics ever!

Good DJ. Nice Bartender. Quiet enough to talk; enough space to fall off your bar stool!

Yay!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

03/24/05

loved this bar

by bakergirl2005

perfect blend of trendy fun but completely unpretenious. bartender was super nice and drinks were generous. this is a great bar to hang and talk with friends but isn't boring like so many lounges are, nor is it the type of bar where you have to stand all night and scream to have a conversation.

  • Pros: great vibe, good drinks, inexpensive

The Details on Belly

Place Categories:

  • nice chill place
  • great bar
  • very cool fun bartender
  • great prices
  • inviting vibe
  • great music
  • amazing drinks
  • delicious made shots
  • cold beer
  • good date place
  • cool decor
  • great service
  • pretty cool crowd
  • happy belly
  • recommend highly
  • nice spot
  • great lowkey
  • inviting red interior
  • perfect blend
  • great atmosphere
  • great wines
  • full tilt
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