(212) 533-1810
155 Rivington St
New York,
NY
10002
40.7191
-73.9856
Neighborhoods: Lower East Side, Downtown
Last updated 4.01.09
Category:
Bars & Pubs, Nightclubs, Restaurants, Lounges, Taverns, Wine Bars
Payment Methods:
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What People Are Saying About Belly
Featured Review
Contributor
Contributor
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…
Editor's Tips
- 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).
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| drinks | 93.75% positive |
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| food quality | 100.0% positive |
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| menu variety | 0.0% positive |
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| overall | 100.0% positive |
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| service | 100.0% positive |
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| value | 100.0% positive |
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| wait time | 100.0% positive |
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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
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
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
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!
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

