Over-the-top cave dwelling decor and Italian eats on the Lower East Side.
(212) 475-2126
122 - 124 Rivington Street
New York,
NY
10002
40.719729
-73.987201
Neighborhoods: Downtown, Lower East Side
Hours:
Bar: Sun-Thu 5-2pm
Fri, Sat 5-4am
Kitchen: Sun-Thu 5pm-midnight
Fri, Sat 5pm-12:30am
Price:
$$
La Caverna
Last updated 11.20.09
What People Are Saying About La Caverna
The Owner
La Caverna
Owner
Is it serendipity or the miracles of Friendster that just as the hags of winter wheeze their frosty sorrows, several of my lifer-single friends have met a special someone? Let Cupid's annual visit mock us not, now that we have someone to help us warm the bed and brave the cold.La Caverna,the Lower East Side's romantic, fun, and funky cave bar. Like a portal into a Flintstones happy-hour hideaway, the humongous room is a man-made cave complete with stalactites and waterfalls. Wooful ambient lights warm and twinkle the many makeout nooks and crannies frame by wooden tables and large leather…
The Editor
Justin Hartung
Citysearch
The Scene – After entering through a rather ordinary front door, turn the corner to descend a down a flight of stairs into a subterranean space that is--literally--cavernous. Once adjusted to the dim lighting, you'll behold imported rocks that cover every inch of the walls, stalactites, fossil imprints, a gurgling fountain and, naturally, a DJ setup. After a couple glasses of wine, you might think you've stumbled into the underground city from the "Matrix" movies. – – The Food – The over-the-top décor's certainly the reason to visit La Caverna, as the food is…
11/07/09
Decent looking place if you're into Univeral Studios garbage
by joebass at Citysearch
I enjoyed your clubs atmosphere, until I, and my party of over one dozen, were greeted with apathetic at BEST bartending and a sub par beer list. I then proceeded to get shoved rudely by someone, and in my attempts to merely stand up straight, was confronted aggressively by a greasy haired, portly troglodyte of a "bouncer." I, and my party, suddenly realized it was past our bedtime, and time to go to another bar that actually cares about its patrons. Good luck with your movie-set dramatics, they could have worked if it wasn't for your thoroughly inept "security." I hope you enjoy the fruits of your completely undeserved success.
- Pros: atmosphere
- Cons: everything else. May as well have had gum on the walls
06/15/09
loved it !!!
by Mdenise at Citysearch
I went on Saturday night and it was great. My friends and I did hookah and had some drinks. The prices were good and the music was great.
- Pros: music, drinks, crowd
- Cons: over crowded & bathroom
05/12/09
Great time on weekend...
by mlfthista at Citysearch
Everytime I've been here I had a blast.
Despite the overcrowding and the mandatory coat check, its not a bad place to celebrate the night with good drinks, dance music, and no cover. No hassle at the door and nice bartenders. Drinks are cheap but they make them STRONG. I will definitely be stopping by again when I'm in the area.
- Pros: no attitude, strong drinks
- Cons: overcrowded, small bathroom
The Details on La Caverna
What to Drink:
Try the Caverna Cosmo, made with a mandarin orange-infused vodka and accented with vanilla and cranberry.
Message from La Caverna
- Variety of cocktails
- Authentic Italian cuisine
- Unique cavelike atmosphere
Is it serendipity or the miracles of Friendster that just as the hags of winter wheeze their frosty sorrows, several of my lifer-single friends have met a special someone? Let Cupid's annual visit mock us not, now that we have someone to help us warm the bed and brave the cold.La Caverna,the Lower East Side's romantic, fun, and funky cave bar. Like a portal into a Flintstones happy-hour hideaway, the humongous room is a man-made cave complete with stalactites and waterfalls. Wooful ambient lights warm and twinkle the many makeout nooks and crannies frame by wooden tables and large leather couches. The drinks are strong and well made by a friendly and accommodating staff. With regular Dj spinning and plenty of room for parties, the vibe shifts nightly. The overall effect is exoctic, slightly over-the-top on a Vegas kind of way, and un-like anything you've ever seen on the Lower East Side
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