(646) 746-1357

446 East 13th
New York, NY 10009 40.730229 -73.982047

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Neighborhoods: East Village, Downtown

Last updated 6.15.09

Category:

Restaurants, Bars & Clubs, Neighborhood Bars, Lounges, Wine Bars

Payment Methods:

American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard

Bar & Pub Special Features:

Happy Hour, Bar Menu

Bar & Club Special Features:

DJ, Date Spot, Live Music

What People Are Saying About Mug Lounge

Featured Review

Katie Heffernan

Contributor

In Short – This casual wine spot is bedecked in global accents, with colorfully cushioned banquettes, art posters of Chagall and Kandinsky, and tapestries draped from brick walls. The informal air of mismatched tables and chairs draws neighborhood locals, who drop in for Internet access or independent and international movie nights on the flat-screen TV. Paninis and sweet snacks share menu space with beer and wines from around the world.

Editor's Tips

When to Go:
The weekly movie night is loosely scheduled. Call ahead to see the next showing.
Save Money:
Daily happy hour hits between 4pm and 6pm.
The Extras:
Internet access is available in 10-minute or hour-long increments.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. Even more, this little bar (much closer to A than 1st Ave.) has a great vibe, quiet, definintely not crowded and comfortable.
  2. stumbled upon this super cozy and friendly East Vil wine bar when I moved onto the block from LA, and have been a regular ever since.
  3. It's a great hangout place with a wonderful atmosphere.
  4. We were able to find a comfortable corner for everyone to relax in.
  5. Perfect for hanging out, relaxing, and enjoying the comfortable atmosphere.
  6. Stop off and enjoy a comfortable hanging spot!
drinks
96.87999725341797% positive
  1. Mug cafe and wine bar is a terrific find in the east village.
  2. If you are in the east village and are in the mood for a good coffee or wine bar I highly recommend it.
  3. Ellen the coffee girl makes the best coffee.
  4. expensive and the wine list was really good.
  5. You might not notice it at first as you walk along 13th St at Avenue A, but go inside Mug and you'll find a great place to relax and drink with friends.
  6. Even more, this little bar (much closer to A than 1st Ave.) has a great vibe, quiet, definintely not crowded and comfortable.
  7. They have great wines and top shelf liquors.
  8. From Fondue night on Monday to their excellent selection of wines and the best coffee in the east village their menu is strong from top to bottom.
  9. And, if you want, there are games (Scrabble) and internet, nothing like emailing your friends after three glasses of wine!
  10. The coffee is amazing and the wine selection is exploding with flavors from multiple countries that appease all taste buds.
  11. stumbled upon this super cozy and friendly East Vil wine bar when I moved onto the block from LA, and have been a regular ever since.
  12. Definitely the best coffee in the East Village.
  13. MUG is my favorite coffee place because they always steam the milk and prepare your java extra special, exactly as you ask -- the little touches are what makes the place special: like when they melt the sugar for your icecoffee or fresh squeezed lemonade
  14. grab a beer, look and talk to cool friendly people.
  15. Delicious snacks are prepared specially for you, service is super friendly and makes you feel at home, and the wine bar is fabulous!
  16. It is the perfect place to sit back, relax and have some drinks!
food quality
100.0% positive
  1. MUG is my favorite coffee place because they always steam the milk and prepare your java extra special, exactly as you ask -- the little touches are what makes the place special: like when they melt the sugar for your icecoffee or fresh squeezed lemonade
  2. They were serving amazingly good Jamaican jerked chicken for happy hour so we didn't have to buy any dinner.
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. The coffee is amazing and the wine selection is exploding with flavors from multiple countries that appease all taste buds.
  2. From Fondue night on Monday to their excellent selection of wines and the best coffee in the east village their menu is strong from top to bottom.
overall
100.0% positive
  1. best place to hang out in the entire universe
  2. You might not notice it at first as you walk along 13th St at Avenue A, but go inside Mug and you'll find a great place to relax and drink with friends.
  3. Anyway, if you are not sure where to go and looking for a nice place, nice people and conversation go to MUG Lounge anytime of the week.
  4. It is a great place.
  5. It's a great hangout place with a wonderful atmosphere.
return potential
100.0% positive
  1. The staff is friendly and they remember me every time I come back!
service
100.0% positive
  1. Delicious snacks are prepared specially for you, service is super friendly and makes you feel at home, and the wine bar is fabulous!
  2. And finally, the proprieters are genuinely good people who deserve your business.
  3. love driving into the city from Long Island, and I always know that there will be great people and conversations at Mugs.
  4. stumbled upon this super cozy and friendly East Vil wine bar when I moved onto the block from LA, and have been a regular ever since.
  5. Anyway, if you are not sure where to go and looking for a nice place, nice people and conversation go to MUG Lounge anytime of the week.
  6. want more people to go and love it keep my seat warm while Im away!
  7. An added bonus is the wait staff, who are as friendly as they are capable.
  8. The staff is friendly and they remember me every time I come back!
  9. grab a beer, look and talk to cool friendly people.
value
50.0% positive
  1. expensive and the wine list was really good.
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

04/10/12

Great bachelorette party!

by Andrea311

We started my friend's bachelorette party night at Mug. Michael the owner was so helpful! He had the back corner of the lounge reserved and we had excellent service! Perfect place for large parties or just a chill place to have a drink! Love this place!

1 Star Rating: Poor

10/03/10

Horrible Experience! Ruined my event...

by coffeebaby

I booked a private party in honor of an artist who passed away. I was promised the back room for 3 hours to show a video and have people speak. I spoke to the owner, Michael, on the phone and was assured everything was set and I could send out invites. Three days before the event I called just to check on things and was told the room had been booked by a wedding reception who paid for an open bar and that we could not have the private room. I was told I could go to another nearby lounge for the start of our party and then return to mug lounge at 10:30 after the wedding reception was over. Our entire party walked over promptly at 10:30 carrying trays of food and we were told that the other party had extended their hours and that we could not come inside. When I spoke to the owner I was told that "business is business" and unless we could pay for an open bar there was nothing he could do. The other party was also extremely rude and a fight almost broke out between my guests and theirs because they were telling people rudely to get out of the club when they were just arriving for the party and had no idea it had been double booked. The owner was totally rude and unapologetic to me about ruining my event. I read somebody else's review here about the owner doing the same thing on another occasion and should have listened. In the future I will pay more attention to reviews! Do not ever book a party at Mug Lounge. Total disappointment

4 Star Rating: Recommended

07/15/10

Best lounge ever

by myaB

I have become the biggest fan of Mug and one of its most frequent visitors! I had gone to a friend's birthday party here in March and was so shocked I'd never been before! The place is super fun with a great bar area, super friendly bartenders and then a separate room for dancing/lounging. Not only does it not get crowded, but it's also a large enough space that it could handle the crowds. This is the ultimate party spot and I almost think I shouldn't post this review so it stays my secret little gem. I recommend this place to anyone looking to kick back a few drinks, enjoy some reggae, hip-hop, top 40's tunes, and dance their booties off. No matter what you're in the mood for, Mug caters to all.

  • Pros: Reasonable drinks, Great Music, No cover
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/27/09

I love this place!

by Bridgetann

Mug Lounge is the best! I found it a couple of months ago walking down the street. It is fairly close to my apartment so I come here all the time now! It is a great place. I love the mis-matched sixties style furniture. They have great wines and top shelf liquors. The staff is friendly and they remember me every time I come back! It is the perfect place to sit back, relax and have some drinks!!!!

  • Pros: Great atmosphere and drinks!!!
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

09/28/08

Best Lounge around

by ptomanel

I love driving into the city from Long Island, and I always know that there will be great people and conversations at Mugs. My friends and I can always find a great hot spot but end our Saturday nights at Mugs. If we are around during the week or early on the weekend we end up at Mugs. The music is always good, and the owner and his wife always treat us well. Stop off and enjoy a comfortable hanging spot!

  • Pros: Always find a spot to park, love the ambience, enjoy the people, this could be a romantic place, this could be a cool hangout

The Details on Mug Lounge

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