An East Village haunt with just the right amount of DJ, more than enough drinks, and the fine accoutrements expected of a wine bar.

(212) 358-8600

121 St Marks Pl (nr. Ave. A)
New York, NY 10009 40.7273 -73.9845

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Neighborhoods: East Village, Downtown

10degreesbar.com

Hours:

Tue-Sun 6pm-1am

Last updated 4.14.11

Category:

Restaurants, Bars & Pubs, Bars & Clubs, Wine Bars

Payment Methods:

Visa, MasterCard

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In Short – Though this wine bar dabbles in international grapes and tapas of charcuterie and cheese, it's more of a social neighborhood spot than a serious wine destination. The 18 by-the-glass options and 100 bottles are manageable for the yupscale patrons who don't seem to care whether they're drinking pinot blanc or pinot grigio. Instead, a taste for conversation (and flirtation) are sought in the jazz-infused, intimately lit space.

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On the Menu:
Not into wine? No problem. Bottled beer and mixed drinks are available at the full-service bar.
Look Good:
Come in your comfiest jeans during the week--but ditch them for fancier duds during Saturday night's pick-up scene.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. “Great ambiance that facilates casual conversation/fliration or general relaxation amid cool jazz and sweet vibe.”
  2. “ambiance is more college rowdy bar like now than a wine bar, the music was decent when it first opened but now it's pretty awful.”
  3. “We sat at the bar and merely had beers, but the atmosphere was great, space is nice, and the bartenders had no attitude.”
  4. “Pleasant wines, yummy cheeses, fun staff, fantastic lighting, fun music.”
  5. “friendly staff, a welcoming atmosphere and great drinks has made this place a regular for me.”
  6. “great location on always hip Saint Marks Place.”
  7. “The place is very cozy and easy to feel comfortable immediately.”
  8. “The wine selection is off the charts (it's a candle-light bar with wine bottles as far up the wall as you can go) and the ambiance is perfect for light conversation or a big night out.”
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. “Very good date spot, really good spot to meet friends, they have a back lounge area with a private bar when it gets crowded, and the bartenders are incredibly friendly.”
  2. “This bar is pretty cool.”
  3. “The wine selection is off the charts (it's a candle-light bar with wine bottles as far up the wall as you can go) and the ambiance is perfect for light conversation or a big night out.”
  4. “The music was amazing, the crowd was great, the drinks were strong, and had a cute waitress that couldnt have been better.”
  5. “Great bar!”
  6. “ambiance is more college rowdy bar like now than a wine bar, the music was decent when it first opened but now it's pretty awful.”
  7. “We sat at the bar and merely had beers, but the atmosphere was great, space is nice, and the bartenders had no attitude.”
  8. “Pleasant wines, yummy cheeses, fun staff, fantastic lighting, fun music.”
  9. “friendly staff, a welcoming atmosphere and great drinks has made this place a regular for me.”
  10. “this is a great spot for a drink any night of the week.”
  11. “I've been in the city for 2 years now and found what I consider to be the perfect bar.”
food quality
100.0% positive
  1. “Pleasant wines, yummy cheeses, fun staff, fantastic lighting, fun music.”
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. “The wine selection is off the charts (it's a candle-light bar with wine bottles as far up the wall as you can go) and the ambiance is perfect for light conversation or a big night out.”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “friendly staff, a welcoming atmosphere and great drinks has made this place a regular for me.”
return potential
100.0% positive
  1. “cash/charge. Atmosphere and music was good but doubt i would go back.”
service
66.66999816894531% positive
  1. “The draw is the poor attitude of the manager.”
  2. “The music was amazing, the crowd was great, the drinks were strong, and had a cute waitress that couldnt have been better.”
  3. “We sat at the bar and merely had beers, but the atmosphere was great, space is nice, and the bartenders had no attitude.”
  4. “my experience last night was so bad, that i feel compelled to write this review and warn people before their lives are jeopardized.”
  5. “Very good date spot, really good spot to meet friends, they have a back lounge area with a private bar when it gets crowded, and the bartenders are incredibly friendly.”
  6. “Good looking crowd and staff where big egos and snotty attitudes are nonexistent.”
  7. “The waitress was not very friendly.”
  8. “Pleasant wines, yummy cheeses, fun staff, fantastic lighting, fun music.”
  9. “friendly staff, a welcoming atmosphere and great drinks has made this place a regular for me.”
1 Star Rating: Poor

06/17/10

Go, If you want to get ripped off.

by waisy99 at Citysearch

I attended a friend's birthday party and we sat at the back which was required table service, not bottle. The waitress was not very friendly. I ordered a $12 drink and was forced to pay $15.46. I had to pay tax and mandatory 20% gratuity. I understand if i had a tab open or paid by credit card but i paid in CASH for one drink!!!

I would avoid doing any waitress table service. Just go to the bar. They will still charge you the tax for your drinks whether you pay cash/charge.

Atmosphere and music was good but doubt i would go back.

  • Pros: Atmosphere and music was good
  • Cons: drinks was OK only. Mandatory 20% gratuity and tax.
1 Star Rating: Poor

10/25/09

Don't go if you're a foreigner with non-US ID!

by aesthete at Citysearch

I've been to this place a few times since it opened (since i live close by), and with each infrequent visit it seems to deteriorate further. ambiance is more college rowdy bar like now than a wine bar, the music was decent when it first opened but now it's pretty awful.

my experience last night was so bad, that i feel compelled to write this review and warn people before their lives are jeopardized. we went wih a friend from germany. the bouncer had never seen a european or german driver's license before, and said the ID was fake. instead of simply refusing entry, he put the ID in his pocket and refused to give it back. there were 4 of us and we kept telling him that A) it was a valid ID, and B) he needed to return it. he refused and started being physically aggressively rude to us, shaking his hands in my face. we asked for the manager who came out and protected his bouncer and backed him. my friend needed his ID so he can drive when back in europe - so it's very important to him. finally we called the police, who took the ID from the bouncer and returned it to my friend.

if we hadn't called the police, the bouncer would have kept the ID. my friend has been using this ID everywhere with no issues. just because the bouncer was ignorant and had never seen a european ID, he had no legal right to take the valid ID and not return it.

  • Cons: terrible management
2 Star Rating: Below Average

08/30/09

Cool place, poor attitude of management

by psoin at Citysearch

This bar is pretty cool. The wine selection is ok, nothing mind blowing but good. Ambiance is neat and its in a great spot.

The draw is the poor attitude of the manager. Initally he was quite lovely but then I pointed out an honest mistake made by the establishment. This could have been handled by comping one glass of wine for christ's sake and the guy flipped out on us.

I am a very polite global traveler for work and have dined and drank at high end places all over the world. I have never seen a manager get on a power trip like this guy and its a pity me he behaved. I have no reason to make up stories and was very nice to the guy. He obviously is perfect in his mind and can never make an honest mistake and the customer is never right.

His bar will do just fine without us. His customers will too as long as they never tell him something isn't right.

  • Pros: Decor, Location, Alright Wine Selection
  • Cons: Management
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

02/16/09

Great Party Spot

by jarther32 at Citysearch

My friend had her birthday here last week and it was probably one of the best parties I have been to in a while. We had so much fun in the back room and danced the night away. The music was amazing, the crowd was great, the drinks were strong, and had a cute waitress that couldnt have been better. I definitely plan to throw my party here in May! Great bar!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/14/08

Best Hidden spot in NYC

by saydienyc at Citysearch

I came here last week with a few friends and had a really great time. We went in for 1 after dinner drink and ended up skipping out on another bar we had intended to go to. The place is very cozy and easy to feel comfortable immediately. Good looking crowd and staff where big egos and snotty attitudes are nonexistent. I would highly recommend this place as its my new favorite spot.

  • Pros: staff, music, crowd
  • Cons: 2 for 1 happy hour ends at 8

The Details on Ten Degrees

Place Categories:

  • great date spot
  • great music
  • very cozy place
  • favorite bar
  • great sweet vibe
  • great welcoming atmosphere
  • poor attitude
  • yummy fun staff
  • yummy cheeses
  • polite global traveler
  • annoying nyu kids
  • incredibly friendly bartenders
  • great drinks
  • big snotty attitudes
  • fantastic pleasant wines
  • nice space
  • best parties
  • cool jazz
  • great crowd
  • recommend definitely
  • best hidden spot
  • big egos
  • perfect ambiance
  • cool summer breeze
  • great location