Standalone international wines, gracious service and carefully curated cheeses and charcuterie define this welcoming lounge.

(347) 329-3168

422 Hudson St
New York, NY 10014 40.730281 -74.006846

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Neighborhoods: West Village, Downtown

LELABAR.COM

Hours:

Mon-Thu 5pm-12pm

Fri- 5pm-2am

Sat.& Sun 3pm-11:30pm

Last updated 8.14.11

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Lelabar

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The Scene:

Lelabar is an elegant but casual wine room located on Hudson Street in the vibrant West Village neighborhood in Manhattan. Our bar is simply and tastefully designed with warm tones, tin ceilings and custom iron work. The space is anchored by the large oval bar where patrons gather to enjoy fine wines, delicious fare, and intimate atmosphere. A central chalkboard informs our guests of daily wine and food specials, upcoming events and wine flights. Behind our bar you will find one or more of our team of passionate sommeliers who are all well experienced in matching wine and people. The entire wine list is available by the glass with a purchase of two glasses from that bottle. Wine tastings are every Sunday at 4PM RSVP ionly as we set places in advance. 6 wines, 6 pairings and good canversation. 60$ per seat. RSVP to: andrew@lelabar.com

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In the West Village's distant reaches, this mellow, handsome wine lounge is dominated by a glossy tin ceiling and dark-wood wraparound bar, where locals sip 150-plus global vintages, each available by the glass (with a minimum of two glasses). The food is equally exemplary, with pressed sandwiches (try the turkey, fontina and jalapeño jelly), tart fennel salad, charcuterie (like dry-cured Hungarian lamb sausages) and cheese sourced from Artisanal. For dessert, the whimisically flavored Tumbador chocolates are top notch.

Editor's Tips

When to Go:
Every Wednesday and Saturday the bar serves up East Coast oysters for only $1 each.
The Extras:
Interested in learning more about wine? Twice a month, Lelabar hosts guided tastings focusing on styles and regions.
When to Go:
Swing by every Wednesday or Saturday, when market-fresh East Coast oysters cost but a buck apiece.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. Great wine list and atmosphere.
  2. They really loved the NY vibe and atmosphere.
  3. was meeting girlfriends and waiting alone for a while and the atmosphere was cozy and nice to be sitting by yourself as well hanging out with friends.
  4. Wonderful cozy winebar.
  5. love to take my girlfriends and hang out in this cozy and lovely place!
  6. The bar merges the fancy, high-end wine atmosphere with New Yorkers fun spirit, which makes the place so unique.
  7. This wine bar has absolutely the best atmosphere in downtown village bars (in its category) which I've been to recently.
  8. Very cozy and beautiful neighborhood wine bar.
  9. not a wine expert but I really liked the atmosphere and the attitude of the bartenders.
  10. Georgeous bar, fantastic food and wine, pleasant atmosphere!
  11. love to visit here becauseI feel very comfortable and enjoy having a few glasses of excellent wine, listening to relaxing music not only with company but at times I pop in after work to tune out a bit.
  12. very cozy wine bar with great merlots
  13. cozy place, fantastic wine and food
  14. Loved the atmosphere
  15. really liked the atmosphere, which is very cozy and pleasant.
  16. The party was so much fun!
  17. This bar has a very cozy, comfortable feeling.
  18. Very cozy, pleasant winebar.
  19. Makes the place feels friendly and comfortable.
  20. The layout of the bar makes it a friendly and comfortable place.
dessert
100.0% positive
  1. The bar has some great sweet/desert wines which I really liked and the food is just excellent.
drinks
95.38999557495117% positive
  1. This bar has a very cozy, comfortable feeling.
  2. She loves wine and was absolutely blown away by the service and variety of wines.
  3. best wine class
  4. very cozy wine bar with great merlots
  5. had my favorite wine.
  6. With $1 per Oyster and an endless wine list to choose from, great crowd and service?
  7. The service is excellent so as the whole bar environment.
  8. love the oval shaped bar in the center of the room.
  9. However, loved everything about Lelabar and the sommeliers are very professional with lots of knowledge about wine.
  10. like wine very much and this is the place to completely enjoy it.
  11. What a wonderful wine bar!
  12. this is a really beautifully decorated casual and at the same time elegant bar.
  13. love to visit here becauseI feel very comfortable and enjoy having a few glasses of excellent wine, listening to relaxing music not only with company but at times I pop in after work to tune out a bit.
  14. not a wine expert but I really liked the atmosphere and the attitude of the bartenders.
  15. Also, tasted good wine and good food.
  16. All I tried so far are just really good wines.
  17. one of my favorite casual wine bar which offers wine classes
  18. Georgeous bar, fantastic food and wine, pleasant atmosphere!
  19. This wine bar is actually one of the few places where you can carry a good conversation because you don't get interrupted by too loud music or weird people.
  20. The quality is the best both in wines and food.
  21. The design is amazing at this small neighborhood bar.
  22. The layout of the bar makes it a friendly and comfortable place.
  23. This is an amazing bar.
  24. Very cozy and beautiful neighborhood wine bar.
  25. Delicious with some full bodied red wine and fresh bread.
  26. Great wine list and atmosphere.
  27. It was a pleasure to hear the bartender talk about wine, and we liked a lot your recommendations-Salute for the ?
  28. There are amazing wine bars in France, however Lelabar is one of the best I have visited.
  29. This is why she introduced me to Lelabar, and what a great place for great, no even excellent wine, cheese, and cold cuts.
  30. Very pleasant wine bar!
  31. At last a wine bar like a wine bar should be
  32. wine class was excellent
  33. found a new favorite wine.
  34. The wine is fantastic.
  35. We love to come here with my girlfriends to chit-chat while we have some amazing wine and very delicious salads and cheeses.
  36. highly recommend Lelabar because to have a great time at one of the best wine bars you have to visit here.
  37. They have great red wines with rich, fruity flavor.
  38. drank a great wine: Duck Pond, Willamette Valley.
  39. Also you can buy wine by the glass which is excellent for me and anyone who is adventurous and likes to try new varieties.
  40. Also recommend the tiny chocolates of green tea and fresh lime!
  41. The bar has a very good and unusual design centered around the oval bar in the middle.
  42. When a few besties asked me, more like begged me, to come with them to Lela bar, I was skeptical at first because I have been to the best wine bar's all over the world.
  43. best wine
  44. The bar merges the fancy, high-end wine atmosphere with New Yorkers fun spirit, which makes the place so unique.
  45. am not a wine person but here I tasted some really good wines.
  46. like red wines and all that i tried at Lelabar was excellent.
  47. can have a glass of wine, eat and enjoy the music peacefully after work or at night.
  48. Very pleasant people and very good wine!
  49. All the small bites from the menu i tried was delicious and the wines are just excellent, red and white alike.
  50. Fine choices and selections of not only wine, but they also serve very good food that complemented my picky palete!
  51. tried and became my favorite a cheese called pecorino tartuffo with a few different glasses of rich and complex red wine.
  52. loved it since the first time I entered the door and it all just got better after tasted a few excellent wine from many parts of the world.
  53. So, if you don't like wine as much don't worry because this place has to offer something for everyone!
  54. Lelabar has such a great variety of wines (red and white) from all over the world that you need many many visits to try them all.
  55. Fantastic wine and small plates
  56. like wine very much, but I am no afficianado, I just like what I like.
  57. excellent wines and cheese
  58. This wine bar has absolutely the best atmosphere in downtown village bars (in its category) which I've been to recently.
  59. Pleasant environment, great people and to pair that with excellent wine selection and great food.
  60. always know to expect the best and to receive the best service, wine and the great food.
  61. Great quality awsome wine bar.
  62. love wine, which made me decide to attend one of their wine classes on Sunday.
  63. At Lelabar almost all of the bottles can be purchased by the glass which is very convenient for us who drink one glass at a time.
  64. I'm a huge fan of wines and Lelabar has one of the best selections from the greatest years!
  65. Their menu is excellent, filled with the tastiest wines and foods.
  66. Best wine classes
  67. The wine list is extensive and the small plates of salamis and cheeses were very tasty.
  68. am not a fan of wines so much, more of a cocktail girl, but I come here to enjoy the food, which is really fascinating.
  69. Great wine.
  70. took one of the wine classes here and was absolutely stunned how well it was designed to teach people about wine and select foods, such as cheeses, cold cuts, sweets to serve with wine, the area where each wine originates and so forth.
  71. The cheese (Murray's of course) and wine selections are awesome although I'd like to see more options for wine by the glass.
  72. Not only that the bar is awsome, they have excellent wine classes where you can learn a lot.
  73. that is excellent wine and cheese.
  74. We all loved the huge variety of wines and that we were able to try many of them because they sell most by the glass.
  75. This is truly the west village's best wine bar and so far couldn't find better in the whole city.
  76. We had great food and some "education" about the wine we were drinking.
  77. N.B.The staff are a little disorganized e.g. I reserved a section of the bar for 30 people on a Friday night and they lost the reservation even though I had called to confirm a couple of days before, but in the end everything was fine and I still recommen
  78. excellent wine bar
  79. cozy place, fantastic wine and food
  80. met some pretty strange and interesting people here, and would say I have had some of the best conversations with friends at this bar.
  81. Everything about the bar is just pleasant and good quality.
  82. They do a great job at it with great varieties of food and wine.
  83. Though you can find some very impressive wines in the list, what impressed me the most is the great wines in the $60 - $100 price range.
  84. wonderful wine bar
  85. The service is great, the guys are extremely knowledgeable even if you know wine you can find out things not commonly known.
  86. am a serious fan of a good glass of wine, but I usually cannot stand the snobby crowd that goes with the place.
  87. heard about this wine bar from a bunch of people as a good neighborhood hang out with a good wine list.
  88. great bar with great happy hour menu
  89. Best wine bar in all respects.
  90. like the music very much as well as the wines, which are a lot to choose from.
  91. The bar has some great sweet/desert wines which I really liked and the food is just excellent.
  92. They offer really great wines (reds, whites, from different countries from the world).
  93. Very good wines
  94. The place has a modern, new look, good music and great food that goes perfectly with any kind of wine.
food quality
94.6399974822998% positive
  1. Also, I really enjoyed the food they serve there, especially the salamis and pates.
  2. My personal favorite, which I recommend is the brie and spiced ham pressed sandwich.
  3. Here, at Lelabar the cheese and meat plates are really amazing.
  4. The quality is the best both in wines and food.
  5. Pleasant environment, great people and to pair that with excellent wine selection and great food.
  6. The wine list is extensive and the small plates of salamis and cheeses were very tasty.
  7. excellent smoked salmon!
  8. Delicious with some full bodied red wine and fresh bread.
  9. amazing food
  10. We love to come here with my girlfriends to chit-chat while we have some amazing wine and very delicious salads and cheeses.
  11. We had great food and some "education" about the wine we were drinking.
  12. All the small bites from the menu i tried was delicious and the wines are just excellent, red and white alike.
  13. They do a great job at it with great varieties of food and wine.
  14. The food at Lelabar is amazing!
  15. cozy place, fantastic wine and food
  16. Plus they have great food to nibble on next your glass of pinot grigio or cabarnet sauvignon :)
  17. Also recommend the tiny chocolates of green tea and fresh lime!
  18. The Hungarian salami was delicious!
  19. The bar has some great sweet/desert wines which I really liked and the food is just excellent.
  20. Also, tasted good wine and good food.
  21. Georgeous bar, fantastic food and wine, pleasant atmosphere!
  22. Wine usually makes me a little hungry, so I was floored to have actually fantastic but light food selections that curbed my hunger!
  23. The cheeses are riped and creamy, the cold cuts are always fresh.
  24. am not a fan of wines so much, more of a cocktail girl, but I come here to enjoy the food, which is really fascinating.
  25. The place has a modern, new look, good music and great food that goes perfectly with any kind of wine.
  26. Fine choices and selections of not only wine, but they also serve very good food that complemented my picky palete!
  27. always know to expect the best and to receive the best service, wine and the great food.
  28. Try their great mini chocolates in different flavors, they are yummy.
menu variety
97.22000122070312% positive
  1. Liked the happy hour menu very much.
  2. They do a great job at it with great varieties of food and wine.
  3. All the small bites from the menu i tried was delicious and the wines are just excellent, red and white alike.
  4. Their menu is excellent, filled with the tastiest wines and foods.
  5. She loves wine and was absolutely blown away by the service and variety of wines.
  6. Fine choices and selections of not only wine, but they also serve very good food that complemented my picky palete!
  7. The cheese (Murray's of course) and wine selections are awesome although I'd like to see more options for wine by the glass.
  8. Also you can buy wine by the glass which is excellent for me and anyone who is adventurous and likes to try new varieties.
  9. Wine usually makes me a little hungry, so I was floored to have actually fantastic but light food selections that curbed my hunger!
  10. I'm a huge fan of wines and Lelabar has one of the best selections from the greatest years!
  11. Lelabar has such a great variety of wines (red and white) from all over the world that you need many many visits to try them all.
  12. They continuously update the menu, which is a great move!
  13. great bar with great happy hour menu
  14. they constantly renew their menu, which is great for someone like me, who likes to come here often.
  15. Pleasant environment, great people and to pair that with excellent wine selection and great food.
  16. The wine list is extensive and the small plates of salamis and cheeses were very tasty.
  17. best variety
  18. We all loved the huge variety of wines and that we were able to try many of them because they sell most by the glass.
overall
95.2400016784668% positive
  1. This is a great place to do a birthday party or any kind of a party.
  2. read the reviews posted here and thought it would be a great place to try, but I was completely disappointed.
  3. This is why she introduced me to Lelabar, and what a great place for great, no even excellent wine, cheese, and cold cuts.
  4. great date place
  5. great party place
  6. am a serious fan of a good glass of wine, but I usually cannot stand the snobby crowd that goes with the place.
  7. it's a great place to come and wind down after work.
service
92.5% positive
  1. took one of the wine classes here and was absolutely stunned how well it was designed to teach people about wine and select foods, such as cheeses, cold cuts, sweets to serve with wine, the area where each wine originates and so forth.
  2. thought to write another positive review because Lelabar provides the neighborhood a wonderful place where people can connect.
  3. not a wine expert but I really liked the atmosphere and the attitude of the bartenders.
  4. With $1 per Oyster and an endless wine list to choose from, great crowd and service?
  5. This wine bar is actually one of the few places where you can carry a good conversation because you don't get interrupted by too loud music or weird people.
  6. N.B.The staff are a little disorganized e.g. I reserved a section of the bar for 30 people on a Friday night and they lost the reservation even though I had called to confirm a couple of days before, but in the end everything was fine and I still recommen
  7. It was a pleasure to hear the bartender talk about wine, and we liked a lot your recommendations-Salute for the ?
  8. always know to expect the best and to receive the best service, wine and the great food.
  9. Nice people, awsome place!
  10. heard about this wine bar from a bunch of people as a good neighborhood hang out with a good wine list.
  11. The bartender Jon was more than helpful and informatiive.
  12. The service is excellent so as the whole bar environment.
  13. The layout of the bar makes it a friendly and comfortable place.
  14. Pleasant environment, great people and to pair that with excellent wine selection and great food.
  15. met some pretty strange and interesting people here, and would say I have had some of the best conversations with friends at this bar.
  16. She loves wine and was absolutely blown away by the service and variety of wines.
  17. The service is great, the guys are extremely knowledgeable even if you know wine you can find out things not commonly known.
  18. The bartenders are really great and knowledgeable!
  19. Very pleasant people and very good wine!
  20. Makes the place feels friendly and comfortable.
value
100.0% positive
  1. We all loved the huge variety of wines and that we were able to try many of them because they sell most by the glass.
  2. This place isn't expensive at all, considering the neighborhood and the crowd it draws.
  3. Though you can find some very impressive wines in the list, what impressed me the most is the great wines in the $60 - $100 price range.
  4. We got great deals on prices too.
  5. I'm a huge fan of wines and Lelabar has one of the best selections from the greatest years!
  6. Great value for the city.
3 Star Rating: Average

03/24/12

Channels & Barth LLP - Jeffrey Barth, CPA (California)

Contributor

- Jeff's prepared my returns for 4 or 5 years now. Pretty basic return I'm salaried and my wife stays home. He's reasonable and provides good service.

- I was introduced to Jeff by by ex-husband. He helped me develop a financial plan which has give me tremendous peace of mind following my divorce and takes care of my returns at a reasonable rate.

- Jeff prepares all of our business returns - we have 4 companies and 6 rental properties. He's very intelligent and provides great service.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

02/09/11

continously great service

by carinhope

I've been here couple of times and each and every time we received excellent service, not to speak about the great wine selection they have. I love their reds in which i always try a new brand to try to find my favorite one. When i think i found it they always manage to top my list with another delicious one. I love the full bodied reds where you can taste the oak from the barrell. Such great place to taste wines!!!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

12/15/10

nice for parties

by allenthom

i went to a friend's birthday party to Lelabar and all of us had a wonderful time. Wine and bites were tasty, fresh, and delicious. loved their assorted cheese plate and pate with a heavy bodied red wine (forgot the name but will ask next time). This was my first time here and didn't know about the place, since it's not in a very busy walking area, but sure to come back again.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/15/10

great choices, great bar

by kenpal

i stopped here after work with a colleague and we were really impressed with the selection Lelabar offers and that you're able to buy by the glass. greatly enjoyed our wine and time here!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/04/10

classy, intimate bar

by katiemenz

Great, mellow ambiance for a date or few friends to hang out after work. the wine selection is good and extensive. Staff was polite and helpful, which we were very happy about becasue none of us is an expert in wines. had a fantastic Cabarnet blend and stuck to it all night along with a meat and cheese charcuterie board. all of us had a lovely time!

The Details on Lelabar

Place Categories:

  • excellent red wine
  • great date place
  • best casual wine bar
  • great food
  • really liked atmosphere
  • excellent french cheese
  • best quality
  • great huge variety
  • nice people
  • great service
  • favorite night spot
  • good music
  • great happy hour menu
  • excellent wine class
  • cold cuts
  • very convenient glass
  • not like bodied red wine
  • very good design
  • very tasty small plates
  • great instruction
  • awesome wine selections
  • really great bartenders
  • best brie panini
  • good conversation
  • recommend highly

Message from Lelabar

  • Extensive Wine List
  • Low Mark Ups on Rare Wines
  • Premium Cheese and Charcuterie

The Scene:

Lelabar is an elegant but casual wine room located on Hudson Street in the vibrant West Village neighborhood in Manhattan. Our bar is simply and tastefully designed with warm tones, tin ceilings and custom iron work. The space is anchored by the large oval bar where patrons gather to enjoy fine wines, delicious fare, and intimate atmosphere. A central chalkboard informs our guests of daily wine and food specials, upcoming events and wine flights. Behind our bar you will find one or more of our team of passionate sommeliers who are all well experienced in matching wine and people. The entire wine list is available by the glass with a purchase of two glasses from that bottle. Wine tastings are every Sunday at 4PM RSVP ionly as we set places in advance. 6 wines, 6 pairings and good canversation. 60$ per seat. RSVP to: andrew@lelabar.com

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