East Village Tavern

(212) 253-8400

158 Ave C (nr. 10th St.)
New York, NY 10009 40.7257 -73.9776

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Neighborhoods: Alphabet City, East Village, Downtown

Hours:

Daily, noon-3am

Last updated 7.23.11

Category:

Bars & Pubs

Bar & Pub Special Features:

Happy Hour

ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. Great atmosphere, friendly and informative staff and last but definately most important.
  2. The tavern has a relaxed atmosphere, (not overcrowded like most pubs) and is the perfect place to hang out with friends for the evening or just to grab a drink
  3. simple and welcoming decor, relaxed atmosphere, perfect to forget the worries of the workday.
  4. Friendly staff, great location, great music and more!
  5. The atmosphere was warm and friendly, we felt right at home.
  6. The food was great, and the bar has beautiful ladies and a relaxed atmosphere.
  7. The atmosphere is great as well, with the front doors open on warm summer nights you get a feel of the neighborhood around you.
  8. Nice atmosphere and a decent crowd, but still easy to get a drink.
  9. Would definitely recommend EVT as a fun, upbeat, friendly place to check out!
  10. Relaxed atmosphere and interesting menu.
  11. The doors were opened up to the street and the atmosphere was great!
  12. enjoyed the food, the service, the music, the atmosphere and the drinks.
  13. Great bar and a lot of fun and I didn't pay nyc prices
  14. And I like to drink many different kinds of beer with different kinds of food with many cool people in a cool bar that has a view into the kaleidoscope that is New York.
  15. If your looking for the perfect local spot to bring that first date, casual, delicious food, with atmosphere conducive to socializing, EVT hits the target, bullseye!
  16. Fun atmosphere with a very cool local vibe.
  17. Drinking great IPA's (Dogfish head 90 Minute imperial for me), great friends, Great jukebox (a little too loud for my taste) and a wide open view of one on NYC coolest neighborhoods (all the front walls open onto the street).
  18. Not to mention it is a great place to meet people as it always seems to be filled with young, fun people!
drinks
95.15999794006348% positive
  1. And I like to drink many different kinds of beer with different kinds of food with many cool people in a cool bar that has a view into the kaleidoscope that is New York.
  2. The tavern has a relaxed atmosphere, (not overcrowded like most pubs) and is the perfect place to hang out with friends for the evening or just to grab a drink
  3. was at the bar on sat night not only did I have great beers(I think there were like 15 or 16 )I ended up meeting people I haven't seen in yrs.
  4. great beer- great people- great tunes
  5. Nothing is worse than going to a bar, seeing a great beer on tap, and getting a funky pour because the lines are dirty.
  6. Old New York, brick-faced interior serves as a wonderful palette for the beers as diverse as the many ladies (and dudes) that are sitting throughout the establishment.
  7. Sal the bartender was so friendly and mixes a damn good drink.
  8. The food was great, and the bar has beautiful ladies and a relaxed atmosphere.
  9. found a great new bar with a revolving microbrew menu and an good place to grab a bite while enjoying some of the best microbrews in the downtown area.
  10. ordered some apps from the menu,try the quesadilla, while sipping my porter at the bar and enjoyed a nice relaxed atmospere.
  11. Once brunch was over Sunday Funday was in full swing, $4 drink specials all day long.
  12. The menu stands on its own, delicious food that compliments the beers well, a good step above "ordinary" pub food.
  13. This place has great beer- great people- great tunes -Really nice bartenders what more can you ask for in a place like this?
  14. The bar grub is unique and tasty and the Mac & Cheese is to die for!
  15. Ahhhh, the best damn beer bar.
  16. best fries in the borough, great beers at a great price, always good staff, cheese steak is top notch, sliders make good snacks between beers.
  17. This is among the best bars for beer that I've ever visited.
  18. All in all, a great new bar with great people, great food, and most of all, great beer!
  19. started with a flight of 4 different beers which gave me a nice sampling of the dark beers on tap, found the one Iike best "Arcadia London Porter" it was excellent!
  20. Great bar and a lot of fun and I didn't pay nyc prices
  21. They have a great happy hour, where the well drinks are not juts mixer!
  22. would fancy myself somewhat of a beer geek and the EVT does an amazing job of choosing great craft beers and keeping them fresh and rotating on draft.
  23. enjoyed the food, the service, the music, the atmosphere and the drinks.
  24. At very reasonable prices ($6-7 for draft beers), the selection is fantastic.
  25. just a really great place to hang out with cool people and drink amazing beer!
  26. Nice atmosphere and a decent crowd, but still easy to get a drink.
  27. staff is always good except for when they spill beer all over your head on accident.
  28. Other than the fact that the food here is ridiculously tasty (i am truly obsessed with the sweet potato fries), their choice of craft beers is so large and diverse, I swear even a non-beer drinker could find a beer they liked.
  29. Awsome beer and good food.
  30. The bar had a nice vibe with the front doors open to the night air.
  31. know little about beer, but I know the few I really like and the waitress was great at recommending beers from their list that I would like based on my tastes.
food quality
100.0% positive
  1. We also the chicken sandwich and cheese steak, which was also quite good.
  2. Stayed for some food and the sweet potato fries are amazing.
  3. (so much better than the $1 off most other places offer), order some sweet potato fries (crunchy and served with amazing boubon maple bbq sauce or a creamy horseradish sauce), or housemade soft pretzels with killer homemade mustard, and then stay for dinn
  4. Anyone who loves trying new and different microbrews and some fine food, both apps and dinners, will love the East Village Tavern.
  5. The menu stands on its own, delicious food that compliments the beers well, a good step above "ordinary" pub food.
  6. Other than the fact that the food here is ridiculously tasty (i am truly obsessed with the sweet potato fries), their choice of craft beers is so large and diverse, I swear even a non-beer drinker could find a beer they liked.
  7. If your looking for the perfect local spot to bring that first date, casual, delicious food, with atmosphere conducive to socializing, EVT hits the target, bullseye!
  8. The sweet potato fries were delicious (Southern food is my fave), and surprisingly and happily married to a BBQ-type dip.
  9. Didn't get a chance to sample the menu, but I heard from a few people that the food is excellent!
  10. The shortrib sandwich is incredible.
  11. And I like to drink many different kinds of beer with different kinds of food with many cool people in a cool bar that has a view into the kaleidoscope that is New York.
  12. The food is great !
  13. Everything is fresh, inventive, and totally satisfying.
  14. From the several times I have gone to the EVT, I can say the pints are always fresh and delicious.
  15. The food was great, and the bar has beautiful ladies and a relaxed atmosphere.
  16. Awsome beer and good food.
  17. The bar grub is unique and tasty and the Mac & Cheese is to die for!
  18. best fries in the borough, great beers at a great price, always good staff, cheese steak is top notch, sliders make good snacks between beers.
  19. would fancy myself somewhat of a beer geek and the EVT does an amazing job of choosing great craft beers and keeping them fresh and rotating on draft.
  20. The food was really great.
  21. We only had finger food, but it was excellent (sweet potato fries with dipping sauces and the best NY pretzel I have ever had).
  22. enjoyed the food, the service, the music, the atmosphere and the drinks.
  23. All in all, a great new bar with great people, great food, and most of all, great beer!
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. Didn't get a chance to sample the menu, but I heard from a few people that the food is excellent!
  2. found a great new bar with a revolving microbrew menu and an good place to grab a bite while enjoying some of the best microbrews in the downtown area.
  3. Relaxed atmosphere and interesting menu.
  4. At very reasonable prices ($6-7 for draft beers), the selection is fantastic.
  5. ordered some apps from the menu,try the quesadilla, while sipping my porter at the bar and enjoyed a nice relaxed atmospere.
  6. Really great menu, I tried the short rib sandwhich.
  7. We ordered a good sampling off the menu.
  8. Old New York, brick-faced interior serves as a wonderful palette for the beers as diverse as the many ladies (and dudes) that are sitting throughout the establishment.
  9. The menu stands on its own, delicious food that compliments the beers well, a good step above "ordinary" pub food.
  10. Other than the fact that the food here is ridiculously tasty (i am truly obsessed with the sweet potato fries), their choice of craft beers is so large and diverse, I swear even a non-beer drinker could find a beer they liked.
  11. Great menu with stuff you will not see around here.
overall
100.0% positive
  1. just a really great place to hang out with cool people and drink amazing beer!
  2. Not to mention it is a great place to meet people as it always seems to be filled with young, fun people!
  3. found a great new bar with a revolving microbrew menu and an good place to grab a bite while enjoying some of the best microbrews in the downtown area.
  4. This place has great beer- great people- great tunes -Really nice bartenders what more can you ask for in a place like this?
return potential
100.0% positive
  1. will be back and would recomend this fantastic gem in the lower east side!
service
100.0% positive
  1. All in all, a great new bar with great people, great food, and most of all, great beer!
  2. The atmosphere was warm and friendly, we felt right at home.
  3. The bartender was awesome to.
  4. Friendly staff, great location, great music and more!
  5. Regardless of the amount of people the service was amazing!
  6. enjoyed the food, the service, the music, the atmosphere and the drinks.
  7. best fries in the borough, great beers at a great price, always good staff, cheese steak is top notch, sliders make good snacks between beers.
  8. know little about beer, but I know the few I really like and the waitress was great at recommending beers from their list that I would like based on my tastes.
  9. Sal the bartender was so friendly and mixes a damn good drink.
  10. The bartenders were nice, sliders were slammin
  11. The staff is really friendly and for all you Entourage fans, one of the bartenders is a true look-a-like.
  12. Would definitely recommend EVT as a fun, upbeat, friendly place to check out!
  13. And I like to drink many different kinds of beer with different kinds of food with many cool people in a cool bar that has a view into the kaleidoscope that is New York.
  14. staff is always good except for when they spill beer all over your head on accident.
  15. just a really great place to hang out with cool people and drink amazing beer!
  16. This place has great beer- great people- great tunes -Really nice bartenders what more can you ask for in a place like this?
  17. Everyone was very friendly.
  18. was at the bar on sat night not only did I have great beers(I think there were like 15 or 16 )I ended up meeting people I haven't seen in yrs.
  19. Not to mention it is a great place to meet people as it always seems to be filled with young, fun people!
  20. The staff was friendly and provided great service-there are a lot of different microbrews on tap, and they gave great recommendations.
  21. great beer- great people- great tunes
  22. Great atmosphere, friendly and informative staff and last but definately most important.
  23. Didn't get a chance to sample the menu, but I heard from a few people that the food is excellent!
value
100.0% positive
  1. great, and very reasonable prices.
  2. Great bar and a lot of fun and I didn't pay nyc prices
  3. best fries in the borough, great beers at a great price, always good staff, cheese steak is top notch, sliders make good snacks between beers.
  4. At very reasonable prices ($6-7 for draft beers), the selection is fantastic.
wait time
0.0% positive
  1. Once brunch was over Sunday Funday was in full swing, $4 drink specials all day long.
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

07/15/09

Great beer selection

by CSMobileUser2 at Citysearch

I was at the bar on sat night not only did I have great beers(I think there were like 15 or 16 )I ended up meeting people I haven't seen in yrs. The bartender was awesome to. Great bar and a lot of fun and I didn't pay nyc prices

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

03/05/09

Social, Intimate, Fun, Happening

Contributor at Citysearch

If your looking for the perfect local spot to bring that first date, casual, delicious food, with atmosphere conducive to socializing, EVT hits the target, bullseye! You will be drawn back again and again by the "Cheers" atmosphere done NY style! Give it a try... You'll find yourself coming back for more

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

02/02/09

braised short rib, sweet potato fries and beer... what else could you ever need in life?

by Jiggalig at Citysearch

Other than the fact that the food here is ridiculously tasty (i am truly obsessed with the sweet potato fries), their choice of craft beers is so large and diverse, I swear even a non-beer drinker could find a beer they liked. The staff is really friendly and for all you Entourage fans, one of the bartenders is a true look-a-like...

  • Pros: Beer selection. Surprisingly good food.
  • Cons: Don't remember any...
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/31/09

Best beer selection in Manhattan, and they have GROWLERS!!!!!!!!

by Tydog at Citysearch

Fun atmosphere with a very cool local vibe. Has a dart board and buckhunter for those like me that like to play. Really great menu, I tried the short rib sandwhich...Awesome! just a really great place to hang out with cool people and drink amazing beer!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/29/09

Great place to meet people

by LovinlifeinNYC at Citysearch

AWESOME! My girlfriends and I love to go to this place on the weekends...it is a great scene includng the best jukebox that has EVERY song you ever loved! The food is great !(especially sweet potato fries)

Not to mention it is a great place to meet people as it always seems to be filled with young, fun people!

  • Pros: Crowd, Jukebox
  • Cons: cold bathroom but at least there are 3 so there isn't a long line

The Details on East Village Tavern

Place Categories:

  • totally satisfying everything
  • great tunes
  • decent crowd
  • unique bar grub
  • great music
  • nice sampling
  • quite good cheese steak
  • delicious pints
  • nice relaxed atmospere
  • damn good drink
  • favorite found hennepin
  • very cool local vibe
  • great experience
  • warm summer nights
  • great southern food
  • great beer
  • great relaxed atmosphere
  • friendly staff
  • big place
  • great people
  • nice bartender
  • great prices
  • great new bar
  • great menu
  • great jukebox