Neighborhood · 31 guides · 100+ places
East Village.
The East Village is one of my favorite areas to explore in New York City. Known for colorful storefronts, vintage shopping, vibrant nightlife, and great restaurants, there are a ton of fun things to do in the East Village.
Antonina PattizFrom my guide, East Village Activities
The ones I photographed in the East Village
8 places, each on its own page with my verdictEvery place I’d send you in the East Village
Open on the big mapworth it, in my book. The ones on more than one of my lists come first.
Eat 70
- Cafe MogadorRestaurant · 4 of my lists
- Veniero's Pasticceria & CaffeBakery · 4 of my lists
- VeselkaRestaurant · 4 of my lists
- AbraçoCafe · 3 of my lists
- Bowery Meat CompanyRestaurant · 3 of my lists
- Double ZeroRestaurant · 3 of my lists
- La CabraBakery · 3 of my lists
- Tompkins Square BagelsBakery · 3 of my lists
- A10 KitchenRestaurant · 2 of my lists
- B&H DairyRestaurant · 2 of my lists
Drink 30
- McSorley’s Old Ale HouseBar · 4 of my lists
- Please Don't TellBar · 4 of my lists
- Amor Y AmargoBar · 3 of my lists
- Tile BarBar · 3 of my lists
- Bibi Wine BarBar · 2 of my lists
- Death & CompanyBar · 2 of my lists
- StandingsBar · 2 of my lists
- The BelfryBar · 2 of my lists
- 11th Street BarBar
- Ama Raw BarBar
See and do 14
- Tompkins Square Halloween Dog ParadeEvent · 4 of my lists
- Ray’s CandystorePlace · 3 of my lists
- Sundaes and ConesPlace · 2 of my lists
- Black and WhitePlace
- Charlie Parker Jazz FestivalEvent
- Cinco De Mayo CelebrationsEvent
- Day of the DeadEvent
- Hamilton-Holly HouseLandmark
- New York Comedy ClubTheater
- The Museum of Reclaimed Urban SpaceMuseum
Ask me
Going to the East Village? Ask me anything.
Where to eat on a Tuesday, which block to walk, what to skip. I read every one and the answer lands on the guide.
My guides that stop in the East Village
31, the ones about it first- East Village Activities15 places, 15 worth it · Sep 2026
- East Village Restaurants15 places, 15 worth it · Sep 2026
- East Village Happy Hour Spots11 places, 9 worth it · Sep 2026
- Brunch Spots in the East Village10 places, 10 worth it · Sep 2026
- Coffee Shops in The East Village10 places, 10 worth it · Sep 2026
- East Village Bars for Every Occasion10 places, 10 worth it · Sep 2026
- East Village Bakeries10 places, 8 worth it · Sep 2026
- The Honest Guide to NYC NeighborhoodsUpdated · Mar 2026
- Burgers in New York City16 places, 16 worth it · Sep 2026
- Vegan Restaurants in New York City15 places, 15 worth it · Jan 2024
- New York City Happy Hour Spots10 places, 10 worth it · Sep 2026
- NYC on a Budget. How I Made It Work My First YearUpdated · Mar 2026
- Restaurants in New York City15 places, 15 worth it · Jun 2024
- Dog Friendly Restaurants in New York City15 places, 14 worth it · Jan 2024
- Working Cafes in New York City15 places, 15 worth it · Sep 2026
- Late-Night Food Spots in NYC11 places, 11 worth it · Sep 2026
- Bars Open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day in NYC10 places, 10 worth it · Sep 2026
- Dessert Spots in New York City to Visit with Kids14 places, 13 worth it · Sep 2026
- New York City Halloween Events in 202520 places, 14 worth it · Sep 2026
- Irish Pubs in New York City11 places, 9 worth it · Sep 2026
- Delightful New York City Bakeries10 places, 10 worth it · Sep 2026
- Things to Do in New York City35 places, 35 worth it · Sep 2026
- Iconic New York City Thrift Stores You’ll Want to Visit9 places, 8 worth it · Sep 2026
- Wait List-Worthy Cocktail Bars in New York City15 places, 15 worth it · Sep 2026
- New York City Martinis10 places, 10 worth it · Sep 2026
- New York City Wine Bars10 places, 10 worth it · Sep 2026
- Best Cheap Drinks in NYC. Where to Go When Your Wallet Says No12 places, 12 worth it · Jul 2026
- What I Actually Tell Friends When They Visit NYC for the First TimeUpdated · Mar 2026
- The Best Coffee Shops in NYC12 places, 12 worth it · Mar 2026
- Murals in New York City15 places, 6 worth it · Feb 2024
- Margaritas in New York City15 places, 15 worth it · Jan 2024








