Where Bar Veloce appears on New York Dearest
It's on 1 of my list. Each entry below is what I wrote about it there, with my verdict on that list, the fullest first.
- Cost$7 glass
- SubwayL to 3 Av, 3 min
- Address175 2nd Ave, New York
- Health gradeA, city inspection
- From my guide, updated September 2026.
Inspired by the popular wine bars in Italy, Bar Veloce is an ideal East Village happy hour spot to enjoy prosecco, rosato or red wine for $7 a glass before your dinner reservations kick in. Food doesn’t make an appearance on the happy hour menu, but the regular menu is full of tantalizing Italian appetizers.
Happy hour aside, Bar Veloce’s wine selection is stunning. Featuring reasonably-priced bottles of wine from Italy, the variety spans the gamut. My husband I enjoy splitting a bottle with a group of friends while catching up over bruschetta and cheese boards, it’s always a great time.
Worth it, says Antonina. Been? Say if you agree.