It's on 2 of my lists. Each entry below is what I wrote about it there, with my verdict on that list, the fullest first.
- Cost$10 espresso martinis and margaritas
- Subway1, 2, 3, F, L, M to 14 St, 2 min
- Address222 E 14th St, New York
- Health gradeA, city inspection
- From my guide, updated September 2026.
When it comes to martinis, the Belfry is one of those places you only hear about from locals but I refuse to gatekeep! This East Village bar attracts locals with a subtle charm inherit to old places with brick-lined walls and well-worn wooden floors.
The fact they host one of the neighborhood’s best happy hour deals is mere icing on the cake ($10 espresso martinis and margaritas).
The Belfry is also known for a variety of pickleback shots, which aren’t part of the happy hour menu but are less than $10 a piece. Opt for the pickle martini (made with Vodka and sour or spicy pickle brine) if shooting back pickle juice instinctively tempts you to clutch your pearls.
The Belfry attracts locals with a subtle charm inherit to old places with brick-lined walls and well-worn wooden floors. The fact they host one of the East Village’s best happy hour deals is mere icing on the cake, with $2 off beer and wine alongside $10 espresso martinis and margaritas.
More impressive, bottles of wine are half-off during happy hour, making this a popular destination for groups. The Belfry is also known for their variety of pickleback shots, which aren’t part of the happy hour promo but are less than $10 a piece. Opt for the pickle martini if shooting back pickle juice instinctively tempts you to clutch your pearls.