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A place · Bar · Lower East Side · on 1 of my list

Bonnie Vee.

Worth it, says Antonina. Enjoy one of the best happy hours in the Lower East Side amid outdoor couches and a laid-back backyard vibe with great sunsets.

Antonina Pattiz
Antonina PattizI went myself · from my Best happy hours on the Lower East Side
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Best happy hours on the Lower East Side

No. 4 on that list3 min from the subway
Worth it
  • Cost$11 mimosas
  • SubwayF to 2 Av, 3 min
  • Address17 Stanton St, New York, NY 10002
  • Health gradeA, city inspection
  • From my guide, updated September 2026.

When the weather’s good, Bonnie Vee’s back patio is a popular spot. Enjoy one of the best happy hours in the Lower East Side amid outdoor couches and a laid-back backyard vibe with great sunsets. The LES happy hour menu offers $11 mimosas, martinis, and gimlets, as well as $10 house wines. Add in some shareable appetizers like potato wedges, a pretzel, or sliders, and bring a friend, and you have all you need for an affordable hangout in an expensive city.

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