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$7 house mixed drinks, $9 wine & daily cocktails, $6 domestic bottled beer, & $10 daily appetizers
- Address1586 York Ave, New York, NY 10028
- From my guide, updated September 2026.
Created to “feel like home” The Five Lamps has put together an atmosphere that makes it easy to lose track of time. The bar has plenty of seating and the waitstaff is so welcoming they can begin to feel like roommates.
The Five Lamps is one of the best Upper East Side happy hour spots if you’re looking to score a deal. You can expect $2 tacos and $6 margaritas on taco Tuesday (after 4PM) or enjoy a burger and a beer for only $20 on Wednesday.
Daily happy hour deals at this upper east side joint includes $7 house mixed drinks, $9 wine & daily cocktails, $6 domestic bottled beer, & $10 daily appetizers.
If you’re looking to try your hand at trivia you need to head to The Five Lamps. Every Thursday at 7:30 PM the bar hosts the NYC Trivia League for good ol’ fashion neighborly competition (prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams).
Offering a homey atmosphere to watch a game, unwind, or catch up with friends, it’s easy to lose track of time at The Five Lamps. With plenty of seating and friendly waitstaff, hanging out here feels like hanging out with roommates.
The outdoors area at Five Lamps is massive and definitely one of the largest of any Upper East Side bar. During the warmer seasons this is about as prime a spot as they come.
This UES bar is also a go-to for deals, featuring $2 tacos and $6 margaritas on Taco Tuesday (after 4 PM) and a burger with a beer for just $20 on Wednesdays. If you enjoy trivia, don’t miss out on the NYC Trivia League every Thursday at 7:30 PM for some friendly neighborhood competition and the chance to win prizes.