Area Bar
Bar · New York
About Area Bar
Welcome to Area Bar, a vibrant gathering spot in the heart of New York's East Village. Our welcoming atmosphere is designed to make you feel right at home, whether you're meeting friends or celebrating a special occasion. We take pride in our expertly crafted cocktails and selection of beers, carefu...
Welcome to Area Bar, a vibrant gathering spot in the heart of New York's East Village. Our welcoming atmosphere is designed to make you feel right at home, whether you're meeting friends or celebrating a special occasion. We take pride in our expertly crafted cocktails and selection of beers, carefully chosen to satisfy every taste. Enjoy live performances and DJs spinning on weekends, or relax with some classic arcade games. Our staff are dedicated to providing exceptional service, ensuring that your experience is nothing short of unforgettable. With wheelchair accessible entrances, restrooms, and seating, we strive to be inclusive for all our patrons. Whether you're a local looking for a great night out or just visiting from afar, Area Bar is the perfect destination for anyone seeking a lively atmosphere, delicious drinks, and exceptional service.
What Customers Say About Area Bar
Area Bar is a popular local spot in the East Village known for its friendly staff, especially bartenders like Graham, Rico, Tae and Daríon. Customers rave about the welcoming atmosphere, live music (especially on Thursdays), and reasonable prices, making it a great place for a fun night out.
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Tip: Visit on Thursday nights for live music and karaoke. The bar also hosts events like astrology readings on Fridays.
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Area Bar is located in New York, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.
Historical Heritage
- iglesia Luterana Evangélica Alemana de San Marcos (A 243m) — church building in Manhattan, United States of America Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos
Museums
- Museum of the American Gangster (A 79m) — museum in New York City
Religious Buildings
- St. Stanislaus Bishop and Martyr's Church (A 126m) — church building in Manhattan, United States of America
- St. Cyril Church (A 136m) — Slovene church in Manhattan, New York, United States
- St. Nicholas of Myra Church (A 183m) — church building in Manhattan, United States of America
- Meseritz Synagogue (A 185m) — orthodox synagogue in Manhattan
- Community Synagogue Max D. Raiskin Center (A 213m) — Synagogue in the East Village, Manhattan
- St. Matthews Evangelical Lutheran Church (A 217m) — church building in Manhattan, United States of America
Parks & Gardens
- Open Road Park (A 236m) — park and community garden in New York City
Other Points of Interest
- Barbara Feinman Millinery (A 184m) — building
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Area Bar New York Reviews
Wowza! Had a pint with some pals on a Thursday night and was surprised to see that the bar does live music karaoke. Ended up staying til midnight and belting out a couple Beatles songs
I simply love Rico! He's an amazing bartender, but also one of my coolest friends. It was he who invited me here, and I'm so glad he did.
Great local bar. Great live music on Thursday nights. The house band Star 69 will let u sing if u think u have the chops. (Always an extra mic set up) You can sit outside and watch 1st Ave flow by.
Wowza! Had a pint with some pals on a Thursday night and was surprised to see that the bar does live music karaoke. Ended up staying til midnight and belting out a couple Beatles songs
I simply love Rico! He's an amazing bartender, but also one of my coolest friends. It was he who invited me here, and I'm so glad he did.
Great local bar. Great live music on Thursday nights. The house band Star 69 will let u sing if u think u have the chops. (Always an extra mic set up) You can sit outside and watch 1st Ave flow by.
Tae is an angel and has the best mixed drinks in the area. Small bar ambiance.
Had a great time visiting the bar and was able to meet the bar owner who gave the place a very welcoming atmosphere. Was served by a fantastic bartender by the name of Graham who can pour a damn good beer and water. 10/10 would visit again - Aaron from Ohio
Daríon and Graham, my two favorite East Village bartenders are kings. The vibe they bring and attention to patrons is unparalleled. Thank you homies for always making my time here a safe space to live life. And they let me bring my dog!!!
I’ve heard/seen this bar before. a lot of streamers go to it, Joshua Block, MR based,(Jason Itzler) Coming soon!
We are in an era when a relatively cheap and not super crowded bar in the east village (or anywhere really) is extremely rare. This is not only a reasonable place but it is also one that plays Star Trek and Godzilla movies. Highly recommend.
Such a fun bar full atmosphere friendly staff especially Brittany and Graham 💞💞💞💞💞
I went to an Astrology reading on Friday - and they have it every Friday. It was an awesome experience 10/10. 6-8 pm :) they had live music, great beer and friendly people!
The best bartender ever, he was absolutely honest and de-escalated issues with wrong customer without loosing bar patrons. He made sure everyone was safe and respectful. I will come back and bring my friends
best bar ever!!! love the bartender i met this thursday🫶🏾 he’s the best!! yall better come in here if you want a good time, local music and a vibe xx
I'm coming over from manchester Durgy in May from Manchester. Do you have a duke box so I can play tunes,bad the clash joy division etc. the bar looks fantastic.
I live in Virginia and I wanted a real life East Village experience. Not some “fru fru” $17 dollar a drink fake place. Area 140 was a real NY bar with reasonable prices and a cool theme.
Super friendly service, good drinks and a great vibe if you are open to it ✌️✌️
Small place with good vibes. Good selection of drinks with good price. Great!
My friend and I hosted our birthday party at this bar and it was phenomenal. The manager is very kind, the drinks are affordable and good, and the sound system is awesome. We had a great time and will definitely be back.
I’ve heard/seen this bar before. a lot of streamers go to it, Joshua Block, MR based,(Jason Itzler) Coming soon!
Tae is an angel and has the best mixed drinks in the area. Small bar ambiance.
I live in Virginia and I wanted a real life East Village experience. Not some “fru fru” $17 dollar a drink fake place. Area 140 was a real NY bar with reasonable prices and a cool theme.
Such a fun bar full atmosphere friendly staff especially Brittany and Graham 💞💞💞💞💞
Awesome bar, the bartender was super cool and sick
My friend and I hosted our birthday party at this bar and it was phenomenal. The manager is very kind, the drinks are affordable and good, and the sound system is awesome. We had a great time and will definitely be back.
The best bartender ever, he was absolutely honest and de-escalated issues with wrong customer without loosing bar patrons. He made sure everyone was safe and respectful. I will come back and bring my friends
best bar ever!!! love the bartender i met this thursday🫶🏾 he’s the best!! yall better come in here if you want a good time, local music and a vibe xx
I come here a couple times a week after work and I love it, graham and Jesse are so awesome and they make the experience all the much better!
Daríon and Graham, my two favorite East Village bartenders are kings. The vibe they bring and attention to patrons is unparalleled. Thank you homies for always making my time here a safe space to live life. And they let me bring my dog!!!
We are in an era when a relatively cheap and not super crowded bar in the east village (or anywhere really) is extremely rare. This is not only a reasonable place but it is also one that plays Star Trek and Godzilla movies. Highly recommend.
Had a great time visiting the bar and was able to meet the bar owner who gave the place a very welcoming atmosphere. Was served by a fantastic bartender by the name of Graham who can pour a damn good beer and water. 10/10 would visit again - Aaron from Ohio
I went to an Astrology reading on Friday - and they have it every Friday. It was an awesome experience 10/10. 6-8 pm :) they had live music, great beer and friendly people!
Had an amazing time throwing our birthday party at Area 140 First Bar! Mike D is the best and so easy to work with! We had the best birthday night ever and all of our friends had a blast. The drinks were delicious and the vibes were so fun. 10/10 cannot recommend this bar enough!
Watched the World Cup in here, good Guinness and not to crowded friendly staff and owner. Great place for a pint
Watched the World Cup in here, good Guinness and not to crowded friendly staff and owner. Great place for a pint
I wince every time I walk by this bar and plan my route around it whenever I’m in East village. Had a horrible SA experience by the bartender WORKING there, met with owner separately after but had the ‘it’s just how things work around here’ undertone. Owner deleted my review here about it 2y ago, I’m finally doing something about that, and no matter how many times they delete my reviews, I’ll ensure the word spreads, encouraging more transparency and accountability.
The bartender wouldn’t give us full-size so sodas. Then charged us $8. For smaller-than-solo cups. Not coming back. Since the owner has responded, I’ll respond: the bartender was a woman with light green hair. My friend paid with his credit card. I can find the transaction if you are interested. We literally thought we were being served the sodas as a joke.
I wince every time I walk by this bar and plan my route around it whenever I’m in East village. Had a horrible SA experience by the bartender WORKING there, met with owner separately after but had the ‘it’s just how things work around here’ undertone. Owner deleted my review here about it 2y ago, I’m finally doing something about that, and no matter how many times they delete my reviews, I’ll ensure the word spreads, encouraging more transparency and accountability.
The bartender wouldn’t give us full-size so sodas. Then charged us $8. For smaller-than-solo cups. Not coming back. Since the owner has responded, I’ll respond: the bartender was a woman with light green hair. My friend paid with his credit card. I can find the transaction if you are interested. We literally thought we were being served the sodas as a joke.
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