East Village Wine Bars

Italian

132 First Ave. 10009
Cross Streets: 7th St & St. Marks Pl.
212.473-7200

Hours: Mon-Thu 8am-2am, Fri 8am-4am, Sat 10am-4am, Sun 10am-2am

The younger sister of Soho’s small wine bar, VBar, is a larger East Village location that allows for a bit more room to maneuver. The owners gut-renovated the former Tribe space, and the exposed brick, classic wood bar and cement floor achieves that lived-in but trendy vibe.

Choose your libation: a glass from the Italian-heavy list of wines, a beer from the extensive draft and bottle selection or something from the diverse menu of Italian-inflected cocktails, like a Negroni; then grab a seat in the front lounge area, dotted with benches and upholstered parlor chairs.

Happy hour: weekdays 4-7pm 2 for 1 per person