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Von

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3 Bleecker St., New York, NY 10012 40.725289 -73.992358
nr. Bowery  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
work212-473-3039 Send to Phone

  • Reader Rating:

    6 out of 10

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    1 Reviews | Write a Review

  • Scene: After Hours, After Work, DJ, Hot Spot, Neighborhood Bar, Notable Beer Selection, Pet-Friendly, Private Party Space, Romantic, Singles Scene, Wine Bar
Photo by Youngna Park

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Official Website

vonbar.com

Hours

Daily, 1pm-4am

Happy Hour

Mon-Sat, 1pm-5pm; two-for-one drinks

Nearby Subway Stops

B, D, F, V at Broadway-Lafayette St.; 6 at Bleecker St.

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Profile

With its uneven planked floors, marble tables, and glass cabinets filled with old black-and-white photos, Von feels a bit like a family-owned tavern in Provence. Or maybe it's the booze that creates the Continental vibe: The offerings here include about three dozen wines by the glass and a savvy selection of hefty Eurobeers (Duvel, Schneider-Weisse). The crowd, however, is strictly East Village—equal parts Bowery (struggling-musician types sporting leather jackets and Dickies) and Bond Street (PR assistants in Daryl K). Savor a glass of Portuguese vinho verde—at $7, it's a good bet. Downstairs, be prepared to get cozy with strangers: Von tacked on its no-cover basement lounge in mid ’09, and East Villagers flocked in shoulder-rubbing droves. You’ll find 21st-century new wave swilling through a room with a ceiling comprised entirely of wine corks, a second bar with more wine and more beer, and a flagstone floor smooth enough to pass out on.

Extra

Best seats in the house? The worn wingback chairs by the front windows—if you don't mind being lovingly harassed by the owners' (thoroughly harmless) pitbull, Happy.

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