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The Village Lantern

167 Bleecker St., New York, NY 10012 40.72876 -74.000269
at Sullivan St. See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
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Cuisine: Hamburgers, Italian
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Photo by Carmen E. Lopez and AJ Wilhelm

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Official Website

villagelantern.com

Hours

Daily, 11:30am-4am

Nearby Subway Stops

A, B, C, D, E, F, V at W. 4th St.-Washington Sq.

Prices

$8-$14

Payment Methods

American Express, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

Bar Scene
Brunch - Weekend
Dine at the Bar
Good for Groups
Live Music
Lunch
Private Dining/Party Space

Alcohol

Full Bar

Reservations

Not Accepted

Profile

Like a frat jock with the soul of a food geek, Village Lantern disguises its highly competent kitchen beneath the butch façade of a scruffy bar and live-music spot. Owned by the family behind tonier Blvd. and Opal, Village Lantern also shares their executive chef. His hand reveals itself in fresh ingredients, simple preparations, and unfussy presentations apropos of the surroundings. Even humbler bar food like fried calamari arrives greaseless, while more substantial fare like pastas come expertly sauced and seasoned. Just a few widely spaced tables in back are dedicated to dining; the mixed crowd of NYU kids and gray-haired locals seems better acquainted with the bar than the kitchen. But if you can tolerate stentorian game-day broadcasts from giant flat-screen TVs—or high-decibel tunes at night—this is a worthwhile stop on a blah strip of Bleecker Street. — Michael Kaminer

Recommended Dishes

Enzo salad, $9; Chicken Francese, $14