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The Dancer

The Dancer
4.6 / 5 (1239 reviews)

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Tucked into the Lower East Side, this cozy, unpretentious bar offers warm lighting, a red booth and airy indoor/outdoor seating — a calm weekday hangout that livens up on weekends. A back booth fits larger groups.

Skilled bartenders craft excellent cocktails and rotating specials (mezcal and classic riffs), paired with small plates like nachos and ricotta-honey cheesecake. Prices are reasonable for Manhattan; service is friendly. Expect inventive drinks, a neighborhood vibe, and occasional sweetness in fruit-forward cocktails.

Last update: 17.01.2026 from: Pouesh

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★ 4.6 / 5 from 1239 reviews
aja-brandman
29.09.2023

This cozy bar features a booth in the back ideal for larger groups, and I think there’s also an outdoor area. It was quite busy on Saturday night, but the bartender was incredibly friendly, even though she was handling everything on her own. I found the apricot Negroni a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was a nice twist on the classic.

kemar-y
29.09.2023

What a wonderful place for a cozy evening with a partner or a relaxing hangout with friends!

freddie-wynne
29.09.2023

Great bar with friendly staff and the smoothest Negroni in Manhattan.

pouesh-bkfjy
07.10.2025

I absolutely adore this place! The cozy red booth seating and the warm lighting create such an inviting vibe. I enjoyed a gin cocktail that was crafted to perfection. It’s the ideal spot for a relaxing evening away from the city's hustle and bustle! Price per person: $20–30 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

charles-bahr-restaur
07.10.2025

I’ll give this place a 5 for uniqueness. Price per person: $10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

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At 490, you'll find the stop MTA-Essex St, from which you also have access to the public transportation.

You can watch major sporting events on a screen / TV right in the joint.

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