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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
john-taylor-ward
29.09.2023

Excellent tiny bar. Friendly service and expert bartenders.

stefan-groha
29.09.2023

Best bar in NYC, awesome drinks, good prices and the best bartenders.

food-jerk-x
29.09.2023

Fun spot with great drinks. Offers both airy indoor bar (with wide open window) and outdoor/Covid-approved seating. Bartender knows what he's doing and the drinks are tasty. We had the caipirinha and Singapore Sling. Both were excellent and the prices reasonable for Manhattan. The neighborhood has great character--has some grit, totally unpretentious. Highly recommended. Ask for the daily deal!

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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