| Venue name: | Lucy’s a.k.a. Blanche’s Tavern | Contact: |
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| Address: |
135 Ave A New York 10009 |
Cross street: | between St. Marks Pl and E 9th St |
| Opening hours: | 6pm–4am |
| Transport: | Subway: L to First Ave; 6 to Astor Pl |
| Price: | Average drink: $4. Cash only |
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Average User Rating
4 / 5
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Lucy's is the most authentic bar I've visited since moving to NYC. It's not trying to be anything other than what it is, and that's perfect. Yes, the exterior can trick you into thinking that the bar isn't actually open, but Lucy's is a great dive nonetheless. Spending the night here almost guarantees you a great story to bring with you to work on Monday, and the drinks are priced so that you can routinely visit for Happy Hour and won't break the bank.
People bitch about how much the East Village has changed, but a lot of venues on Avenue A look a lot like they did 20 years ago when I first got to NYC—least of all Lucy's. The beers are cheap, the bathrooms are kinda gross and the crowd is an awesome mix of old-school East Villagers, Eastern European immigrants and slumming college students. Don't let the creepy exterior fool you. There vibe here is almost always friendly and relaxed; it's one of the least pretentious dives you'll find below 14th Street.
