I visited a friend in the UES recently and, while trying to decide whether or not I wanted to go out for drinks, it occurred to me that I didn’t even know where to go for veg-friendly food and drinks all in one spot. Thus this list was born. Here are some spots I found!
Ladybird
111 E 7th St
https://www.instagram.com/p/B4c4TEHJB2C/
Enjoy tapas and cocktails at Ladybird! If you come with a group, consider ordering one of their punchbowls or their Chardonnay & Artichoke Fondu.
Website: http://www.ladybirdny.com/
Jajaja
162 E Broadway; 63 Carmine St
Stop by to grab a few tacos or enchiladas with cocktails on the side. Most cocktails can be made into mocktails, too!
Website: https://www.jajajamexicana.com/
Mother of Pearl
95 Avenue A
https://www.instagram.com/p/B1g4uibl5l9/
Mother of Pearl is a vegan Polynesian restaurant + tiki bar in the East Village. You can hang out for dinner and drinks, or you could plan a group outing with a 3-course vegan tapas tasting.
Website: http://www.motherofpearlnyc.com/home-1
Honeybee’s
95 Avenue A
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Want a different vibe? Honeybee’s is a bourbon and rye bar that serves up vegan BBQ, located right next to Mother of Pearl.
Website: https://www.honeybeesnyc.com/
Urban Vegan Kitchen
41 Carmine St
Grab one their great cocktails while you enjoy some of the best vegan mac and hot wings you’ll ever try.
Website: https://urbanvegankitchen.com/
Dirt Candy
86 Allen St
If you want an elevated dinner experience, Dirt Candy offers two tasting menus: Vegetable Patch (5-course) and Vegetable Garden (10-course). You can also stop by the bar to enjoy smaller bites alongside cocktails and wine!
Website: https://www.dirtcandynyc.com/
Bar Velo
394 Broadway, Brooklyn
Take a trip out to Brooklyn for brunch with great mimosas or screwdrivers (my personal favorite), or grab dinner with some cocktails.
Website: https://www.barvelobrooklyn.com/
Pine Box Rock Shop
12 Grattan St, Brooklyn
If you find yourself in Bushwick, stop by for 16 different craft beers on tap, weekly trivia, karaoke, and more!
Website: http://www.pineboxrockshop.com/
Bar Verde
65 2nd Ave
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Enjoy Mexican-inspired dishes including a full taco menu and extensive list of tequila and mezcal cocktails.
Website: https://www.matthewkenneycuisine.com/bar-verde
Le Botaniste
833 Lexington Ave
Who doesn’t love a good wine? Le Botaniste is a food and natural wine bar with menu items including red beet caviar, seaweed tartare, Pasta al Mafiosi, and key lime pie.
Website: http://lebotaniste.us/
