For over 40 years Ludwika 'Lucy' Mickevicius ran this red-lit Avenue A dive; it closed, then reopened almost unchanged, with two pool tables, graffiti in the bathroom and old-timers mixing with newcomers. Lucy herself still comes around.
- Address
- 135 Avenue A, New York, NY 10009
- Hours
- Mon-Sun 17:00-03:00 (Google hours via Wanderlog, 2026-09)
- Best time to go
- Late night · About 1 h
- Price
- Beer about $5, beer-and-shot about $8 (Time Out, 2026)
- Price level
- $
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Pool gets competitive late: play early for a casual game.
- Drinks are stiff and simple.