Lively Bars & Restaurants in SoHo
Want energy? These SoHo spots deliver — packed rooms, great music, and the kind of atmosphere where every night feels like a Friday.
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Pommes Frites
High energy — casual & trendy atmosphere with great crowd
Old-world Belgian fry cone shop with an addictive wall of dipping sauces.
Raku
High energy — cozy & casual atmosphere with great crowd
Busy, minimal-chic SoHo udon house with small plates and fast service.
Super Taste
High energy — casual & trendy atmosphere with great crowd
No-frills Eldridge Street spot for hand-pulled noodles and late-night comfort bowls.
Blue Ribbon Brasserie
High energy — romantic & upscale atmosphere with great crowd
Legendary SoHo late-night restaurant beloved by chefs and industry folk, known for its raw bar, fried chicken, and being open until 4am.
Zest Sushi
High energy — casual & trendy atmosphere with great crowd
Brick-lined sushi-izakaya with fast service, happy hour deals, and late-night bites.
Double Chicken Please
High energy — trendy & cozy atmosphere with great crowd
Inventive Lower East Side cocktail bar serving wildly creative drinks with food-inspired flavors, ranked among the World's Best Bars.
Kiki's
High energy — cozy & trendy atmosphere with great crowd
Warm, wood-beamed Greek taverna for lamb, seafood, and a buzzing downtown crowd.
Scarr's Pizza
High energy — casual & trendy atmosphere with great crowd
Retro LES slice shop milling its own flour — hand-crafted, old-school NYC pizza with a modern grain-nerd twist.
Rosie's
High energy — trendy & lively atmosphere with great crowd
Women-owned, trendy Mexican spot with standout margaritas, happy hour, and a dog-friendly patio.
Macao Trading Company
High energy — trendy & upscale atmosphere with great crowd
Bi-level, 1940s gambling-parlor lounge for Chinese-Portuguese plates, cocktails, and late-night dancing.
Sake Bar Decibel
High energy — cozy & trendy atmosphere with great crowd
Underground East Village sake bar — descend into a dark, graffiti-covered basement for an authentic Japanese drinking experience.
Wok Wok Southeast Asian Kitchen
High energy — casual & trendy atmosphere with great crowd
Fast, casual Southeast Asian street-food spot on Mott Street with a huge menu.
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