The 25 Best Bars In The East Village - New York - The Infatuation

"Speaking of bars that don't get busy before 11pm, here's Ding-a-ling. Similar to Joyface, this place is vaguely 1970s themed. So how do you choose between the two? Ding-a-ling feels like more of a let's-listen-to-loud-music-and-dance sort of place, whereas Joyface feels like a basement party. Think of this spot as a retro, semi-glitzy bar/club where you can eat a hot dog if you get hungry. The late-night lines can get long, and it'll probably be a scene when you finally get in." - bryan kim, willa moore, will hartman, sonal shah