Area 140 First Bar

Bar · East Village

Area 140 First Bar

Bar · East Village

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140 1st Ave, New York, NY 10009

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Live music, comedy, karaoke, pinball, sci-fi vibe  

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140 1st Ave, New York, NY 10009 Get directions

area140first.com
@area140first

$10–20 · Menu

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140 1st Ave, New York, NY 10009 Get directions

+1 212 256 0124
area140first.com
@area140first

$10–20 · Menu

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NYC New Restaurant Openings, January 2024 - Eater NY

"Area 140 is a new bar in the East Village, taking over the former home of the Hard Swallow." - Emma Orlow

https://ny.eater.com/2024/1/4/24008067/nyc-new-restaurant-openings-january-2024
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Graham Morphis

Google
Wowza! Had a pint with some pals on a Thursday night and was surprised to see that the bar does live music karaoke. Ended up staying til midnight and belting out a couple Beatles songs

Dan Tan

Google
Daríon and Graham, my two favorite East Village bartenders are kings. The vibe they bring and attention to patrons is unparalleled. Thank you homies for always making my time here a safe space to live life. And they let me bring my dog!!!

Aaron

Google
Had a great time visiting the bar and was able to meet the bar owner who gave the place a very welcoming atmosphere. Was served by a fantastic bartender by the name of Graham who can pour a damn good beer and water. 10/10 would visit again - Aaron from Ohio

Peter Belfiore

Google
We are in an era when a relatively cheap and not super crowded bar in the east village (or anywhere really) is extremely rare. This is not only a reasonable place but it is also one that plays Star Trek and Godzilla movies. Highly recommend.

Stepahnie Meyer

Google
Jess, Graham, Darion, Anya, Porter Bob and the Durgs are just absolutely amazing .. best place to go in the rain or anytime. Awesome BANDS and adorkable people! Sounds of saints and sinners all alike … great late spot!

Serge Y

Google
The best bartender ever, he was absolutely honest and de-escalated issues with wrong customer without loosing bar patrons. He made sure everyone was safe and respectful. I will come back and bring my friends

Sara Marcos Mila

Google
I went to an Astrology reading on Friday - and they have it every Friday. It was an awesome experience 10/10. 6-8 pm :) they had live music, great beer and friendly people!

L Roberts

Google
best bar ever!!! love the bartender i met this thursday🫶🏾 he’s the best!! yall better come in here if you want a good time, local music and a vibe xx
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Adam D.

Yelp
Great bar. One of the last true dives in the East Village, and yet bursting with unique energy. Bring your brain game because if you're well read and math-oriented, there's a challenge for you. Owner is splendid -- what other bar do you know that breaks out a 2 a.m. cribbage game -- and drinks, other than the usual dive standards, are creative and delicious. Don't let this one slip by on your next East Village romp.
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Symuelle A.

Yelp
Excellent service, personable bartender. Can't ask for anything more. Will come back the next time I'm in town

Keon E.

Yelp
Great time, great music. My friends and I had a lovely time with graham in the afternoon and Rico at night. Lovely bartenders that took care of us all night

Krissy J.

Yelp
This is a friendly, casual, no frills bar. I liked Hard Swallow, but this new bar is more friendly, approachable, and has more fun cocktails. The prices are very reasonably. My new favorite cocktail to order here is "White Trash Russian."

Mike H.

Yelp
This new bar is never busy because their prices are much too high. They want about $10 for a Heineken...this is not Yankee Stadium. SMH. Also, it is no thrills and they have no events to lure people here. They need to lower their prices, and come up with some type of theme or events to bring folks in. Otherwise I doubt this bar will last with much more affordable options nearby. I will update this review if anything changes for the better.