Ding-a-ling
Bar · East Village ·
Energetic dance spot with unique cocktails and late-night DJ sets
Energetic dance spot with unique cocktails and late-night DJ sets
"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
"If you arrive at Ding-A-Ling before 10pm, you might be the only one here. This casual, '70's-themed Alphabet City bar is quiet during the early evening, but around midnight it fills up with people who are determined to party. You'll find a line outside late at night, and you should get in that line if you're looking to mingle with a crowd beneath the light of a disco ball. There’s a small food menu with a few hot dogs and vegan nachos, in case you forgot to eat dinner." - team infatuation
"If you arrive at Ding-A-Ling before 10pm, you might be the only one here. Well, that's a slight exaggeration. The bartender will be here (cutting up limes or whatnot), and there might also be a few friends chatting at one of the small tables tucked in the corner. So if you're looking for a place to have an early-evening drink and catch up with your roommate, this '70s-themed bar is a surprisingly great choice. But mostly people come here to party. You'll find a line outside late at night, and you should get in that line if you're looking to mingle with a crowd beneath the light of a disco ball. There a small food menu with a few hot dogs and vegan nachos, in case you forgot to eat dinner." - Bryan Kim
"I visited Dingaling, an East Village after-hours party spot from the team behind Kind Regards that offers unusual cocktails (like a blended banana-bread daiquiri and a chocolate-mint-oat-milk drink) and snacky fares such as hot dogs with pineapple, kimchi, or Flamin’ Hot Cheetos and vegan nachos." - Emma Orlow
"Expect a kitschy costume party at Dingaling, a new late-night bar from the team behind Kind Regards: there will be dancing, playful drinks like a banana bread daiquiri, and a strict no-costume-no-entry policy for the Oct. 31 party (runs from 7 p.m. to late), with no ticket required." - Eater Staff
