low-key nyc spot unlocked! coastal vibes without leaving the east village tin fish, good beer, good vibes read more

The bar was fine but watch out for the dark haired bartender! I paid $40 for three overpriced drinks and threw down $3 for her and she literally said are you kidding?? Since when do we tip bartenders 20% on a pour? It's not like she went to the kitchen and got me food and brought it over and told me the specials. RIDICULOUS!! I gave her another $5 which I now regret. read more

The chicken tenders were flavorless (no salt nada) without the honey mustard. Everything else was ok like the chicken salad, ed salad, turkey pinwheels, mamas meatballs. Couldn't bring myself to spend 25 for a salad with very little in it. Not sure why this place is hot because it really is not.! read more

It's a fun spot to hang & have drinks . Sports bar. Fun vibes in Alphabet City on Ave B. Drinks r strong! I recommend it! read more

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Stumbled upon this cute bar while waiting for a friend in the area. They have a large selection of tinned/canned seafood. The bartender was very helpful and guided us in the right direction of picking the best tinned meal! I got the spicy octopus and sardines read more

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WORST PLACE IVE EVER BEEN TO!!!! The bartender screamed at me for "under tipping her" for 30 seconds of her time. I suggest she get an education if she wants more money. read more

So many mocktail options! I was over the moon. Especially because I had my old time favorite Michelada with 0 alcohol. Aka Michenada. We stopped by on a Thurs night for a drink. Servers are friendly and fast. We had to order at the bar regardless if we're sitting indoors or outdoors. The service only stays behind the bar, which, can be annoying once it gets crowded and you're the one sitting at the bar. We hung out there for a long while until there was a flow of people as if a class got out. It was college kids vibe -- the annoying dudes who don't understand a concept of personal space. I like the location and the menu so I'll definitely be back on a nice day for an outside table. Probably not for a late night hang though! read more

Dr Villanueva has been my doctor for 20 years, she helped me deliver my 3 kids and has provided excellent care from my miscarriages and referrals to specialists to today: caring and personal attention to all stages of my health journey. read more

Divey, cozy, corner bar with cheap, good cocktails like the electric lemonade for $10. Also a fan of the warm whisky cider but it is strong! Small food menu, good service. read more

Why is the sun always shining and the weather always perfect when I end up at Maiden Lane? Could be a coincidence. Could be witchcraft. The tinned fish and salty drinks create the perfect city-coastal escape. The tanned California transplants working out inside Tompkins will also make you feel as though you're at a beach. Just beware the occasional villager passing by who makes eye contact with you as you drool over your martini and fish. read more

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neighborhood bar on avenue b serving up food (like highly underrated tinned seafood!), booze, and a relaxed vibe. good amount of seating both inside and outside. friendly service. cheap beer options like $5 Narragansett's cans. day drinkers rejoice! CHEERS read more

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If I could give this place more than 5 stars I would. Service was phenomenal. I wish I got our bartender's name but she was probably the nicest person I've ever encountered! She was making a drink and dropped the shaker near us (didn't affect us or bother us in any way) and she immediately apologized and then offered us a free shot! She also kept topping off my wine without me asking. Super friendly and really made us enjoy our experience there. If we didn't have a dinner reservation at another restaurant that night we probably would've stayed all night. Great vibes and people :) read more

Hands down the best Bloody Mary's I've had in NYC!! And you can order one any day any time which is rare . Delicious food , best pickles , friendly atmosphere! One of the best neighborhood bars !! read more

Maiden Lane - Seafood Near Me - New York, New York

The bartender was horribly rude. I didn't catch her name, but she had dark hair and bangs. She asked if my friend or I was wearing perfume and we politely responded yes, and then she told us to move in an extremely rude way because I was giving her a headache. I would never ever speak to a customer like that. The drinks were good, but the service left a disgusting taste in my mouth. read more

I love Maiden Lane as a nice neighborhood place to get an al freso drink (overlooking the park!) . The food menu provides great accompaniments to the drinks. I usually go there to enjoy a lovely afternoon/evening by myself and so tend to get the BLT & a beer but have been there with friends too and it always feels convivial. read more

Wish I discovered this spot sooner.. Had a solo lunch here on a weekday some time back. I ordered the open sandwich with white fish salad and smoked salmon. It was delicious and I loved the addition of fried capers and pickled onions. I also ordered a spritz and particularly enjoyed their version using Contratto. I must go back and check out their offerings from the tinned selection as I find the whole concept fascinating. read more

Maiden Lane - Seafood Near Me - New York, New York

I absolutely love this bar, as every time I'm in the East Village I always stop here. The vibes are always good, bartenders are very attentive, live music on occasion which is also a nice touch, and I enjoy their bar food too. They have outside seating (dog friendly patio) and also have big bar tables that are more like community tables where the windows open and you get a nice breeze. It's a place that makes me feel good when I get there and when I leave. I always have an interesting convo with some random there just about every time. If you find yourself close to Tompkins Square Park and are looking for a cool place to go relax, check this place out because its quickly become an East Village favorite for me. It's very affordable too, considering there are some bars around with some steep pricing, this is a good option too for someone on a budget, for me its just one of my favorites. Hope you love Maiden Lane as much as I do. Cheers & Enjoy! read more

Maiden Lane is a bar specializing in tinned seafood in Alphabet City. I'm no fan of the can, but my boyfriend is, so we stopped in for a nightcap and a bite after dinner on a Friday night in May. We sat outside for a little bit, but they close outdoor seating at 11 pm (good neighbors), so we were mostly inside. The illustrations of cans on the wall are cool, and the music is good. It gets quite loud and busy during late night, and it was just a bit cramped for me. They offer classic cocktails like negronis and dark and strormies at below market price for this neighborhood ($10-12). The focus is more on wine and beer here. Surprisingly, there weren't many ciders or fortified options, which I associate with tinned seafood, but I was able to get Maeloc, a Spanish-style cider ($7). We had the tuna belly ($30 according to the website, don't think we paid that though). It's served with crusty bread, parsley, butter, and salt. You can make some nice bites with this. Although the tuna belly is rich and flavorful, I think there was just no getting around that kind of preserved fishy taste for me, and I'm not a convert to the can. I think it's just a little raucous during weekend late night to snack here, as we were wedged into a corner and people were pretty rowdy. I would use this place for a brunch or late afternoon hang outside for food, or just a drink at night. read more

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This place is super cute. Love the tinned fish options and the crab dip. They provide dressed parsley, bread, butter, and salt for the tins and I appreciate they didn't skimp on the bread one bit so we had plenty for our tins. Nice simple delicious drinks. Cool vibe and pleasant service. I will definitely be back. Perfect spot for an afternoon snack on a nice day with Windows open to enjoy the breeze. read more

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BOMB BLOODY MARY!!!! Will update once I try more, but had to share this VERY important knowledge with the world!

I don't recommend going this bar. A few nights ago, I wanted to have a relaxed night out. I decided to spend one hour at this place. I had two drinks, and later these two women bartender in front of everyone called me a "creep." First of all they said I was staring at them and I was at the counter minding my business watching the muted tv. I was sitting there peacefully and people talking with me. I was shocked and confused because I'm a man of color and felt discriminated. read more

Truly, on Jesus Christ's name the worst drink I've ever had. Terrible place, terrible vibes, terrible service.

Went here last night and spent a lot of money patronizing this business. We stayed until the bar closed and when they were ready to shut down the bouncer became really aggressive and yelled obscenities at my friends. We were cordially leaving the bar and the bouncer called my friend a cunt as we were trying to leave. We were not being obstreperous by any means. I will not be returning to this establishment read more

Really wonderful corner spot for a quick drink and a bite. Only problem is that on weekend nights you can get large groups of c*nts who come in right before they close, don't buy anything, refuse to leave after repeated requests, and then cry on yelp about it. The entitlement and lack of respect for staff from such spoiled brats is astounding! Luckily, Karen-types are relatively few and far between. read more

Worst staff ever. So rude. Calling my friends derogatory words. Can't believe the staff here, absolutely horrible. Never come here.

Great ambiance, great food, great stuff , what more can you ask for. I love the location and the people are so realX and welcoming . Love this place ! I'll keep coming read more

This bar is right off the park, so, unsurprisingly, it can be a bit crowded and service can be slow. If you're cool with browsing a bin of records while you wait, then maybe this spot is for you! In my experience though, the somewhat pricey for what you get cocktails and the strange smells in the outdoor area just aren't worth it. read more

Sometimes it's your bladder that controls the evening. Sometimes you have to pop into spots on your bar crawl inbetween inebriated new locales... PAUSE, it's tinkle time! I was lucky enough to have my good friend who's pea sized bladder allowed me to experience this hidden gem. Fitting with the namesake, my Maiden voyage was a great one! This was a liquid pop in so I have yet to try their seafood and raw bar options, although everything i peeped while there looked very enticing. The space is small and intimate and the layout great. I loved the geometrically jutting and corner sided concrete style bar. It allowed for easily finding a walk up space to grab a drink. A happy accident on the evenings bar crawl. The available cocktails offered looked great and featured a variation on one of my favorites... The Corpse Reviver 2. But when crawling you have to limit the $10-$14 cocktails, so....tonights choice was an absolute winner in my books! I love the Beer-n-Shot combos and all variations are welcome. There is nothing more perfect for a bar crawl then a frosty can and shot before you bounce on to the next spot. Our offering was a variation on my go to : Tecate + Tequila. This one added a follow shot of Yellow Sangrita! It was great.. the flavors mirrored the beer and liquor perfectly with a hint of heat and spice and I could easily pop those all night. The other great selling point was the music. Loud enough to get lost in but soft enough to not have to yell. Once again the physical presence of a live DJ is what added to the perfect atmosphere. He was spinning one off 45's of old and new school Dub and Rocksteady. Perfect... it's hard to not feel happy with this musical genre i feel, and the DJ was pulling out all kinds of hard to hear tracks. The staff was friendly and engaging and service was on point. Im glad my buddies bladder is so tiny or I may have never found this great spot. I look forward to coming back for the Corpse Reviver 2 and some buttery Crab Cakes. Tally HO! read more

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"A welcome addition to my 'hood" Even though they didn't ask me, I think it's quite alright for them to have opened in this too long empty space. While they are still in soft opening mode, there are some really good pluses to this place. I perused their menu and had a glass of wine so I can't give them a full review, but I think it is promising enough to check out: *Warm and friendly staff *Airy, open, yet quaint decor *Good location off the park *It's not a speakeasy I predict I will be frequent visitor here. read more

Fantastic lunch. The chorizo sandwich was spectacular, as was the cheese plate. And the view of Tompkins Square Park on a perfect summer day? Nice . read more

Maiden Lane - Chorizo sandwich. Yum! - Seafood Near Me - New York, New York

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I stopped in here for a brief drink before meeting a friend. The interior was dark and decorated with dark wood making it oh-so cozy. It's like Scandinavia meets New England fishing village. I was a little bummed out there was no wifi (remember I was killing time before meeting a friend) but the bartender was nice enough to hook me up (just this one time). I had a delicious glass of cab franc. Let's face it if you're not a wine connoisseur they all taste similar, but this one really stood out. I also had the hot crab dip. YUMMMM. I HIGHLY recommend it. It was creamy and warm with just a hint of spice. I would only take a one star because I wish they had a bit more on their menu! Keep in mind this is more bar-ish food. I wouldn't come here for a full dinner. read more

Maiden Lane - Crab dip and chips - Seafood Near Me - New York, New York

this place is a GEM. Went in on a Saturday night and the server was really sweet. We ordered the lobster roll (a necessity) and the hot crab dip (mouth-watering) and then the squid salad (very tasty). They had a drink special with a shot of tequila that you chase with this spicy concoction...it was like a fancier, tastier version of a pickleback. It was DELICIOUS. Definitely recommend this place & I most certainly will be going back! read more

Maiden Lane - lobster roll heaven - Seafood Near Me - New York, New York

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Maiden Lane is simply sensational. I had a great experience at Maiden Lane. Maiden Lane has a terrific Yellow Sangrita, that was my very first time giving it a try at this restaurant, and I was pleasantly surprised with how good it was. The crew is really a highlight of this place because they are always quick, polite, and provide service with a smile! Overall I would go to this place again and again. read more

Cheap drinks and great food. That's literally all I ask for. We love coming here!! I'd highly recommend. Fun to sit outside when it's sunny also read more

First of all, the concept is definitely pretty cool - canned fish/seafood. The orange wine I ordered was pretty interesting, too. I wasn't a fan of the loudness and some flies buzzing around the un-bussed table next to us. We took a decent walk to get there and I'm not sure if I'd do that again, but if I was staying in the area I'd probably return to give it another chance. read more

Maiden Lane - Canned smoked cod and the decent amount of bread they give you! - Seafood Near Me - New York, New York

A beer and the whitefish salad were all I needed here. When I went it was a hot summer day and my fiance and I were "Hangry" at each other having exhausted ourselves house hunting earlier in the weekend. A word of warning on my review here - I never stepped foot inside the restaurant as I was sitting by the tables looking at Tompkins Square Park. As this is one of the only restaurants facing the park, they certainly have a monopoly on their view and the experience that goes with it. Overall the food was moderately priced for the EV and the service was snappy for some pretty good selections of fish and pickles. The bar is great late at night and the hidden gem here is the breakfast menu. Killer Bagel sandwich for $8! read more

I am a fan for sure. Maiden Lane is a super laid-back spot that's great for drinks, either to get the party started or keep the good feels going at the end of the night. On both visits, bartenders were friendly and the drinks were tasty. Props also for the music, a solid variety of vinyl tunes that adds to the chill ambiance. This is a bar I'll continue to seek out for drinks with friends while in NYC. read more

"I remember when I used to eat sardines for dinner." I remember being a kid and listening to that Notorious B.I.G. lyric and being grossed out. The idea of eating canned sardines as your dinner was a sad, stinky prospect. Little did I know that several decades older, sardines would be one of my favorite foods on the planet, and you won't find a better destination for delicious oily fish than Maiden Lane. I've been to some of the best places in the world for sardines, from Italy to Spain to Portugal, and I gotta say -- Maiden Lane is right up there with the best. Of course they're dirt cheap in some of the smaller markets abroad (and comestibles of any kind are more expensive in New York), but taste wise, it's on the top of the culinary food chain. If you're into canned fish, you're going to love what you find here. To make the Maiden Lane experience even better, they have a delicious winter spiked cider, and you can't beat the soundtrack coming from an analog record player in the corner of the bar. All in all, one of the most unique and pleasurable bar going experiences you'll find in East Village. read more

Tremendous fun authentic in the moment right where it needs to be. Dig this place!!!!!

Thanks to Yelp for highlighting Maiden Lane as a lunch spot. It's a cold Saturday and the place was empty. Bartender was friendly and the menu had something keto-friendly. I could have had tins of seafood, which cracks me up, but chose to start with really tasty green olives--like, enough for the whole bar!!--and a delicious, crisp fresh wedge salad. read more

Maiden Lane - Wedge salad, "snack" of green olives - Seafood Near Me - New York, New York