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Mayahuel
COCKTAIL BAR
About as far from your typical Spring Break tequila bar as you can get - more like the cel-
lar of a monastery. Devotees of the fermented agave can seriously indulge themselves ex-
perimenting with dozens of varieties (all cocktails $14); in between drinks, snack on
quesadillas
and
tamales
.
(
212-253-5888; 304 E 6th St, at Second Ave;
6pm-2am;
L to 3rd Ave,
L to 1st Ave, 6 to Astor Pl)
34
McSorley's Old Ale House
Around since 1854, McSorley's feels far removed from the East Village veneer of cool:
you're more likely to drink with firemen, Wall St refugees and a few tourists. It's hard to
beat the cobwebs, sawdust floors and waiters who slap down two mugs of the house's ale
for every one ordered.
(
BAR
212-474-9148; 15 E 7th St, btwn Second & Third Aves;
11am-1am Mon-Sat,
from 1pm Sun;
6 to Astor Pl)
35
Eastern Bloc
GAY
Though the theme may be 'Iron Curtain,' the drapery is most definitely velvet and taffeta
at this East Village gay bar. Hang your jacket at the 'Goat Czech' and spring forth into the
cramped and crowded sea of boys - some flirting with the topless barkeeps, others pre-
tending not to stare at the retro '70s porno playing on the TVs.
(
222-777-2555;
www.easternblocnyc.com
;
505 E 6th St, btwn Aves A & B;
7pm-4am;
F to 2nd Ave)
36
Immigrant
Wholly unpretentious, these twin boxcar-sized bars could easily become your neighbor-
hood local if you decide to stick around town. The staff are knowledgeable and kind,
mingling with faithful regulars while dishing out tangy olives and topping up glasses with
WINE & BEER BAR