Welcome to the Johnsons is a late-night dive bar in Lower East Side, New York City.
Editorially verified May 20, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
Tip: Open 15:30 Mon-Fri, noon Saturday and Sunday, closes at 04:00 every night. PBR and a shot for $5 most hours.
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Address: 123 Rivington Street, New York, NY 10002, New York City
Lucy's on Avenue A is Polish-born Lucy Anderson's dive, run by the same family for decades. Two billiards tables, a jukebox and the friendliest bartender.
TipLucy reopened in March 2025 after a brief closure. Cash preferred, no kitchen, but she will tell you a story for free.
Sophie's on East 5th has poured cheap beer since the 1980s, named for one-time Ukrainian owner Sophie Polny. Anthony Bourdain filmed here; the regulars never.
TipOpens 15:00, runs to 04:00. Cash-friendly, jukebox heavy on Tom Waits, the back has Skee Ball and a pool table.
Doc Holliday's on Avenue A and 9th has been the East Village honky-tonk since 1994. Country jukebox, pool table, Lone Star Tall Boys and a saloon-style door.
TipOpens noon, runs to 04:00 every day. Cash preferred before 21:00, $3 PBRs at the Tuesday-night happy hour.
Mona's on Avenue B runs the city's best free live music in a dive bar: Monday bluegrass jam, Tuesday jazz with Jon Weber at midnight, every week, no cover.
TipMondays for bluegrass, Tuesdays for jazz (10 piano starts at midnight). Cheap Guinness Thursday, no cover any night.
Rudy's on Ninth Avenue has poured cheap beer since 1933, with a free hot dog when you order. Red leather booths, a pig sculpture out front, the same crowd.
TipFree hot dog with any drink, all hours. Opens 08:00 Mon-Sat for cheap pints, runs through to 04:00 every night.
Botanica on East Houston is the basement bar with $3 to $5 drinks, a tiny DJ booth and the rare Houston Street happy hour that runs until 19:00 every day.
TipHappy hour from open to 19:00, Sunday karaoke is the regulars' tradition. Cash-friendly, no cover.
