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Nuyorican Poets Cafe, Alphabet City
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Nuyorican Poets Cafe

  • 4.6937 reviews
  • $$

A spirited, intimate performance space and bar showcasing spoken word, jazz, and experimental music with a gritty Lower East Side vibe. Expect packed open-mic nights, Boundary-pushing performances, and well-crafted cocktails — a must-visit for culture seekers and live-music lovers wanting a raw, communal experience.

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When is the best time to visit Nuyorican Poets Cafe?

It's at its best evenings and undefined. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is Nuyorican Poets Cafe indoors or outdoors?

Indoors: a good pick when it rains.

How much does Nuyorican Poets Cafe cost?

Google lists its prices as $$.

Where is Nuyorican Poets Cafe?

236 E 3rd St,New York, NY 10009.

Right now · 4:15 pm

Why it fits right now

Better Tuesday at 6 pm.

It works now, but the weather or the hour suits it more later.

In its favour

  • Hours not listed
  • Indoors

Worth knowing

  • Hours unknown: check before you go

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Hours

Hours aren't listed. Call or check the website before you go.

Where and how

  1. 1 Nuyorican Poets Cafe
  2. 2 Book Club Bar · 3 min
  3. 3 Pause Cafe · 3 min
  4. 4 Alphabet City Beer Co. · 5 min
  5. 5 Supper · 5 min
236 E 3rd St, New York, NY 10009(opens the map)DirectionsTo Alphabet CityCall+12127809386Websitenuyorican.org

Good to know

  • Indoors
  • Price $$
  • Good for solo
  • Good for couples

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.6from 937 reviews

Known for

  • Weekend outings
  • Sightseeing
  • Date night
  • Live performances
  • Live music
  • Great cocktails

The feel

  • Lively
  • Intimate
  • Historic
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Tourists
  • Groups

Around Alphabet City

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

On nearby

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a jacket.

Your full outfit
  • JacketThe whole time

It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.