Ten Degrees
An East Village favorite, this place has a chill atmosphere and draws an eclectic crowd to its wraparound bar. Arriving early is highly recommended because Ten Degrees gets crowded fast thanks to an 8 hour happy hour (noon-8 pm) and a two-for-one special. Ten Degrees also has a decent Italian-American food menu, so you won't have to worry about keeping up with all those Moscow Mules. Well worth braving St Marks for!
Ten Degrees, 121 St Marks Place, New York 10009
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