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Watering hole with a dive bar vibe, disco ball & a pool table, serving beer & craft cocktails.
What to order: Ray's Double Burger · Frozen Coconut Pornstar · FriesFrom Google Maps reviews.
Ray’s is consistently amazing. Haley and all the bartenders are friendly, quick, and make great drinks. Their Pornstar slushee is the best! 😂🍹 Their raffles and events are also a lot of fun.
I came here for drinks with friends, and it’s a fun, lively Lower East Side bar with a dive-bar look but a trendy crowd. The music is upbeat, the place gets packed quickly at night, and it feels more like a social hangout than a sit-down restaurant. Drinks are solid and creative, though a bit pricey for a dive-style bar. The fries were surprisingly good and went perfectly with drinks. Service can be hit or miss depending on how busy it is, but overall, it’s a good spot if you want energy and atm
Ray’s is exactly the kind of neighborhood bar that makes the Lower East Side so special. Relaxed, unpretentious, and full of character, it’s a great place to grab a drink and meet people. The atmosphere is social and welcoming, making it easy to strike up conversations whether you’re a local or just passing through. What I particularly liked is its slightly alternative vibe. It feels authentic to the Lower East Side—creative, eclectic, and refreshingly different from the more polished cocktail b
From the Jun 24, 2026 health inspection. Lower-priority items are listed after the serious ones.
Dishes and utensils weren't being properly washed and sanitized.