Since 1961, many famous artist have played at this iconic music club with nightly shows & cocktails.
147 Bleecker Street, Manhattan 10012From Google Maps reviews.
Grungy Greenwich village hole in the wall joint with a good sound system, very friendly staff and reasonable drink policy and prices. Saw guitar phenom Stanley Jordan reimagining what Hendrix would be doing if still alive. Good show and historic venue.
April 16, 2026 I am a Japanese visitor from Tokyo. When I visit The Bitter End, it feels less like stepping into a typical live music venue and more like touching a living piece of New York’s musical history. Unlike large, glamorous concert halls, this place seems to still carry the presence of artists from their early, unknown days. It naturally sparks the imagination in a way that feels almost intangible. The Greenwich Village area has long been a place where countless musicians honed their
Awesome place to see live acts play live music :). Drinks are reasonably priced. They allow outside food because they only serve drinks. Nice! There's more than enough local options to bring in. Nachos go great with drinks!
From the Dec 6, 2024 health inspection. Lower-priority items are listed after the serious ones.

Food surfaces weren't washed and sanitized between uses.

Pesticides were used or stored improperly, or applied by someone unlicensed.