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Maiden Lane

Maiden Lane

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Alphabet City, New York
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8.5/10
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     Rooney D.
    "Enjoying Wine and Some Delicious Plate Menu 🍷🍸🍴"(2 Tips)
    Willem V.
    "outdoor seating in the summer right on Tompkins Square park."(2 Tips)
    Serious Eats
    "Canned seafood is also high quality and reasonably priced."(24 Tips)
    Alice H.
    "Hot mulled wine is great!"(2 Tips)
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  • David H.
    David HollandsAugust 16, 2014
    New place on Ave B serves specialty tins of select fish and seafood in seasoned oils. Comes with warm pitas and butter for dipping and sharing - fantastic. I labeled the tins for the curious.
    Upvoted Sep 8
  • Anna F.heart icon on user image
    Anna FrenkelMay 6, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Soft opening, awaiting liquor license. Regionally sourced foods (smoked and cured fish, cheese, olives, etc) to complement the white wine / sherry menu. From former GMs of Torrisi & Parm.
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    Garrison PriceMay 30, 2016
    If you don't know about the delicacy of fine imported canned seafood, go here and get educated. Sit outside on a warm afternoon. Great wines by the glass and craft brews. Also good house made snacks.
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    DensOctober 11, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    Pay your respects to the Life Cafe menu hanging in the bathroom. (“Life Cafe” was in this spot from 1981 - 2011)
  • Serious Eats
    Serious EatsJuly 30, 2013
    Go with one or two friends and order the $50 big board to split a feast of cured meats, preserved fish, cheese, and accompaniments. Canned seafood is also high quality and reasonably priced.
  • Chiara M.heart icon on user image
    Chiara MartiniJanuary 11, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    One of my favorite places in the East Village! Go for the house wine w/ sardines and octopus!! And the soundtrack is a plus.
  • Raphael L.heart icon on user image
    Raphael LangenscheidtAugust 9, 2015
    I'm impressed. The lobster is fresh, not smothered under too much mayo, and the roll is crunchy and soft. One of the best lobster rolls I've had.
  • Mike F.
    Mike FinneganAugust 31, 2013
    Top-notch beer selection. Great place for when you're in the mood for small bites. Very creative dishes. Another win for the east village.
  • Missy M.heart icon on user image
    Missy MackeyDecember 29, 2022
    Great bartenders, great regulars, great tinned seafood!! I had one of the mackerel ones recommended by the bartender and loved it
  • Willem V.heart icon on user image
    Willem Van LanckerJuly 16, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Great corner local bar with outdoor seating in the summer right on Tompkins Square park. Friendly staff, good small seafood plates menu and beer selection.
  • Brian K.heart icon on user image
    Brian KusteraFebruary 19, 2017
    The vibes. Shit's dope, especially in good weather. Margs are fire and beer cheese is on point.
  • Sharone K.
    Sharone KatzDecember 16, 2013
    Great addition to Tompkins Sq. Cozy atmosphere and a great selection of unique beers as well as wine and lots of delicious small plates.
  • Nef A.
    Nef AraiaAugust 9, 2013
    Everything is in a bottle or can which is preferable. I don't wanna deal with some newbie bartender or spattering beer head giving me 1/3 froth on a 10 dolla beer. xoxo, Beer Grrrl
  • AmateurConciergeheart icon on user image
    AmateurConciergeJune 5, 2016
    Nice for a drink outside right across from Tompkins Square Park. Not huge on the seafood in a tin thing but if you are, THIS is your place !
  • Lisa P.
    Lisa ParavanoApril 16, 2015
    great location, great vibe, lovely spot for drinks with wrap around windows you feel like you're outside/inside... unique drinks!
  • Tom L.
    Tom LeeNovember 27, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Great date place. Great selection on wines and beers. Music is awesome. Tuesday night rocks. Refreshing small bites food menu.
  • ben m.heart icon on user image
    ben mAugust 18, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Good music. Great craft beers available. Have some cheeses, cured meats and pickled seafood. Be adventurous.
  • Alice H.heart icon on user image
    Alice HsuJanuary 26, 2015
    Hot mulled wine is great! Must try the Crab dip w/cheese as well. So yum!
  • Alex H.heart icon on user image
    Alex HunterJune 9, 2022
    I am not here to eat tinned seafood. I am here to drink. I love it so if you enjoy tinned seafood you’re *really* going to love it.
  • Fred W.heart icon on user image
    Fred WilsonSeptember 5, 2015
    Stop in, have a beer, and stock up on tinned seafood
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    DoubleDeuceNovember 18, 2018
    This place is generally quite full of energy. They also have a fun rum and fresh coconut drink that is fun.
  • Cesar R.heart icon on user image
    Cesar RazuriSeptember 14, 2013
    Canned seafood? Yes please! The canned scallops are great! Pair with Riesling. Done.
  • Ryan
    RyanAugust 26, 2014
    Cool spot. Great selection of smoked fish and bottled beer.
  • Giovanni D.heart icon on user image
    Giovanni D'PalmaNovember 9, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Nice place for a casual beer or glass of wine. I really enjoyed the fish spread as well.
  • Alexander M.heart icon on user image
    Alexander MöllerDecember 16, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    Love their drinks. Great neighborhood watering hole
  • Carrie V.heart icon on user image
    Carrie Van EsFebruary 15, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Excellent mulled wine in winter, a great way to warm up on a cold night.
  • Dina F.
    Dina FierroMarch 22, 2015
    The perfect place to share a romantic tin of anchovies with a date.
  • Margo M.
    Margo MindnichAugust 20, 2014
    Lovely spot to chill outside on a Thursday night with a few friends. Michelada
  • Melanie L.heart icon on user image
    Melanie Loff-BirdJune 27, 2017
    Spritz cocktail is the perfect refreshing summer drink
  • Carolineheart icon on user image
    CarolineMarch 13, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Great neighborhood spot for a drink, and unique in their tinned fish offerings.
  • Justin F.heart icon on user image
    Justin FerrantiMarch 20, 2016
    Good for conversation compared to Dream Baby. Drinks reasonably priced
  • Jeanne W.
    Jeanne WilliamsOctober 26, 2013
    Gluten-free cider when you're not in the mood for wine. The Sherry and vermouth were a bit too sweet for my taste.
  • Aditiheart icon on user image
    AditiJanuary 2, 2017
    Check out the gold rush...ciders are super boozy!
  • Kristen B.heart icon on user image
    Kristen BaxterAugust 20, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Wine here is damn good, and these lovely bearded gentleman know what they're talking about.
  • Ryan E.heart icon on user image
    Ryan EickApril 2, 2016
    Cool bar with a nautical tone that isn't overwhelming
  • Spencer F.
    Spencer FryMay 18, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    Enjoy the wine and cheese. Courteous folks work here.
  • Liam K.heart icon on user image
    Liam K.October 24, 2017
    Nice for a glass of dry white in the afternoon, but avoid during peak times-crowded and too small.
  • Stephane W.
    Stephane WenricAugust 16, 2018
    Been here 10+ times
    $9 for a beer + pickleback
  • Waleed D.
    Waleed DiabDecember 15, 2013
    Great brunch but super simple menu.
  • Michael S.heart icon on user image
    Michael SzetoMarch 17, 2017
    Loved the protein salad
  •  Rooney D.
     Rooney DJ ツJanuary 21, 2014
    Enjoying Wine and Some Delicious Plate Menu 🍷🍸🍴
  • Jastine K.
    Jastine KhoJuly 18, 2016
    $15 beer flight is such a steal!
  • Eat This N.heart icon on user image
    Eat This NYJuly 12, 2015
    Discover the tasty world of preserved fish
  • Troy S.heart icon on user image
    Troy SJuly 25, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Great chowder!
  • Idan C.heart icon on user image
    Idan CohenJune 26, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    Canned fish
  • Cindyheart icon on user image
    CindyMay 17, 2015
    Daytime drinking
  • Andrey C.
    Andrey ChelpanovMay 28, 2014
    Хорошее место, много seafood, эксклюзивное пиво, хороший выбор вина.
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