Nurse Bettie Cocktail Bar

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Located in New York, New York

Address: 106 Norfolk St, New York, NY 10002, United States

Phone: +1 212-477-7515

Rating: 4.5

Services

  • Outdoor seating
  • On-site services
  • Dine-in
  • Fast service
  • Great cocktails
  • Live performances
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Dancing
  • Food
  • Happy-hour drinks
  • Spirits
  • Wine
  • Seating
  • Gender-neutral toilets
  • Toilets
  • Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi
  • Casual
  • Cosy
  • Trendy
  • Groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Accepts reservations
  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments
  • Credit cards

Categories

  • Cocktail bar

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  • Review 1 (2024-12-29 - Rating: 5)

    If youre looking for a night full of charm, excitement, and a touch of glamour, look no further than Nurse Bettie’s Cocktail Bar, where a unique blend of impeccable cocktails and unforgettable entertainment awaits. From the moment you step inside, you’re transported to a world of vintage elegance, with expertly crafted drinks that hit all the right notes, whether youre a fan of classic concoctions or adventurous new flavors.But the real highlight of the evening is the mesmerizing Miss Frankie Eleanor Burlesque Show. Miss Frankie Eleanor is nothing short of enchanting, delivering a performance that combines grace, wit, and an undeniable stage presence. Her show is a celebration of confidence and creativity, with each act carefully choreographed to leave the audience in awe. With her stunning costumes, engaging personality, and flawless moves, Miss Frankie Eleanor elevates the evening into an experience that is both intimate and extravagant.Whether youre sipping on a signature cocktail or sitting back to enjoy the show, Nurse Bettie’s provides an atmosphere where luxury meets entertainment. It’s the perfect night out for anyone looking to indulge in delicious drinks, top-tier entertainment, and an overall unforgettable experience. Highly recommend!

  • Review 2 (2024-07-30 - Rating: 4)

    We had 2 drinks happy for $7. Good deal. Nice place

  • Review 3 (2024-03-28 - Rating: 5)

    I was delivering packages here ,& after I stopped in for HAPPY HOUR . Everyone is wonderful! I came @ 5:30PM Atmosphere is chill w great music . Coming back and telling friends :)

  • Review 4 (2023-07-15 - Rating: 4)

    The atmosphere is really neat; its fairly limited seating, but they make the best use out of the space. We came on Saturday afternoon and did happy hour drinks. No food served here, but great for a quick drink on your way to dinner or a night cap.

  • Review 5 (2024-11-02 - Rating: 5)

    Nice spot for a date, hang, or solo trip. The bar has a cozy atmosphere, great staff, and delicious drinks. Cocktails are great (the evil one!) but there’s also a sweet beer and shot special! Can’t go wrong with the daily happy hour either.The live burlesque shows (every weds & thurs) are produced by the most entertaining hosts, always guaranteed a good time.

  • Review 6 (2022-04-25 - Rating: 5)

    We ironically came here just a few hours after our friend sprained her knee, since it’s called Nurse Bettie, for sh**s and giggles. Ended up being such a great choice! Small, intimate, but fun place to hangout and grab a drink with friends, or maybe go on a date for a more quiet experience. Great music the entire time. Drinks were good and strong. We’d definitely come back and do recommend others try it!

  • Review 7 (2024-06-04 - Rating: 5)

    We had a Feeld day chatting with Jaster and listening to his music. He’s a great bartender, but when he gets too confident (and he will) you can take him down a notch simply by pretending his drinks are bad. Pro tip: he’s especially proud of his espresso martinis.

  • Review 8 (2024-05-04 - Rating: 5)

    Loved this place close to our hotel- hotel indigo. Stopped in for a drink

  • Review 9 (2023-11-18 - Rating: 5)

    Great little neighborhood bar with a fun pin-up theme. The happy hour (including weekends) was great, the bartender was fantastic, and the music was on point!Seating is limited so it’s best for smaller groups.

  • Review 10 (2021-05-20 - Rating: 5)

    Excellent cocktails and the guys working there are very good in his job went on thursday for burlesque and was an amazing night

  • Review 11 (2024-01-11 - Rating: 5)

    An undeniably wonderful place to support on a Wednesday night and stay. The staff is inviting, and the music 🎶 was absolutely incredibly diverse. Its a fun, smart place to mingle with the mosaic that is New York. Cabaret on certain nights.

  • Review 12 (2024-12-10 - Rating: 5)

    Went there with low expectations and turned out to be one of the best bars we have ever been too. The owner/ bar tender really cares to make you feel at home. Honestly of the 6 bars we tried on our trip this is one of two we will definitely return to next time. Thank you so much for our time with you!!!’

  • Review 13 (2019-01-16 - Rating: 5)

    Such a cute little bar with good drinks. Need I say more? Plus if youre looking to have a few drinks before going to dinner or that other hidden bar, its perfect 👍🏻

  • Review 14 (2024-12-25 - Rating: 5)

    Intimate setting and outstanding service with great music.

  • Review 15 (2021-11-12 - Rating: 5)

    Love this bar. Relaxed atmosphere, wonderfully made cocktails. Almost don’t want to post this as it’s one of my favorite bars in the city and I don’t want everyone knowing about it! But it deserves to be known for it’s fantastic staff and a non pretentious, down to earth vibe. You can get food from the Mexican next door if you’re hungry, which is a personal fav thing of mine to do while drinking margaritas.

  • Review 16 (2024-10-12 - Rating: 5)

    Love it. Good music.

  • Review 17 (2023-09-12 - Rating: 5)

    Fun place, bartenders are a hoot! Music is great! Definitely check it out! Had the yellow watermelon margarita and my friend had the mojito

  • Review 18 (2024-10-20 - Rating: 5)

    Industry spot. A classic with great performers (burlesque is great) and staff. The cocktails hit and the music is great. www

  • Review 19 (2017-10-10 - Rating: 5)

    I came on a Sunday to meet a blind date. The place is super small but it works. So much pinup art but not tacky. The bartender is super friendly and the music was great 80s rock. The drinks were amazingly cheap. I had 6 or 7 Guinness and my date had a few speciality drinks. The bill was about 40 or 50 bucks which is a great price especially in this area.

  • Review 20 (2014-11-06 - Rating: 4)

    Come on a Wednesday or Thursday for the burlesque show. I havent been on a Thursday but the show on Wednesday is usually hilarious and a lot of fun. Drinks arent too pricey at $6 for a beer and they usually have a couple decent ones on tap. They also usually do a late night happy hour during/after the show. Bartenders arent very friendly but theyre pretty quick with getting drinks. Its a small but fun place.

  • Review 21 (2018-06-07 - Rating: 4)

    A friend and I went to see their burlesque show. The MC was very entertaining and the performers were gorgeous. Bartenders got through the patrons in a timely manner. Limited seating. I am looking forward to my next visit.

  • Review 22 (2019-08-22 - Rating: 5)

    I stopped in here last Saturday when visiting the city to catch up with some friends around midnight. There was still room to grab a seat and people watch. Alot of fun and a great DJ with the music just at the right volume to catch up with friends and still bust a move. I recommend this over most places in the East Village when it starts to get just a little too busy, this is where you want to be.

  • Review 23 (2013-05-18 - Rating: 5)

    I came to this small quaint bar with a group of people. I did not pay the check, so I did not see the menu or the prices. There is living room furniture and soda shop stools at the bar. We had a drink similar to a mojito with a cucumber in it. It was very refreshing and unique. The bar puts on burlesque shows on Wednesday and Thursday nights. Very unique. I would come here with friends. The service is excellent.

  • Review 24 (2013-05-17 - Rating: 5)

    Small, chill, old school, and cozy place with plenty of burlesque paintings hanging on the wall. They have burlesque dancers here performing here free on Wednesday and Thursday nights. The bartender here was pretty cool, he was telling us about the history of the neighborhood and the prohibition gangsters that use to run it.

  • Review 25 (2017-01-25 - Rating: 5)

    I almost dont want to review this to give up the goods. This place is one of the best hole-in-the-wall bars in NYC. A nearly everlasting happy hour, cozy interior, and weekly burlesque shows make this a truly one-of-a-kind spot. Highly recommended.

  • Review 26 (2020-12-07 - Rating: 5)

    What a great bar. The decor was great. The Saturday night happy hour was great. $5 tap bear and one free drink from yelp. The bar is small and cozy. The bar tender was very nice. I highly recommend it.

  • Review 27 (2021-10-25 - Rating: 4)

    Cute spot! Went here for burlesque (we went on the wrong night for that) and ended up staying and being charmed by the space. Attentive staff and at least on Monday night, a killer DJ mixing 80s oldies with more modern fare.

  • Review 28 (2021-10-07 - Rating: 5)

    Nurse Bettie is a tiny bar with a tiny stage but with so much energy its explosive. Ive gone here for years and can never say Ive ever had a bad time. The drinks will take care of you and cure what ails you treating boredom, dullness. Side effects include good memories and fun times along with burlesque and other great shows.

  • Review 29 (2013-04-10 - Rating: 4)

    I often go here on Wednesdays for the free late-night burlesque shows with Shelly the Singing Siren. The drinks are pretty great and the decor is lovely. Get there early if youre there to see a show, though, because the space is small and there are only a handful of good seats from which you can see the stage. (Theres standing room too, though.)

  • Review 30 (2019-11-11 - Rating: 5)

    Craft cocktails, personable and friendly bartenders that treat you like a local even when you arent and burlesque! How could it be any better than this? If were in NYC, we always plan on a visit and you should too.

  • Review 31 (2013-05-17 - Rating: 5)

    This is a great speakeasy that has a burlesque show in the evenings. This speakeasy bar offers creative drinks and a cozy atmosphere. Make sure to get there early if you want to grab a table for your group, as the bar is on the smaller side. Then, once youve settled in, order a Moscow Mule or a Aperol Negroni and take in the decor of the place while enjoying a drink with a friend. Burlesque shows run on Wednesdays and Thursdays, but be sure to check the schedule of shows and events online ahead of time just in case.

  • Review 32 (2024-06-28 - Rating: 5)

    Chill place for a date or a quick drink. couches were comfy. service was good. not good for large groups due to the small space but great otherwise

  • Review 33 (2018-01-09 - Rating: 4)

    Love this spot and the only reason Im digging it is because the DJ kills me. The playlists are 2 steps forward and 1 step back, its almost like they are trying to jar you into buying another drink out of confusion. Otherwise, quaint little spot with a pin-up vibe and good drinks. A but small so not really good for big groups.

  • Review 34 (2023-09-22 - Rating: 5)

    Would come back!

  • Review 35 (2023-07-05 - Rating: 5)

    We were there on Sunday night from Rhode island. And had a great time ! Excellent service and great bartender !!

  • Review 36 (2023-04-04 - Rating: 4)

    Good happy hour! but weird space—very small and dark. but the bartenders were really kind.

  • Review 37 (2021-07-06 - Rating: 5)

    A very chic bar, decent environment.Small and cozy. The DJ playing on 07/05 was great.

  • Review 38 (2016-12-09 - Rating: 5)

    What a unique place, very very small but well worth the elbow room. It has the perfect mix of burlesque and comedy.

  • Review 39 (2016-01-03 - Rating: 5)

    Chill hipster vibe. Awesome drinks - The Evil One is one of the best drinks Ive ever had. Also, they had a killer DJ on Saturday night.

  • Review 40 (2024-05-31 - Rating: 4)

    Great little bar for drinks and entertainment.

  • Review 41 (2018-01-01 - Rating: 5)

    A really relax place to hangout and meet new people, everyone is more or less on the same page. Nurse Bettie is the spot to be, friendly and inviting atmosphere.

  • Review 42 (2019-01-13 - Rating: 5)

    Best burlesque babes and hottest bar boys in the city! Chic and sexy, great for date nights and happy hour.

  • Review 43 (2021-04-08 - Rating: 5)

    Love their drinks and the bartender is so sweet...we work in the neighborhood and love coming to this place! Indoor and outdoor sitting guys!

  • Review 44 (2021-08-18 - Rating: 5)

    Amazing service, unbelievably tasty smash burgers, everyone loves the drinks (I had an ice tea), and the atmosphere cannot be beaten.

  • Review 45 (2021-07-20 - Rating: 5)

    One of my fav bar to go out any nights.Two Chris are the best. Joseph also a great bartender. Christopher makes mean old fashion.

  • Review 46 (2018-11-03 - Rating: 5)

    Lovely cocktails, atmosphere, and bartenders. You’re so well taken care of here (shout out to Cory)!

  • Review 47 (2021-06-26 - Rating: 5)

    Sultry. Dark. Sexy.

  • Review 48 (2018-02-11 - Rating: 5)

    Great les late night spot cheap drinks real New Yorkers and its dark for the right reasons also cool bartenders and door guys rare in these times

  • Review 49 (2023-06-11 - Rating: 5)

    Great bar! Stephen (the owner) is the best guy!

  • Review 50 (2019-11-05 - Rating: 5)

    Alway a good time. Free shows. Cozy so better if you come a bit earlier to get a seat.

  • Review 51 (2017-03-02 - Rating: 5)

    Awesome happy hour specials late into the evening. Burlesque-themed bar with ambiance

  • Review 52 (2023-07-30 - Rating: 5)

    Reserved a spot for 10 for a birthday and it was perfect! Thank you!

  • Review 53 (2024-05-14 - Rating: 5)

    The drinks are crazy. My friends told me about their banana espresso martinis, and I had something along the lines of a peanut butter chocolate martini and from that experience I would say they are doing everything right.. I will be back

  • Review 54 (2016-02-23 - Rating: 5)

    Great Manhattan. Love this bar before it gets crowded. Burlesque show is fun too.

  • Review 55 (2021-12-31 - Rating: 5)

    Great, great bar. Coolest staff, great drinks, cool DJs, great crowd.

  • Review 56 (2023-09-16 - Rating: 5)

    Best gin and tonic of my life. Simply superb.

  • Review 57 (2022-01-31 - Rating: 5)

    Im a regular but Bettie is beyong regular. Great vibes, good drinks, excellent service.

  • Review 58 (2024-06-04 - Rating: 5)

    New bartender Danton is amazing!

  • Review 59 (2018-12-27 - Rating: 5)

    Really fun burlesque show and attentive bartenders. Great bar

  • Review 60 (2019-02-18 - Rating: 4)

    Interesting space. Drinks are okay

  • Review 61 (2017-07-07 - Rating: 5)

    Friendly, cozy and fun. Got half naked in stage and got a free drink. Hell yeah

  • Review 62 (2023-05-27 - Rating: 5)

    Absolutely my favourite small neighbourhood whiskey bar in NYC. Burlesque on Thursdays and sometimes on Wednesdays. Incredible dj. Even ran into the world famous Dirty Martini burlesque artist in the audience one night. (Look her up)

  • Review 63 (2016-10-06 - Rating: 5)

    Authentic, real LES spot. Great people, cheap drinks. And funny burlesque shows.

  • Review 64 (2023-10-02 - Rating: 5)

    Stopped here for cocktails & whiskey. Definitely not disappointed! Jaster was an amazing bartender..thanks!

  • Review 65 (2018-08-02 - Rating: 5)

    Awesome staff (shout out to Joseph), great vibes, decent prices. Highly recommended.

  • Review 66 (2019-08-16 - Rating: 5)

    Great cozy little club ! Free burlesque on Wednesday and Thursday at 10 NO COVER, friendly staff, great drinks!

  • Review 67 (2023-01-19 - Rating: 5)

    We had a fabulous time at Thursday night burlesque at Nurse Bettie. It was one of the smallest shows Ive ever seen with only three performers including the host, and they killed it! Very intimate space, we all got to know each other quite well. I would absolutely come back here in a heartbeat for another show. We loved it!

  • Review 68 (2023-07-09 - Rating: 5)

    Had Such a great night here. Amazing cocktails. They also have a fun burlesque night

  • Review 69 (2019-07-18 - Rating: 5)

    Cheap drinks and great burlesque

  • Review 70 (2021-10-13 - Rating: 4)

    Pretty divey, open late.

  • Review 71 (2019-12-26 - Rating: 5)

    Great shows, creative drinks.. wish it was a bit bigger, though...

  • Review 72 (2023-06-05 - Rating: 5)

    Great place.. cool vice great cocktails and what’s not to love?

  • Review 73 (2017-04-05 - Rating: 5)

    Disco and good drinks. Not too expensive considering the area.

  • Review 74 (2022-06-06 - Rating: 5)

    Such a perfect spot to visit! If you go in, you have to try out the cucumber vodka and soda; its the perfect combination of refreshing and lit. Every time Ive been here, Ive been taken care of as if I was family. Chris is the man!!!

  • Review 75 (2023-05-07 - Rating: 5)

    Friendly owners and good drinks!

  • Review 76 (2024-05-28 - Rating: 5)

    Great! Nice service

  • Review 77 (2019-11-02 - Rating: 5)

    My go to for night caps and long nights! Everyone who works here is incredible and makes the bar the reason I go. Burlesque shows on Wednesday & Thursday are a great time and fun experience! Drinks are great with a fantastic selection of whiskeys and bourbon. Never a dull moment here.Its small is not a reason to leave a negative review- go to some massive bar then & deal with that mess. It being small is what makes it so unique and reminds me of the old LES.

  • Review 78 (2017-06-22 - Rating: 5)

    Perfect for a date, then go next door and get a taco.

  • Review 79 (2023-02-21 - Rating: 5)

    Fun, cozy atmosphere and great drink specials.

  • Review 80 (2019-03-03 - Rating: 4)

    Cute little bar with burlesque shows on Wednesday and Thursdays. Its worth stopping... probably on the earlier end because the place does get crowded. The drinks were good. The service was excellent I must say that the security staff, the bartenders, and the performers all made the wonderful atmosphere that the patrons experience here.I will definitely back and probably with a lot more of my friends.

  • Review 81 (2020-01-31 - Rating: 5)

    Best service. Great drinks. Chris W is such a nice guy and great bartender. One of my favorite bars in the city by far.

  • Review 82 (2020-05-31 - Rating: 5)

    I loved the take out frozen margarita ❤️

  • Review 83 (2018-07-20 - Rating: 5)

    Very cool hole in the wall with good drinks!

  • Review 84 (2015-11-12 - Rating: 5)

    Nurse Bettie brings to my mind how a small place can be so optimally utilized. Trust me this place was a complete surprise to me when I visited it first time. Located on a tiny by lane of LES, this place lives up to all the hype and excitement around it.The first time I went here was with a group of friends during our bar crawl session in LES. This was our last spot of the day, by that time many people had dropped out of our group. We walked in here expecting nothing on a Wednesday night but were surprised to see a live burlesque show going on. The performers were sweet, naughty, humorous and made sure everybody out in the audience had a nice time.Second time I went here on a Thursday evening but we reached very late but still didnt pay cover to get in. I guess they dont have any cover on Burlesque show nights. The place was buzzing with people, mostly were LES regulars. The presenter for the night gave a really nice performance. My drink, Moscow mule was really awesome.It is now one of my favorite bars nestled in the Lower East Side. They have somegreat specialty cocktails and fun music.

  • Review 85 (2018-05-19 - Rating: 5)

    Cool vibes, nice bartenders. Would come again

  • Review 86 (2019-11-27 - Rating: 4)

    Chill lo-key spot. Happy hour until 10pm, which is rare. Good bartenders and eclectic music. Good for end of dinner date or just drinks with a friend or co-worker.

  • Review 87 (2013-09-25 - Rating: 5)

    Intimate bar in LES on several levels. I have Google to thank for discovering this gem. The bartender made me a Hopscotch, which was absolutely incredible. Great drinks, great staff, and excellent entertainment. The shows are really something. Trust me, you want to go.

  • Review 88 (2018-04-05 - Rating: 5)

    Love this place! Out on the city with friends looking for some of my old haunts which are all closed now. Waiter from Beauty and Essex recommended Nurse Betty it was a Tuesday night so our expectations were not so high but we ended up having an amazing night and closed the place down at 4! Bar tender friendly and easy going. DJ played cracking tunes. And quick on playing requests. Will definitely go there again. Made me know that there is still true soul in LES!

  • Review 89 (2019-02-05 - Rating: 5)

    Service, 6/5. Selection, 5/5, quality over quantity. Atmosphere 5/5. DJ/music 6/5.. Long weekend with friends from DC, SC, Seattle and this place ended the trip properly...

  • Review 90 (2018-09-16 - Rating: 5)

    Nurse Bettie was the second stop of my Bachelorette party night and it was amazing. We reserved a table which was right there when we walked in the bartenders introduced themselves and were absolutely amazing we loved them so much. They were really attentive made sure we always got our drinks. It was amazing. Sure the space is on the smaller side but we never felt crowded. It was clean and bright and well organized.Nurse Bettie will now and forever always be a stop when ever I’m in that part of the city

  • Review 91 (2019-02-22 - Rating: 5)

    Cool spot. If you are going for the burlesque show make sure to get there between 9-930pm on Wed/Thu. By 1015 there is barely any room, the place is jam packed. The bartenders are super cool to out-of-towners. The iced whiskey coffee was good and different for sure.

  • Review 92 (2017-06-10 - Rating: 5)

    This place was a total blast. Everyone we met was so happy and friendly. The bartenders were amazing. I just asked for my base liquor and what flavors I liked and it was the best drink ever. Highly recommended.

  • Review 93 (2024-09-24 - Rating: 4)

    Love their entertainment and bartenders. Miss the precovid days where events werent private. Glad they are still around

  • Review 94 (2021-05-17 - Rating: 5)

    I had two El Rey cocktails las night (5/16/21) very good drink! and male bartender from last night (I didnt catch his name) very good customer service, kind and good guy! Idk if hes the owner or something but he treats customers like he cares a lot that place! Id def coming back there!

  • Review 95 (2013-05-17 - Rating: 5)

    I loved this place. It was small but comfortable. The service was excellent. The waiter was so nice and pleasant. Explained our drinks to us. The drinks was so delicious. They have shows there that I will definitely go back to see. It is a place I would go back to for sure.

  • Review 96 (2013-05-22 - Rating: 4)

    Nurse Bettie is an adorable little place tucked along Suffolk Street. Themed after Bettie Paige, large throwback pin-ups adorn the walls. Bartenders are friendly and accommodating and know how to make a mean cocktail. The large windows in the front open, making it a great place to visit when the weather is nice. A charming find in the LES. Cant wait to come back for a burlesque show.

  • Review 97 (2021-08-28 - Rating: 5)

    Great spot for strong drinks and good music. Extra credit for a clean bathroom

  • Review 98 (2013-05-06 - Rating: 4)

    I came here the first time for drinks and the second time for their weekly show. The place is small, but the happy hour is pretty good and the drinks are made well. As for the show itself, it gets pretty crowded fairly quickly, so I would probably get there at least a half hour before the show starts. The show itself is great but remember since its a free show, expect to see more amateurs than professionals.

  • Review 99 (2018-12-21 - Rating: 5)

    Really cool place!Its small but very intimate and the decor is great! Thursdays they have their free burlesque and though I only saw some, it was great!

  • Review 100 (2022-08-19 - Rating: 5)

    Great speakeasy vibe right next to another speakeasy.

  • Review 101 (2018-09-08 - Rating: 4)

    Honestly. The cocktails are ok. Not really worth the price. But at $14 that’s not bad for the area. You want to come here because they do happy hour till ten and it’s $5 wells and drafts.

  • Review 102 (2019-08-24 - Rating: 4)

    I like this place, but its really small. Do check out there specials as normally they are great especially the cucumber vodka soda....so refreshing! Large groups will struggle with this place, you have been warned!

  • Review 103 (2017-08-12 - Rating: 5)

    Intimate and amazing. The mc was the best part of the show. We went this past Wednesday and she was hysterical and kept the crowd engaged. Great place for some fun entertainment.

  • Review 104 (2013-07-11 - Rating: 4)

    Nurse Bettie is a cute little bar that one would think is just a quaint, shiny and well decorated bar. This is true and most nights its pretty quiet. Tuesdays and Thursdays however the place is packed and the atmosphere excited for their burlesque shows. The performers are always talented and the crowd high energy but not rowdy. They also have a drink special if you check in on Foursquare so you can keep your drink cost low! Pretty (almost) naked ladies and a nice atmosphere. Couldnt ask for much more.

  • Review 105 (2018-09-22 - Rating: 5)

    Cozy place with happy hours till 10pm. Awesome burlesque shows start at 10pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Great value on drinks even outside happy hours.

  • Review 106 (2019-07-27 - Rating: 5)

    Love this place. Friendly bartenders, good drinks, and the right mix of lounge and bar. Favorite neighborhood spot.

  • Review 107 (2013-05-17 - Rating: 4)

    Came here as part of a cocktail tour event. Fitting to the name, the decor here is largely a cross between burlesque and pin-up girls. The bar itself isnt very big, but its quite cozy. The bartender was friendly, attentive, efficient, and was more than happy to fill you in on the history of the area and the bar itself if you are interested in learning about them. The drink here was quite good. The music was a bit loud on a no-show night, which can make conversation a little bit difficult. From what I heard they also have burlesque shows regularly.

  • Review 108 (2021-02-11 - Rating: 4)

    I loved this place. I just wish they would take some precautions to avoid their costumers from contracting COVID-19.

  • Review 109 (2019-09-05 - Rating: 5)

    Love it here! Great people, great vibes!

  • Review 110 (2013-09-17 - Rating: 5)

    I live in Manhattan and Nurse Bettie is my favorite bar in NYC. It has by far the best vibe in the LES. It always draws a friendly, interesting and eclectic crowd of people. Ive met so many entertaining characters at Nurse Bettie. Something about a small, simi-crowded, yet intimate venue that makes people more outgoing. Good drink specials and a diverse drink menu also helps! There really isnt a dance floor at NB but there are always people dancing late night at NB. It is the good music and comfortable atmosphere - anything goes really. Be yourself, relax and tip well. Youll definitely enjoy your night and most likely meet some new peeps.

  • Review 111 (2017-02-21 - Rating: 4)

    Last thursday me and my husband went to this place.This was my first burlesque show.Its a small cozy place with two tables and couple of couches. Its really a small place and was fully packed.I couldnt not see the stage, so the bouncer told me i could stand on the couch and see the show. That was really nice of him, i could see the whole show.The staff is nice and friendly, the girls who were performing were amazing. Awsome dance moves!Bar is very reasonable as compared to other bars in same neighbourhood.The best thing about this place is there is no cover charge. Tips are appreciated and they deserve too.Definitely will be going there soon.

  • Review 112 (2011-10-18 - Rating: 4)

    Fantastic atmosphere! The drinks are good but small for what you pay. They have specials if you follow them on Twitter or show your Foursquare check-in. Im dying to go their burlesque shows, Ive only heard great things about them!

  • Review 113 (2019-04-26 - Rating: 5)

    Cozy plush bar with great cocktails. Also good music too. Bring a date!

  • Review 114 (2018-04-26 - Rating: 4)

    Although small, its a really fun spot. Good drinks and fun shows. Most people coming yo this spot are very polite. The age range is around 25-45 ish. Drinks arent cheap zbut happy hour is really good.

  • Review 115 (2020-01-19 - Rating: 5)

    Very popular spot by the sheer number of people packed into this place. Cool drinks, nice ambiance get ready for body to body contact.

  • Review 116 (2019-08-18 - Rating: 5)

    Lively, yet intimate vibe. Great music, cocktails and decor.

  • Review 117 (2019-03-03 - Rating: 5)

    Super cute, small bar. enjoyed my time here for a friend bachelorette party

  • Review 118 (2018-06-19 - Rating: 5)

    Really nice intimate spot. The bartender Joseph is super COOL😉👍💯💯

  • Review 119 (2018-11-19 - Rating: 5)

    Love this bar. Good vibes, great bartenders and free burlesque. Yes!

  • Review 120 (2018-03-21 - Rating: 5)

    Small, cozy, intimate, and free burlesque shows a few times a week. A great LES establishment.

  • Review 121 (2019-01-15 - Rating: 5)

    Super fun night, thank you Joseph!

  • Review 122 (2019-05-22 - Rating: 5)

    Small bar with an occasional good DJ. :) very cool...

  • Review 123 (2018-09-29 - Rating: 5)

    Well. I had the most amazing time at NB. Bartenders for Dayz. Literally one of the best times ever.

  • Review 124 (2019-04-08 - Rating: 5)

    Great pinup bar with inventive cocktails

  • Review 125 (2017-01-13 - Rating: 5)

    Super cool atmosphere and whoever was their DJ spinning hip-hop the day before New Years this year was killing it! WILL RETURN IN PURSUIT OF A GOOD TIME.

  • Review 126 (2021-10-25 - Rating: 5)

    Love this place. Love the drinks and atmosphere

  • Review 127 (2018-04-05 - Rating: 5)

    Come here every Tuesday we go see the local bartender always take care very hard pour It’s work the money

  • Review 128 (2017-10-22 - Rating: 4)

    Super small, packed, cute place with exceptional unique drinks. Dont expect to be comfortable but you will enjoy the cocktails.

  • Review 129 (2017-12-12 - Rating: 5)

    Super cool place for drinks and to hang

  • Review 130 (2022-10-02 - Rating: 5)

    Fun vibe, good music!

  • Review 131 (2018-02-11 - Rating: 4)

    Cute place but it is ssooooo small! If you dobt like crowds I Definetly suggest not coming here. But they do have great music.

  • Review 132 (2019-04-02 - Rating: 4)

    Great atmosphere, mixed cocktails and music, just teeny tiny.

  • Review 133 (2020-01-26 - Rating: 5)

    Very nice bar friendly bartenders great ambiance!!

  • Review 134 (2017-12-13 - Rating: 5)

    Great fun venue with good drinks at fair prices.

  • Review 135 (2015-04-29 - Rating: 5)

    This place is EPIC, came in one night around a year ago at 1 AM and had a blast the bartender was awesome!!!!

  • Review 136 (2020-02-15 - Rating: 5)

    The bartender the ambience the spot its cozy and nice.

  • Review 137 (2018-08-14 - Rating: 4)

    Ok Monday nigth you don’t know where to go to have some fun u go here and it could be 2am and pack or empty but cool vibe small place fair drink prices and lots of action

  • Review 138 (2017-12-28 - Rating: 4)

    A little small but its definitely a gem in the heart of LES.. the service is great and drinks even better.

  • Review 139 (2018-05-17 - Rating: 5)

    What can I say...The bartender is the friendliest dude in NYC and pours the stiffest drinks! This place is dope.

  • Review 140 (2019-08-03 - Rating: 5)

    Love this bar! A LES hidden gem

  • Review 141 (2019-05-10 - Rating: 5)

    Very nice bar with happy hour specials!

  • Review 142 (2017-07-03 - Rating: 5)

    Only been once coz a Slipper Room regular was there, but it seems like a great little place for drinks and sexy shows. I really should go there more.

  • Review 143 (2025-01-01 - Rating: 5)

    Vibes are right

  • Review 144 (2019-11-18 - Rating: 5)

    Hole in the wall but great atmosphere

  • Review 145 (2020-07-08 - Rating: 5)

    Creative cocktails and very friendly bar staff

  • Review 146 (2018-02-09 - Rating: 5)

    Great place not expensive good crowd

  • Review 147 (2021-07-24 - Rating: 5)

    The atmosphere is great the stuff 👌👍

  • Review 148 (2014-12-25 - Rating: 5)

    Always a great time especially toward the end of the night

  • Review 149 (2022-08-26 - Rating: 5)

    Great place to grab a drink.

  • Review 150 (2016-11-04 - Rating: 5)

    Great spot to enjoy a cocktail or two

  • Review 151 (2017-02-25 - Rating: 5)

    Best happy hour in the area!!!!

  • Review 152 (2014-03-15 - Rating: 5)

    Amazing Lower east side gem.

  • Review 153 (2022-10-07 - Rating: 5)

    Great fun

  • Review 154 (2019-10-08 - Rating: 4)

    Personalized metal straws for $1!!!

  • Review 155 (2024-02-17 - Rating: 4)

    Burlesques at its best

  • Review 156 (2021-12-02 - Rating: 5)

    NICEEEE!$$!

  • Review 157 (2013-01-30 - Rating: 4)

    Fun burlesque shows

  • Review 158 (2018-11-19 - Rating: 5)

    Great lil local spot!!!

  • Review 159 (2018-10-02 - Rating: 5)

    Great spot!

  • Review 160 (2016-05-09 - Rating: 5)

    Great music always!

  • Review 161 (2019-05-02 - Rating: 4)

    Not bad

  • Review 162 (2019-02-01 - Rating: 5)

    Awesome burlesque

  • Review 163 (2022-02-26 - Rating: 5)

    Cute

  • Review 164 (2019-07-22 - Rating: 5)

    Fav

  • Review 165 (2021-02-13 - Rating: 5)

    Awesome

  • Review 166 (2019-06-22 - Rating: 5)

    Bartender Joseph is a legend!

  • Review 167 (2010-10-01 - Rating: 5)

    Amazing rosemary gin and tonic

  • Review 168 (2019-04-10 - Rating: 5)

    Cozy, quaint, sexy atmosphere

  • Review 169 (2019-01-04 - Rating: 5)

    Favorite in all of NYC.

  • Review 170 (2019-07-24 - Rating: 4)

    Fun quiet little bar.

  • Review 171 (2018-05-08 - Rating: 5)

    Awesome!!

  • Review 172 (2018-03-29 - Rating: 5)

    Come one Come all. Everyone. Come come come!!!! ~Cheers!

  • Review 173 (2022-03-22 - Rating: 5)

    Great service and excellent service

  • Review 174 (2019-08-23 - Rating: 5)

    Favorite bar in the city

  • Review 175 (2019-05-01 - Rating: 5)

    Great dive bar

  • Review 176 (2018-10-27 - Rating: 5)

    Best vibe ever !

  • Review 177 (2018-09-26 - Rating: 5)

    Cozy and great atmosphere

  • Review 178 (2018-01-01 - Rating: 5)

    Drinks are awesome!!!