Aura Bar & Kitchen: A Mediterranean Tapas Happy Hour With a Garden Patio in the East Village
Aura runs a happy hour Tuesday through Sunday, 4–6pm — $7 drafts, $10 wine, $14 cocktails, plus discounted tapas. It’s a woman-owned Mediterranean small-plates-and-cocktails spot on First Avenue with a backyard garden.
From the team formerly behind East Village fixture Cafe Mocha, Aura opened at 111 First Ave in late 2022. The honest read: it’s a date-night and group room built on shareable plates and craft cocktails, and the garden patio is the warm-weather draw.
The Happy Hour
Happy hour is Tue–Sun, 4–6pm: $7 draft beer, $10 wine, $14 craft and classic cocktails, with happy-hour bites — BBQ pulled-pork slider, truffle mac & cheese, crispy calamari and Turkish meatballs around $12.95, and truffle fries $10 (prices from the venue’s own site). Pair it with the grilled octopus or goat-cheese bruschetta.
The Room
A lively Mediterranean room with a backyard garden patio on First Ave between 6th and 7th, near Astor Place (6) and the 2nd Ave F. House-made pastas and shareable tapas, gluten-free/veg/vegan options. Crowd: date-night and celebrations near Union Square.
Who Aura Bar & Kitchen Is For
| Occasion | Why It Works |
|---|---|
| Tapas + cocktails | $14 cocktails and discounted small plates, 4–6pm. |
| Garden patio | A backyard for warm-weather drinks. |
| Date night | A lively Mediterranean room. |
| Group share | Octopus, bruschetta, Turkish meatballs. |
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Aura Bar & Kitchen FAQ
Does Aura Bar & Kitchen have a happy hour?
Yes — Tuesday to Sunday, 4–6pm: $7 drafts, $10 wine, $14 cocktails, plus happy-hour tapas.
Where is Aura?
111 1st Ave in the East Village, near Astor Place (6) and the 2nd Ave F.
Is there outdoor seating?
Yes — a backyard garden patio.
What food is good here?
Mediterranean tapas — grilled octopus, Turkish meatballs, truffle mac & cheese.
Happy hour times and deals last verified June 2026. Details can change — confirm with Aura Bar & Kitchen before visiting for a specific deal.