A bright, all-day cocktail bar from the Attaboy crew
Bonnie Vee is a cocktail bar on Stanton Street from the team behind Attaboy, the reservation-averse LES speakeasy a few blocks away. Where Attaboy is dark and hidden, Bonnie Vee is the daytime-friendly counterpart: airy, casual and open to the street. The drinks carry the same pedigree without the wait or the secrecy.
The list keeps things approachable, with well-made classics and a rotating cocktail of the week rather than a sprawling menu. There is a short lineup of bar snacks and small plates to go with the drinks. It is the kind of place you can slide into early and stay a while.
The Happy Hour
Happy hour runs Tuesday through Friday from 4pm to 8pm. The posted specials include the house spritz, a martini and a margarita at $11 apiece, a $13 cocktail of the week and frozen daiquiri, $10 house wine, a $5 Narragansett lager, and a $10 beer-and-shot combo. That is a genuinely strong deal for cocktails of this caliber in the neighborhood.
The Room
The space is compact and warm, with a welcoming, well-lit feel that sets it apart from the LES speakeasy template. It works for a solo drink at the bar or a small group early in the evening. As the night goes on it fills in with a neighborhood crowd.
Who Bonnie Vee Is For
| Occasion | Why It Works |
|---|---|
| Early cocktails | A four-hour happy hour window from 4pm makes it an easy first stop. |
| Date night | Serious drinks in a relaxed, unpretentious room. |
| Attaboy overflow | Same drink-making pedigree without the hidden door or the wait. |
| Small groups | Approachable menu and fair happy-hour pricing suit a few friends. |
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Bonnie Vee FAQ
When is Bonnie Vee’s happy hour?
Tuesday through Friday from 4pm to 8pm, per the bar’s own happy-hour page.
Who is behind Bonnie Vee?
It comes from the team behind Attaboy, the Lower East Side cocktail bar on Eldridge Street.
What are the happy-hour prices?
Classics like the spritz, martini and margarita are $11; house wine $10; Narragansett $5; a beer-and-shot combo $10.
What days is it open?
Tuesday through Saturday. It’s closed Sunday and Monday.
Happy hour times and deals last verified June 2026. Details can change — confirm with Bonnie Vee before visiting for a specific deal.