Grey Lady runs a $1 oyster happy hour Sunday through Friday, 4–7pm — plus $1 oysters all day Monday — at a Nantucket-style oyster bar on the corner of Delancey and Allen.
The headline is $1 oysters, Sun–Fri 4–7pm, with $6 drafts, $8 wine, and $9 wells alongside. Monday runs $1 oysters all day. The oysters rotate — usually small-to-mid, briny East Coast varieties — and they’re served with the usual condiments. It’s the rare LES oyster deal that’s actually $1, not “$1.50 and up.”
Grey Lady: $1 Oysters on the Lower East Side, Sun–Fri
Grey Lady is a Nantucket-style oyster bar on the corner of Delancey and Allen, and its $1 oyster happy hour is one of the few left in the city that’s genuinely a dollar. Sunday through Friday, 4–7pm, plus all day Monday — cheap oysters, $6 drafts, and a back room that turns into a party after dark.
About Grey Lady
Named for the nickname of Nantucket, Grey Lady has held down this LES corner for more than a decade — a feat in this neighborhood — with an unfussy New England seafood menu: oysters, a Maine lobster roll, calamari, seasonal cocktails. By day it’s a laid-back raw bar; after dinner it flips into a late-night spot with two speakeasy back rooms, disco balls, and a line out front. There are sister locations on Nantucket and in Aspen.
The Happy Hour in Detail
$1 oysters, Sunday–Friday 4–7pm, with $1 oysters all day Monday. Alongside:
- $1 oysters — rotating East Coast varieties, the real draw
- $6 drafts and $8 wine
- $9 well drinks; seasonal cocktails like the Nantucket Blueberry Lemonade run a few dollars more
The oysters can run small during the rush — fair trade for a buck. Come early; the outdoor tables on the corner go fast.
What to Order
Oysters by the dozen, obviously — that’s the deal. Pair them with a $6 draft or a seasonal cocktail. Off happy hour, the Maine lobster roll is the signature, and the crab dip and fries hold up. Save room is optional; the oysters are the meal.
The Space & Vibe
High ceilings, a bright raw-bar room, and a coastal-shack feel up front; spacious back rooms with their own bars for the late-night and private-party crowd. Staff are friendly and the drinks come strong. Quiet at 5pm, loud and dancing by 11 — it’s two different bars depending on when you show up.
The Lower East Side Angle
Corner of Delancey and Allen, in the thick of the LES. The F stops at Delancey; the J/M/Z at Delancey–Essex; the B/D at Grand Street — all within a couple of blocks. You’re steps from the rest of the Orchard and Ludlow Street bar run.
Who Grey Lady Is For
| Occasion | Why it works |
|---|---|
| $1 oysters | Sun–Fri 4–7pm and all day Monday — a real dollar, not $1.50 |
| After-work seafood | $6 drafts and cheap oysters in a Nantucket-style raw bar |
| Late-night LES | Back rooms turn into a party after dinner, with DJs and disco balls |
| Group nights & parties | Spacious back rooms with private bars, built for birthdays |
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Grey Lady FAQ
Does Grey Lady have a happy hour?
Yes — a $1 oyster happy hour Sunday through Friday, 4–7pm, plus $1 oysters all day Monday. It comes with $6 drafts, $8 wine, and $9 well drinks.
Where is Grey Lady?
77 Delancey Street, on the corner of Allen Street in the Lower East Side. The F at Delancey, the J/M/Z at Delancey–Essex, and the B/D at Grand Street are all close.
Are the oysters really $1?
Yes — they rotate among East Coast varieties and can run small during the rush, but they’re a genuine dollar each during happy hour and all day Monday.
What’s it like at night?
After dinner Grey Lady turns into a late-night spot with two back rooms, their own bars, disco balls, and DJs — expect a line and a dance-floor energy on weekends.
$1 oyster happy hour (Sun–Fri 4–7pm, all-day Monday) confirmed across multiple sources. Seasonal windows occasionally shift to 4–6pm. Last checked June 2026 — confirm before visiting.