Jackdaw runs one of the East Village’s longest happy hours — Monday–Friday noon to 7pm, plus Sunday from 4pm — with $8 Old Fashioneds, $5 Founders IPA, and shared plates at a sleek Irish-leaning cocktail bar on Second Avenue.
The window is the draw: Mon–Fri noon–7pm and Sunday from 4pm to close. Pours include an $8 Old Fashioned (regulars call it one of the best in the city), $8 cocktail of the week, $8 Gerard Bertrand rosé, $7 Malbec and Pinot Grigio, and a $5 Founders All Day IPA. Weekend brunch adds unlimited cocktails for 1.5 hours at $19.95. It’s the broadest happy-hour selection on the northern end of the EV.
Jackdaw: A Long East Village Happy Hour With $8 Old Fashioneds
Jackdaw is a sleek, Irish-leaning cocktail bar at the northern edge of the East Village, and it runs one of the longest happy hours in the neighborhood: Monday–Friday noon to 7pm, plus Sunday from 4pm. Eight-dollar Old Fashioneds that punch above the price, a $5 IPA, and shared plates with a subtle Irish accent. Bring the dog — the covered patio allows them.
About Jackdaw
Opened in 2019 by childhood friends with roots in County Sligo, Ireland, Jackdaw takes its name from a W.B. Yeats poem and threads subtle Irish influence through its gin list and food. It’s a warm neighborhood cocktail bar with craft beer, hand-crafted cocktails, and shared plates — flatbreads, tacos, burrata, and a Jackdaw salad regulars swear by. The covered, heated front patio is dog-friendly, with about six tables.
The Happy Hour in Detail
Monday–Friday noon–7pm, and Sunday from 4pm to close — a wide window by EV standards. The lineup:
- $8 Old Fashioned — cited by regulars as one of the best in the city
- $8 cocktail of the week and $8 Gerard Bertrand rosé
- $7 Malbec / Pinot Grigio, $5 Founders All Day IPA
Weekend brunch layers on a 1.5-hour unlimited-cocktail deal for $19.95. Between the hours and the cocktail quality, it’s the standout on the northern end of the East Village.
What to Order
Start with the $8 Old Fashioned — it’s the order. The Jackdaw salad is a genuine favorite, and the shared plates (flatbreads, tacos, guac and chips) are built for a table. If everyone gets a different cocktail, you’ll cover the menu fast — the bartenders pour a serious drink.
The Space & Vibe
Stylish but unassuming, with a mid-20s-to-30s crowd and good energy most nights — dim and intimate inside, with the covered patio for people-watching on Second Avenue. It can get loud indoors when it’s busy; the patio is the move when the weather cooperates. Reservations help on weekend evenings.
The East Village Angle
213 Second Avenue at 13th Street — the “northernmost gateway” to the East Village, where Second Ave meets the residential stretch of 13th and 14th. The L at Third Avenue and the 6 at Astor Place are short walks; the F at Second Avenue is nearby. Easy to fold into a longer EV crawl.
Who Jackdaw Is For
| Occasion | Why it works |
|---|---|
| A long happy hour | Mon–Fri noon–7pm and Sun from 4pm — broad hours, broad menu |
| A great Old Fashioned | $8 at happy hour, and regularly called one of the city’s best |
| Drinks with the dog | Heated, covered front patio that welcomes dogs |
| Bottomless brunch | 1.5 hours of unlimited cocktails for $19.95 on weekends |
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Jackdaw FAQ
Does Jackdaw have a happy hour?
Yes — one of the East Village’s longest: Monday–Friday noon to 7pm, plus Sunday from 4pm to close. Pours include $8 Old Fashioneds, $8 cocktail of the week, $7 wine, and a $5 Founders IPA.
Where is Jackdaw?
213 Second Avenue at 13th Street, at the northern edge of the East Village. The L at Third Avenue, the 6 at Astor Place, and the F at Second Avenue are all close.
Is Jackdaw dog-friendly?
Yes — the covered, heated front patio welcomes dogs (about six tables), so it’s a good spot for a drink with your dog in tow most of the year.
What should I order?
The $8 Old Fashioned, the Jackdaw salad, and a few shared plates like flatbreads or tacos. On weekends, the $19.95 unlimited-cocktail brunch is worth a look.
Happy-hour hours and pricing corroborated by the venue and Happy Hour NYC’s East Village guide; the owner lists the window to 8pm on some channels. Last checked June 2026 — confirm before visiting.