Little Rebel: An East Village Cocktail Bar With $9 Cocktails and $1 Oysters Until 7pm
Little Rebel is a two-story, maximalist cocktail bar on Second Avenue — neon, pop-art, and mugshot-style portraits of “rebels” (Bowie, Prince) lining the walls, with Victorian chandeliers waiting upstairs. It comes from Dermot Lynch and Jarek Krukow of Sel Rrose, and it does not take itself seriously: the cocktails are named after famous rebels (James Dean, Han Solo), the décor is loud in the best way, and the room shifts from social happy hour to full DJ party as the night goes on.
Underneath the funhouse styling is a genuinely good-value happy hour — long hours, real $9 cocktails, and dollar oysters — which is what makes this more than an Instagram backdrop.
The Happy Hour
The hours are the headline: this is one of the longest, best-value happy hours in the neighborhood.
- Monday–Friday, from open until 7pm — $9 signature cocktails and $1 Blue Point oysters
- Late-night, Monday–Thursday 10pm–2am — the cocktail of the week at happy-hour pricing
- The value play — $1 oysters is about as cheap as the East Village gets, and the cocktails hold their quality at $9
Seats near the bar fill fast during happy hour, so arrive early if you want one.
The Cocktails
The menu is inventive, colorful and fruit-forward — riffs on classics plus seasonal builds with personality. The Rebel Margarita, the James Dean and the Charlie’s Angels are the names regulars reach for. It’s premade-and-spirited-forward in the right way for a high-volume bar, which is exactly what you want at happy hour.
The Food
Shareable and better than it needs to be: crispy truffle fries, Brussels sprouts, sliders, the Rebel burger, a steak sandwich, fried short-rib croquettes. Weekend brunch is a thing here too — often themed, always energetic — making it a go-to for celebratory groups.
The Room
Two floors: a big bar with booths downstairs and a Victorian-styled room with chandeliers and a balcony upstairs (semi-private, good for parties). There’s a sidewalk patio, DJs take over late, and Sunday brings trivia at 7pm. It’s built for groups, twisty date nights, and a loud pre-game before the rest of the East Village.
Who Little Rebel Is For
| Occasion | Why It Works |
|---|---|
| Oyster & cocktail happy hour | $9 cocktails and $1 Blue Point oysters, Mon–Fri until 7pm |
| Late-night drinks | Second happy hour Mon–Thu 10pm–2am, then DJs |
| Groups & parties | Two floors, an upstairs chandelier room and a sidewalk patio |
| Weekend brunch | Themed, high-energy brunch service Saturday and Sunday |
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Little Rebel FAQ
Does Little Rebel have a happy hour?
Yes — Monday through Friday from open until 7pm, with $9 signature cocktails and $1 Blue Point oysters, plus a late-night happy hour Monday–Thursday 10pm–2am.
Where is Little Rebel?
219 Second Avenue in the East Village — a short walk from the L at First or Third Avenue and the 6 at Astor Place.
Do they do brunch?
Yes — weekend brunch on Saturday and Sunday, often themed, plus Sunday trivia at 7pm.
What are the hours?
Open daily from the afternoon (earlier on weekends for brunch), running late Thursday through Saturday to around 2am.
Happy hour times and deals last verified June 2026. Details can change — confirm with Little Rebel before visiting for a specific deal.