Mi Garba: A Daily Tuscan Aperitivo Hour on Bleecker Street
Mi Garba runs “L’Happy Hour” every day from 5 to 7pm at the bar: $10 spritzes and martinis, $9 house wines, and Tuscan bites from $5. It’s the closest thing the West Village has to a proper Florentine aperitivo — and it’s on the prime stretch of Bleecker.
The happy hour at Mi Garba runs daily, 5pm to 7pm, at the bar only.
The deals: $10 cocktails (Aperol Spritz, Hugo Spritz, Negroni Sbagliato, vodka or gin martini), $9 house wines — plus truffle fries ($10), baccalà croquettes ($10), tomato-basil bruschetta ($8), and marinated olives ($5).
About Mi Garba
Mi Garba is Tuscan slang for “I like it,” and the room backs the name: a cozy corner of Italy at 310 Bleecker where owner Pier cooks from his mother’s recipes and the wine list leans on small northern-Italian producers. It opened quietly and has become the neighborhood’s aperitivo default.
The Happy Hour in Detail
Daily 5-7pm, bar seats only — that’s the catch worth knowing. The $10 list covers the aperitivo canon (Aperol Spritz, Hugo Spritz, Negroni Sbagliato, martinis) and the $9 house pours are legitimate. The food side is where it over-delivers: $10 truffle fries, $10 baccalà croquettes, $8 bruschetta, $5 olives. Two spritzes and two plates lands under $40 on Bleecker Street, which is a quiet miracle.
What to Order
During the window: Hugo Spritz and the baccalà croquettes. If you stay for dinner, the Agnolotti di Lucia ($29, stuffed with short rib) and the gnudi ($25) — Tuscan spinach-and-ricotta dumplings — are the kitchen’s case. The tagliatelle al ragù ($29) is the safe bet that isn’t boring.
The Space & Vibe
Intimate dining room, a proper front bar, and a summer-aperitivo energy that spills toward the sidewalk when the weather plays along. It’s date-forward but not hushed — more Florence neighborhood trattoria than downtown scene.
The West Village Angle
310 Bleecker sits between Grove and Barrow on the shopping stretch of the Greenwich Village Historic District, about two blocks from the 1 at Christopher St-Stonewall and a short walk from Christopher Park. Doors run 5-11pm daily, so the happy hour opens the evening.
Who It’s For
| Best for | Why |
|---|---|
| A proper aperitivo | $10 spritzes, $5 olives, bar seating — the Florentine ritual, transplanted |
| Pre-dinner on Bleecker | start here at 5, walk to any reservation in the Village by 7 |
| Date night, stage one | cozy corner bar, $9 wines, and a menu you’ll want to stay for |
| Solo bar dining | the bar-only rule means the window is built for counter seats |
FAQ
Does Mi Garba have a happy hour?
Yes — “L’Happy Hour,” daily 5-7pm at the bar: $10 cocktails, $9 house wines, and Tuscan bites from $5.
Where is Mi Garba?
310 Bleecker St between Grove and Barrow in the West Village, near the 1 at Christopher St-Stonewall.
Is Mi Garba’s happy hour at tables too?
No — bar only. Grab a counter seat between 5 and 7pm for the pricing.
What does “mi garba” mean?
It’s Tuscan dialect for “I like it” — the owner is Florentine, and the menu is built on his mother’s recipes.
Happy hour details verified July 2026. Times change — confirm with the venue.