Mister Paradise: A Lively East Village Cocktail Bar
Mister Paradise is a raucous East Village cocktail bar at 105 First Avenue that opened in February 2019 and quickly became a neighborhood meeting place. On first glance it looks and smells like a fancy cocktail bar, but the energy is old-school and tight-knit — large plush booths, a bouncer who greets you by name, and a staff in old-school mechanics’ jackets with name tags that aren’t, in fact, their names.
The cocktails are the point: a rotating set of well-built classics and house originals like ‘rome with a view’ and ‘caleb crowded,’ plus thoughtful non-alcoholic options. The food keeps it simple and good — the paradise burger, crudité with avocado-feta mousse, fries, and oysters. And the happy hour is a genuine deal: $9 cocktails, $5 beer, and a $9 burger, running until 7pm.
The Happy Hour
A happy hour to 7pm — $9 cocktails and cheap bites (days can vary, confirm):
- Until 7pm — the happy-hour window — sources differ on daily vs. Tue–Fri
- $9 cocktails, $5 beer — tiny ‘tini, cosmo, mojito, aperol spritz, and more, plus $5 lager
- $9 burger & cheap bites — the paradise burger, $5 fries or crudité, and ~$2 oysters
- The pricing has held steady at $9 cocktails and $5 beer across several years, but the days have moved around, so check the current schedule. Both indoor and outdoor seating are available, and walk-ins are welcome.
The Bar
Mister Paradise opened in February 2019 and quickly became a raucous East Village meeting place — it looks and smells like a fancy cocktail bar, but the energy is old-school and tight-knit. Large plush booths anchor the room, the staff wear old-school mechanics’ jackets with name tags that aren’t their real names, and the cocktails are the point: a rotating set of well-built classics and house originals like ‘rome with a view’ and ‘caleb crowded,’ plus thoughtful non-alcoholic options.
The Food & Vibe
The food keeps it simple and good — the paradise burger with American cheese and caramelized onions, crudité with avocado-feta mousse, fries, and oysters. It’s trendy and gets crowded, so regulars advise coming on the earlier side if you’d rather not jockey for a bar stool. Both indoor and outdoor seating are available, walk-ins are welcome, and it takes reservations.
The Room
Mister Paradise sits at 105 First Avenue in the East Village, a lively, booth-filled cocktail bar that fills up as the night goes on. There’s indoor and outdoor seating, walk-ins are welcome, and the happy hour rewards an early arrival. The L at First Avenue is a few blocks north, and the 6 at Astor Place is a short walk west — it’s an easy stop after a wander down First Ave.
Who Mister Paradise Is For
| Occasion | Why It Works |
|---|---|
| Affordable cocktails | $9 cocktails and $5 beer at happy hour — a real deal for a trendy spot |
| A lively night out | Big plush booths and a raucous, tight-knit East Village scene |
| A good burger | The $9 paradise burger with American cheese and caramelized onions |
| Drinks with a few friends | Walk-ins welcome, indoor and outdoor seating — come early for a booth |
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Mister Paradise FAQ
Does Mister Paradise have a happy hour?
Yes — a happy hour until 7pm with $9 cocktails (a tiny ‘tini, cosmo, mojito, aperol spritz, and more), $5 beer, a $9 paradise burger, and cheap bites like $5 fries and ~$2 oysters. Sources differ on whether it runs daily or Tuesday–Friday, so confirm the current schedule.
Where is Mister Paradise?
105 First Avenue in the East Village, near 6th and 7th Streets. The L at First Avenue and the 6 at Astor Place are both a short walk.
What’s it like?
A trendy but fun East Village cocktail bar with large plush booths and a tight-knit, old-school energy — the staff wear mechanics’ jackets with made-up name tags. It gets crowded, so come early if you want a bar stool.
What should I order?
A well-built cocktail — the house ‘rome with a view’ or ‘caleb crowded’ — alongside the paradise burger and a plate of oysters. There are solid non-alcoholic options too.
Mister Paradise’s happy hour pricing is well-corroborated but the days vary across sources; details last checked June 2026. Confirm the current schedule and deal with the bar before visiting.