✓ Verified June 2026
Plado Tasting Bar runs a happy hour in the Lower East Side — headlined by $10 martinis with an order of 3 oysters. $10 martinis with an order of 3 oysters, $10 Italian Classic Cocktails, $12 Well Cocktails, $10 Select Wines, bar snacks.
Plado Tasting Bar: A Martini Happy Hour and $10 Oyster-Martini Combo in the East Village
Plado Tasting Bar is Chef German Rizzo’s Mediterranean tapas spot off Avenue B, and it runs one of the longer, more generous happy hours in the area. The headline move: a $10 martini that comes with three oysters, alongside $10 cocktails and wines and a long daily window.
About Plado
Plado is a carefully built international tapas restaurant with a Mediterranean lean — small tasting plates emerging from an open kitchen, designed to be shared and brought out as they’re ready. Chef German Rizzo runs the menu, there’s a sister location out in Glen Cove, and Wednesdays are Paella Night. It’s the kind of warm, wood-lined neighborhood room that gets genuinely festive around the holidays.
The Happy Hour in Detail
The Plado happy hour is unusually long: Monday 4–10pm, Tuesday–Friday 4–7pm, and weekends 12–6pm. The deals: a $10 martini with an order of 3 oysters, $10 Italian classic cocktails, $12 well cocktails, $10 select wines, and bar snacks.
A $10 martini-and-oysters on a Sunday afternoon, or a Monday window that runs until 10pm, is a rare bit of generosity for the neighborhood. The martini program is the thing they lean into — and it’s good.
What to Order
The taro gnocchi is a must, the short rib croquettes and paella get rave reviews, and the baked oysters are the natural pairing for that $10 martini. The “Italy vs Spain” board is a solid opener, and the espresso martini is genuinely well made.
The Space & Vibe
Cozy and wooden, warm and homey, built for sharing plates with a group — the kind of room people keep coming back to as a neighborhood regular. There’s a lower level for private events that seats up to 22 (or 35 standing).
The East Village Angle
Plado sits at 192 East 2nd Street near Avenue B — Alphabet City, on the East Village edge, and an easy addition to a downtown tapas-and-cocktails run. The F to Second Avenue and the L to First Avenue are both close.
Who It’s For
| Occasion | Why It Works |
|---|---|
| Cheap oysters | Discounted oysters during the happy-hour window |
| Cocktails at the bar | A tapas bar pour without the full-price sting |
| After-work drinks | Happy hour runs Mon 4–10pm · Tue–Fri 4–7pm · Wknd 12–6pm |
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Plado Tasting Bar FAQ
Does Plado Tasting Bar have a happy hour?
Yes — and a long one: Monday 4–10pm, Tuesday–Friday 4–7pm, and weekends 12–6pm. Deals include a $10 martini with three oysters, $10 Italian classic cocktails, $12 well cocktails and $10 select wines.
Where is Plado Tasting Bar?
192 East 2nd Street near Avenue B, in Alphabet City on the East Village edge. The F (Second Ave) and L (First Ave) are the closest trains.
What should I order at Plado?
The taro gnocchi, the short rib croquettes and the baked oysters, paired with a $10 happy-hour martini. The espresso martini is also a standout.
Does Plado serve brunch?
Yes — there’s weekend brunch, and the weekend happy-hour window runs 12–6pm.
Plado Tasting Bar’s happy-hour deals rotate and were compiled June 2026 from public listings. Confirm current deals and hours with the venue before visiting.