Happy Hour at Side Door
Side Door is Midtown East’s gastropub-meets-sports-bar, a laid-back, British-leaning room just steps from Bloomingdale’s on East 57th Street. Seven-plus TVs line the walls, there’s Wi-Fi and outlets at every seat, and a spacious back area handles private parties and overflow on game nights.
The kitchen leans international and comforting — think Romanian mici and sliders, Hungarian crepes, schnitzel, pierogi, Korean wings and feta fries. On a normal afternoon it’s a relaxed spot to work or grab a drink; when a game is on, it fills with fans and turns up the volume.
The Happy Hour
Side Door’s happy hour runs Monday through Friday from 3 PM to 8 PM. A flat $7 covers margaritas, well drinks, sangria, beer and house wine — one of the longer weekday happy-hour windows in Midtown East, and an easy pairing with the bar’s international small plates.
The Room
A long, TV-lined bar with a retro, British-pub feel up front and a roomy back area built for groups and events. Screens are angled for game-watching, every seat has an outlet, and DJ nights and big matches shift the mood from mellow to boisterous.
Who Side Door Is For
| Occasion | Why It Works |
|---|---|
| Game day | Seven-plus screens and all the channels make it a solid Midtown spot to catch a match. |
| Post-work drink | The 3–8 PM happy hour lands right when the Midtown East office crowd clocks out. |
| Cheap round | A flat $7 on margaritas, wells, sangria, beer and wine keeps the tab down. |
| Group hang | The spacious back area and private-party space suit larger crews and events. |
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Side Door FAQ
What are Side Door’s happy hour hours?
Monday through Friday from 3 PM to 8 PM.
What’s the happy hour deal at Side Door?
A flat $7 covers margaritas, well drinks, sangria, beer and house wine.
What neighborhood is Side Door in?
Midtown East, at 151 East 57th Street near Bloomingdale’s and the Lexington Av/59 St station.
Is Side Door a sports bar?
It’s a gastropub and sports bar hybrid, with seven-plus TVs for games plus an international pub menu.
Happy hour times and deals last verified June 2026. Details can change — confirm with Side Door before visiting for a specific deal.