Happy Hour at Beauty Bar
Beauty Bar is a beloved East Village institution set inside a preserved 1960s beauty salon, complete with vintage hood dryers and salon chairs. It has been a kitschy nightlife fixture for decades, mixing stiff drinks with live comedy, DJ nights, and a small dance floor.
The signature draw is the Martini & Manicure, a genuine manicure served with a martini for a flat price, best booked ahead on busy nights. Between the retro decor and the comedy programming, it is equal parts bar and time capsule.
The Happy Hour
The headline deal is the $10 Martini & Manicure, offered Wednesday through Saturday. Earlier in the week, weekday well and mixed drinks are discounted in the early evening, so a walk-in martini is easy even without the manicure.
The Room
A near-intact vintage salon turned bar, with hood dryers, mirrors, and salon chairs up front and a back room for DJs, comedy, and dancing. The look is pure retro kitsch.
Who Beauty Bar Is For
| Occasion | Why It Works |
|---|---|
| Martini & Manicure | The $10 nails-and-a-martini combo is the signature Wed-Sat draw. |
| Comedy night | Regular live comedy, including a long-running showcase, fills the back room. |
| Kitschy date | The vintage-salon setting makes for a memorable, offbeat date. |
| Group night out | DJ nights and a dance floor suit a late group outing. |
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Beauty Bar FAQ
What is Beauty Bar’s happy hour?
The signature $10 Martini & Manicure runs Wednesday through Saturday, with discounted weekday well and mixed drinks in the early evening.
Where is Beauty Bar?
At 231 E 14th St in the East Village, Manhattan, near the 3rd Avenue L and Union Square.
Do you really get a manicure?
Yes. A stylist does a real manicure while you drink a martini, offered as a combo for $10.
Is there live entertainment?
Yes, Beauty Bar hosts live comedy, DJ nights, and dancing in its back room.
Happy hour times and deals last verified June 2026. Details can change — confirm with Beauty Bar before visiting for a specific deal.