✓ Verified June 2026
The Wayland runs a daily happy hour built around $1 oysters and creative cocktails. Happy hour runs 4–7pm at this rustic Alphabet City cocktail bar, with $1 East Coast oysters and an inventive drink list — plus live music and a popular weekend brunch.
The Wayland: East Village Cocktail Bar With $1 Oysters & Live Music
The Wayland sits on the corner of East 9th and Avenue C in Alphabet City, a rustic, all-wood cocktail bar that’s become an East Village staple. It’s equal parts neighborhood drinking spot and small live-music venue, with a kitchen turning out American bar food and a well-loved weekend brunch.
The cocktails lean creative — think unusual ingredients like peppercorn syrup — and the happy hour, anchored by $1 oysters, is one of the better daily deals in the area.
The Happy Hour
The daily happy hour is the headline draw:
- Daily Happy Hour — 4–7pm — every day, a generous window
- $1 East Coast oysters — the signature deal
- Cocktail & drink specials — creative drinks at happy-hour pricing
Exact specials can shift — confirm the current happy hour menu with the bar before visiting.
The Cocktail Program
The Wayland’s cocktails are inventive and a little unexpected, mixing house syrups and unusual ingredients into a menu that rewards curiosity. There’s a solid spirits selection behind the bar to match.
Live Music & The Room
An all-wood, rustic space with a big front bar and a regular live-music schedule — a genuine rarity for a bar this size. The vibe is cozy and lived-in, equally good for a date or a night out with friends.
Who The Wayland Is For
| Occasion | Why It Works |
|---|---|
| Oyster happy hour | $1 East Coast oysters daily 4–7pm |
| Live music nights | Regular live sets in an intimate, all-wood room |
| Creative cocktails | Inventive drinks with house syrups and unusual ingredients |
| Weekend brunch | A popular brunch in Alphabet City |
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The Wayland FAQ
Does The Wayland have a happy hour?
Yes — daily from 4–7pm, with $1 East Coast oysters and cocktail specials. Details can change, so confirm with the bar.
Where is The Wayland?
700 East 9th Street at Avenue C, in the East Village / Alphabet City.
Does it have live music?
Yes — it hosts regular live-music nights in addition to its bar and kitchen.
What are the hours?
Mon–Wed 4pm–2am, Thu 4pm–3am, Fri 4pm–4am, Sat 2pm–4am, Sun 2pm–2am; happy hour daily 4–7pm.
Happy hour times and deals last verified June 2026. Details can change — confirm with The Wayland before visiting for a specific deal.