Vin Sur Vingt Bistro: A French Wine Happy Hour With $10 Glasses and a $40 Prix Fixe
Vin Sur Vingt’s Midtown East bistro on 51st Street is the rare happy hour that runs three ways: $10 French wines by the glass until 6, a $40 prix fixe from 4 to 7, and 25% off any bottle from 10pm to close. Every evening, in a room that feels lifted straight out of Paris.
The happy hour at Vin Sur Vingt Bistro runs Daily: $10 glasses open-6pm; $40 prix fixe 4-7pm; 25% off bottles 10pm-close.
The deals: $10 French wines by the glass (open-6pm), $40 prix fixe (4-7pm), 25% off any bottle (10pm-close).
About Vin Sur Vingt Bistro
At 230 East 51st Street, this is the full-bistro version of Vin Sur Vingt — the brand’s first proper restaurant and its sixth NYC location, a step up from the smaller wine-bar outposts. The look is classic Parisian bar à vin: burgundy bar stools, glowing lamps, dim light, a mid-century soundtrack, and indoor and outdoor seating. The wine list is all French and deep across every price range, and the kitchen runs real bistro classics.
The Happy Hour in Detail
The happy hour has three distinct dimensions, every evening of the week: $10 French wines by the glass from open until 6pm, a $40 prix fixe menu from 4 to 7pm, and 25% off any bottle from 10pm to close. Come early for the $10 glass and the prix fixe; stay late for a discounted bottle and the conversation it opens. For French wine this serious, it’s one of the better-value early-and-late windows in Midtown East.
What to Order
Start with a $10 glass and a charcuterie board — cured duck breast, rillettes, pâté, country ham. The bistro plates are the real draw here (this is more restaurant than wine bar): escargot, steak tartare, duck confit, the endive salad, French onion soup, steak frites, and a dry-aged bone-in ribeye. The staff will happily steer you through the list — no rigid flights, just exploration by the glass.
The Space & Vibe
Cozy, lively, and unmistakably French — a calm early-evening apéro spot that turns into a warm late-night one. It flexes easily, whether you’ve got 45 minutes between meetings or a whole evening with friends, which makes it a natural for after-work drinks, dates, and business dinners alike. It runs late — to 1am Wednesday through Saturday.
The Midtown Angle
On East 51st in Midtown East, the bistro is walkable from the 6 at 51st St and the E/M at Lexington-53rd, near Grand Central and the office towers of Midtown. It’s the neighborhood’s Parisian escape — a $10 glass and a plate of escargot after work, or a discounted bottle to close the night.
Who It’s For
| Best for | Why |
|---|---|
| After-work drinks | an easy walk for the NoMad crowd |
| Pre-dinner or pre-show | a round before the night gets going — $10 French wines by the glass (open-6pm) |
| Groups | room for a few friends without a reservation headache |
| A low-key night | Vin Sur Vingt Bistro keeps it neighborhood, not touristy |
FAQ
Does Vin Sur Vingt Bistro have a happy hour?
Yes — every evening: $10 French wines by the glass from open to 6pm, a $40 prix fixe from 4 to 7pm, and 25% off any bottle from 10pm to close.
Where is Vin Sur Vingt Bistro?
230 East 51st Street in Midtown East, near the 6 at 51st St and the E/M at Lexington-53rd.
What’s the difference from the other Vin Sur Vingt locations?
This is the brand’s first full bistro — a fuller French restaurant menu (duck confit, steak tartare, ribeye) alongside the signature all-French wine list.
Is there a late-night deal?
Yes — 25% off any bottle from 10pm to close, making it a strong late-night wine destination as well as an early-evening one.
Happy hour details verified June 2026. Times change — confirm with the venue.