Welcome to Area 140 First Bar!
It's a fine bar in the East Village of New York City. We have decent and unique cocktails and clean taps. We batch our own Bloody Mary mix and it's darn tasty. We have hard kombucha, seltzers and a variety of non-alcoholic drinks.
Our wall murals and video projections were designed and executed by local artists. Art on the walls is rotated every now and again, and maybe you want to display. Talk to durgy.
If the owner is around ask for the free archeological tour. 140 First Avenue has a rich history and much of it is on display in the floors, ceiling, walls and artifacts, carefully preserved for austerity.
Area 140 First has the only bed of nails on permanent display on the block. The logo is a math puzzle. Our straws are made out of hay. We practice steps of service. Come and enjoy!
Bed of Nails!
On September 30, 2023 circus performers Klown Kong and Alaska performed on the bed of nails. Stay far away unless you have a recent tetanus shot.
Local Artists!
Local artist Sam Diaz created the mural on the back wall. It features iconic elements from at least a half dozen sci-fi universes.
Delicious Drinks!
We made a conscious decision to commit to quality. We have about every common drink element, and some less common ones. Our well drinks are call brands like Espolon, Jim Beam and Bombay. Our professional bartenders are on hand to create the cocktail you desire. We also have less fancy options like shot and beer combos.
The wall on the right of this photo was created by the artist Outersource. We intend to do a long term collaboration with other artists adding elements to this wall over time. If you believe you could blend your artistic style to be part of this collaboration, please reach out.
Pinball!
We have Theatre of Magic (on about every top 10 list) and World Cup Soccer 94'!
TOM is an amazing game and the high score as of 5/9/24 is only 1.9+ billion. Can you crack the top 5?
World Cup Soccer '94 is also a classic. The rake is especially steep and the machine slopes heavily left. That should be enough local knowledge to get you to the final match!
We open early and have sci-fi or the big game on our TVs. We clean our beer taps regularly. Stop on in, have a drink and say "hi"!
Our Menu
Area 140 First Featured Cocktails
Pink Cream 11
Raspberry Vodka and Yoohoo. It tastes like the pink cream in the Whitman's sampler. My mom's favorite!
Area Espresso Martini 14
Vanilla Vodka, Kahlua, Strong Coffee, Simple Syrup, Cocoa Powder
Tropical Aperol Spritz 15
Aperol, Prosecco, Pineapple Juice, Lime Juice
Raspberry Cosmopolitan 15
Absolut Raspberry, Cointreau, Cranberry Juice, Lime juice
New Fashioned 10
Whiskey, Soda, Bitters garnished with orange and cherry
Pineapple Moonshine Daiquiri 12
St. Luna Moonshine, Lime Juice, Pineapple Juice
Vodka Limeade 12
Your choice of flavored vodka, sweet lime juice
CocoMojito 12
Coconut Rum, Mint Syrup, Lime Juice, Splash of Lemon Lime
Blue Mule 12
Vodka, Blue Curacao, Lime Juice, Topped with Ginger Beer
Apple Whiskey Sour 10
Jack Tennessee Apple, Sour Mix, splash with an orange and cherry
Ritual Zero Proof Cocktails 7
Choice of Ritual Zero Proof Flavor, Juice and Soda
On Tap ½ / Full
Guinness 5/9
Coors Light 4/7
Modelo 5/8
Brooklyn IPA 5/8
Stella 5/8
Blue Moon 5/8
PBR 4/6
Sweetwater 420 Ale 5/8
Merman IPA 5/8
Angry Orchard Cider 5/8
Mermaid Pilsner 5/8
N.A. Beverages
RItual NA Cocktails 7
N.A. kombuchas or seltzers 7
N.A. hoppy seltzers 7
Coffee, tea, hot cider 4
Energy Drink 7
Pop 3
Bottles
Heineken 8
Corona 8
Amstel Light 8
Lindeman’s Lambic Raspberry 8
Woodchuck Amber Cider 8
Wine
Gabriella Pinot Grigio 9
Grace’s Vine Sauvignon Blanc 8
Sutter Home White Zinfandel- Best offer
Layer Cake Malbec 10
Woodbridge Pinot Noir 9
Prosecco on tap 7
Barefoot Bubbly Moscato 7
Cans
Waterbird Vodka infused 9
Happy Dad / White Claw Seltzer 8
Wild Tonic Hard Kombucha 8
Flying Embers Kombucha 8
Lagunitas IPA can 8
PBR with a well shot 10! The Clawsky - White Claw and a shot 12!
800 Club applications now being accepted!
Hours of operation: 1PM - 4AM . . . sometimes earlier if the bartender gets up on time.
ADA accessible
Contact us
Get in touch with us for reservations, film shoots, event bookings, or any inquiries. It's one of our favorite bars.
Area 140 First Bar
140 First Avenue
New York, NY 10009