Ray’s

Ray’s is consistently amazing. Haley and all the bartenders are friendly, quick, and make great drinks. Their Pornstar slushee is the best! 😂🍹 Their raffles and events are also a lot of fun.

Great happy hour prices, GREAT vibes! This is a fun, unique spot. Drinks are a little weak - food is a little expensive, but great nonetheless.

I came here for drinks with friends, and it’s a fun, lively Lower East Side bar with a dive-bar look but a trendy crowd. The music is upbeat, the place gets packed quickly at night, and it feels more like a social hangout than a sit-down restaurant. Drinks are solid and creative, though a bit pricey for a dive-style bar. The fries were surprisingly good and went perfectly with drinks. Service can be hit or miss depending on how busy it is, but overall, it’s a good spot if you want energy and atmosphere rather than a quiet night out.

Said I had refined taste for ordering a pickle martini. Life affirming.

Haley is the best bartender here—or anywhere. She’s quick, she’s attentive, and has an endless wealth of knowledge, anecdotes, and chit-chat to keep just about any old boozebag coming back. It’s what a real local bar demands. Bartenders make the bar. Haley makes Ray’s. nuff said.