Nurse Bettie

Cocktail Lounge · Cabaret · New York, NY

4 (364 · Yelp ) ·$$ ·Cocktail Lounge · Cabaret ·Est. 2006 ·

About

Bar: Full barBest nights: Tue, Wed, Thu

Burlesque shows happen here every Wednesday and Thursday night from 9-10 PM, making this the longest running weekly burlesque show in New York City. Nurse Bettie is a pin-up themed cocktail lounge on the Lower East Side with a retro 1950s aesthetic and a cheeky, naughty flair. The vibe is casual and intimate, with a trans-friendly, mixed LGBTQ+ crowd that skews 20s to 30s.

"Last night, while searching for a new cocktail place with friends, we came across it, and I have to say we had a fantastic time."

The bar opens at 4 PM on weekdays and 2 PM on weekends, staying open until 4 AM every night. You'll find indoor and outdoor seating, plus a $7 daily happy hour from open till 7 PM. Cocktails are crafted by skilled bartenders like Moses and Craig, who regulars praise for their creativity. Since 2006, this spot has become an institution for late-night drinks and live performance.

Located in the Lower East Side of Manhattan, this bar is part of a neighborhood known for its nightlife and eclectic bars.

Features

✓Wednesday and Thursday burlesque shows at 9 PM
✓$7 happy hour daily from open till 7 PM
✓Intimate indoor and outdoor seating
✓Skilled mixologists craft creative cocktails

Cuisine & style

Cocktail LoungeCabaret

Good for

Outdoor Seating✓20 Somethings✓30 Somethings

Practical

✓Trans Friendly✓Mixed LGBTQ✓Performance✓Theater✓Happy HourBike Parking✓ReservationsCredit Cards AcceptedStreet Parking✓Free WiFiFull Bar✓Classy✓Casual✓HipsterGood for Groups

Best nights: Tue, Wed, Thu

What people say

Rated from 364 reviews on Yelp · 5 community ratings — we don’t host Yelp’s review text; read the full reviews there.

From the community

Names are kept private and text is lightly edited for clarity.

“Craig”

Naturally, the first time I went there, I had this mental image of Vanessa Williams and America Ferrera fighting over vodka. Awesome! But both bartenders I've encountered were reassuring and reminded me how amazing it is to be a New Yorker!

A visitor · Over a year ago

“Great Cock-tail place!”

I've lived on the Lower East Side for over three years and somehow never knew about this really cute spot called Nurse Bettie. Last night, while searching for a new cocktail place with friends, we came across it, and I have to say we had a fantastic time. The bartender, who is a mixologist, is very attractive and makes incredible drinks. I ordered a spicy cherry martini with egg whites that I strongly recommend. The downside is that he only works Sunday through Tuesday, so this might have to be our new Sunday night hangout.

A guest · Over a year ago