West Village/Meatpacking Guidebook
Shopping
Apple West 14th Street
401 W 14th StBeautiful store, plenty of staff
Christian Louboutin Horatio
59 Horatio StRed-soled wonders...
Theory Meatpacking
40 Gansevoort StFavorite. Store. Ever. Mens and Womens apparel.
SEPHORA
21-27 9th AveBest place for makeup and skincare
Great shop for glasses and sunglasses. Buy one and they donate a pair to someone in need. They also have an optician that gives $50 eye exams.
9 locals recommend
Warby Parker
819 Washington StGreat shop for glasses and sunglasses. Buy one and they donate a pair to someone in need. They also have an optician that gives $50 eye exams.
Best Athletic gear around. They put Sweaty Betty and Lorna Jane to shame! Free classes, check their website.
24 locals recommend
lululemon
114 5th AveBest Athletic gear around. They put Sweaty Betty and Lorna Jane to shame! Free classes, check their website.
Enfleurage Inc
237 W 13th StThe absolute best place to stock up on high quality essential oils!
Hermès
15 Broad StPick up a special gift to remember
On-trend fashion with an eye-catching window display- all the top brands in one place
18 locals recommend
Intermix
125 5th AveOn-trend fashion with an eye-catching window display- all the top brands in one place
Drinks & Nightlife
Fun, laid-back new take on an old-fashioned beer garden. Fresh pretzel maids and ping-pong.
294 locals recommend
The Standard Biergarten
848 Washington StFun, laid-back new take on an old-fashioned beer garden. Fresh pretzel maids and ping-pong.
Hudson Bar & Books
636 Hudson StCute cafe! A very local hangout.
Lovely wine bar with a great vibe. Owned by dell'anima's. Specializes in Italian wines.
23 locals recommend
Anfora
34 8th AveLovely wine bar with a great vibe. Owned by dell'anima's. Specializes in Italian wines.
Free jukebox, pool table for $1.50, frozen "Rusty Knots", and a "basement bar" vibe. What's not to love? Awesome sunsets too. Did I mention pickle shots?
35 locals recommend
The Rusty Knot
425 West StFree jukebox, pool table for $1.50, frozen "Rusty Knots", and a "basement bar" vibe. What's not to love? Awesome sunsets too. Did I mention pickle shots?
Go before 9pm when they start putting a bouncer at the door. DJ starts at 10pm. The ballroom at the Jane Hotel is an amazing place to sip cocktails and listen to a fun DJ. Place gets pumpin', so arrive early.
90 locals recommend
The Jane Hotel
113 Jane StGo before 9pm when they start putting a bouncer at the door. DJ starts at 10pm. The ballroom at the Jane Hotel is an amazing place to sip cocktails and listen to a fun DJ. Place gets pumpin', so arrive early.
Best bar with the best downtown views! Make a reservation and get there for a jazz night
41 locals recommend
Boom Boom Room
848 Washington StBest bar with the best downtown views! Make a reservation and get there for a jazz night
Old fashioned pretzels and German-style beers with an industrial flair heated outdoor space
294 locals recommend
The Standard Biergarten
848 Washington StOld fashioned pretzels and German-style beers with an industrial flair heated outdoor space
Food Scene
Great sighseeing and pop-up shops. The best place for gourmet food shopping and lunch. Enter from 16th St. and 9th Avenue or from the High Line Park.
1123 locals recommend
Chelsea Market
75 9th AveGreat sighseeing and pop-up shops. The best place for gourmet food shopping and lunch. Enter from 16th St. and 9th Avenue or from the High Line Park.
Best burgers in NYC- truly been voted! Cheap beer and simple bar menu make this a must-go for a casual night.
150 locals recommend
Corner Bistro
331 West 4th StreetBest burgers in NYC- truly been voted! Cheap beer and simple bar menu make this a must-go for a casual night.
Fantastic espresso bar with pastries conveniently located around the corner...
18 locals recommend
Kava Cafe
803 Washington StFantastic espresso bar with pastries conveniently located around the corner...
Stella's Pizza
110 9th AveThis is where I order pizza delivery from. Classic NY pie.
My favorite Italian resto in the hood. Pricey, but oh-so delicious. The food is simply amazing!
44 locals recommend
dell'anima
600 11th AveMy favorite Italian resto in the hood. Pricey, but oh-so delicious. The food is simply amazing!
FIG & OLIVE
420 W 13th StClassy Italian with a great bar.
11th Street Cafe
327 W 11th StClassic Village joint...gourmet foods and coffee.
Cafe Cluny
284 W 12th StA WV classic, recommended brunch spot.
Made famously popular by Sex and the City...these cupcakes are super sweet and super frosted! Go at off times or you'll find a line down the street.
401 locals recommend
Magnolia Bakery
401 Bleecker StMade famously popular by Sex and the City...these cupcakes are super sweet and super frosted! Go at off times or you'll find a line down the street.
Local cafe with coffee and sandwiches. You would be lucky to snag the bench outside...
17 locals recommend
Bonsignour
35 Jane StLocal cafe with coffee and sandwiches. You would be lucky to snag the bench outside...
A consistent place that always has a good crowd and is very casual. The restaurant moved to the end of Horatio Street next to the west side highway.
60 locals recommend
Barbuto
113 Horatio StA consistent place that always has a good crowd and is very casual. The restaurant moved to the end of Horatio Street next to the west side highway.
I Sodi
314 Christopher StAnother Italian resto where I like to eat at the bar...
Tiny restaurant has a cozy vibe and long waits, but the delivery service from here is top-notch. Order market sides!
71 locals recommend
Westville West
210 W 10th StTiny restaurant has a cozy vibe and long waits, but the delivery service from here is top-notch. Order market sides!
A "hidden", speakeasy-type restaurant. Enter through the second red door on Morton Street. Another place with great duck, and a very cool vibe. Try eating at the chef's table for a shorter wait.
65 locals recommend
Hudson Clearwater
447 Hudson StA "hidden", speakeasy-type restaurant. Enter through the second red door on Morton Street. Another place with great duck, and a very cool vibe. Try eating at the chef's table for a shorter wait.
Tavern On Jane
31 8th AveRestaurant/bar/tavern. Cozy vibe and a West Village staple.
Named Food Network's favorite...a really great slice. Try "The Grandma"! They also have Gluten-Free pizza!
66 locals recommend
Bleecker Street Pizza
69 7th Ave SNamed Food Network's favorite...a really great slice. Try "The Grandma"! They also have Gluten-Free pizza!
The original Brick Oven Pizzeria....perfect for a casual night out. Always has live music!
337 locals recommend
Joe's Pizza
7 Carmine StThe original Brick Oven Pizzeria....perfect for a casual night out. Always has live music!
Eataly is the #3 tourist destination in NYC. Go there and you'll know why. Have a glass of wine with some gourmet cheese, eat at one of the 5 restaurants or head up to the rooftop beer garden!
592 locals recommend
Eataly NYC Flatiron
200 5th AveEataly is the #3 tourist destination in NYC. Go there and you'll know why. Have a glass of wine with some gourmet cheese, eat at one of the 5 restaurants or head up to the rooftop beer garden!
Danny Meyer's famous burger joint. In the middle of Madison Square Park, get a taste of one of the best burgers in town or have a great custard. Lines can get long, but it's well worth the wait!
993 locals recommend
Shake Shack
Madison AvenueDanny Meyer's famous burger joint. In the middle of Madison Square Park, get a taste of one of the best burgers in town or have a great custard. Lines can get long, but it's well worth the wait!
One of my fave little-known local American gourmet restaurants. Romantic yet fun, great for a taste of some ah-may-zing food.
35 locals recommend
The Red Cat
One of my fave little-known local American gourmet restaurants. Romantic yet fun, great for a taste of some ah-may-zing food.
Cookshop
156 10th AveGreat for breakfast, brunch or dinner. A West Chelsea staple!
A classic village haunt owned by Graydon Carter of Vanity Fair. Old-fashioned and romantic, great for groups or a date. Fireplace in the bar and in the back garden area- so cozy. Excellent fare!
80 locals recommend
Waverly Inn
16 Bank StA classic village haunt owned by Graydon Carter of Vanity Fair. Old-fashioned and romantic, great for groups or a date. Fireplace in the bar and in the back garden area- so cozy. Excellent fare!
Great Italian brunch spot- fresh hers from their rooftopn garden., They don't take reservations but it's worth the wait. It's a hip spot, so go on the earlier side.
138 locals recommend
Rosemary's
18 Greenwich AveGreat Italian brunch spot- fresh hers from their rooftopn garden., They don't take reservations but it's worth the wait. It's a hip spot, so go on the earlier side.
Tiny restaurant but the best meal to leave you full and satisfied on the cheap. Great to eat at the bar too!
580 locals recommend
The Meatball Shop
64 Greenwich AveTiny restaurant but the best meal to leave you full and satisfied on the cheap. Great to eat at the bar too!
One of my fave brunch or dinner spots in the hood. Fresh food, great service and a cool neighborhood vibe.
119 locals recommend
Extra Virgin
259 West 4th StreetOne of my fave brunch or dinner spots in the hood. Fresh food, great service and a cool neighborhood vibe.
Upper East Side has found its way down to MPD. Great pizzas and pastas, casual classy atmosphere. Gluten-free pastas are available.
27 locals recommend
Serafina
7 9th AveUpper East Side has found its way down to MPD. Great pizzas and pastas, casual classy atmosphere. Gluten-free pastas are available.
Want to see Brooklyn? Head to this well-kept secret of a restaurant. Take the subway here and you won't be disappointed.
482 locals recommend
Diner
85 BroadwayWant to see Brooklyn? Head to this well-kept secret of a restaurant. Take the subway here and you won't be disappointed.
Grimaldi's Pizzeria
1 Front StFamous pizza place in Brooklyn. Worth the small wait!
Best wine bar around to get that local NYC vibe! Great Italian tapas served here.
90 locals recommend
Aria West Village
14 Bedford StBest wine bar around to get that local NYC vibe! Great Italian tapas served here.
A MPD classic reimagined in a new space- excellent service, steak frites and a great nabe spot all around.
50 locals recommend
Pastis
52 Gansevoort StA MPD classic reimagined in a new space- excellent service, steak frites and a great nabe spot all around.
Momoya
185 7th AveHands-down best sushi next to Nobu...no reservations so get there early!
Mémé Mediterranean
607 10th AveExcellent food, easy weeknight meal, outdoor seating!
Excellent vegan with a unique menu- something for everyone!
198 locals recommend
The Butcher's Daughter
19 Kenmare StExcellent vegan with a unique menu- something for everyone!
Piccolo Angolo
621 Hudson StOld-school Italian red sauce joint!
Chic atmosphere with great views and great food. Reservations required!
7 locals recommend
RH Rooftop Restaurant
9 9th AveChic atmosphere with great views and great food. Reservations required!
sweetgreen
162 N 4th Stgo-to salad shop's MPD outpost
Sightseeing
You can take a bus from Port Authority on 42nd Street and 8th Avenue to the most famous outlet shopping mall. Takes an hour. Check their website for store listings- you will be blown away. Day trip!
424 locals recommend
Woodbury Common Premium Outlets
498 Red Apple CtYou can take a bus from Port Authority on 42nd Street and 8th Avenue to the most famous outlet shopping mall. Takes an hour. Check their website for store listings- you will be blown away. Day trip!
Brand new park nearby on the Hudson River with great views of downtown and stunning landscape architecture. Check their website for entertainment events for the outdoor amphitheater.
114 locals recommend
Little Island
West 13th StreetBrand new park nearby on the Hudson River with great views of downtown and stunning landscape architecture. Check their website for entertainment events for the outdoor amphitheater.
Essentials
I get my laundry done here. They pick up and deliver for $1/lb! Call for pickup or delivery, just make sure they have your credit card on file: 212-212-675-4435
12 locals recommend
Jane Laundromat
50 8th AveI get my laundry done here. They pick up and deliver for $1/lb! Call for pickup or delivery, just make sure they have your credit card on file: 212-212-675-4435
MULTIPLE LOCATIONS- Where I get my nails done- wouldn't go anywhere else! Clean, fast, friendly, and reasonably priced.
Q Q Nails & Spa
108 7th Ave SMULTIPLE LOCATIONS- Where I get my nails done- wouldn't go anywhere else! Clean, fast, friendly, and reasonably priced.
Famous hair care brand has its headquarters here. Go for a color, cut or blowout and you won't be disappointed.
7 locals recommend
Bumble and bumble.
415 W 13th StFamous hair care brand has its headquarters here. Go for a color, cut or blowout and you won't be disappointed.
Best Core Fusion fitness and Yoga classes around. Get ready to sweat! They also have massages and facials in the spa.
Exhale New York - Meatpacking
18 9th AveBest Core Fusion fitness and Yoga classes around. Get ready to sweat! They also have massages and facials in the spa.
Get ready to feel like jelly. This 2 hour experience will leave you feeling totally relaxed and pampered. Tell Sylvia that I sent you!
43 locals recommend
AIRE Ancient Baths New York
88 Franklin StGet ready to feel like jelly. This 2 hour experience will leave you feeling totally relaxed and pampered. Tell Sylvia that I sent you!
Health & Harmony
470 Hudson StExcellent place for organic and natural products!
My fave nabe coffee shop! Tell Andrew I sent you! They also have a bar lounge next door Thurs-Sat, and they serve lunch food here too!
13 locals recommend
Kobrick Coffee Co.
24 9th AveMy fave nabe coffee shop! Tell Andrew I sent you! They also have a bar lounge next door Thurs-Sat, and they serve lunch food here too!
Arts & Culture
A great place to see the most popular Indie films...they also have a funky health-conscious snack bar!
184 locals recommend
Fulton Street Art Gallery
116 John StA great place to see the most popular Indie films...they also have a funky health-conscious snack bar!
Bowling, ice skating, golf driving range, olympic pool, spa, gym brewery and marina! Also home of the Law & Order set and studios.
232 locals recommend
Chelsea Piers
Chelsea PiersBowling, ice skating, golf driving range, olympic pool, spa, gym brewery and marina! Also home of the Law & Order set and studios.
Most famous gallery in Chelsea. Go see what's on exhibit here and wander around the galleries in the neighborhood one afternoon.
101 locals recommend
Gagosian Gallery
555 W 24th StMost famous gallery in Chelsea. Go see what's on exhibit here and wander around the galleries in the neighborhood one afternoon.
The 8th floor terrace is my favorite spot for great views and to take a break from all the fantastic art. Jasper Johns on display now.
884 locals recommend
Salmagundi Museum of American Art
The 8th floor terrace is my favorite spot for great views and to take a break from all the fantastic art. Jasper Johns on display now.
Entertainment & Activities
My favorite place for spin classes! You can rent shoes and buy water for $2 each. This 45 minute sweat session will leave you feeling like a new person ready to dance!
7 locals recommend
SoulCycle - West Village
126 Leroy StMy favorite place for spin classes! You can rent shoes and buy water for $2 each. This 45 minute sweat session will leave you feeling like a new person ready to dance!
Forget Citi Bike. This place is where it's at for bike rentals.
8 locals recommend
Hudson Urban Bicycles
139 Charles StForget Citi Bike. This place is where it's at for bike rentals.