Bar in New York City, United States
Forgtmenot
100Pearl PointsLate-night, low-pressure

About Forgtmenot
Forgtmenot is a practical Lower East Side pick for a casual date, loose group plan, or low-pressure night out. Book it when flexibility matters more than a published chef, awards, or a clearly defined tasting or cocktail program; choose a more structured peer if the occasion needs certainty.
For a casual New York City night where flexibility matters more than ceremony, Forgtmenot is a sensible pick. The verified details are simple: it has a casual dress code and long hours, including being open until 1:30 AM on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
The main reason to consider it is occasion fit. This is not a page with verified details on cuisine, chef, awards, signature dishes, prices, reservations, or a beverage program. It is best evaluated as a casual New York City option when timing and informality matter more than a highly documented dining plan.
Choose it for a low-pressure New York City plan, not a documented destination meal
The food and drink case is harder to judge from verified details alone: there is no listed cuisine, chef, awards, signature dish, price range, or published booking method here. That matters. If the meal itself is the priority, use Our full New York City restaurants guide before committing. If the night is more about timing and an informal plan, this is where the venue makes more sense.
For comparison, Parcelle Chinatown, Le Dive, Clandestino, Sunn's, and Swan Room are other options to consider depending on the kind of evening you want. For broader planning, Our full New York City bars guide is a cleaner starting point than treating this as a destination booking.
Good backup energy, weaker special-occasion certainty
The tradeoff is clarity. Without a verified price tier, reservation system, outdoor-seating details, or named specialties, the safest recommendation is to use Forgtmenot as a flexible casual option rather than the centerpiece of a formal night. The verified dress code is casual, and the hours are useful for later plans.
Readers building a fuller New York City itinerary can also cross-check other planning options through Our full New York City hotels guide. Specifically, rely on the verified basics: Forgtmenot is in New York City, has a casual dress code, and keeps long daily hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Forgtmenot open late?
Yes. Forgtmenot is open until 12 AM Monday through Thursday and until 1:30 AM Friday through Sunday in New York City.
Is Forgtmenot good for groups?
It may work for a casual group plan, especially because the verified hours are long and the dress code is casual. There are no verified details here on seating capacity, reservations, or private dining, so check the venue's official channels before planning around a group visit.
Do I need a reservation at Forgtmenot?
There is no verified reservation detail available here. If timing matters, especially later in the week, check the venue's official channels before you go.
Is Forgtmenot good for a date?
It can make sense for a casual, low-pressure date in New York City. The verified dress code is casual, and the venue keeps late hours, but there are no verified details here on menu, seating style, or reservations.
Is the food good at Forgtmenot?
There are no verified details here on cuisine, dishes, chef, or menu format. If food is the main goal, compare it with Sunn's or Parcelle Chinatown before committing, and check the venue's official channels for the latest details.
Does Forgtmenot have outdoor seating?
There is no verified outdoor-seating detail available here, so do not plan around outdoor tables. If that matters, compare options such as Le Dive or Clandestino and check official channels before you go.
Does Forgtmenot have happy hour deals?
There is no verified happy-hour detail available here, so do not plan around a deal. If value is the priority, compare options such as Swan Room or Le Dive based on the kind of night you want, and check official channels for current details.
Location
138 Division St, New York, NY 10002
New York City, United States
Compare Forgtmenot
| Venue |
|---|
| Forgtmenot |
| Parcelle Chinatown |
| Sunn's |
| Le Dive |
| Swan Room |
| Clandestino |
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Also Consider
- Parcelle Chinatown, Notable alternative
- Sunn's, Notable alternative
- Le Dive, Notable alternative
- Swan Room, Notable alternative
- Clandestino, Notable alternative
How it compares in downtown New York
Pick Forgtmenot when the plan needs to stay casual and easy. Compared with Parcelle Chinatown, it is the less wine-specific choice; Parcelle makes more sense when the bottle list is the reason for going. Compared with Sunn's, it reads as more of a flexible neighborhood stop than a place to organize the whole evening around.
Le Dive is the better fit for a scene-forward downtown night, while Forgtmenot is safer for people who want less commitment and fewer expectations. Swan Room should be the cross-shop for a more polished room or special-occasion feel. Clandestino is the closest comparison for an unfussy bar decision; choose between them based on where the rest of the night is happening.
On value, Forgtmenot's lack of a published price signal means it is not the smartest choice for diners trying to plan spend tightly. On booking difficulty, it is the easier kind of choice: use it when convenience beats ceremony, and move to Parcelle Chinatown, Le Dive, or Swan Room when the drinks program, room, or occasion needs to do more work.
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