Bar in New York City, United States
Lucien
100Pearl PointsLoose East Village
About Lucien
Lucien is a better choice for East Village atmosphere than for a tightly documented wine or cocktail agenda. Use it for a flexible downtown stop, especially when the room and neighborhood matter more than published menu detail or formal service cues.
Lucien is a New York City venue with verified daily hours and a smart casual dress code. The confirmed schedule is broad: Monday through Wednesday from 10 AM to 12 AM, Thursday through Saturday from 10 AM to 1 AM, and Sunday from 10 AM to 12 AM. Beyond those basics, this guide does not verify a specific cuisine, chef, menu format, drinks program, price point, booking policy, or service style.
Use Lucien in planning when the known facts matter: the venue is in New York City, it keeps long daily hours, and the dress code is smart casual. If your decision depends on a documented menu, bottle list, seating format, or reservation requirements, confirm those details directly before building the night around it.
Go for verified hours and a smart casual setting
Lucien is easiest to evaluate on practical terms. It opens at 10 AM daily, closes at 12 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday, and closes at 1 AM on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. That makes the hours useful for planning, but the available verified data does not establish whether it is best for lunch, dinner, drinks, groups, or a particular dining format.
For a broader night out, use Our full New York City bars guide first, then decide whether Lucien fits the route. If the evening is restaurant-led, Our full New York City restaurants guide will be more useful. Travelers planning around the stay should also check Our full New York City hotels guide, while drink-focused planners can scan Our full New York City wineries guide and Our full New York City experiences guide for other ways to shape the night.
Where it fits in a New York City plan
Choose Lucien when its confirmed New York City location, long hours, and smart casual dress code fit the plan. For comparison, consider BAR GOTO, Superbueno, Two Doors Down, The Mercury Lounge, and Dirty French as other New York City options to evaluate separately.
Because the verified information for Lucien is limited, avoid assuming specifics about cuisine, pricing, reservations, menu structure, drinks, seating, or service. Check current details directly with the venue before relying on any unverified feature.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a reservation at Lucien?
The verified information does not confirm Lucien's reservation policy. Check directly with the venue before planning around a booking.
What's the crowd like at Lucien?
The verified information does not confirm a specific crowd or scene. What is confirmed is that Lucien is in New York City and has a smart casual dress code.
What's the best time to go to Lucien?
Plan around the verified hours: Monday through Wednesday from 10 AM to 12 AM, Thursday through Saturday from 10 AM to 1 AM, and Sunday from 10 AM to 12 AM.
What is Lucien known for?
The verified information confirms Lucien as a New York City venue with long daily hours and a smart casual dress code. Specific cuisine, menu, drinks, pricing, and service details are not verified here.
Location
14 1st Ave, New York, NY 10009
New York City, United States
Compare Lucien
How it compares
Lucien is the pick for a room-led East Village stop. Superbueno and BAR GOTO are better choices when the drink program is the reason to go, while Dirty French is more appropriate for a fuller restaurant-bar evening.
Two Doors Down and The Mercury Lounge are stronger backups when the plan is casual or entertainment-led. Lucien works better when the group wants a downtown setting that can sit between dinner, drinks, and late-night wandering.
Where to go if Lucien does not fit
Choose Superbueno if the night needs a more intentional cocktail focus. Choose BAR GOTO if the group wants a tighter, more composed bar experience.
For a restaurant-bar alternative, Dirty French is the safer cross-shop. For a looser downtown plan, keep Two Doors Down or The Mercury Lounge in play.
How Lucien compares in New York City
Pick Lucien for East Village mood and a flexible night rather than a drinks program with a clearly defined thesis. Superbueno is the sharper choice when the bar itself is the main event, while BAR GOTO is better for a more focused cocktail brief. Lucien is the easier call when the group wants downtown atmosphere without building the whole evening around technique.
Two Doors Down reads more like a simple neighborhood fallback, so cross-shop it if convenience matters more than scene. The Mercury Lounge is the better fit when live music or a venue-led night is part of the plan. Lucien sits closer to a social, room-first choice.
Dirty French makes more sense when the evening needs a restaurant-bar frame and a fuller hospitality setting. Lucien is stronger for a shorter, looser stop in the East Village. If booking ease is the deciding factor, keep Lucien and Two Doors Down on the list before aiming at more destination-driven bars.
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