Mr. Purple
Lower East Side, New York City
Bar in New York City, United States
Book with PearlWhy go
Book Mr. Purple for an easy Lower East Side date drink when setting matters more than food. It is a better fit for an early celebration stop or casual two-person night than a quiet, meal-led evening, with easy booking as the main practical advantage.
About Mr. Purple
On a second visit, the decision is less about discovery and more about whether Mr. Purple in New York City suits the night. The practical details are limited: it keeps late hours throughout the week and lists a smart casual dress code. That makes it easiest to evaluate as a flexible evening option rather than as a fully documented dining destination.
The strongest grounded planning point is timing. Mr. Purple opens at 4 PM Monday through Friday, 2 PM Saturday and Sunday, closes between 2 AM and 4 AM depending on the day. If the evening depends on a specific menu, seating format, outdoor setup, or service style, check the venue's current information before building the whole plan around it. For broader planning, browse Our full New York City restaurants guide before committing the whole evening to one stop.
Use it as a flexible evening stop, not a fully defined itinerary
Purple as a flexible New York City option whose appeal depends on the current plan and the latest venue details. The late schedule gives it room to fit before or after other plans, especially on nights when timing matters.
The tradeoff is that this page cannot support a food-led or accolade-led recommendation. No cuisine, chef, signature dish, or awards information is available here, so the honest recommendation is to confirm current offerings directly if those details matter. If the night needs a fuller meal structure, compare it with other New York City options or use Our full New York City bars guide to choose a venue with details that better match the plan.
Good for low-friction plans in a busy New York City night
The most useful fact is the schedule. Mr. Purple is open until 2 AM Monday through Wednesday and Sunday, until 3 AM Thursday, until 4 AM Friday and Saturday. That makes it easier to consider for a late plan than a venue with earlier closing times, while the smart casual dress code gives visitors a basic expectation for how to show up.
For broader planning, see Our full New York City hotels guide, Our full New York City wineries guide, Our full New York City experiences guide. If you are comparing different kinds of nights, other named options such as Chinato, Dirty French, Iggy's Keltic Lounge, The Mercury Lounge, or Two Doors Down may also be worth considering depending on the occasion. For Mr. Purple specifically, keep the plan grounded in what: New York City location, late hours, a smart casual dress code.
Located inside
HotelHotel Indigo Lower East Side New York by IHGFull hotel guidePlanning details
- Location
- 180 Orchard St 15th floor, New York, NY 10002
- Reservations
- Book on SevenRooms
- Website
- mrpurplenyc.com
- Phone
- +1 212 237 1790
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Mr. Purple occupies a high-angled perch on the Lower East Side and reads like a rooftop bar built around a serious cocktail program rather than a view-first novelty. The copy emphasizes a considered, mid-2010s arrival as the neighborhood shifted from dive-bar grit to a place that supports refined drinking formats. It feels modern and elevated—part hotel terrace, part cocktail destination—anchored by a back bar that aims to stand up to the neighborhood’s most-discussed bartending reputations. The rooftop setting and editorial spirit create an energetic, stylish environment for purposeful evenings out.
Best For
This is a spot built for evening socializing: after-work drinks, date nights, group outings and special-occasion evenings all map well to Mr. Purple’s rooftop context and cocktail focus. Because the program is described as an editorially minded back bar that ‘earns its place,’ the venue suits guests who want a skyline-tinged night out with elevated cocktails rather than a purely touristic view fix. Its hotel location and rooftop terrace make it an easy pick for visitors and locals looking to mark an occasion with a skyline backdrop and a thoughtfully executed drink service.
Ordering Tips
Drink orders reward curiosity: the write-up highlights a back bar with range and obscure bottles, and explicitly frames the program alongside neighborhood cocktail heavyweights that favor technically precise, guest-led drinks. Ask the bartenders about the spirits collection or for a guest-directed cocktail if you want something tailored; seek out offbeat bottles on the back bar if you’re a collector or curious drinker. Avoid expecting novelty-only drinks—the emphasis here is on craft, depth and a drinks program that stands up outside of the rooftop context.
Venue details
Ambiance
Modern industrial design with reclaimed wood, concrete, metal fixtures, and free-hanging lights; vibrant but relaxed atmosphere with lounge music; spectacular nighttime cityscape views enhance the sophisticated yet approachable vibe.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
View
Accessibility
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Rooftop Bar
- Late Night
- Open Until 2am
- Music
- Lounge and Ambient Music with Dj Sets in the Club
Signature Pours
- GG Manhattan
- Old Fashioned
- Mr. Purple
- Girl Next Door
Planning details
Location
180 Orchard St 15th floor, New York, NY 10002 · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Chinato, Notable alternative
- Dirty French, Notable alternative
- The Mercury Lounge, Notable alternative
- Two Doors Down, Notable alternative
- Iggy's Keltic Lounge, Notable alternative
Bar context
How Mr. Purple compares in New York City
Choose Mr. Purple when the plan needs a high-energy downtown bar with easy booking and a clear date-night setting. Chinato and Dirty French are better cross-shops if the night needs more of a dining anchor, while Mr. Purple makes more sense when drinks and atmosphere are the main event.
For a music-leaning night, The Mercury Lounge is the stronger pick because the entertainment format gives the evening a built-in focus. For casual drinking without the rooftop-date framing, compare Two Doors Down and Iggy's Keltic Lounge. Those are better if value and low-key ambiance matter more than a 15th-floor setting.
The practical verdict: Mr. Purple is the easiest recommendation for a two-person occasion drink in this set, not the safest choice for a food-first or conversation-heavy night. If the booking is last-minute and the goal is a polished-feeling downtown start, it earns the slot.
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Compare Mr. Purple
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Mr. Purple | New York City | No published awards |
| Chinato | New York City | No published awards |
| Dirty French | New York City | Star Wine Lists 20262026 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2026 OAD Casual in North America Recommended2025 World's Best Steaks 50 Best Steakhouses in North America · #322025 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #6192025 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2024 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #4302023 OAD Gourmet Casual Dining in North America Ranked · #1932023 OAD Casual in North America Recommended |
| The Mercury Lounge | New York City | No published awards |
| Two Doors Down | New York City | No published awards |
| Iggy's Keltic Lounge | New York City | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mr. Purple good for a date?
It can be, if the plan fits the basics: Mr. Purple is in New York City, keeps late hours, lists a smart casual dress code. The available data does not verify a specific menu, seating style, or atmosphere, so confirm current details if those are important to the date plan.
Is the food good at Mr. Purple?
The available data does not verify cuisine, dishes, chef information, menu format, or pricing, so this page cannot make a food-quality claim. If food is central to the plan, confirm the current offering directly or compare with other New York City options.
What's the best time to go to Mr. Purple?
Use the hours to plan. It opens at 4 PM Monday through Friday and 2 PM Saturday and Sunday. Closing is 2 AM Monday through Wednesday and Sunday, 3 AM Thursday, 4 AM Friday and Saturday.
Is Mr. Purple good for groups?
The data does not include capacity, seating format, or group-booking details. The late hours may help with timing, but groups should confirm current arrangements directly with the venue before relying on it for a specific plan.
What's the crowd like at Mr. Purple?
The available data does not verify crowd, noise level, or atmosphere. If you need a quieter or more specific setting, compare current details with another New York City option such as Chinato or check directly with Mr. Purple before going.
