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    Temperance

    West Village, New York City

    Bar in New York City, United States

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    Historical profile: Temperance at 40 Carmine St, New York, NY 10014 is listed as closed or replaced after a June 22, 2026 audit. Active booking, hours, contact details have been removed.

    About Temperance

    Historical profile: Temperance at 40 Carmine St, New York, NY 10014 is listed as closed or replaced after a June 22, 2026 audit. Active booking, hours, contact details have been removed.

    The takeThis is a bar for locals and purposeful drinkers: people who live within walking distance, leave work for a short stroll, or want a quiet place to wind down. It suits solo visitors who enjoy an unpretentious bar counter as much as pairs on a low-key date or small groups of regulars. Temperance is less about destination tourism and more about repeat visits and routine socializing — ideal for after-work drops-ins, casual meetups, and anyone seeking a reliable neighbourhood drinking room.
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    Location
    40 Carmine St, New York, NY 10014
    Website
    temperancenyc.com
    Phone
    +1 646 438 9334
    The take

    The Take

    The Vibe

    Temperance reads like a West Village local: compact, self-assured and oriented toward the people who live on the block. The copy frames it as part of a larger civic tradition of New York drinking rooms that prioritize the quality of what's in the glass over theatrical entry narratives. Rather than a contrived destination, Temperance operates as neighbourhood infrastructure — the kind of bar residents defend and return to. Expect an unshowy, considered atmosphere where the emphasis is on deliberate drinking and community continuity rather than spectacle.

    Best For

    This is a bar for locals and purposeful drinkers: people who live within walking distance, leave work for a short stroll, or want a quiet place to wind down. It suits solo visitors who enjoy an unpretentious bar counter as much as pairs on a low-key date or small groups of regulars. Temperance is less about destination tourism and more about repeat visits and routine socializing — ideal for after-work drops-ins, casual meetups, and anyone seeking a reliable neighbourhood drinking room.

    Ordering Tips

    The venue emphasizes the contents of the glass over theatrics, so lean into that ethos when ordering. Rather than expecting a themed show or an extensive gimmick-driven menu, ask the bartender for recommendations based on what you like or what the room is pouring. The profile compares Temperance to other serious drinking rooms that reward patrons who trust attentive bartenders, so be open to suggested pours and focused, well-made drinks rather than novelty cocktails.

    Venue details

    Ambiance

    Parisian bar from the fifties meets New York disco.

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    Vibe

    TrendyModernIntimate

    Best For

    Date NightAfter WorkCasual Hangout

    Experience

    Design DestinationStandalone

    Format

    Seated BarLounge Seating

    At the Bar

    Bar Category
    Wine Bar
    Late Night
    Closes by Midnight
    Planning details

    Location

    40 Carmine St, New York, NY 10014 · Directions

    +1 646 438 9334

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