The Wayland
East Village, New York City
Bar in New York City, United States
Book with PearlWhy go
The Wayland is a practical East Village pick for casual drinks, dates that do not need a hushed room, low-friction nights out. Book it in your mind as a neighborhood bar choice rather than a trophy cocktail destination; compare Long Count if wine is the priority or Studio 151 for a different downtown bar energy.
About The Wayland
The Wayland is a New York City venue with late-day and late-night hours and a casual dress code. Use it primarily as a practical, casual stop rather than building the plan around a full dining agenda.
Use the schedule as the main starting point: The Wayland opens at 4 PM Monday through Friday and at 2 PM on Saturday and Sunday. Closing time varies by night, running until 2 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday; 3 AM on Thursday; and 4 AM on Friday and Saturday.
Go for late hours and a casual dress code
The clearest reason to consider The Wayland is practical: it keeps late hours across the week, the dress code is casual. If you are comparing possible stops for the same outing, you can also look at Studio 151, Ding-a-ling, Accidental Bar before deciding what fits the night.
Do not treat The Wayland as either a bargain, a splurge, or a dining-led plan unless you have checked the details that matter to your night. For broader planning, use our full New York City bars guide alongside our full New York City restaurants guide if food is part of the night.
Who should choose it over a peer
Choose The Wayland when its New York City location, casual dress code, late operating hours match your plan. If you are still comparing options, Thirteen Water and Long Count are other venues to consider. For a more built-out New York City plan, our full New York City hotels guide, our full New York City experiences guide, our full New York City wineries guide can help with the rest of the trip.
Planning details
- Location
- 700 E 9th St, New York, NY 10009
- Reservations
- Book on Resy
- Website
- thewaylandnyc.com
- Phone
- +1 212 777 7022
The take
The Take
The Vibe
The Wayland reads like a craft-focused neighborhood bar that keeps its unpretentious edge. It sits on a quieter, residential stretch of East 9th and rewards regulars with consistency rather than spectacle. The room feels inviting rather than clinical: bartenders treat the cocktail list as a considered document, and the clientele tends to linger rather than move on. The early hours are calmer and attentive, and the space gathers energy as the night progresses. The overall tone is relaxed and casual, delivering careful drinks in a warm, approachable setting.
Best For
This is a bar built for spending an evening rather than a quick stop. It suits date nights and after-work drinks if you arrive early, and it reliably serves late-night crowds once the room fills. The Wayland also works well for low-key casual hangouts and solo visits where getting a seat at the bar matters — regulars and neighborhood customers make it a place where consistency and familiarity are rewards. Time your visit: the earlier period is quieter and more focused, while mid-evening is busier and more social.
Ordering Tips
Plan your drinking around the room's arc: arrive early to secure a seat and the bartender's attention, because cocktails are most legible in the first two rounds when attention is sharp. The description stresses that the cocktail program is considered, so take advantage of quieter early hours to explore the menu or ask for recommendations. Expect the room to become fuller and louder by mid-evening, at which point service and conversation naturally shift to a more convivial pace.
Venue details
Ambiance
Cozy and warm with farm table seating, wildflowers, relaxed lighting, and a convivial atmosphere featuring spontaneous sing-alongs.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Cocktail Bar
- Late Night
- Open Until 4am
- Music
- Live Music
- Live Music
- Yes
Signature Pours
Garden Variety
Planning details
Location
Also consider
If You Cannot Make It Work
Go to Long Count if the group wants wine to anchor the night. Try Studio 151 if the goal is a more deliberate downtown bar stop with a stronger sense of occasion.
Bar context
How It Compares
Studio 151 and Ding-a-ling are the better cross-shops if the night is built around bar-hopping and atmosphere. The Wayland is the easier recommendation when the group wants a casual East Village stop without making the venue the whole point of the evening.
Accidental Bar and Thirteen Water make sense for readers comparing downtown rooms on mood rather than formal dining structure. With no published price tier for The Wayland, treat value as convenience-led: pick it when location and flexibility matter more than a documented splurge experience.
Long Count is the clearer choice when wine is the reason for going out. The Wayland is more of a general-purpose bar decision: easier to fold into a night, less useful if the group wants a wine-led plan with a defined point of view.
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Compare The Wayland
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wayland | New York City | ; | No published awards |
| Studio 151 | New York City | ; | No published awards |
| Ding-a-ling | New York City | ; | No published awards |
| Accidental Bar | New York City | ; | No published awards |
| Thirteen Water | New York City | ; | No published awards |
| Long Count | New York City | wine bar | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Wayland good for a date?
If its New York City location, casual dress code, late hours fit your date plan, The Wayland may be worth considering. Check atmosphere, seating, menu, or reservation needs directly before relying on them.
Is The Wayland good for groups?
The hours are 4 PM openings on weekdays and 2 PM openings on weekends, with late closing times. For group arrangements, contact the venue in advance.
What's the crowd like at The Wayland?
Expect a New York City venue with a casual dress code and a late-night operating schedule; for specific crowd or atmosphere expectations, check current details directly.
What's the best time to go to The Wayland?
Base timing on the hours: Monday through Wednesday 4 PM–2 AM, Thursday 4 PM–3 AM, Friday 4 PM–4 AM, Saturday 2 PM–4 AM, Sunday 2 PM–2 AM.
