Little Big

Small and quietly stylish, this Lower East Side spot feels like the kind of place you settle into for the night. The room is intimate without being precious, with a calm energy that works just as well for a date as it does for a drink with friends. What makes it worth the stop is the balance of polish and ease. Service feels personal, and the whole place has the relaxed confidence of a bar that knows exactly what it wants to be. If you like neighborhood bars with good taste and no unnecessary fuss, this is an easy choice.