Ten Bells

Ask any local wine authority to list their go-to spots to sip natural wine, and Ten Bells will make the list, guaranteed. Alongside its lengthy organic wine selection, this cozy spot on the Lower East Side offers small Euro-centric plates for sharing—burrata with piquillo peppers and basil in olive oil, boquerones (white anchovies in vinegar and olive oil), pulled pork sandwiches, cheese and charcuterie—and arguably the best happy hour downtown with $1 oysters and $15 carafes of wine from opening to 7pm. For the more enthusiastic wine drinkers, Ten Bells also hosts wine events, so keep an eye on its site for future happenings. Ten Bells is open Monday through Thursday, 5pm to 2am.