Fodor's Expert Review Mercury Lounge

Lower East Side Live Music

You have to squeeze past the sardine-packed hipsters in the front bar to reach the stage, but it's worth it. Not only does this top-quality venue specialize in cool bands on the indie scene, but it was also where the late, great Jeff Buckley used to stop by to do spontaneous solo shows. Other big-name musicians follow in his footsteps with occasional pop-up shows of their own.

Live Music

Quick Facts

217 E. Houston St.
New York, New York  10002, USA

212-260–4700

www.mercuryloungenyc.com

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