Ray's Bar

Ray’s is a beloved neighborhood bar from Authentic Hospitality that first opened its doors on the Lower
East Side, quickly becoming a home-away-from-home for locals, creatives, and travelers alike. Designed
to feel like the best hometown bar you’ve ever been to, complete with wood-paneled walls, vinyl booths,
neon signage, and nostalgic sports memorabilia, Ray’s is a place where the energy is always right and
everyone’s welcome. Rooted in a mission to create spaces that feel real, Ray’s champions hospitality
that’s warm, personal, and just a little unexpected. It’s where “Raygulars” come to grab a cold beer, crush
a fried chicken sandwich, shoot pool, and celebrate everything from Mets games to National Relaxation
Day. The food menu offers elevated takes on familiar favorites and the cocktail list – playfully named after
cultural icons like Ray Romano and Billy Ray Valentine – reflects the lived-in spirit of the bar’s fictional
founder. With a history of creative collaborations, offbeat programming, and an ever-loyal following, Ray’s
isn’t just a bar – it’s a New York institution built from the inside out, by New Yorkers, for New Yorkers (and
anyone that wants to be).