Ten Bells, Lower East Side
7 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/FoodNYC, r/AskNYC8 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Ten Bells is recommended across its Manhattan and Brooklyn locations, with the Lower East Side most often specified. Commenters praise its by-the-glass value, and one particularly likes the carafes of tap wine. A Manhattan patron suggests it for a cozy date, while another likes the food. There is dissent on the wine: one commenter prefers the selections at other nearby bars.
Address
The Ten Bells, 247 Broome St, New York, NY 10002
At a glance
- Price
- Budget
- Best for
- Dates, Food, Budget
- Opinions divided
- Yes
- Known for
- Tap carafes, By the glass wine
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/kimmeridgianmarl in r/FoodNYC · Jun 2025value
Offers Ten Bells as a possible second option for affordable wine by the glass.
- Recommendsu/dabrad0x11 in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2026ambience
Praises Ten Bells' atmosphere; a wine bar serving small plates and good wine.
- Recommendsu/arabesuku in r/AskNYC · May 2024ambience
Suggests it as a cozy option in the Lower East Side.
- Recommendsu/crickeyitsmikey2 in r/FoodNYC · May 2024
Says they enjoy visiting and finds the Brooklyn branch lovely.
- Recommendsu/lilfutnug in r/FoodNYC · Aug 2024
Says this spot is solid for anyone who likes oysters.
- Recommendsu/michaelcerasnose in r/FoodNYC · Jun 2025value
Suggests Ten Bells as another place to try for good by-the-glass pours.
- Recommendsu/Lay22222 in r/FoodNYC · Jun 2025value
Calls Ten Bells strong on pricing, wine and food.
- Caveatu/Final-Medium-9692 in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2026taste
Says Ten Bells falls short for wine compared with other options suggested.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.