Late Night·East Village·$$ · Moderate·⭐ 7.9

Motel No Tell

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A dive bar with a secret it's not trying that hard to keep.

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What DatingDex says

Motel No Tell leans into its name — low lighting, booths that feel borrowed from a roadside motel, and a playlist that's doing a lot of the heavy lifting. It's the kind of bar where you order another round without thinking about it, which is either a feature or a warning depending on how the night's going.

Motel No Tell is one of the top late night spots in East Village. At a moderate price point, it fits well when you want a late night feel without guesswork.

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