About

The Headless
Widow

A family-owned cocktail bar in the heart of New York City's East Village.

Welcome to The Headless Widow, a family-owned cocktail bar in the heart of New York City's East Village, where the drinks are bold, the atmosphere is a little mysterious, and every night has a story.

Since 2019, we have been serving handcrafted cocktails, creative classics, premium spirits, and our signature gin and tonic program. Our drinks are made with fresh ingredients, unexpected flavors, and plenty of personality.

Whether you are planning a date night, meeting friends for happy hour, celebrating something special, or simply searching for a unique cocktail bar in NYC, The Headless Widow is the perfect place to settle in and stay awhile.

With Gothic Victorian style, warm hospitality, and an unmistakable downtown energy, we are not your typical East Village bar.

Come for the cocktails. Stay for the mystery.

2019
Opened
50
Seats
2am
Last Call
A negroni with a lemon twist beside a lit oil lamp and the Love & Sacrifice menu at Headless Widow
Oil lamp, one negroni, no hurry.
The corner facade of Headless Widow at 99 1st Avenue in the East Village