The Ten Bells
New York, NY 10002
Phone: (212) 228-4450
- Cross Street:
- Between Orchard Street and Ludlow Street
- Directions:
- F; J, M, Z at Essex- Delancy St
- Specialties:
- Wine Bar
- Hours:
- Sun-Thu 5pm-1:30am , Fri-Sat 5pm-2:30am
Editorial Review for The Ten Bells – by Rebecca Behan
In Short
An eco-friendly L.E.S. wine bar with Ten Bells's pedigree (it's the younger sister of nearby French restaurant Le Pere Pinard) could be snobby. Fortunately, the attentive staff here showers affection equally on oenophiles and those just looking for someone with whom to share a bottle. The red, whites and sparkling wines scrawled on the chalkboard hail from organic vineyards across the globe, but when it comes to wine, going green doesn't have to be pricey; several options run just $5 a glass.
Hits: Tucked underneath a stairwell, and with design accents like exposed brick and a pressed tin ceiling, it's a Parisian-style hideaway.
Misses: On weekend nights thundering ambient lounge music makes shouting de rigeur--though sharp-eyed drinkers often crowd close enough to read lips.
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Insider Tips
Food ServedCheese and charcuterie from the Essex Street Market pair with any of the 50 rotating wines on the board, but don't overlook mains like the ceviche of the day and duck rillettes, plus raw oysters that cost just $1.25 each from 5pm to 7pm daily.
Look GoodOne should never be so vulgar as to pay the tab in a common cash-for-drink exchange. Instead, bartenders discretely slip folded receipts to their intended, at which point you may settle up.
Fun FactThough the name Ten Bells alludes to a nautical term, owners Yassine Bentaleb and Fabrice Vautrin recall the infamous English pub of the same name, which was said to be the preferred watering hole for Jack the Ripper and his victims.
User Reviews for The Ten Bells
07/26/2008 Posted by JamesFromEngland
Great wine list, bottles and glasses for every price point. Food by Chef David is perfect. Good portions, seasonings and an unusual selection of meats and fish so it's never boring. Service is friendly and casual. I just wish it was in my neighborhood!!
Pros: Everything!
Cons: None
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