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Hood: Lower East Side

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Essex Ale House

179 Essex St.
btwn Houston & Stanton
(212) 505-6027
2026: No license found in 2026
Later here: The Masalawala (licensed 2021–23), Gazab (licensed 2024–26).
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Overview

The former 12 inch Bar has a brand new name and a new beer selection ranging from PBR to Belgian Ales. *Note re-opened in 2008

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New York Magazine

NOW CLOSED. The pint-sized bar that was formerly 12" bulks up on beer.

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