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Charlie Bird
Photo: Google Maps

Early Bird

Charlie Bird

West Village / Meatpacking · Italian-American / Wine Bar

GOOGLE★ 4.41,111YELP★ 3.7593TRIPADVISOR★ 4.1217OPENTABLE★ 4.3616Google: higher than 16% of venues in New York City

The happy hour

Drinks

  • Cocktails — $10
  • Wines by the glass — $10

Food

  • Oysters — $2 each
  • Hand-cut French fries — $10
  • Farro salad — $16
  • Tuscan fried chicken — $12
  • Crudo tasting — $25 per person
  • Gnocchi Rosa — $22

Early Bird at the bar daily 5-6 PM. Wine-forward Italian-American restaurant with exceptional wine list. Located at SoHo/West Village border on King Street.

Deal last verified June 2026 (QA).

The space

Photos: Google Maps

The vibe

One of NYC's most celebrated wine-forward Italian-American restaurants at the SoHo-West Village border. Known for serious wine, seasonal pastas, and a hip-hop soundtrack. The Early Bird offers $10 drinks and bar bites including $2 oysters — exceptional value at a James Beard-caliber restaurant.

  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Cozy
  • Hip
  • Upscale
  • Good for groups
  • Known for cocktails
  • Known for wine
  • Google: happy hour drinks
  • Google: happy hour food
  • Late-night food
  • Vegetarian options
  • Takes reservations
  • Outdoor seating

Is that score good?

Almost everywhere scores 4–5 stars, so each site's score is shown against every venue in the Atlas rated on that site — here in New York City, and across the US. The gold bar is this spot.

GOOGLE ★ 4.4 1,111 ratings ↗
In New York City 222 rated venues Bottom quarter

Rated higher than 16% · tied with 15% · lower than 69% of the others · median ★ 4.5

Across the US 2,042 rated venues Below median

Rated higher than 17% · tied with 16% · lower than 66% of the others · median ★ 4.5

YELP ★ 3.7 593 reviews ↗
In New York City 219 rated venues Bottom quarter

Rated higher than 7% · tied with 5% · lower than 88% of the others · median ★ 4.2

Across the US 1,993 rated venues Bottom quarter

Rated higher than 8% · tied with 4% · lower than 88% of the others · median ★ 4.1

TRIPADVISOR ★ 4.1 217 reviews ↗
In New York City 162 rated venues Below median

Rated higher than 24% · tied with 9% · lower than 67% of the others · median ★ 4.3

Across the US 1,653 rated venues Below median

Rated higher than 25% · tied with 9% · lower than 66% of the others · median ★ 4.3

OPENTABLE ★ 4.3 616 diners ↗
Food 4.3Service 4.2Ambience 4.2Noise Moderate
In New York City 56 rated venues Bottom quarter

Rated higher than 9% · tied with 7% · lower than 84% of the others · median ★ 4.6

Across the US 537 rated venues Bottom quarter

Rated higher than 10% · tied with 5% · lower than 85% of the others · median ★ 4.6

Each bar counts venues at that rating (0.1-star steps), lowest on the left; the curve starts at the lowest score anyone has. Ratings captured October 7, 2026.

Getting there

5 King Street, New York, NY 10012 · 212-235-7133

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