About Ray’s in the Lower East Side
Ray’s in the Lower East Side opens on the personality: retro neon signs, a disco ball overhead, and a classic bar-size pool table near the entrance where patrons shoot casually. Built as a neighborhood spot with flair, Ray’s quickly developed a cult following, celebs like Dua Lipa, Lady Gaga, and Zoë Kravitz have been seen alongside neighborhood regulars.
The bar is co-owned by actor Nicholas Braun and Authentic Hospitality, blending upscale bar food (like hot links and charred onion salad by Michelin-starred chefs) with dive-bar decor. Walls are adorned with vintage photos, neon cowboy signs, and a nod to pool-playing pups.
Despite the celebrity brush, Ray’s energy is deliberately blue-collar and inclusive. Expect cold beers, craft cocktails, events downstairs, and genuine neighborhood hospitality. The space is intimate but warm, anchored by the pool table, smiling bartenders, and regulars who treat it like home.
Whether you’re stopping in for a game, a Disco vibe, or just a well-priced burger and drink in LES, Ray’s Lower East Side delivers character, community, and a pool table to boot.
“Looking for more venues like this? Explore the full KikShots NYC pool hall directory“.
“View Ray’s on Google Maps“.
