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About Degustation

Degustation was a compact wine bar and tasting parlor located at 239 E 5th St in New York, NY 10003, between Second and Third Aves. Known for its intimate counter seating around a long wooden bar and an open kitchen, it hosted five- to ten-course tasting menus, wine flights, and chef-driven small plates. While the venue is permanently closed and the building has seen changes in tenants over the years, this page preserves practical details to help locals and visitors understand the space and experience historically associated with Degustation.

This page provides seating information, transportation options, parking guidance, and nearby hotel and restaurant recommendations to help you plan a visit in the surrounding Lower East Side/East Village area of Manhattan.

Seating at Degustation consisted of a single counter with approximately 16 seats, offering an intimate dining experience with an open kitchen behind the bar. Transit options included nearby subway stops on the F and V lines at Lower East Side–Second Ave and the 6 line at Astor Place, making it accessible from multiple parts of Manhattan and Brooklyn. While a permanent return at this exact address may not be on the docket, the surrounding neighborhood remains rich with dining and lodging options for wine lovers and food enthusiasts.

We’ve listed nearby hotels and restaurant partners to help you plan future culinary excursions in the area. If you’re seeking similar tasting experiences, consider venues with chef-driven menus and curated wine flights in Manhattan, and always verify current operating status when planning a visit.

  • Parking: Street parking is common in the East Village with metered spots and municipal lots nearby; be sure to check current signage and time limits.
  • Transit: F/V trains to Lower East Side–Second Ave; 6 train to Astor Place are convenient options for reaching the area.
  • Nearby hotels: Affiliate partners often list nearby boutique hotels and reliable lodging for quick access to dining experiences. Consider checking partner hotel options for special stay packages in Lower East Side / East Village.
  • Nearby restaurants: Partner restaurants and tapas-style venues in the neighborhood offer complementary dining experiences and wine pairings; explore affiliate recommendations for an extended culinary evening in Manhattan.

Note: This page reflects historical details about Degustation for context. For current options, status, and comparable experiences, we recommend exploring nearby contemporary wine bars and tasting rooms that maintain counter seating and chef-driven tasting menus in Manhattan.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Capacity: about 16 seats around a single counter (New Yorker profile from 2006).
  • Address: 239 E 5th St, New York, NY 10003 (between Second & Third Aves).
  • Venue type: wine bar / tasting parlor with tapas-style small plates and a chef-driven tasting menu.
  • Seating: counter seating around a long wooden bar (intimate, open kitchen setup).
  • Transit: nearby subway access included F/V to Lower East Side–Second Ave and 6 to Astor Pl.
  • Notable events hosted: five- to ten-course tasting menus; wine flights; open-kitchen demonstrations.
  • Status note: permanently closed; the building at this address has had new tenants over time (adjacent Jewel Bako closed in 2020).