Greenwich Village
Greenwich Village and the West Village: the back story
The back story
About Greenwich Village and the West Village: the back story
Greenwich Village and the West Village are a maze of tree-lined streets, with Washington Square Park at their heart and the East Village to the east.
Washington Square
Washington Square Park, with its arch and fountain, is the Village’s heart.
Jazz
The Village Vanguard, the Blue Note and Smalls present jazz every night.
Jazz in a Village basement is a New York rite of passage.
Food and drink
Via Carota, Carbone, Minetta Tavern and Joe’s Pizza are Village favourites, and the White Horse Tavern has been a writers’ bar for generations.
The East Village
McSorley’s, Veselka, PDT and Death & Co are in the East Village.
Our advice: book an early dinner, then the late set at a jazz club.
Why it's on our list
- Washington Square
- Jazz
- Food and drink
- The East Village
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Greenwich Village and the West Village: the back story before you go.