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Decibel

East Village · Sake Bar

240 East 9th Street, New York, NY, 10003Directions
4.4★★★★★★★★★★1,243 reviews

Underground Tokyo energy, serious sake, and weekend-heavy Blackbird activity.

Decibel is a $$ Sake Bar restaurant in East Village, New York. It has logged 555 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Wednesday afternoons; check ins have held steady over the past month. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

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“Great sake list” · “The food is great too” · “favorite bar” · “bar in the city” · “bar in Tokyo” · “food is great”
“Great sake list” · “The food is great too” · “favorite bar” · “bar in the city” · “bar in Tokyo” · “food is great”“Great sake list” · “The food is great too” · “favorite bar” · “bar in the city” · “bar in Tokyo” · “food is great”“Great sake list” · “The food is great too” · “favorite bar” · “bar in the city” · “bar in Tokyo” · “food is great”“Great sake list” · “The food is great too” · “favorite bar” · “bar in the city” · “bar in Tokyo” · “food is great”“Great sake list” · “The food is great too” · “favorite bar” · “bar in the city” · “bar in Tokyo” · “food is great”“Great sake list” · “The food is great too” · “favorite bar” · “bar in the city” · “bar in Tokyo” · “food is great”
“Great sake list” · “The food is great too” · “favorite bar” · “bar in the city” · “bar in Tokyo” · “food is great”“Great sake list” · “The food is great too” · “favorite bar” · “bar in the city” · “bar in Tokyo” · “food is great”“Great sake list” · “The food is great too” · “favorite bar” · “bar in the city” · “bar in Tokyo” · “food is great”“Great sake list” · “The food is great too” · “favorite bar” · “bar in the city” · “bar in Tokyo” · “food is great”“Great sake list” · “The food is great too” · “favorite bar” · “bar in the city” · “bar in Tokyo” · “food is great”“Great sake list” · “The food is great too” · “favorite bar” · “bar in the city” · “bar in Tokyo” · “food is great”
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Why go

Decibel is a $$ sake bar built around Japanese snacks, a deep sake pull, and the kind of mood reviewers compare to underground Tokyo and intimate Osaka drinking rooms. Its Google footprint is 4.4 stars across 1,243 reviews, with praise centering on the lively atmosphere, knowledgeable sake guidance, and food worth reordering.

Blackbird data shows Decibel has logged 555 all-time on-chain check-ins, with Saturday and Friday standing out as its busiest days. It is a lively sake bar with enough intimacy for dates and enough momentum for friends.

editorial/ updated 10d ago

Fast facts

  • Decibel has 555 all-time Blackbird on-chain check-ins.
  • Saturday and Friday are its busiest Blackbird check-in days.
  • Google shows a 4.4 rating from 1,243 reviews.
  • Highlighted reviewers compare the atmosphere to underground Tokyo and intimate Osaka bars.
  • The lane is focused: sake bar plus Japanese snacks.
editorial/ updated 10d ago

Did you know

Decibel’s Blackbird check-ins stretch from April 5, 2024 to August 5, 2026, totaling 555 all-time check-ins.

editorial/ updated 10d ago

What people say

What people say

From real reviews
  • “Great sake list”×2
  • “The food is great too”
  • “favorite bar”
  • “bar in the city”
  • “bar in Tokyo”
  • “food is great”
  • “bar that had”
  • “bar that had such”
This is my favorite bar in the city, and every time I go back I remember why. The vibes are amazing - it feels like an underground bar in Tokyo. The manager, Sonam, is awesome and really knowledgeable about sake, and they have a huge collection. The food is great too, we kept…
Sam H3 months ago
Great sake list. This place reminds me of a place in Osaka where we ate and drank in a small family owned place that was intimate and boisterous. I'm happy that places like this exist in NYC.
Coby Stilp3 months ago
A sake bar that had such a great, lively atmosphere that takes you out of the city to underground Tokyo. I went here for a drink before a meal and got the Rihaku Nigori, which is a sweet sake that packs a punch. Soon enough, I was a bit buzzed, enjoying the lighting of the pla…
Farid Hamka11 months ago
Google reviews/ updated 10d ago

No check in signal yet — activity shows up here once people start checking in on Blackbird.

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Check in momentum

The room in motion

Activity42
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Flynet check ins

555

Neighborhood

East Village

Neighborhood standing

How it ranks nearby

Most visited

№20

of 34 East Village spots this month

vs neighborhood median

0.7× the East Village median

East Village percentile

Top 60% in East Village

Based on this month's Blackbird check ins across 34 East Village spots.

Last 30 days

42 check ins

−5% vs prior month

Daily check ins over the last 30 days
Sep 28Oct 27

When it's busy

Usually dead right now

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Inside Decibel

Review signal

4.4

1,243 Google reviews

$$

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

Guide

Inside Decibel

Why go

Decibel is a $$ sake bar built around Japanese snacks, a deep sake pull, and the kind of mood reviewers compare to underground Tokyo and intimate Osaka drinking rooms. Its Google footprint is 4.4 stars across 1,243 reviews, with praise centering on the lively atmosphere, knowledgeable sake guidance, and food worth reordering.

Blackbird data shows Decibel has logged 555 all-time on-chain check-ins, with Saturday and Friday standing out as its busiest days. It is a lively sake bar with enough intimacy for dates and enough momentum for friends.

editorial/ updated 10d ago

Review signal

4.4

1,243 Google reviews

$$

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

What to order

editorial/ updated 10d ago

What people say

What people say

From real reviews
  • “Great sake list”×2
  • “The food is great too”
  • “favorite bar”
  • “bar in the city”
  • “bar in Tokyo”
  • “food is great”
  • “bar that had”
  • “bar that had such”
This is my favorite bar in the city, and every time I go back I remember why. The vibes are amazing - it feels like an underground bar in Tokyo. The manager, Sonam, is awesome and really knowledgeable about sake, and they have a huge collection. The food is great too, we kept…
Sam H3 months ago
Great sake list. This place reminds me of a place in Osaka where we ate and drank in a small family owned place that was intimate and boisterous. I'm happy that places like this exist in NYC.
Coby Stilp3 months ago
A sake bar that had such a great, lively atmosphere that takes you out of the city to underground Tokyo. I went here for a drink before a meal and got the Rihaku Nigori, which is a sweet sake that packs a punch. Soon enough, I was a bit buzzed, enjoying the lighting of the pla…
Farid Hamka11 months ago
Google reviews/ updated 10d ago

Fast facts

  • Decibel has 555 all-time Blackbird on-chain check-ins.
  • Saturday and Friday are its busiest Blackbird check-in days.
  • Google shows a 4.4 rating from 1,243 reviews.
  • Highlighted reviewers compare the atmosphere to underground Tokyo and intimate Osaka bars.
  • The lane is focused: sake bar plus Japanese snacks.
editorial/ updated 10d ago

Did you know

Decibel’s Blackbird check-ins stretch from April 5, 2024 to August 5, 2026, totaling 555 all-time check-ins.

editorial/ updated 10d ago
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Other Blackbird spots a short walk from Decibel.

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    1MIN WALKJust around the corner
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    1MIN WALKJust around the corner
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FAQ

How popular is Decibel?

Decibel has logged 555 check ins on Blackbird, and check ins have held steady over the past month.

When is Decibel busiest?

Decibel is busiest on Wednesday afternoons, based on Blackbird check-in activity.

What kind of food does Decibel serve?

Decibel serves Sake Bar and Japanese Snacks cuisine.

How expensive is Decibel?

Decibel is in the $$ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

How do I check in at Decibel?

Download the Blackbird app, visit Decibel in person, and check in from the app. Check-ins earn FLY and count toward Flytown's daily Hotspots ranking.

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