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Ruffian

East Village · Wine Bar

125 E 7th St, New York, NY, 10009Directions

4.7430 reviews

People say this wine bar offers an incredible selection of unique Eastern and Central European wines, along with delicious and flavorful small plates. They also highlight the cozy, welcoming atmosphere and the attentive, knowledgeable staff. Guests mention the surprisingly affordable prices and the great happy hour deals.

Natural-wine energy with intimate polish and a bread-forward, shareable menu.

Ruffian is a $$$ Wine Bar restaurant in East Village, New York. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

The experience

Intimate setting for premium wines with a menu of locally & seasonally inspired plates.

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

Why go

Ruffian is a $$$ wine bar with a 4.7 Google rating across 439 reviews, and the praise clusters around a clear thesis: serious wine without stiff-room energy. Reviewers describe an upbeat but intimate atmosphere, top-tier selection, and staff who can translate taste into a glass without making it feel like homework.

The food reads tasting-driven rather than oversized: thoughtful, unique compositions, plenty of bread options up front, and lighter mains that do not need extra carbs. On Blackbird, Ruffian has logged 355 all-time check-ins, with Saturday and Monday emerging as its busiest days — a useful signal that this is not just a weekend-only wine-bar crush.

editorial/ updated 10d ago

Fast facts

Ruffian has 355 all-time Blackbird check-ins.
Saturday and Monday are its busiest Blackbird check-in days.
Google reviewers rate it 4.7 from 439 reviews.
Reviewers repeatedly praise the knowledgeable wine guidance.
The menu is described as tasting-style, so ordering broadly is the move.

editorial/ updated 10d ago

Did you know

Monday is one of Ruffian’s two busiest Blackbird check-in days, alongside Saturday.

editorial/ updated 10d ago

Amenities

Drinks

BeerWine

Features

Dine-inDeliveryReservationsOutdoor seatingRestroom

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

Check in momentum

The room in motion

Activity

Quiet lately · No check ins in the last 30 days

Flynet check ins

355

Neighborhood

Inside Ruffian

The experience

Intimate setting for premium wines with a menu of locally & seasonally inspired plates.

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

Review signal

4.7

430 Google reviews

$$

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

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FAQ

What kind of food does Ruffian serve?

Ruffian serves Wine Bar cuisine.

How expensive is Ruffian?

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

Where is Ruffian located?

Ruffian is located at 125 E 7th St, New York, NY, 10009.

How do I check in at Ruffian?

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

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