Le Dive

What groups say

Groups use Le Dive for casual drinks and dinner, work wrap parties and birthdays, mostly in the bustling main room.

• Reviewers describe an upstairs main room with the busier crowd and a downstairs space with speakeasy feel.
• One group had a staff member arrange their wrap dinner and drinks in advance.
• The bar has closed for private events at least once, per a visitor turned away at the door.
• Walk-ins report long waits at peak times, with advice to arrive early and leave a name.

Drawn from 12 Google reviews of Le Dive that mention a group, a private room or a celebration, read September 2026. The reviews below describe a group visit, private rooms and larger events first, with the critical ones kept in.

• work wrap party

  Le Dive is already one of my favorite spots in the city, but Burak really makes the place. I’m here pretty regularly and recently had wrap drinks/dinner here after a shoot. He helped me get everything set up beforehand and was incredibly attentive, cheerful and fun with our whole group all night. The place has a great energy on its own, and Burak somehow fits it perfectly while making everyone feel taken care of without ever making it feel too serious. Very cool guy, very cool spot. Always a good time.

• group drinks dinner

  unbeatable atmosphere and staff! Thank you thank you thank you to Burak for making every evening feel like a special occasion. He went above and beyond making our group feel welcome. Whether you dinner, bites, or just drinks, the menu is perfectly curated & the cocktails made with care. The vibe here is always social and bustling, guaranteed to run into an old friend or make new ones. especially perfect on a hot summer day—come here to sit and chat and people watch over drinks :)

• late night group hang

  Good vibes for a late night hang. Came with a group and it was pretty busy even though it was a Wednesday evening. Hung out in a corner till closing but the staff were friendly and there was plenty of places to put your stuff down

• small group table, party of 3

  I frequent this place a decent amount and do enjoy it! The ambiance is great, the servers and bartenders are friendly. But something that has always bothered me is the fact that if the hostesses or door girls find out you know, not are with, but even just know a different party there they won’t seat you, and it makes absolutely no sense to me. Last night 3 of us wanted to grab a table, we’re about to walk in and see 2 people we know at the bar through the window and wave. They are not with us, we are not with them, but these are people we know so naturally you say hello. The hostess saw us wave and told us they don’t split up parties so they wouldn’t be able to seat us. I explained we were not together or trying to sit with them, but she still kept repeating I can’t split parties I won’t be able to seat you. This has happened in the past before and it’s just the most off putting experience. We were not a a part of the “same party” as them we just happened to run into two other people we knew in the same establishment. You could sit us on opposite sides of the restaurant, as we were not here to join them, we were here to get our own drinks and food, but as soon as they see that you know someone they immediately deny you a table. This has happened multiple times in the past and I understand having a table limit, but this isn’t about a table limit as we weren’t sitting with them, and had no intention on trying to talk to them throughout dinner. Just a really weird thing and it makes no sense to me. Love everything besides this, but quite frankly this is off putting to a point where I don’t go as often anymore as I normally know one or two people there, when you live in a neighborhood and frequent places people become familiar, so to always be denied a table because you wave hi to someone and get grouped into their party is a very very weird thing.

Good to know

Hip wine bar offering sidewalk seating & small plates, including oysters & ricotta with honey.

Hours, spend and amenities from Google. Private event hours and minimums are set by the restaurant.

Frequently asked questions

Can Le Dive host a large group?

Le Dive welcomes larger parties for group dining in Lower East Side and is flagged as good for groups by Google reviewers. Contact the restaurant for group reservations and any set menu.

How much does it cost to book a private event at Le Dive?

Guests at Le Dive typically spend $20 to $60 per person on a regular visit, according to Google, before drinks and tip. A private room or group booking is usually priced on a food and beverage minimum that scales from that per-head figure rather than a flat room fee. Minimums run higher on Friday and Saturday nights and through December. Contact Le Dive for the current minimum and deposit terms.

When is Le Dive open?

Le Dive is open Monday 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM, Tuesday and Wednesday 3:00 PM to 1:00 AM, Thursday and Friday 3:00 PM to 2:00 AM, Saturday 12:00 PM to 2:00 AM, and Sunday 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM. The restaurant takes reservations for regular tables. Private rooms can often be booked outside these hours, including daytime events, so ask when you inquire.

What kind of restaurant is Le Dive?

Le Dive is a $$ Wine Bar restaurant in Lower East Side, New York City, rated 3.9 stars across 380 Google reviews. Google describes it as: Hip wine bar offering sidewalk seating & small plates, including oysters & ricotta with honey. It has outdoor seating.

What do guests say about group dining at Le Dive?

Groups use Le Dive for casual drinks and dinner, work wrap parties and birthdays, mostly in the bustling main room. Reviewers describe an upstairs main room with the busier crowd and a downstairs space with speakeasy feel. One group had a staff member arrange their wrap dinner and drinks in advance. The bar has closed for private events at least once, per a visitor turned away at the door. Walk-ins report long waits at peak times, with advice to arrive early and leave a name. Reviewers praise: staff arrange group drinks and dinner in advance; warm, attentive hosting that keeps a whole group happy; lively social atmosphere suits casual group hangs; room to settle in with bags at a corner table. Watch for: door and hostess policies have turned away or refused groups; slow check-backs and long waits for the bill; gets packed and loud, no reservations for smaller walk-ins. Based on 12 Google reviews of Le Dive that mention a group, a private room or a celebration.

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