Mary’s is a relatively new bar on the Lower East Side from the same people behind Park Slope’s The Commissioner. It does a lot of different things really well. Food, dancing, drinking–they’re working hard to cultivate a following and it shows. It's this side of divey. Or maybe dive-esque. They’ve got xmas lights and beer pitchers and a disco ball, but everything is clean and highly presentable.
The food: Pub-ish. Pot roast, fish and chips, tacos, burgers, et al.
The drink: Draught beers can all be had in pitchers and bottles/cans can all be had in buckets. There’s wine, but the selection is limited. The bartenders are skilled and the cocktails are nice–nothing nuts or out there but it notches a few higher than vodkasodalime, for sure.
Happy Hour Deals and Details: Weekdays 3-6pm; Saturday & Sunday 12-4pm. $12 cocktails (¾ the normal price) plus $6 drafts and $10 wine. Martini Mondays is a no-brainer: Adult Happy Meals consist of a basket of fries and an icy martini for just $18 (before tip!).