The Laurels
alcoholic beverage bar, bar, cocktail bar · bar · 231 2nd Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10003
Full liquor license (NY State Liquor Authority 0340-23-128034, valid until 2027-07-31). NYC Health status: inspected, no grade status. Outdoor dining permit: sidewalk (valid until 2030-08-14). Last recorded change: 2026-08-14.
Key facts
- Health grade
- Inspected, no grade status [official record]
- Alcohol
- Full liquor license [official record: licensed to serve; not proof of what's on the menu]
- Outdoor dining
- City permit: sidewalk [official record: permission, not proof tables are out today]
- Reservations
- unknown
- Online ordering
- DoorDash Storefront, Grubhub
- Price range
- unknown
- Phone
- (929) 229-8451
- Website
- http://thelaurelsnyc.com/
- Menu
- menu
Dietary
- vegan
- yes [business claim, website]
- vegetarian
- unknown
- gluten free
- yes [business claim, website]
- halal
- unknown
- kosher
- unknown
Features
- private dining
- yes [business claim, website]
- happy hour
- yes [business claim, website]
- brunch
- unknown
- live music
- unknown
- kids menu
- unknown
- wheelchair accessible
- unknown
- dog friendly
- unknown
- byob
- unknown
- cash only
- unknown
- walk ins
- unknown
- catering
- yes [business claim, website]
- gift cards
- unknown
All facts and evidence
| Fact | Value | Evidence type | Evidence | Source | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| alcohol | full_bar | official record | Restaurant license 0340-23-128034 (THE LAURELS), expires 07/31/2027 | nys_sla | source date 2025-07-31 valid until 2027-07-31 retrieved 2026-09-26 |
| category | {"hierarchy": ["food_and_drink", "alcoholic_beverage_venue", "bar", "cocktail_bar"], "primary": "cocktail_bar"} | directory category | Overture place 3e91d2b8-a643-4867-a5b1-9bddfe64fdd1 (The Laurels Cafe and Bar), match score 1.00, 18m | overture | source date 2026-09-26 retrieved 2026-09-26 |
| catering | True | business claim | …s you imagined. Host your next party or get together Book your party × Did you know we do catering? Whatever your occasion, however big or small, we have the perfect options to choose from… | website | source date 2026-09-25 retrieved ? |
| cuisine dohmh | Other | directory category | Cuisine category as registered with NYC Health Dept | dohmh | source date 2026-09-25 retrieved 2026-09-26 |
| gluten free options | True | business claim | …me Our Story Our Menu All Day Brunch Happy Hour Dessert Catering Electro Brunch Menu GF - Gluten Free | GO - Gluten Free Option | VG - Vegan • Consuming raw or undercooked meats, seafood, she… | website | source date 2026-09-25 retrieved ? |
| happy hour | True | business claim | …, The Laurels is also an ideal date night venue. Read More about us Reservations Specials Happy Hour 10:00 AM - 07:00 PM ALL SPECIALS We specialize in tailoring events for all occasions Book… | website | source date 2026-09-25 retrieved ? |
| health status | {"critical_violations_last_inspection": 4, "last_inspection": "2026-07-10", "last_score": 41, "status": "ungraded", "status_date": null} | official record | Last inspected 2026-07-10, score 41; critical: Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods hel | Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. | Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer | dohmh | source date 2026-07-10 retrieved 2026-09-26 |
| menu url | https://thelaurelsnyc.com/new-york-city-east-village-the-laurels-food-menu | business claim | Link 'Menu' on site | website | source date 2026-09-25 retrieved ? |
| online ordering | ["DoorDash Storefront", "Grubhub"] | business claim | Links to DoorDash Storefront, Grubhub | website | source date 2026-09-25 retrieved ? |
| outdoor seating | ["sidewalk"] | official record | Sidewalk cafe license issued 2026-08-14, expires 2030-08-14 (THE LAURELS, 231 2 AVENUE) | dining_out_nyc | source date 2026-08-14 valid until 2030-08-14 retrieved 2026-09-26 |
| private dining | True | business claim | …r pin 231 2nd Avenue, New York City, NY 10003 Groups and parties We welcome every type of private event Not only are we professional caterers, but we are also experienced event planners. Our al… | website | source date 2026-09-25 retrieved ? |
| vegan options | True | business claim | …ur Dessert Catering Electro Brunch Menu GF - Gluten Free | GO - Gluten Free Option | VG - Vegan • Consuming raw or undercooked meats, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk… | website | source date 2026-09-25 retrieved ? |
| website | http://thelaurelsnyc.com/ | directory category | Overture place 3e91d2b8-a643-4867-a5b1-9bddfe64fdd1 (The Laurels Cafe and Bar), match score 1.00, 18m | overture | source date 2026-09-26 retrieved 2026-09-26 |
History
| Date | What changed | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-14 | Outdoor dining permit added: ['sidewalk'] Sidewalk cafe license issued 2026-08-14, expires 2030-08-14 (THE LAURELS, 231 2 AVENUE) | dining_out_nyc |
| 2025-07-31 | Liquor license added: full_bar License 0340-23-128034 originally issued 2025-07-31 | nys_sla |
| 2024-07-24 | Establishment appeared First pre-permit inspection on 2024-07-24 (new establishment) | dohmh |
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Last recorded change 2026-08-14 · page generated 2026-09-26 (sources are re-checked weekly; see each fact's dates) · id nyc-50135749 · JSON