How many bars and pubs are there within 1 km of West Village?
118 bars and pubs within 1 km of West Village, 37.6 per km². 99 already have 100 or more reviews. A new bar needs better than the 4.3★ average and a clear reason to choose it.
West Village, New York · scanned 13 October 2026 · the 4th most crowded of 14 areas mapped in New York
Within 1 km
118
bars and pubs
Per km²
37.6
high competition
With 10+ reviews
114
enough to judge a rating
Established
99
100 or more reviews
Average rating
4.3★
places with 10+ reviews
Median reviews
509
per bar
Every bar in the circle
Measured within 1 km of the centre: LOW under 5, MODERATE 5–15, HIGH 15–40, INTENSE over 40 places per km².
Rating spread
How the 118 bars and pubs here are rated. Places with fewer than 10 reviews are counted apart.
- 4.5 and up39 (33%)
- 4.0 to 4.465 (55%)
- 3.5 to 3.98 (7%)
- Below 3.52 (2%)
- Under 10 reviews4 (3%)
Top rated
Highest rating among places with at least 50 reviews.
| Name | Rating | Reviews | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beatbox | 4.9★ | 266 | 510 m |
| New York Beer Dispensary | 4.8★ | 137 | 580 m |
| Members Only West Village | 4.8★ | 98 | 560 m |
| Birds NYC | 4.8★ | 78 | 710 m |
| Perle Cocktail and Raw Bar | 4.8★ | 55 | 430 m |
| Yesterday's | 4.7★ | 373 | 860 m |
| Seirēn | 4.7★ | 68 | 700 m |
| Smalls Jazz Club | 4.6★ | 3,770 | 210 m |
| Village Vanguard | 4.6★ | 2,130 | 290 m |
| Mezzrow | 4.6★ | 1,398 | 270 m |
Most reviewed
The places customers here write about most.
| Name | Rating | Reviews | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smalls Jazz Club | 4.6★ | 3,770 | 210 m |
| Employees Only | 4.2★ | 3,249 | 230 m |
| Bathtub Gin | 4.3★ | 2,324 | 930 m |
| Village Vanguard | 4.6★ | 2,130 | 290 m |
| Brass Monkey | 4.1★ | 2,107 | 680 m |
Chains
No brand has two or more outlets within 1 km of West Village.
Check competition at your exact address — free
These numbers are for the centre of West Village. Drop a pin on your street instead and see every competitor around it on a map, with ratings and review counts. The scan is free with an account.
Questions
How many bars and pubs are there in West Village?
118 within 1 km of the centre of West Village, New York, counted on 13 October 2026. That is 37.6 per km², which we rate high competition. It is the 4th most crowded of the 14 New York areas we mapped.
Is West Village a good place to open a bar?
HIGH competition: 118 bars and pubs within 1 km of West Village, 37.6 per km². 99 already have 100 or more reviews. A new bar needs better than the 4.3★ average and a clear reason to choose it. The numbers here are for the area centre; a free scan shows every competitor on a map around your exact address.
What is the average rating of bars and pubs in West Village?
4.3 out of 5, across the 114 with at least 10 reviews. 39 are rated 4.5 or higher. The typical bar here has 509 reviews.
Which bars and pubs in West Village are rated highest?
Among places with at least 50 reviews: Beatbox (4.9, 266 reviews), New York Beer Dispensary (4.8, 137 reviews), Members Only West Village (4.8, 98 reviews).
How was this counted?
We scanned a 1 km circle around the centre of West Village on 13 October 2026 and counted every bar on the map inside it. Places missing from the map or opened since are not counted, so treat the numbers as a floor. Average rating only counts places with 10 or more reviews.