Opening hours
Open now · closes 12:30 AM
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Thursday | 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Friday | 4:00 PM – 12:30 AM |
| Saturday | 1:00 PM – 12:30 AM |
| Sunday | 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
Local time in New York: 9:19 PM (EST). Holiday hours may differ – call (917) 242-5088 to confirm.
Location & directions
96 Lafayette StNew York, NY 10013
About Live Axe
Live Axe is a bar located at 96 Lafayette St in New York, New York. It's part of our guide to 5,477 restaurants, cafes and bars in New York. Expect upscale prices, around $50–100 per person.
Live Axe is open 6 days a week, usually 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM (closed Monday). It stays open late, until 11:00 PM on most nights.
Guests can choose from 31 menu items across 7 sections, including Starters, Mains, Desserts, Cocktails, and Draft Craft Beer. Listed prices range from $9.00 to $21.00, with a typical item around $12.00. Dishes worth a look include Garden on a Skewer, Tender Chicken Skewers, and Hot Banana Blintzes.
Service options include dine-in, delivery, and takeaway. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual and trendy, and it is a good fit for groups. Offerings include alcohol, beer, cocktails, food, and food at bar.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park and wheelchair-accessible entrance. Payment methods accepted: cheques, credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free of charge street parking and paid street parking. Reservations are accepted; call (917) 242-5088 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Bar
- Address
- 96 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10013
- Phone
- (917) 242-5088
- Price range
- $50–100 per person
- Hours
- Open 6 days a week, usually 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM (closed Monday)
- Menu
- 31 items · $9.00–$21.00
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 10 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 5 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for bars and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Live Axe’s weekday schedule with 187 other bars in New York. On a typical weekday it opens at 4:00 PM, close to the local norm of 4:00 PM and closes at 11:00 PM, earlier than most (typical closing time: 2:00 AM).
In total it is open about 49 hours a week, 20 hours fewer than the local median of 69. 87% of bars in New York open on Sundays, and Live Axe is one of them.
Compared with 187 other bars in New York that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for bars in New York
Based on 10 menus with 187 priced items from bars in New York, the median menu item costs $11.07, and half of all items are priced between $6.50 and $16.00.
At Live Axe the median listed price is $12.00, close to the typical $11.07 for bars in New York.
Calculated from 10 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Dine-in
- Delivery
- Takeaway
Highlights
- Bar games
- Fast service
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Live performances
- Sport
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Food
- Food at bar
- Happy-hour drinks
- Spirits
- Wine
Dining options
- Table service
Amenities
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Cheques
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Paid street parking
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Live Axe there are 449 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 1,361 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (225), Bars & Pubs (157), Chinese (116), and Bakeries & Desserts (97).
Competition is strong: 91 other bars are within a mile and 278 within three miles. The closest is 161 Lafayette, 0.2 mi away.
500 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Cafes & CoffeeSawada Coffee< 0.1 mi
- AmericanAu Cheval Diner< 0.1 mi
- PizzaNY 99¢ Pizza< 0.1 mi
- Chicken & WingsPopeyes< 0.1 mi
- ChineseQueen Bakery II< 0.1 mi
What to expect at a bar
Bars and pubs cover everything from neighborhood dives and sports bars to cocktail lounges, wine bars, brewpubs and taprooms. Many serve food – burgers, wings, pub fare or a full kitchen – while others offer little beyond snacks or host food trucks.
What to order
- Local beer on draft – especially at brewpubs and taprooms
- A house cocktail – cocktail bars often have signature drinks
- Wings or nachos – classic bar food
- Pub burger – often one of the best-value meals in town
Good to know
- Bring a valid photo ID – it may be checked even if you look over 21.
- Kitchens often close earlier than the bar.
- Plan a safe ride home; rideshare pickup points are common outside busy bars.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Live Axe's opening hours?
Open 6 days a week, usually 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM (closed Monday). Monday: Closed; Tuesday: 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM; Wednesday: 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM; Thursday: 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM; Friday: 4:00 PM – 12:30 AM; Saturday: 1:00 PM – 12:30 AM; Sunday: 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Is Live Axe open on Sunday?
Yes, Live Axe is open on Sundays: 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Where is Live Axe located?
Live Axe is located at 96 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10013.
What is the phone number of Live Axe?
You can call Live Axe at (917) 242-5088.
Does Live Axe offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Live Axe offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: dine-in, delivery, and takeaway.
How much does it cost to eat at Live Axe?
The typical price range at Live Axe is $50–100 per person. Menu prices range from $9.00 to $21.00.
Does Live Axe take reservations?
Yes, Live Axe accepts reservations.
Is Live Axe wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park and wheelchair-accessible entrance.
Is Live Axe open late?
Yes – Live Axe is open until 10 PM or later on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
What else is near Live Axe?
There are 1,361 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Live Axe. Nearby options include Sawada Coffee (< 0.1 mi), Au Cheval Diner (< 0.1 mi), and NY 99¢ Pizza (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other bars near Live Axe?
91 other bars within a mile. The closest is 161 Lafayette, 0.2 mi away.
How much do bars in New York cost?
Based on 10 menus with 187 priced items from bars in New York, the median menu item costs $11.07, and half of all items are priced between $6.50 and $16.00.
