THE BOATHOUSE (LOEB BOATHOUSE) East 72nd St in Central Park As one of the most romantic places in New York to have a drink or rent a boat, the Boathouse has been enjoyed by New Yorkers since the 1870s. The Zagat review says it all: “It’s all about the ‘unbeatable location’ at this lakeside American…
Category: Historic Bars/Restaurants
The Blue Bar at Algonquin
The Blue Bar at Algonquin 59 West 44th St between 5th and 6th Ave A literary landmark made known by the “Vicious Circle,” this is one of the most civilized and elegant places to have a conversation over a superb cocktail. The Algonquin gained notoriety when it became a regular meeting spot for the best literary…
Oyster Bar
OYSTER BAR Inside Grand Central Terminal, 89 E 42nd St A New York institution serving oysters since 1913. As you enter the room, the first thing you’ll notice is the cave-like multi-arched ceiling laid with interlocking terracotta tiles. They were created by Rafael Guastavino, whose brickwork can also be found in the Municipal Building, at…
McSorley’s Old Ale House
McSorley’s Old Ale House 15 East 7th St “Be Good or Be Gone” since 1854. Established in 1854, McSorley’s Old Ale House claims to be the oldest saloon in New York. Pretty much everything is the way it used to be: the furniture, the bar, the old stove, the walls covered with memorabilia, and the…
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