New York is one of the best places in the world to find truly timeless, classic drinking establishments that run the gamut from neighborhood institutions to true historic landmarks.
21 Club (Twenty One Club)212-582-7200
1-800-721-CLUB
21 W 52nd St,
New York, NY, 10019
21' (as the Twenty One Club is known) is the quintessential New York dining experience, offering its patrons superb American cuisine, an award-winning wine list and unparalleled service in a comfortable brownstone setting.
Bemelmans Bar(212) 744-1600
35 E. 76th St.,
New York, NY, 10021
Named in honor of the legendary artist, Ludwig Bemelman, this timeless New York watering hole that has drawn socialites, politicians, movie stars and moguls for more than five decades. The bar maintains its Art Deco legacy with chocolate-brown leather banquettes, nickel-trimmed black glass tabletops, a dramatic black granite bar and a 24-karat gold leaf-covered ceiling.
Blue & Gold Tavern(212) 473-8918
79 E 7th St,
New York, NY, 10003
A family owned bar since 1958, the Blue and Gold remains a great neighborhood bar with reasonably priced drinks and a great jukebox.
Bridge Cafe(212) 227-3344
279 Water St,
New York, NY, 10038
Some sleuthing in the late 90s by journalist Richard McDermott gave the Bridge Cafe a stunning come-from-behind, late-round victory as the "oldest drinking establishment in New York City." Located in the shadow of its namesake, the cafe is housed in a building that dates back to 1794 - when there was no Brooklyn Bridge to be named after.
Broome Street Bar(212) 925-2086
363 W Broadway,
New York, NY, 10013
Established in 1972 in what was then known as the "cast-iron district," the Broome Street Bar provides comforting tradition within the constant flux of SoHo. This restaurant/bar has a history, and wears it proudly.
King Cole Bar(212) 753-4500
2 East 55 St.,
New York, NY, 10022
Enjoy an aperitif in this legendary society club where the Bloody Mary — here known as “Red Snapper” — first landed in America and was perfected. Maxfield Parrish’s masterpiece King Cole mural keeps watch on hotel guests and knowledgeable New Yorkers.
Le Perigord(212) 755-6244
405 E 52nd St,
New York, NY, 10022
At 45 years old, Le Perigord features classic French cuisine in an elegant setting. The New York Times calls it "a French restaurant the way French restaurants used to be;" complete with starched white linen tablecloths and e
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Lenox Lounge(212) 427-0253
288 Lenox Avenue,
New York, NY, 10027
The historic Lenox Lounge has been in the Harlem community since 1939, serving as the back drop for many jazz legends such as Billie Holiday, Miles Davis, and John Coltrane. The Jazz Club also known as the Zebra Room was once used by the Harlem Renaissance writes James Baldwin and Langston Hughes.
Odeon(212) 233-0507
145 W Broadway,
New York, NY, 10013
French comfort food in an intimate setting, a survivor of the 1980s keeps on producing Tribeca's most beloved bistro menu. Just as the atmosphere of the Odeon benefits from the intersection of early 20th century aesthetic sensibili
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915 3rd Ave,
New York, NY, 10022
Over 125 years of service has allowed this New York institution to serve gangsters and executives, flappers and finance executives as they've honed their menu of food and drinks to perfection.
Pete's Tavern(212) 473-7676
129 E 18th St,
New York, NY, 10003
The place that writer O. Henry made famous, Pete's is proud to remind tourists and New Yorkers alike that Pete's first opened its doors in 1864 and has remained open continuously since then. Both an official historical landmark and NYC's longest continuously operating bar and restaurant.
Rao's(212) 722-6709
455 E 114th St,
New York, NY, 10029
Rao's is renowned for its jukebox, its quirky decor, its unmatched hospitality and most of all, the spectacular Neapolitan cuisine. It's also notorious for being one of the most difficult restaurants in New York in which to get a re
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Russian Tea Room212-581-7100
150 W. 57th St.,
New York, NY, 10019
For over eighty years, New York’s defining cultural moments have taken place at Russian Tea Room. Ever since members of the Russian Imperial Ballet founded the restaurant in 1927, it has been a second home for boldface
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Sardi's(212) 221-8440
234 W 44th St,
New York, NY, 10036
In the heart of New York's Theater District, Sardi's has been the the toast of Broadway for decades. Known for the hundreds of caricatures of showbiz celebrities that adorn its walls, Sardi's opened at its current location on Mar
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Stonewall(212) 647-8258
53 Christopher St,
New York, NY, 10014
The historic Christopher St. landmark of Gay liberation, the birthplace of the famous "Stonewall Riots". The Stonewall Inn has been recently renovated and is located at 53 Christopher St. in the heart of the Village in New York City.
The Waldorf Astoria301 Park Ave,
New York, NY, 10022
Located in the Waldorf Astoria, the Bull and Bear's one of the world's greatest classic bars and remarkable for its size, shape, and popularity. Occupying the center of its own wood-paneled room with soaring ceilings, its rounded mahogany pentagon encircles a tower composed of a global selection of wines and spirits.
White Horse Tavern(212) 989-3956
567 Hudson Street,
New York, NY, 10014
Vastly popular for over 100 years, dead poet Dylan Thomas drank his last here, then staggered off and died the next morning. Popular as well among the Bohemian artists and writers of the 1950's and 60's, it now often attracts the tourist crowds.
