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Oldest Bars in New York City

Oldest Bars in New York City

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Created by Ben Fortney • Updated On: March 26, 2018

While the question of which bar holds the title is up for dispute, there's no question that these are some of the oldest drinking establishments in New York City.

Fraunces Tavern is one of Oldest Bars in New York City.

1. Fraunces Tavern

8.8
54 Pearl St (at Broad St), New York, NY
Whisky Bar · Financial District · 195 tips and reviews
McSorley's Old Ale House is one of Oldest Bars in New York City.

2. McSorley's Old Ale House

9.0
15 E 7th St (btwn Cooper Sq & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Pub · East Village · 467 tips and reviews
Pete's Tavern is one of Oldest Bars in New York City.

3. Pete's Tavern

8.5
129 E 18th St (at Irving Pl), New York, NY
Pub · Gramercy Park · 141 tips and reviews
Neir's Tavern is one of Oldest Bars in New York City.

4. Neir's Tavern

8.1
8748 78th St (78th Street & 88th Avenue), Woodhaven, NY
Dive Bar · 23 tips and reviews
Julius' is one of Oldest Bars in New York City.

5. Julius'

8.6
159 W 10th St (at Waverly Pl), New York, NY
Gay Bar · West Village · 56 tips and reviews
Fanelli Café is one of Oldest Bars in New York City.

6. Fanelli Café

7.9
94 Prince St (at Mercer St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · SoHo · 163 tips and reviews
Landmark Tavern is one of Oldest Bars in New York City.

7. Landmark Tavern

7.5
626 11th Ave (at W 46th St), New York, NY
Pub · Hell's Kitchen · 70 tips and reviews
The Paris Cafe is one of Oldest Bars in New York City.

8. The Paris Cafe

7.9
119 South St (at Peck Slip), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Financial District · 48 tips and reviews
White Horse Tavern is one of Oldest Bars in New York City.

9. White Horse Tavern

6.5
567 Hudson St (at 11th St), New York, NY
Pub · West Village · 140 tips and reviews
Ear Inn is one of Oldest Bars in New York City.

10. Ear Inn

8.6
326 Spring St (btwn Greenwich & West), New York, NY
Pub · Hudson Square · 150 tips and reviews
P.J. Clarke's is one of Oldest Bars in New York City.

11. P.J. Clarke's

8.8
915 3rd Ave (at E 55th St), New York, NY
Pub · Midtown East · 316 tips and reviews
The Brooklyn Inn is one of Oldest Bars in New York City.

12. The Brooklyn Inn

8.8
148 Hoyt St (at Bergen St), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Boerum Hill · 113 tips and reviews
Teddy's Bar & Grill is one of Oldest Bars in New York City.

13. Teddy's Bar & Grill

7.4
96 Berry St (at N. 8th), Brooklyn, NY
Pub · Williamsburg · 117 tips and reviews
Old Town Bar is one of Oldest Bars in New York City.

14. Old Town Bar

8.3
45 E 18th St (btwn Broadway & Park Ave S), New York, NY
Bar · Flatiron District · 182 tips and reviews
Mulberry Street Bar is one of Oldest Bars in New York City.

15. Mulberry Street Bar

7.1
176 1/2 Mulberry St (btwn Broome St & Grand St), New York, NY
Bar · Little Italy · 44 tips and reviews
Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden is one of Oldest Bars in New York City.

16. Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden

8.8
2919 24th Ave (btwn 29th & 31st St), Astoria, NY
Beer Garden · Astoria · 247 tips and reviews
Grand Central Oyster Bar is one of Oldest Bars in New York City.

17. Grand Central Oyster Bar

7.6
89 E 42nd St (Grand Central Terminal), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Midtown East · 405 tips and reviews