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Beer Garden, Bar, and Boat or Ferry$$$$
Chelsea, New York
The experts at Eater and Men's Health Mag recommend this place
"Grab a bucket of Coronas, order some food and enjoy the view!"(19 Tips)
"On a nice day, you can get a great breeze off the Hudson River."(10 Tips)
"White wine sangria tastes amazing."(13 Tips)
"Get the Old Bay fries and enjoy the view."(8 Tips)
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Take out of towners on a summer evening. The line usually moves pretty quick.
LindsJuly 7, 2010Great spot during the early evening. Get a bucket of Coronas, burger from the grill, and check out the adjacent "Frying Pan" boat - complete with a bar and old crew member cots.
BollareMarch 29, 2012"This boat-turned-bar is a great way to unwind on summer nights, especially with the Sangria pitchers! - Nicole S."
Colin WolfgangNovember 14, 2012Most fun you'll have on a warm summer afternoon. Bay seasoned french fries are a must.
Amazing place for warm weather. It closes during winter.
alexandra velellaMay 23, 2010Get a bucket of Corona! Best place for day drinking on a boat in the city! Get there before 4:30pm during the week for a table in the sun on the second floor! Read more
- BollareMarch 30, 2012This boat-turned-bar is a great way to unwind on summer nights, especially with the Sangria pitchers! —Nicole
- BollareMarch 29, 2012"This boat-turned-bar is a great way to unwind on summer nights, especially with the Sangria pitchers!" - Nicole S.
Laurent MagloireSeptember 6, 2011Go in the boat on the left hand side at night. There's a DJ and a dance floor to go with at the very bottom of the boat.
- If you don't want a bucket of Coronas, get a bottle of Sancerre on ice and head to either the upper deck or seating behind the stage.
Adam SchuitSeptember 11, 2015Outdoor drinking on a boat off of Manhattan, what could be better?! Also pretty women too!
Charlotte & LisaJune 5, 2012Many a straight man shoved on a barge and given buckets of beer. By far the largest gathering of "bros" in Manhattan.
Crunch GymAugust 30, 2010Test your balance as you walk along this Lightship that was built in 1929. Then head to Crunch to get in sea-worthy shape like the sailors that used to roam these decks.
Ben GAugust 29, 2014If you get motion sick, don't sit on the roof. Or have a few drinks and you'll stop noticing.
Frani LiebermanSeptember 1, 2012Come before 5 (like if you have no job or of you have a friend that doesn't work very hard) to get a table.... And then let the corona buckets flow- Michelle GervaisApril 23, 2010If you want to FEEL like you're not in Manhattan but BE in Manhattan - this is the spot! A floating dive bar with a huge firepit at night - awesome!!
Design HotelsAugust 16, 2010Fruity sangria, nice food and a beautiful view over the Hudson river - that´s all you need to spend a different evening in Manhatten. Read more
ExperiencesAugust 15, 2012"It gets crazy packed and clubby on the weekends, but go there late on a weeknight and you basically have the run of the ship." -DT
Elliot WehnerJuly 4, 2015Bucket of coronas is the staple but have revamped other options. Great views but should come early to get a seat
Gino M.July 3, 2013Nice view and atmosphere.. But if it's raining don't come without a huge umbrella and rubber boots!
Go downstairs in the underbelly of the ship, and play the piano in the dark. If you're good people will come down and dance. If they do, mission accomplished sailor!- joy yakJune 18, 2014my dear i will like you to copy my email address and go to your inbox and write me in my email( joyyak832@yahoo.com ) i have something very vital to disclose to you.
Diane Jean-MaryApril 23, 2016Don't go hungover! The boat is docked but sways with the water. You've been warned ;-)
ReshmaJuly 30, 2011Come by 6pm on Fridays or 3pm on weekends to grab a table. And make sure you don't easily get seasick!
Janine JansonMay 20, 2012Try the white wine sangria and do your best to avoid the yuppies, a little hard since they are everywhere
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Lightship Frying Pan
205 12th Ave (at Pier 66 on W 26th St)
New York, NY 10001
United States
New York, NY 10001
United States
Historic Floating Barge and Lightship. Check our Facebook page for weather related openings/closings.
Closed until Noon (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- Noon–Midnight
(212) 989-6363
Features
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No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Lunch
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Beer, Wine, Cocktails
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