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Lightship Frying Pan

Beer Garden, Bar, and Boat or Ferry$$$$

Chelsea, New York

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Lightship Frying Pan

8.6^/10

2,125

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Ranked #4 for beer gardens in New York
Has a stamp of approval from Eater and The Corcoran Group
"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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AerieFebruary 24, 2012
During a beautiful summer evening, there's no place else we'd rather watch the sunset with friends.
Yasmeen HusainJuly 11, 2014
Nice views of the city, but if you're sensitive to motion....come at your own risk!!
Nat NatSeptember 25, 2010
I am going to miss this place once the weather cools down. Great after work spot with a nice view, great eats and refreshing drinks!
Samuel GozlanJuly 5, 2011
Perfect for a summer sip. My favorite stop when rollerblading on the riverfront. Read more
Kaitlin HarrisDecember 14, 2011
Don your favorite day dress and sunglasses, order a pitcher of sangria, and feel the boat sway! =)
Michelle KushnerJune 29, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Upper deck with umbrella is key but front deck is second choice. Get the Sangria!
Volodymyr SvitlynetsJune 6, 2021
Great place
Zack SheppardJuly 19, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Enjoy the view, watch out for the bros
Brandon BrinkleyJune 19, 2011
Wasteful trash. Most is recyclable. Str8 to can. Great view and crab cake was worth selecting. Loved the salad it was laid on.
Shakira SaundersJuly 7, 2010
At the Frying Pan, you get to hop on a ship for a great dive bar experience! The views are awesome and the drinks are cheap! Read more
Justin AJuly 23, 2015
Awesome place to grab a beer on a summer day
Benny AronsonJune 9, 2013
Try EasyBlong pitchers. Local NYC craft brew. So good.
Thomas NgoSeptember 8, 2014
Come early to avoid the lines and drink the day away.
Jake SinsheimerMay 25, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Have had multiple top 25 days in my whole life here
Jetset FarrynApril 5, 2010
Head up the ship and park yourself on the top tier for the best views of the west side. Don't forget a burger & fries on the way up. Read more
Melissa RosenthalSeptember 23, 2014
Good for summer drinks and big groups!
Bootlegger 21 Vodka New YorkMay 18, 2012
Try Bootlegger 21 Vodka, made in NY from corn, so it's Gluten free. Drink local!
Ryan MeehanJune 2, 2013
Restaurant/bar situated on a pier that juts out on to the Hudson River.
LindsDecember 28, 2011
The absolute best place to take in a sunset on the Hudson (with a bucket of Coronas).
raymondweilSeptember 27, 2011
Chill out at this floating bar which used to be a floating lighthouse used by the Coast Guard. Because Independence is a state of mind.
JSeptember 1, 2014
Cool ambiance! Fun time with coworkers!
Russell SinclairApril 12, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Nothing like it in NYC. A floating beer garden on the Hudson.
Erin MillsApril 24, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Go for the white sangria. Incredibly refreshing on a beautiful day.
Leanne ZApril 2, 2016
Think this place is kinda overrated for the nighttime. But a good option for the neighborhood. Would try during the day.
kristina lucarelliMarch 19, 2010
in the summer, get there by noon. sit on the top level all the way toward the back, overlooking the hudson. let the corona flow.
Katie SchlossApril 14, 2012
Nothing beats watching the sunset while sipping on a tall glass of sangria on this boat... That also happens to be a bar.
Lee SimpsonJuly 30, 2016
Pure summer vibes, good crowd but man is it expensive.
Rebecca WJuly 29, 2015
I've never gotten seasick in my life (I've spent days at a time on a small boat) but 25 min on the Frying Pan and I felt awful. If you get even a little motion sick don't do it.
Tina JainSeptember 19, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Bay fries. Best fries in the world. Better than Shake Shack's cheese fries even!
JasonNovember 8, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Amazing happy hour sunsets on the Hudson River
aurore quercyApril 22, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Not the best food, but great place to stop during your Hudson river park walk
ShabeebOctober 24, 2012
good views from the boat deck and a good dive bar inside
Mara LecocqSeptember 7, 2014
Huuuuge bar, one of a kind place.
Raja HAugust 27, 2014
The food here is overpriced and mediocre at best. If you're hungry, the $3 grilled hotdog is the way to go. Order two and load em up with hot sauce!
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CharlottesMay 27, 2016
They don't call it the frying pan for nothing. This place gets really hot, with black rubber flooring sucking up the heat of the day and throwing it back at the crowd.
Demetra SherwoodSeptember 1, 2014
Way more of a college spring break than Nantucket vibe. Great view but do yourself a favor and avoid the mixed drinks at all costs.
Baris OkanApril 21, 2012
Nice view of Midtown, one of my best places to hang out
Katie KureshiSeptember 21, 2013
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Greg BrunoApril 23, 2016
Gruyere sandwich is delicious
Jessica KSeptember 2, 2014
Sunset, pitcher of beer
Stephanie Paige MillerMay 27, 2013
Actually have decent food. Hummus and old bay fries + captain Lawrence
Heather LiuFebruary 4, 2012
Terrific in the summer (and for Halloween), try the fries.
Sarah FieldsDecember 13, 2014
If you get motion sick super easily, you may want to rethink this place.
Patrick BaskinAugust 2, 2015
Great outdoor space for drinks
Maya Jimenez 😬September 19, 2012
Don't let the beer fool you; the boat is actually rocking.
Angie PAugust 26, 2014
Veggie burger, buckets of corona, fries, tacos
Stephanie CesearJune 17, 2015
Old bay French fries 👌🏻
Greg SmithiesJune 26, 2009
Been here 5+ times
ignore the crowds, you can get a peaceful open table any time of night by climbing the ladder at the fore of the ship. even when the bar is packed, this will be empty
rich masioAugust 27, 2015
Mildly annoying people and wished the piers were like it was in the 80s before the yuppies

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