Lightship Frying Pan
Beer Garden, Bar, and Boat or Ferry$$$$
Chelsea, New York
The experts at Eater and The Corcoran Group 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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Yasmeen HusainJuly 11, 2014Nice views of the city, but if you're sensitive to motion....come at your own risk!!
Nat NatSeptember 25, 2010I am going to miss this place once the weather cools down. Great after work spot with a nice view, great eats and refreshing drinks!
AerieFebruary 24, 2012During a beautiful summer evening, there's no place else we'd rather watch the sunset with friends.
Kaitlin HarrisDecember 14, 2011Don your favorite day dress and sunglasses, order a pitcher of sangria, and feel the boat sway! =)
Samuel GozlanJuly 5, 2011Perfect for a summer sip. My favorite stop when rollerblading on the riverfront. Read more
Brandon BrinkleyJune 19, 2011Wasteful trash. Most is recyclable. Str8 to can. Great view and crab cake was worth selecting. Loved the salad it was laid on.
Upper deck with umbrella is key but front deck is second choice. Get the Sangria!
Shakira SaundersJuly 7, 2010At 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
Jetset FarrynApril 5, 2010Head 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
Bootlegger 21 Vodka New YorkMay 18, 2012Try Bootlegger 21 Vodka, made in NY from corn, so it's Gluten free. Drink local!
LindsDecember 28, 2011The absolute best place to take in a sunset on the Hudson (with a bucket of Coronas).
Go for the white sangria. Incredibly refreshing on a beautiful day.
Leanne ZApril 2, 2016Think this place is kinda overrated for the nighttime. But a good option for the neighborhood. Would try during the day.
Nothing like it in NYC. A floating beer garden on the Hudson.
raymondweilSeptember 27, 2011Chill out at this floating bar which used to be a floating lighthouse used by the Coast Guard. Because Independence is a state of mind.
Katie SchlossApril 14, 2012Nothing beats watching the sunset while sipping on a tall glass of sangria on this boat... That also happens to be a bar.
kristina lucarelliMarch 19, 2010in the summer, get there by noon. sit on the top level all the way toward the back, overlooking the hudson. let the corona flow.
Rebecca WJuly 29, 2015I'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.
Bay fries. Best fries in the world. Better than Shake Shack's cheese fries even!
Not the best food, but great place to stop during your Hudson river park walk
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Raja HAugust 27, 2014The 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!
CharlottesMay 27, 2016They 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, 2014Way more of a college spring break than Nantucket vibe. Great view but do yourself a favor and avoid the mixed drinks at all costs.- Katie KureshiSeptember 21, 2013See this s site Best site for games
Stephanie Paige MillerMay 27, 2013Actually have decent food. Hummus and old bay fries + captain Lawrence
Sarah FieldsDecember 13, 2014If you get motion sick super easily, you may want to rethink this place.
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, 2015Mildly annoying people and wished the piers were like it was in the 80s before the yuppies
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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
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No
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Yes (incl. American Express)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
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