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Old NYC Bars

Old NYC Bars

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Created by WillMcD • Updated On: November 12, 2018

List of the best and oldest bars in New York

Fraunces Tavern is one of Old NYC Bars.

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 Old NYC Bars.

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

WillMcDWillMcD: One of the oldest bars in the city. Recently they were forced to clean the wishbones. Ask the bartender about it. PS light or Dark only. (Dark) and you have to be invited to sit down. Great Bar

Ear Inn is one of Old NYC Bars.

3. Ear Inn

8.6
326 Spring St (btwn Greenwich & West), New York, NY
Pub · Hudson Square · 150 tips and reviews

WillMcDWillMcD: 1871 this place was 5 ft from the hudson. Today its said to be haunted. Clear your night you're gonna wanna stay for a few pints. Get the Ear Ale. Only served here. Brewed by Brooklyn Brewery. Cheers

Peter McManus is one of Old NYC Bars.

4. Peter McManus

7.7
152 7th Ave (at W 19th St), New York, NY
Bar · Chelsea · 75 tips and reviews
Pete's Tavern is one of Old NYC Bars.

5. Pete's Tavern

8.5
129 E 18th St (at Irving Pl), New York, NY
Pub · Gramercy Park · 141 tips and reviews
White Horse Tavern is one of Old NYC Bars.

6. White Horse Tavern

6.5
567 Hudson St (at 11th St), New York, NY
Pub · West Village · 140 tips and reviews
Mulberry Street Bar is one of Old NYC Bars.

7. Mulberry Street Bar

7.4
176 1/2 Mulberry St (btwn Broome St & Grand St), New York, NY
Bar · Little Italy · 44 tips and reviews
Old Town Bar is one of Old NYC Bars.

8. Old Town Bar

8.1
45 E 18th St (btwn Broadway & Park Ave S), New York, NY
Bar · Flatiron District · 182 tips and reviews

naveennaveen: the century club: since 1892. you've got to go with a burger.

P.J. Clarke's is one of Old NYC Bars.

9. P.J. Clarke's

8.8
915 3rd Ave (at E 55th St), New York, NY
Pub · Midtown East · 316 tips and reviews

WillMcDWillMcD: The beer comes in mid size mugs and the burgers are incredible. Go with simply bun w/ a little extra. don't over do it. I love it here.

The Paris Cafe is one of Old NYC Bars.

10. The Paris Cafe

7.9
119 South St (at Peck Slip), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Financial District · 48 tips and reviews
Monkey Bar is one of Old NYC Bars.

11. Monkey Bar

8.8
60 E 54th St (btwn Madison & Park Ave.), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Midtown East · 79 tips and reviews