McSorley’s Old Ale House is located in the East Village in Manhattan, was established in 1854, and is said to be the oldest operating bar in NYC. To be a fly on the wall here to see 170 years of people coming and going would have been fascinating. From Presidents drinking, the start and end of Prohibition, to women not allowed to enter until 1970, this place has some history. I recommend you read up on it.
McSorley’s serves only one type of drink which is beer. You can have either a light ale beer or dark porter beer and bother are severed in two smaller mugs. The food menu is limited, and I have tried it but I do not go to McSorley’s to eat. There are no reservations, and it can get very busy, so I recommend you visit in midafternoon.
As the Autumn approaches and the bar hopping scene ramps up and we get more friends visiting in NYC, I always make a point to take people to McSorley’s. Everyone I have taken to this bar has enjoyed the experience, even St. Matthew pictured below!
- Location: East Village, NYC: 15th East 7th Street (3rd Ave & 7th St)
- Hours: Monday to Saturday 11am-1am & Sunday 12pm-1am
- Children Allowed: No kids after 6:00pm
- Payment: Cash Only
- Reservations: None
McSorley’s is a historic landmark bar in NYC and worth a visit for a round of beers.
If you like it, drink it! – Chris
If you like it, drink it!
