New York Bars For History Buffs

By Ari Kellen

Fraunces Tavern• Over 250 years old!• Served as George

Washington’s headquarters during the Revolution, and was where peace negotiations with the British took place!

• Colonial-inspired pub fare with over 200 different types of whiskey

McSorley’s• Established in 1854!• Covered with

mementoes, none of which has been removed since 1910!

• Cash-only establishment with a minimal menu and only two alcohol options: “light” or “dark” beer

One if by Land, Two if by Sea

• Built in a carriage house from 1767!

• One of the most romantic date spots in New York City

21 Club

• First opened as a speakeasy during Prohibition!• Was raided several times by the police before settling

at West 52nd Street, where it’s been since 1929!• A popular spot for both celebrities and TV/movie

characters

Apotheke• A speakeasy located

in an historic area of Chinatown!

• Located where an opium den used to be!

• Features “Prohibition nights” with live jazz

Katz’s Deli• One of the oldest

Jewish delis in the city (established 1888)!

• Home to some of the best pastrami in the world

Keens Steakhouse

• A go-to hangout for famous actors, producers, playwrights and other big names in show business!

• The ceiling has over 50,000 smoking pipes

Barbetta• New York’s first upscale Italian

restaurant, founded in 1906!• The interior of the restaurant is

filled with chandeliers and 18th century antiques!

• Features an outdoor garden that feels like a European country estate