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New York Bars For History Buffs
By Ari Kellen
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Apotheke• A speakeasy located
in an historic area of Chinatown!
• Located where an opium den used to be!
• Features “Prohibition nights” with live jazz
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Katz’s Deli• One of the oldest
Jewish delis in the city (established 1888)!
• Home to some of the best pastrami in the world
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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
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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