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McSorley's Old Ale House 4 10

15 East 7th Street | New York, NY 10003

http://www.mcsorleysnewyork.com

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  • -Micro-Brewery

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BruCrew description written 6/2/08

"McSorley's Old Ale House has been a community gathering place as well as the subject of art, literature and even a Supreme Court controversy. Established in 1854, McSorley's can boast of being New York City's oldest continuously operated saloon. Everyone from Abe Lincoln to John Lennon has passed thru Mcsorley's swinging doors. Interestingly, women were finally allowed access in 1970, so if you were looking for a place to pick up chicks, this was not high on the list. Also, don't venture into the bar wanting a girly drink because they only serve two types of beer: light and dark. And you have to order two at a time.

While there are older bars in the US, McSorley's has remained in its original location. It is widely acknowledged that they also served as a speakeasy during Prohibition, and should you request a tour, maybe you'll be lucky enough to visit the back room, which serves as a gallery of sorts. Bring cash, and exact change if you are able because McSorley's has never had a cash register and never plans to."

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2009-11-04

There is no better field trip for us Wash Heights folk than to head down to LES and get some light or dark. This place reeks of old New York. From the... [see more]

2009-11-04

I would not call McSorleys a dive bar by any stretch of the imagination. The sawdust on the floor persona might persuade some to call it a dive bar, but the... [see more]

2009-11-02

kitschy, dark and loud. [see more]