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“Drink or be gone”
Established in 1854, McSorley's is New York City's oldest continuously operated saloon, and its oldest Irish pub. It offers a uniquely old-school pub experience. Take in the history, the sawdust-covered floors, and the legendary backroom where the ale flowed during Prohibition. Women have only been welcomed at McSorley's since 1970 (and the ladies' room was installed sixteen years later). There are just two kinds of beer available — McSorley's Light and McSorley's Dark — and you'll have to belly up to the bar to get a pint. There are no stools.
This place gets five stars for its history alone. There is a chandelier over the bar, and as the story goes, way back in the day when the boys were shipping off to war, they would have a big... Read more
Visited the oldest Irish saloon in NYC @mcsorleysoldalehouse Saturday night it was packed! Light or Dark 2 per person for $8 I loved it! Next time we'll try to go a bit earlier to catch a table,... Read more
What a great place to stop in while in NYC as you can see and learn so much about this spot just by letting your eyes wander up and down the walls and bar here. A cash-only joint that has two... Read more
McSorleys Old Ale House
Hours
- Sun: 12:00 pm - 1:00 am
- Mon - Sat: 11:00 am - 1:00 am
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Credit Cards Accepted
- Reservations
- Does not take
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Drinks
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