Bemelmans Bar

Best remembered as the creator of the classic Madeline books for children, Ludwig Bemelmans once joked he'd like his tombstone to read: "Tell Them It Was Wonderful." Well, wonderful it was, and still is, at Bemelmans Bar. Named in honor of the legendary artist, Bemelman...

King Cole Bar

Enjoy an aperitif in this legendary society club where the Bloody Mary — here known as “Red Snapper” — first landed in America and was perfected. Maxfield Parrish’s masterpiece King Cole mural keeps watch on hotel guests and knowledgeable New Yorkers.

Odeon

French comfort food in an intimate setting, a survivor of the 1980s keeps on producing Tribeca's most beloved bistro menu. Just as the atmosphere of the Odeon benefits from the intersection of early 20th century aesthetic sensibilities and modern dining accoutrements, it also exc...

Rao's

Rao's is renowned for its jukebox, its quirky decor, its unmatched hospitality and most of all, the spectacular Neapolitan cuisine. It's also notorious for being one of the most difficult restaurants in New York in which to get a reservation. Year-long waits for one of its ten ta...

Pete's Tavern

The place that writer O. Henry made famous, Pete's is proud to remind tourists and New Yorkers alike that Pete's first opened its doors in 1864 and has remained open continuously since then. Both an official historical landmark and NYC's longest continuously operating bar and res...

Bridge Cafe

Some sleuthing in the late 90s by journalist Richard McDermott gave the Bridge Cafe a stunning come from behind late round victory as the "oldest drinking establishment in New York City." Located in the shadow of its namesake, the cafe is housed in a building that dates...

Blue & Gold Tavern

A family owned bar since 1958, the Blue and Gold remains a great neighborhood bar with reasonably priced drinks and a great jukebox. The bartenders are friendly and efficient and the clientele ranges from 25-35. Visitors can play pool, board games, or just hang out and enjoy $5 s...

Russian Tea Room

For over eighty years, New York's defining cultural moments have taken place at Russian Tea Room. Ever since members of the Russian Imperial Ballet founded the restaurant in 1927, it has been a second home for boldface names and the intellectual elite—an exclusive enclave where a...

P.J. Clarke's

This is where it all began in 1884, when Mr. Patrick Joseph Clarke opened the doors of the little brick saloon that would, over the next century, grow to become the legend that it is today. Over the decades, the neighborhood around P.J.’s has experienced momentous upheaval, from ...

Waldorf Astoria New York

As one of the first grand hotels to combine luxurious elegance with a myriad of amenities and services, the Waldorf-Astoria has been world renowned for over a century. With a reputation for unparalleled hospitality and service, the Art Deco landmark beckons New Yorkers and visito...

White Horse Tavern

Vastly popular for over 100 years, dead poet Dylan Thomas drank his last here, then staggered off and died the next morning. Perhaps that explains why the White Horse Tavern remains eternally hip with the college crowds, who seek it out for enormous quantities of beer and spirits...

Restaurant 405

Former Le Perigord, set to open in fall of 2017. Union busting shenanigans At 45 years old, Le Perigord features classic French cuisine in an elegant setting. The New York Times calls it "a French restaurant the way French restaurants used to be;" complete with starched...

Sardi's

In the heart of New York's Theater District, Sardi's has been the the toast of Broadway for decades. Known for the hundreds of caricatures of showbiz celebrities that adorn its walls, Sardi's opened at its current location on March 5th, 1927. Featuring both a pre-theater and post...

Stonewall Inn