Dead Poet
New York, NY 10024
Phone: (212) 595-5670
- Cross Street:
- West 82nd Street
- Directions:
- 1 at 79th St
- Hours:
- Daily 8am-4am
Message from Dead Poet
The biggest little bar in the City
- Daily Drink Specials
- Signature Cocktails
- Extensive Beer List
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Editorial Review for Dead Poet – by Marty Wombacher
The Scene
Owner Drew Dvorkin was a bartender for 12 years, and then an English Lit. teacher for several more. He decided to merge the two occupations, and in August 2000, the Dead Poet came to life. Its cozy front room houses a 20-foot wooden bar, and the decor stays true to the bar's name: Framed verses, like Oscar Wilde's "Work is the curse of the drinking classes," hang on the walls alongside black-and-white photos of James Joyce, Hilda Doolittle and T.S. Eliot. Partially lit with a streetlamp, the petite backroom holds small tables and chairs, a pool table and bookshelves lined with vintage books that the clientele are encouraged to browse through. Don't worry, there's never a pop quiz.
The Draw
This quaint library with liquor has a great happy hour from 4pm to 8pm everyday, offering $3 drafts, bottles and shots. Beers on tap include Woodpecker Ale, Guinness and Bass Ale.
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User Reviews for Dead Poet
08/03/2007 Posted by colour212
So, I walked in here a while ago with a smile on my face and a song in my heart from the great day I had. Saddled up to the bar, smiled at the redheaded bartender to acknowledge I was there, and about 5 minutes passed before she decided to take my order. It seemed the conversation was more important than doing her job. No apologies. No service with a smile. So, when I just read that the staff is great I have to ask, "Who was working that night?"
Pros: Decor
Cons: Staff
06/14/2007 Posted by christa79
This bar has been my favorite local spot for over five years. The staff is fantastic, the bar is clean, and they have very reasonable prices.
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