The Rusty Knot
(212) 645-5668
425 West St
New York,
NY
10014
40.7361
-74.0099
What People Are Saying About The Rusty Knot
The Editor
Joshua Bernstein
Citysearch
Avast, ye landlubbers craving seafaring festivities, look no farther than this nautical hangout across the street from the Hudson River. The Rusty Knot--which features a fish tank, scuffed wooden booths, a pool table and oodles of oceanic kitsch--comes courtesy of tastemakers from Freemans and the Spotted Pig, so expect a posh crowd, despite its shabby-chic theme. Rum-fueled tiki drinks share menu space with three-buck Busch drafts, wine poured from a box and upscale edibles devised by Momofuku vet Joaquin Baca.
Hits: In a setting Captain Ahab would adore, The Knot offers wildly affordable libations and classy food that belies its bar-kitchen origins.
Misses: If you're opposed to traveling to the edge of Manhattan to sip so-so beer and sugary cocktails while being elbowed aside by inconsiderate hipsters and celebs, then the Rusty Knot may not be the place for you.
(Photo by Jenene Chesbrough)
User Reviews
acemace
March 12, 2009
Yowser.... Aside from having unique, festive and delicious drinks, an awesome and attractive staff, and great food, The Rusty Knot attracts every single person from the greater metropolitan area! Every time I go there I meet someone new... and everybody that goes there is down to have a great time. The atmosphere is relaxed, none of that NYC pretentiousness that so many bars have. With no loud, pounding music its easy to talk to people; especially after a pickle back shot or a flaming scorpion bowl! A great alternative to nightclubs; and much easier on the wallet!
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petals23
February 26, 2009
Great place close to the water!! They have a happy hour as well. The neighborhood is building up in Chelsea. They are very relaxed atmosphere and there is a nautical feel to the decor. A lot of hipsters thought! It may put you off if your not down with the scene. noone bothers you when you nurse a drink.
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LocalLady13
February 07, 2009
I have been here twice now. It's an okay place but last night was the SECOND time I closed my bill, Signed my receipt, and Left, Only to discover the next day that they over-charged me over $40 DOLLARS! I'm starring at my copy of the receipt. It's right So how why is my bank account charged $64? Sketchy Sketchy...beware!
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Food Served:
Nosh on elevated bar grub like pretzel-bread-wrapped hot dogs ($4), peel-and-eat shrimp ($12) and Coca-Cola ribs ($19).
Know Before You Go:
The Knot's cool-kid lineage, combined with the petite space and lack of reservations, mean weekend wait-times can sometimes stretch into the hours. Come early or don't come at all.
Save Money:
Penny-pinching drinkers should focus their miserly ways on the 99-cent "old man": A teensy glass of Busch beer.
Category:
Restaurants, Bars & Pubs, Nightclubs, Bars & Clubs, Singles Bars
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
