Mc Sorleys Old Ale House Inc
(212) 473-9148
15 E 7th St
New York,
NY
10003
40.7288
-73.9898
Neighborhoods: Downtown, East Village
Last updated 4.01.09
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One of the oldest bars in this fair city, McSorley's opened its doors in 1854--but women weren't allowed in until the 1970s. Today, this East Village institution still has sawdust on the floor, over 150 years of history on the walls and only two kinds of beer: McSorley's Light and McSorley's Dark. The crowd tends toward undergrads and post-collegiates looking to schmooze over brews in a laidback neighborhood bar that, over the years, has played host to icons ranging from Abe Lincoln (yes, seriously) to John Lennon and Woody Guthrie.
User Reviews
JXD
March 23, 2009
great old pub with only two types of beer, light and dark, and you have to buy two. Had sawdust on the floor. very friendly
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Anonymous
February 04, 2009
If you go to New York City and find yourself in the East Village, stop in to McSorleys. It's the oldest Irish pub in New York. Go in and order either the light or dark ale and enjoy the scenery and conversation. It's a great place to go before getting on the subway for a Yankees game. When I went a couple years ago, a man and his dog were having a beer at the bar--I swear to God!
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claire124
November 24, 2008
You should bring visitors here- as it is a great place with lots of history and character. Don't come here looking for an absolut and cran.. you get 2 choices.. light or dark. Do it and enjoy..
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When to Go:
The line stretches halfway down the block on weekends; go on a Wednesday or Thursday to down a few mugs in peace and soak up history in the bar Joseph Kennedy called home.
