White Horse Tavern
New York, NY 10014
Phone: (212) 243-9260
- Price:
- $$
- Cross Street:
- 11th Street
- Directions:
- 1 at Christopher St-Sheridan Sq; A, C, E at 14th St
- Specialties:
- Neighborhood Bar
- Hours:
- Daily 11am-2am
Editorial Review for White Horse Tavern – by Citysearch Editors
The literary-minded tourists and the local lushes who haunt this joint, open since the nineteenth century, on weekends know that Dylan Thomas may have been Welsh, but it was the scotch that killed him. At the site of his debauched death, various portraits of the poet hang on the dark-paneled walls. Some gawk at the historical tribute, but plenty of indifferent regulars focus on the main task at hand: boozing. Drinking is the main focus, not to be overlooked are classics like the burger, and other greasy eats worthy of poetic excesses--and maybe even worth early death.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoAnother joint in this neck of the woods famed for its hamburgers is the Corner Bistro.
Where to SitDuring the warmer months, you can have a brew outside at one of the picnic tables.
The ExtrasThe nearby Biography bookstore is a good place to get a copy of "Under Milkwood" or "Portrait of the Artist as a Young Dog" by poet Dylan Thomas.
User Reviews for White Horse Tavern
11/25/2008 Posted by tequilasue1
Besides being a great bar with great staff and patrons, upon leaving the gentleman that seated us came after me to return my wallet which had a lot of cash, ATM card, credit card, corporate card, license...saved my hide! Still floored by the honesty and character of that man! Thank you!!!!
Pros: Honest staff, great go-to bar
Cons: bathrooms are a bit small
11/24/2008 Posted by claire124
I think this place has a great historical feature to it.. and its just a chill bar you can hang out at and not be bothered
