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
- Hours:
- Sun-Thu 11am-2am, Fri-Sat 11am-4am
Editorial Review for White Horse Tavern – by Edgar Ajax
The Scene
The literary-minded tourists and the local lushes who haunt this joint 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 while indifferent regulars focus on the task at hand: The White Horse has stayed in operation since 1880 by serving its customers one drink at a time.
The Food
In a health-conscious century, it's as likely to be the pub grub as it is the booze that does you in. Nonetheless, White Horse's full-flavored burgers, delectable grilled chicken sandwich and slab-cut fries are worthy of poetic excesses--and perhaps even early death. The appetizer classics, leaning heavily on the common denominator of "fried," range from excellent (amply stuffed potato skins and sharp jalapeno poppers) to uninspired (lukewarm buffalo wings).
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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
06/13/2008 Posted by drew_chapin
I've never posted a revew on this site, however, I feel compelled to write something about my experience last night at the White Horse Tavern. I was joining some colleagues for drinks after work. The staff corralled our group into the back room. There was no room to sit so I stood with several of my friends. I did not see a waitstaff so I ventured to the bar to buy some drinks. I was intercepted at the bar by the "host" and told to go back to the room and order from a waitress. I mentioned there wasn't a waitress to be found so I headed to the bar. I felt silly pleading with the man - cash in hand - to buy a drink. In a bar. I eventually headed back to the back room - sans drink. 15 minutes later we finally tracked down a waitress and ordered a drink. Between the time the drinks were ordered and the arrival of our cocktails, a second "host" told us we couldn't stand in the back room because it blocked a clear path to the ladies room. He said we would have to stand at the bar and order our drinks there. Unbelieveable. When we informed him that we were told not to order from the bar he looked confused.....then said he had just come on and he was enforcing the rules. It felt like the twilight zone. I will never, ever step foot in this dump again. Thankfully, we ended our night at the White Horse right after the silliness and headed to Dublin's down the street. We couldn't have been happier with the service we received at Dublins.
Pros: Lots of great bars in neighborhood after you are fed up here
Cons: Rude idiotic staff
01/05/2008 Posted by kimberfo
On 12/20/07, I entered the White Horse for much needed food with my service animal. I was refused service because of my "dog." They would not believe she was a service dog because she was "not a German Shepherd." I handed them a copy of the ADA laws concerning service animals and no one would even take it from me to read! They asked me to go elsewhere. Of course I had no desire to patronize them after this humiliating confrontation so I left, telling them (and everyone in the place) that they had just violated a federal law. I am filing a complaint with the Dept of Justice this week. I hope this place gets closed down for good. DO NOT PATRONIZE ESTABLISHMENTS THAT DISCRIMINATE AGAINST PEOPLE WITH HIDDEN DISABILITIES. Please tell all your friends and neighbors to do the same! Thank you.
Cons: This establishment DISCRIMINATES against people with disabilities!
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