Thursday, June 25, 2009

the other oldest bar in new york



17 comments:

Lowell said...

I like the Lomo effect...are those guys having an argument or did they just step outside to have a smoke?

Like the barrels, too...I'll be they are to sit on while smoking. There could be a big sign: Don't sit unless smoking!

James said...

Wow, it's weird to think that people were getting drunk there before the civil war.

Virginia said...

When I come to NYC, we're going here too KM!!! The list of bars seems to be getting pretty large. WE might need a diner or two to sober us up! HA
V

Unseen India Tours said...

What a fantastic old bar !!This is so beautiful and great...Unseen Rajasthan

joo said...

I like this photo - lovely door!

Adam said...

With Irish pubs being so ubiquitous today, it's great to see such an old, authentic one.

Hilda said...

Now that has character!

Lori Skoog said...

Ken...both of our daughters have lived in New York and both went to that bar. Great photo!

EV Grieve said...

Can't argue with this.

sonia a. mascaro said...

The old bar looks very charming! The light and color on this picture are fantastic!

Judy said...

I had been wanting to see a photo of this bar! Thanks for showing it. This shot has a great deal of feeling in it.

Dottie Jo said...

Very cool bar! Hubbie and I went there a few years ago - they only serve beer - no soda, it's either beer or water. And from what I remember, when you order a beer , they bring you 2! Going inside is like sitting in the Time Machine and watching time go by...if you have the chance, it's a must visit!

Richard said...

A provable lineage, unlike other pretenders to history.

Melanie said...

Truly a classic bar.

D said...

Good to know that "ale is well" at McSorley's!

Stefan Jansson said...

A glass of Guinness please.

BrooksNYC said...

No Guinness at McSorley's! Just their own ale, which comes in light and dark. That's it. As Dottie Jo says, an order consists of two small glasses, so you can try one of each (or lights only / darks only).

Great place, and the best time to go is mid-afternoon on a weekday. After work or on weekends the bar is packed tighter than a sardine can.