NYC Midtown Bar
January 13, 2005 7:53 AM Subscribe
NewYorkBarFilter: A good bar in Midtown East? (The details, they are inside).
I have an arty, yet wholly unpretentious friend coming to town next monday. Unfortunately, we have a very limited time to see each other and must confine ourselves to meeting within a reasonable walking distance from her hotel (52nd and Madison Ave). My searches yield no results where I can tell if the places advertised are suitable. Other parameters besides proximity to the hotel are moderately priced drinks, decent selection of beer, no dress requirements, and a tolerance of loud cackling laughter. Comments on the music the venue plays as well are appreciated. Basically, I'm a fan of the neighborhood bar, but it's not my neighborhood.
I have an arty, yet wholly unpretentious friend coming to town next monday. Unfortunately, we have a very limited time to see each other and must confine ourselves to meeting within a reasonable walking distance from her hotel (52nd and Madison Ave). My searches yield no results where I can tell if the places advertised are suitable. Other parameters besides proximity to the hotel are moderately priced drinks, decent selection of beer, no dress requirements, and a tolerance of loud cackling laughter. Comments on the music the venue plays as well are appreciated. Basically, I'm a fan of the neighborhood bar, but it's not my neighborhood.
To me 20 blocks is reasonable walking distance, so I suggest 36th between Madison & Fifth. You can choose between the pubby Ginger Man on the north side or the comfy-but-more-fashiony Under the Volcano, across the street.
posted by scratch at 9:54 AM on January 13, 2005
posted by scratch at 9:54 AM on January 13, 2005
How about the oyster bar at Grand Central Station?
posted by moxyberry at 9:56 AM on January 13, 2005
posted by moxyberry at 9:56 AM on January 13, 2005
Response by poster: Wow. Thanks for the suggestions, I was worried this question was too narrow. So far, dame's selection seems like the best fit with our tastes and the requirements. But I really am appreciative of all the suggestions. I'm happy to see PJ Clarkes on here as well since it is one from my own searches that I had on my "maybe" list. Thank you all.
posted by safetyfork at 10:36 AM on January 13, 2005
posted by safetyfork at 10:36 AM on January 13, 2005
Response by poster: By-the-by and for future reference, we went to the Subway Inn and it met our needs as only a dive bar can. Thanks again!
posted by safetyfork at 10:29 AM on February 3, 2005
posted by safetyfork at 10:29 AM on February 3, 2005
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posted by remlapm at 8:44 AM on January 13, 2005