Venue-specific photo of McSorley's Old Ale House, from the venue's own website.
Photo: McSorley's Old Ale House (venue website) · Source
McSorley’s Old Ale House on East 7th Street in the East Village has been pouring ale since 1854 and is one of the oldest bars in New York.
Eater New York says it is still packed most nights. The only choice is light or dark ale, served in pairs of mugs, with a short food menu that includes the famous cheese plate with raw onions. The walls are covered in memorabilia that has hung there for more than a century.
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“Open since 1854, McSorley’s is one of the city’s oldest bars, and it’s still packed most nights of the week.”
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