A bar since 1864 inside the shell of an 1851 hotel, with a rosewood bar and tin ceiling; it rode out Prohibition disguised as a flower shop, and O. Henry is said to have written 'The Gift of the Magi' in a corner booth.
- Address
- 129 E 18th St, New York, NY 10003
- Hours
- Mon-Wed 12:00-02:00; Thu 09:00-02:00; Fri-Sun 12:00-02:00 (Google hours via Wanderlog, 2026-09)
- Best time to go
- Evening, Late night · About 1.5 h
- Price
- Beer about $8-11, cocktails $17-19 (Time Out, 2025)
- Price level
- $$
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Sit in the barroom, not the dining room.
- The kitchen serves late, so locals drop in after a show at Irving Plaza.