Historic NYC bar w/ original woodwork, tin ceilings & antique charm; serving classic American bar food.
Step into a piece of New York history at this iconic establishment, one of the city's oldest continuously operating bars. It’s a place where time seems to stand still, with its original mahogany and marble bar, pressed tin ceiling, and vintage wooden booths transporting you to another era. Beyond its historic ambiance, it serves up classic American bar fare that complements the timeless setting.
Offers classic American bar food with some specific recommendations like burgers and a grilled cheese with mushrooms on pumpernickel. While some praise the burgers and sandwiches, a few users found the wings to be dry and flavorless.
"Customers have specifically recommended the burgers and the grilled cheese sandwich with mushrooms on pumpernickel."
Customers largely have a positive sentiment, appreciating the bar's historical significance and ambiance. Some specific food recommendations include burgers and a grilled cheese sandwich.
Important Note
While some users highly recommend specific dishes like burgers and grilled cheese, others have had negative experiences with items like the wings, describing them as dry and flavorless. There's also a discussion about whether it still qualifies as a true 'dive bar'.
"Old Town Bar was mentioned in response to a request for mozzarella sticks."
Neutral"Recommends Old Town Bar and Blackbirds, also sharing a link to a wing review Instagram."
Positive"Agrees that Old Town Bar was not great."
Negative"Had a negative experience at Old Town Bar, finding the wings dry and flavorless, but heard good things about Plug Uglies."
Negative"Recommends Old Town Bar near Union Square for wings."
Positive"The original poster mentioned that their family has already visited Old Town Bar during their trip to NYC."
Neutral"The Old Town on 18th Street is recommended as an old-school burger joint with an upstairs suitable for kids, which the commenter has personally used."
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