A New York on Tap pick

Pete's Tavern

129 E. 18th St. · at Irving Pl.
Grammercy, Manhattan

In 2026

Still pouring

Checked October 16, 2026.

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Overview

A close second to McSorleys Ale House for title of oldest bar in NYC. Pete's Tavern is a surprisingly low key place for a quality pint, although you may wish to stear clear of the food.

History

Same Gramercy corner since the 1860s

Pete's Tavern has poured drinks on the same Gramercy corner, 129 East 18th Street at Irving Place, since the 1860s¹. Our old listing ranked it a close second to McSorley's for the title of oldest bar in the city, and a surprisingly low-key place for a quality pint. It's still open seven days a week, from noon to 2 in the morning².

Sources

Researched October 2026.

What's nearby

Cibar (Irving Inn) under 0.1 mi Closed; now The Inn at Irving Place
Pure Food and Wine 0.1 mi Closed; now Lady Mendl's
Bar Jamon 0.1 mi Still pouring
The Watering Hole 0.1 mi A different business is licensed at this address: Midnight Blue
Underbar (W Hotel) 0.1 mi Closed; now W New York - Union Square
Union Bar 0.1 mi No license found in 2026
The Living Room (W. Hotel Union Sq) 0.1 mi Still pouring
Sugarcane 0.1 mi Closed; now Isabelle's Osteria
Still 0.1 mi Closed; now Triona's On Third
Duke's 0.1 mi Closed