No photo of this bar survives from the 2008 site.

Tavern On First

1678 1st Ave.
Upper East Side, Manhattan

In 2026

A different business is licensed at this address: Avoca

A different licensed business now operates at this address

Later here: Big Sur (licensed 2014–15), Shorty's (licensed 2016–20).

From New York State Liquor Authority active licenses, downloaded October 9, 2026.

New York on Tap listed this bar without a review.

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