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The Thirsty Scholar, photographed for New York on Tap
Photo from the 2008 site

The Thirsty Scholar

Formerly Jolly Roger

155 2nd Ave. · at 10th St.
East Village, Manhattan

In 2026

Closed; now The Long Pour

Last licensed here under this name: 2018–20.

Checked October 19, 2026.

Overview

Long, narrow and nondescript and usually quiet. The most remarkable feature is a happy hour with a free buffet starting at 5pm on weekdays, and $5 martinis and $3 beers from 2-8pm 7 days a week.

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