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Faces & Names

161 W. 54th St. · btwn 6th & 7th Ave
Midtown West, Manhattan

In 2026

Still pouring

Checked October 18, 2026.

Overview

A good afterwork option. Friendlier and less touristy then most options in the area.

History

Open until 4 a.m., even on Sundays

Faces & Names says it has been one of Midtown Manhattan's favorite spots for over 30 years1. Our old listing liked it as an after-work option, friendlier and less touristy than most nearby. From Sunday through Wednesday it's open from noon until 4 in the morning, so after work can run long1. Its site gives the address as 159 West 54th Street1.

Sources

  1. facesandnames.com

Researched October 2026.

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