No photo of this bar survives from the 2008 site.

River

500 W. 43rd St.
Hells Kitchen, Manhattan

In 2026

A different business is licensed at this address: Nobody's Perfect

A different licensed business now operates at this address

Later here: Macmenamins NYC Hells Kitchen (licensed 2013–15), Walter's Cottage (licensed 2023–25).

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

There's little indication from the neon signs and roughshod exterior that there's an attractive bar with a good wine selection within.

Mr. Biggs under 0.1 mi Still pouring
Lansdowne Road under 0.1 mi Closed
Conker Hill 0.1 mi Closed; now Sushiichi
Dalton's Bar and Grill 0.2 mi Still pouring
McQuaids 0.2 mi Closed; now Lumen Dining & Rooftop
O'Hare's Corner 0.2 mi Closed; now Lumen Dining & Rooftop
Gallo Nero 0.2 mi A different business is licensed at this address: Ari Sushi
Rudy's Bar and Grill 0.2 mi Still pouring
Film Center Café 0.2 mi Closed; now Bocca di Bacco Theater District
Kemia Bar 0.2 mi A different business is licensed at this address: Five Napkin Burger