 Lower Manhattan is the section of Manhattan that was once New Amsterdam. It is home to The Financial District, the South Street Seaport, Battery Park City and City Hall. Items of interest include Battery Park, Wall Street, the World Trade Center, World Financial Center, The Brooklyn Bridge, the Staten Island Ferry terminal, and ferries to The Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.In our continuous efforts to “connect the fun to the fun people”, we present our MurphGuide directory of the best bars in Lower Manhattan:
The Bars of Lower Manhattan:
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 Antica: 8 Stone St. (between Broad St. & Whitehall St.) (212) 480 3880Italian ristorante at The Doubletree Hotel ———————– |
| The Bar Room: 123 Nassau St. (entrance at 5 Beekman St.) (212) 658-1848 Upscale bar at The Beekman Hotel ———————– |
| Battery Gardens: 1 South St. (Inside Battery Park, opposite 17 State St.) (212) 809-5508 Restaurant and patio bar on the southernmost part of Battery Park with panoramic views of NY Harbor, including Ellis Island & The Statue of Liberty. ———————– |
| Beckett’s Bar & Grill: 81 Pearl St. /48 Stone St. (bet. Coenties Alley & Mill Lane) (212) 269-1001 sports bar on historic Stone Street. ———————– |
| Beekman Pub: 15-17 Beekman St. (between Nassau & Williams St.) (212) 732-7333 Irish pub & sports bar with 10 Flat Screen TV’s throughout the bar. ———————– |
| Bill’s Bar & Burger: 85 West St. (Albany St.) (212) 894-3800 Bar and burger joint in the Marriott Hotel Downtown ———————– |
| The Black Hound: 301 South End Ave. (Albany St.) (212) 945-0562 contemporary speakeasy style cocktail lounge ———————– |
 Blarney Stone: 11 Trinity Pl. (between Morris & Rector St.) (212) 269-4988One of the last surviving Blarney Stones ———————– |
| Blue Smoke: 255 Vesey St. (North End Ave.) (212) 889-2005 Southern BBQ restaurant and bar ———————– |
| Blue Haven South: 121 Fulton St. (between Nassau & Dutch) Third of three Blue Haven sports bars in NYC, opened in summer of 2023 ———————– |
| Boss Tweed’s: 41 Murray St. (between Church St. & W. Broadway) (585) 656-3468 bi-level cocktail lounge and eatery serving American-style cuisine with some European influences ———————– |
| Brickyard: 23 Park Place (between Broadway & Church St.) (848) 469-6773 craft kitchen & sports bar featuring 40 beers and 50 TVs ———————– |
| Broadstone: 88 Broad St. (Stone St.) (646) 951-3044 3-story bar & restaurant from the Pig n Whistle group ———————– |
| Brooklyn Chop House: 150 Nassau St. (Spruce St.) (212) 619-1200 Steakhouse serving dumplings and chops ———————– |
| Cat Sports Pub: 96 Greenwich St. (Rector St.) Sports pub and saloon ———————– |
| The Cauldron Magical Pub: 47 Stone St. / 19 S. William St. (between Coenties Alley & Mill Lane) (212) 480-8142 / (917) 635-1960 molecular cocktail bar and gastropub on historic Stone Street, featuring Potions Class, a ticketed cocktail experience, on the second floor. ———————– |
| Cedar Local: 25 Cedar St. (between William & Pearl St.) (212) 344-3467 Cedar Local wants to be your local bar in the Financial District ———————– |
| Clinton Hall: 90 Washington St. (between Joseph P Ward St & Rector St.) (212) 363-6000 craft beer bar named for nearby Castle Clinton, serving 20 burgers paired with 20 craft beers ———————– |
| Cowgirl Sea Horse: 259 Front St. (Dover St.) (212) 608-7873 Restaurant & bar serving southern cuisine including Texas barbecue, Gulf Coast seafood, Tex-Mex, Cajun and southern fried fare. ———————– |
| Dark Horse Comedy Club: 17 Murray St. (between Broadway & Church St.) (646) 504-5653 comedy club below Dark Horse Tavern, from the team behind Tribeca Comedy Lounge ———————– |
| Dark Horse Tavern: 17 Murray St. (between Broadway & Church St.) (212) 608-3900 upscale sports bar with 18 flat screens play all sporting events ———————– |
| Dead Rabbit: 30 Water St. (between Broad St. & Coenties Slip) (646) 422-7906 19th century style cocktail bar voted “The Word’s Best Bar” in 2016 ———————– |
| Del Frisco’s Grille: 250 Vesey St. (Brookfield Place) (212) 786-0760 World Financial Center location of the nationwide chain offering a modern spin on the classic bar and grill, ———————– |
| Delmonico’s: 56 Beaver St. (Williams St.) (212) 509-1144 Delmonico’s is the oldest restaurant in NYC, established 1837. ———————– |
| Dorlan’s Tavern & Oyster Bar: 213 Front St. (Beekman St.) (212) 779-2222 Tavern & oyster bar at the South Street Seaport ———————– |
| Elvez: 44 Trinity Pl. (between Rector St. & Edgar St.) (212) 233-2500 restaurant & bar featuring Mexican-American cuisine and 150 mezcals and tequilas. ———————– |
| Felice: 15 Gold St. (between Platt St. & Maiden Lane) (212) 785-5950 Part of the Felice Tuscan restaurant & wine bar chain ———————– |
 Fish Market: 111 South St. (between Beekman St. & Peck Slip) (917) 848-7589clam & oyster bar at the Seaport ———————– |
| Flashdancers: 59 Murray St. (between W. Broadway & Church St.) (212) 791-5261 Downtown location of the Times Square gentlemen’s club ———————– |
 Fraunces Tavern: 54 Pearl St. (Broad St.) (212) 968-1776The historic Fraunces Tavern features Thw Hideout & Independence Bar, The Dingle Whiskey Bar, and The Piano Bar Upstairs |
| ———————– Fresh Salt Bar: 146 Beekman St. (between Front & South St.) (212) 962-0053 neighborhood bar and café name from the faded advertisement plastered on the front of the former 1885 smokehouse: “Fresh, Salt, and Smoked Fish.” ———————– |
| The Full Shilling: 160 Pearl St. (between Wall St. & Pine St.) (212) 422-FULL Irish restaurant & bar with one hundred year-old interior bar shipped directly from a pub in Belfast ———————– |
| The Fulton: 89 South St. (South Street Seaport, Pier 17) (212) 838-1200 Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s seafood-focused restaurant at the end of Pier 17, featuring views of the Brooklyn Bridge and the East River ———————– |
| Garden Bar: 19 Fulton St. (at South St. Seaport) (646) 822-6972 Outdoor bar at the South Street Seaport ———————– |
| Gran Via: 57 Stone St. (between Mill Lane & Coenties Alley) wine & tapas bar on historic Stone Street ———————– |
| The Greens: 89 South St. (Pier 17) (646) 822-6990 Rooftop restaurant and cocktail lounge hidden atop Pier 17 ———————– |
| Grevious Angel: 53 Stone St. (between Mill Lane & Coetnies Alley) Pop-up cocktail bar on historic Stone Street, named after Gram Parson’s “Return of the Grievous Angel” ———————– |
| Gunbae: 67 Murray St. (between Broadway & Greenwich) (212) 321-2500 Korean barbecue lounge featuring karaoke rooms ———————– |
| Harry’s: 1 Hanover Square (between Pearl & Stone St.) (212) 785-9200 Iconic restaurant & bar in a national historic landmark building. A Wall Street Institution ———————– |
| Harry’s Italian: 2 Gold St. (Maiden Lane) (212) 747-0797 Family-style pizza bar from the Harry’s restaurant group ———————– |
| Harry’s Side Bar: 62 Stone St. (Mill Lane) (212) 920-3721 European-style cocktail & wine bar specializing in a vast selection of champagne, wine, aperitifs, small plates, and sweets ———————– |
| Havana Social: 45 Stone St. (Broad St.) (212) 785-5400 Cuban restaurant & bar on historic Stone Street ———————– |
| Hideaway: 22 Peck Slip (Water St.) (212) 385-2222 Gastropub serving locally-sourced food, hand-crafted cocktails, an all-NY lineup of craft beers ———————– |
| Industry Kitchen: 70 South St. (between Maiden Lane & Pine St.) (212) 871-4000 5,000 square-foot indoor & outdoor restaurant & bar on the water with views of the Brooklyn & Williamsburg Bridges and Brooklyn skyline. ———————– |
| The Irish American: 17 John St. (between Broadway & Nassau St.) (212) 349-4659 Irish & American pub & sports bar featuring pool, darts, ping pong, air hockey & foosball. ———————– |
| The Irish Punt: 40 Exchange Place (William St.) (212) 422-7868 Irish pub is the closest bar to the New York Stock Exchange ———————– |
| Jeremy’s Ale House: 228 Front St. (between Peck Slip and Dover St.) (212) 964-3537 famous Seaport area bar known for their seafood and 32-ounce beers. ———————– |
| Kesté Pizza & Vino: 66 Gold St. (Fulton St.) (212) 243-1500 Authentic Neapolitan pizzeria serving wood-fired brick oven pizza ———————– |
| Killarney Rose: 127 Pearl St. /80 Beaver St. (212) 422-1486 Two story Irish pub & restaurant since 1968 ———————– |
| Le District: 225 Liberty St. (World Financial Center) (212) 981-8588 Food Hall in the World Financial Center offering a selection of fresh cheese, meat, pastries, coffee and other items you could only find in France. Space features wine bar Bar Au Vin and Libery Bistro / Le Bar |
| Libery Bistro / Le Bar: French restaurant featuring waterfront dining with a view of the Hudson River |
| Bar Au Vin: wine bar at the center of the Le District Market, featuring rotating wines by the glass from all regions of France ———————– |
| The Little Shop: 252 Front St. (Dover St.) (646) 360-4650 speakeasy cocktail lounge behind a bodega ———————– |
| Loopy Doopy Rooftop: 102 North End Ave. (Vesey St.) (Battery Park City) (646) 769-4250 seasonal rooftop bar on the 16th floor of Conrad New York Hotel ———————– |
| London & Martin: 6 Stone St. (between Whitehall & Broad St.) (646) 370-1330 English pub & restaurant featuring Royal Tease burlesque brunch on Saturdays ———————– |
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Mad Dog & Beans: 50 Stone St. / 83 Pearl St. New York, NY. (212) 269-1177 Casual-upscale Mexican restaurant & bar featuring a traditional menu and sidewalk seating on Stone St.  ———————– |
| Makitiki: 19 Fulton St. (at South St. Seaport) (212) 732-8257 tiki bar at the South Street Seaport ———————– |
| The Malt House: 9 Maiden Lane (between Broadway & Nassau St.) (646) 682-7577 All-American tavern serving craft beer & cocktails ———————– |
| Manhatta: 28 Liberty St. (Nassau St.) (60th floor) (212) 230-5788 Upscale restaurant & bar on the 60th floor ———————– |
| MarkJoseph Steakhouse: 261 Water St. (Peck Slip) (212) 277-0022 Upscale steakhouse from chef Marc Fargione located on a cobblestone street in the Seaport District ———————– |
| Mezze on the River: 375 South End Ave. (Hudson River Esplanade between Liberty & Albany St.) (212) 432-1451 Mediterranean-inspired waterfront haute dining situated directly on the water in the Battery Park ———————– |
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Momofuku Ssäm Bar: 89 South St. (Pier 17) (212) 254-3500 Cocktail & raw bar at the South Street Seaport’s Pier 17 featuring views of the East River ———————– |
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Monk McGinn’s: 57 Murray St. (between West Broadway & Church St.) (917) 265-8961 two story craft beer and cocktail bar ———————– |
| Morton’s World Trade: 136 Washington St. (between Cedar & Albany St.) (212) 608-0171 Financial District location of the classic American steakhouse, at Club Quarters Hotel ———————– |
| Nassau Bar: 118 Nassau St. (between Ann & Beekman St.) (212) 962-0011 Wall Street area dive bar saloon for over 50 years ———————– |
| Oculus Beer Garden: 33 Vesey St. (2 World Trade Center Plaza) seasonal (March-October) outdoor beer garden at the Oculus at World Trade Center ———————– |
| O’Hara’s Restaurant & Pub: 120 Cedar St. (Greenwich St.) (212) 267-3032 Traditional Irish pub & restaurant since 1983 ———————– |
| Osteria Del Porto: 212 Front St. (Beekman St.) (646) 590-6053 Contemporary Italian restaurant & bar at the South Street Seaport ———————– |
| Overstory: 70 Pine St. (between Pearl & William St.) cocktail lounge located on the 64th floor (one floor above SAGA Restaurant) featuring a wraparound terrace with 360-degree views of the New York City skyline. ———————– |
| P.J. Clarke’s on the Hudson: 250 Vesey St. (4 World Financial Center) (212) 285-1500 World Financial Center location of the classic NYC tavern, featuring a raw bar and outdoor seating on the water ———————– |
| The Paris Café: 119 South St. (Peck Slip) (212) 240-9797 Brasseries in the historic South Street Seaport District, established in 1873, now reimagined with craft cocktails, and a wide-range rench-American menu. ———————– |
| Pearl Alley: 89 South St. (South Street Seaport, Pier 17) (917) 451-3050 South Street Seaport destination made up of three distinct bars – The Waterfront Bar, The Pearl Bar and The Alley Bar ———————– |
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Recreation: 26 Ann St. (between Broadway & Nassau St.) (646) 992-5436 bar & restaurant upstairs at Moxy Downtown Hotel, featuring old school arcade games (Ms. Pacman, Centipede and Donkey Kong), a Twister Board painted on the floor, Jenga, and a half court-sized basketball court. ———————– |
| Reserve Cut: 40 Broad St. (Exchange Pl.) (212) 747-0300 modern kosher steakhouse at The Setai Club & Spa ———————– |
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The Rooftop at Pier 17: 89 South St. (Pier 17) (646) 822-6990 1.5-acre rooftop of Pier 17 featuring an outdoor live music venue and panoramic views of Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn ———————– |
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Route 66: 46 Stone St. / 79 Pearl St. (between Hanover Sq. & Coenties Alley) (212) 943-1602 2-story BBQ restaurant & bar featuring American whiskies and craft beer ———————– |
| Ryan Maguire’s Ale House: 28 Cliff St. (between Fulton St. & John St.) (212) 566-6906 Irish pub & restaurant ———————– |
| St. George Tavern: 103 Washington St. (Rector St.) (212) 240-9868 neighborhood restaurant & bar that serves both classic pub fare and French bistro cuisine. ———————– |
| Schilling: 109 Washington St. (between Rector & Carlisle St.) (212) 406-1200 restaurant & bar from Michelin-starred Austrian/American chef Eduard Frauneder ———————– |
| Seamore’s: 250 Vesey St. (North End Ave.) (646) 585-7380 sustainable seafood restaurant featuring a raw bar, an outdoor patio and a 200-seat dining room at the World Financial Center ———————– |
| Stone Street Tavern: 52 Stone St. (between William & Broad St.) (212) 425-3663 Tavern offering comfort food and craft beer ———————– |
| Stout FiDi: 90 John St. (Cliff St.) (212) 240-9122 Financial District location of the popular Irish pub. ———————– |
| T J Byrnes: 77 Fulton St. (Gold St.) (212) 406-4551 Irish pub within the residential towers of Southbridge. ———————– |
| Temple Court & The Bar Room: 123 Nassau St. (entrance at 5 Beekman St.) (212) 658-1848 Tom Colicchio’s downtown dining destination inside The Beekman ———————– |
| Tin Building: 96 South St. (Sout Street Seaport, Pier 17) (646) 868-6000 A culinary destination by Jean-Georges, located in the former Fulton Fish Market featuring six full-service restaurants, six-fast casual outlets, and four bars including a wine bar, a cocktail bar, a beer bar and an outoor bar ———————– |
| Toro Loco: 15 Stone St. (between Broad St. & Whitehall St.) (917) 262-0444 Mexican restaurant & bar inspired by the taquerias of Mexico City ———————– |
| Treadwell Park: 301 South End Ave. (Albany St.) (212) 945-0528 sports bar serving craft beer and artisinal cocktails ———————– |
| Tribeca Social: 6 Murray St. (between Broadway & Church St.) (646) 454-0344 Sports bar & social club featuring several 70 inch screens ———————– |
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Trinity Place: 115 Broadway (entrance on Cedar St.) (212) 964-0939 Irish bar & restaurant built in a former basement bank vault in the historic Trinity Building ———————– |
| The Tuck Room: 11 Fulton St. (Front St.) (212) 776-8273 Gastropub & cocktail bar in the Seaport District ———————– |
| Ulysses’: 58 Stone St. / 95 Pearl St. (Hanover Square) (212) 482-0400 Irish & Greek culture combine in a pub named after the famous Irish novel written by James Joyce, which parallels the Greek classic. Live music every Saturday night.  |
| ———————– The Underdog: 55 Stone St. (Mill Lane) (917) 409-0251 2 level cocktail bar located on historic Stone Street. ———————– |
| Watermark: 78 South St. (Pier 15) (212) 742-8200 Upscale indoor/outdoor bar and cafe on the water with a menu featuring craft beers and artisanal cocktails ———————– |
| Whiskey Tavern: 79 Baxter St. (between Bayard & Walker) (212) 374-9119 American tavern specializing in whiskey. ———————– |
| White Horse Tavern & Restaurant: 25 Bridge St. (between Whitehall & Broad St.) (212) 668-9046 family owned Irish pub & tavern ———————– |
| Wogie’s Bar & Grill: 44 Trinity Pl. (between Rector St. & Edgar St.) (212) 785-2838 Kitchen & bar specializing in Philly cheese steaks ———————- |
