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:
Adrienne’s Pizza Bar: 54 Stone St. (between William & Broad St.) (212) 248-3838
Pizza restaurant on historic Stone Street noted for their rectangular pies.
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The Bailey Pub & Brasserie: 52 William St. (Wall St.) (212) 859-2200
Modern Irish restaurant & bar
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Bar Wayo: 89 South St. (Pier 17) New York, NY. (646) 517-2645
bar from Momofuku featuring seasonal cocktails, beer, and wine
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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.
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Beckett’s Bar & Grill: 81 Pearl St. /48 Stone St. (bet. Coenties Alley & Mill Lane) (212) 269-1001
sports bar on historic Stone Street.
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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.
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Bill’s Bar & Burger: 85 West St. (Albany St.) (212) 894-3800
Bar and burger joint in the Marriott Hotel Downtown
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The Black Hound: 301 South End Ave. (Albany St.) (212) 945-0562
contemporary speakeasy style cocktail lounge
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Blarney Stone: 11 Trinity Pl. (between Morris & Rector St.) (212) 269-4988
One of the last surviving Blarney Stones
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Blue Bar at India House Club: 1 Hanover Square (between Pearl & Stone St.) (212) 514-9454
India House is a private club, but The Blue Bar, on the 1st floor, is open to the public.
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Blue Smoke: 255 Vesey St. (North End Ave.) (212) 889-2005
Southern BBQ restaurant and bar
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Bobby Van’s: 25 Broad St. (Exchange Pl.) (212) 344-8463
Wall Street version of the steakhouse chain, located in the lobby and vault of the old JP Morgan Bank
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Broadstone: 88 Broad St. (Stone St.) (646) 951-3044
3-story bar & restaurant from the Pig n Whistle group
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C & D Lounge: 55 Church St. (between Fulton & Dey St.) (212) 693-2001
3rd floor lounge at Church & Dey restaurant at The Millenium Hilton Hotel.
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Cedar Local: 25 Cedar St. (between William & Pearl St.) (212) 344-3467
Cedar Local wants to be your local bar in the Financial District
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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
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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.
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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
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Dark Horse Tavern: 17 Murray St. (between Broadway & Church St.) (212) 608-3900
upscale sports bar with 18 flat screens play all sporting events
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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
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Delmonico’s: 56 Beaver St. (Williams St.) (212) 509-1144
Delmonico’s is the oldest restaurant in NYC, established 1837.
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Downtown Living Room Bar & Terrace: 8 Albany St. (between Greenwich St. & Washington St.) (646) 826-8600
Bar and terrace, located on the fifth floor at W New York – Downtown Hotel
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The Dubliner: 45 Stone St. (Broad St.) (212) 785-5400
Irish pub with outdoor seating on Stone St.
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Elvez: 44 Trinity Pl. (between Rector St. & Edgar St.) (212) 233-2500
restaurant & bar featuring Mexican-American cuisine and 150 mezcals and tequilas.
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Felice: 15 Gold St. (between Platt St. & Maiden Lane) (212) 785-5950
Part of the Felice Tuscan restaurant & wine bar chain
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Fish Market: 111 South St. (between Beekman St. & Peck Slip) (917) 848-7589
clam & oyster bar at the Seaport
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The Porterhouse at Fraunces Tavern: 54 Pearl St. (Broad St.) (212) 968-1776
The Porterhouse is a craft beer bar located at the historic Fraunces Tavern
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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.”
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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
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Garden Bar: 19 Fulton St. (at South St. Seaport) (646) 822-6972
Outdoor bar at the South Street Seaport
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Harry’s Café: 1 Hanover Square (between Pearl & Stone St.) (212) 785-9200
Iconic restaurant & bar in a national historic landmark building. A Wall Street Institution
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Harry’s Italian: 2 Gold St. (Maiden Lane) (212) 747-0797
Family-style pizza bar from the Harry’s restaurant group
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Haru: 1 Wall St. Court (corner of Beaver & Pearl St.) (212) 785-6850
bi-level sushi bar & restaurant housed in a Shinto temple-inspired design
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Hideaway: 22 Peck Slip (Water St.) (212) 385-2222
Gastropub serving locally-sourced food, hand-crafted cocktails, an all-NY lineup of craft beers
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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.
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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.
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The Irish Punt: 40 Exchange Place (William St.) (212) 422-7868
Irish pub is the closest bar to the New York Stock Exchange
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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.
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Jim Brady’s: 75 Maiden Lane (between William St. & Gold St.) (212) 425-1300
Irish pub and Wall Street staple for 40+ years. Named after “Diamond” Jim Brady
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Killarney Rose: 127 Pearl St. /80 Beaver St. (212) 422-1486
Two story Irish pub & restaurant since 1968
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Lilly O’Brien’s: 18 Murray St. (between Broadway & Church St.) (646) 930-2008
Contemporary Irish pub & restaurant
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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
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The Lovelace: 66 Pearl St. (between Broad St. & Coentis Slip) (212) 968-1776
Cocktail & gin bar from the team behind Porterhouse Brewing Co.
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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.
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The Malt House: 9 Maiden Lane (between Broadway & Nassau St.) (646) 682-7577
All-American tavern serving craft beer & cocktails
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Manhattan Proper: 6 Murray St. (between Broadway & Church St.) (646) 559-4445
Sports bar & social club featuring several 70 inch screens and a 103-inch projection TV unrolled for football games
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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
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Merchants River House: 375 South End Ave. (Hudson River Esplanade between Liberty & Albany St.) (212) 432-1451
Casual American bistro with views of the Hudson River & Statue of Liberty
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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
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Murphy’s Tavern: 6 Stone St. (between Whitehall & Broad St.) New York, NY (212) 425-1700
Irish bar & restaurant
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Nassau Bar: 118 Nassau St. (between Ann & Beekman St.) (212) 962-0011
Wall Street area dive bar featuring bikini-clad bartenders
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O’Hara’s Restaurant & Pub: 120 Cedar St. (Greenwich St.) (212) 267-3032
Traditional Irish pub & restaurant since 1983
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Open Door: 110 John St. (between Pearl & Cliff St.) (212) 608-0200
upscale gastropub featuring over 30 locally brewed, handcrafted and imported Belgian and European beers
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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
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Pier A: 22 Battery Place (West St.) (212) 785-0153
28,000-square foot, multi-experiential food and beverage destination on the Hudson at the north end of Battery Park, with sunset and waterfront views of the Statue of Liberty. Venues include The Long Hall, The Oyster Bar, The Commissioner’s Room and Black Tail.
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Reserve Cut: 40 Broad St. (Exchange Pl.) (212) 747-0300
modern kosher steakhouse at The Setai Club & Spa
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R17: 89 South St. (Pier 17) (646) 822-6990
Rooftop restaurant and cocktail lounge hidden atop Pier 17
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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
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Ryan Maguire’s Ale House: 28 Cliff St. (between Fulton St. & John St.) (212) 566-6906
Irish pub & restaurant
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Shorty’s: 62 Pearl St. (between Broad St. & Coenties Slip) (212) 480-3900
FiDi location of Philly-themed sports bar & restaurant, featuring authentic Philly cheesesteaks
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St. George Tavern: 103 Washington St. (Rector St.) (212) 240-9868
neighborhood restaurant & bar that serves both classic pub fare and French bistro cuisine.
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Stone Street Tavern: 52 Stone St. (between William & Broad St.) (212) 425-3663
Tavern offering comfort food and craft beer
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Stout FiDi: 90 John St. (Cliff St.) (212) 240-9122
Financial District location of the popular Irish pub.
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Suspenders: 108 Greenwich St. (between Carlisle St. & Rector St.) 2nd floor
The new location of the long-time downtown neighborhood bar & grill
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Taco Playa: 212 Front St. (Beekman St.)
Mexican cantina serving tacos, margaritas
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T G I Friday’s: 47 Broadway (Trinity Pl.) (212) 483-8322
Downtown franchise location of the bar & restaurant chain
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T J Byrnes: 77 Fulton St. (Gold St.) (212) 406-4551
Irish pub within the residential towers of Southbridge.
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Toro Loco: 15 Stone St. (between Broad St. & Whitehall St.) (917) 262-0444
Mexican restaurant & bar inspired by the taquerias of Mexico City
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Treadwell Park: 301 South End Ave. (Albany St.) (212) 945-0528
sports bar serving craft beer and artisinal cocktails
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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
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The Tuck Room: 11 Fulton St. (Front St.) (212) 776-8273
Gastropub & cocktail bar in the Seaport District
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2 West: 2 West St. (Battery Place) (212) 344-0800
American bistro on the 14th floor of the Ritz Carleton Hotel
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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.
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The Underdog: 55 Stone St. (Mill Lane) (917) 409-0251
2 level cocktail bar located on historic Stone Street.
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Vintry Wine & Whiskey: 57 Stone St. (between Mill Lane & Coenties Alley) (212) 480-9800
Wine & whiskey bar showcasing rare single malts & artisanal whiskeys from around the world
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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
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Whiskey Tavern: 79 Baxter St. (between Bayard & Walker) (212) 374-9119
American tavern specializing in whiskey.
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White Horse Tavern & Restaurant: 25 Bridge St. (between Whitehall & Broad St.) (212) 668-9046
family owned Irish pub & tavern
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Wogie’s Bar & Grill: 44 Trinity Pl. (between Rector St. & Edgar St.) (212) 785-2838
Kitchen & bar specializing in Philly cheese steaks
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Woodrow’s: 43 Murray St. (between Church St. & W. Broadway) (212) 676-0300
Woodrow’s is a bar and restaurant with a downstairs lounge inspired by New York during the prohibition era under President Woodrow Wilson
