

Old Town Bar
Union Square
Step into a bar that feels untouched by time. Old Town's 55-foot mahogany bar has been pouring drinks since 1892, complete with pressed-tin ceilings, wood-lined booths, and the kind of unhurried atmosphere that makes solo reading sessions feel like a luxury.
Historic 1892 saloon
Classic mahogany bar
Speakeasy-era vibes
No TVs, no loud music
Tips
🚽"the oldest, grandest urinals in New York City" (Bon Appetit)
🍔burger and martinis in a back booth
🎩oldest active dumbwaiter in the city
Old Town Bar
Union SquareOpen


Step into a bar that feels untouched by time. Old Town's 55-foot mahogany bar has been pouring drinks since 1892, complete with pressed-tin ceilings, wood-lined booths, and the kind of unhurried atmosphere that makes solo reading sessions feel like a luxury.
Historic 1892 saloon
Classic mahogany bar
Speakeasy-era vibes
No TVs, no loud music
Tips
🚽"the oldest, grandest urinals in New York City" (Bon Appetit)
🍔burger and martinis in a back booth
🎩oldest active dumbwaiter in the city