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McSorley’s Old Ale House

Historic tavern·East Village

More than 150 years old

About McSorley’s Old Ale House

McSorley’s is more than 150 years old and is reputedly the city’s oldest Irish tavern (NYC Tourism). Order “light” or “dark”.

Why it's on our list

  • Light or dark ale
  • Historic bar
  • East Village

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with McSorley’s Old Ale House before you go.

What’s nearby

Distances from McSorley’s Old Ale House are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.

Key sights

  1. The High Line1.2 miWalk 25 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 11 min
  2. Empire State Building1.4 miWalk 28 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 11 min
  3. Brooklyn Bridge1.6 miWalk 33 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 13 min
  4. 9/11 Memorial1.7 miWalk 35 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 13 min
  5. Grand Central1.8 miWalk 36 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 13 min
  6. Times Square2.0 miWalk 40 minCycle 13 minCar or taxi 15 min
  7. Rockefeller Center2.2 miWalk 43 minCycle 14 minCar or taxi 16 min
  8. Statue of Liberty ferries2.3 miWalk 45 minCycle 14 minCar or taxi 16 min
  9. Central Park3.4 miCycle 22 minCar or taxi 22 min
  10. The Met3.7 miCycle 24 minCar or taxi 24 min

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