The Historic Taverns of New York City Pub Crawl

While New York City has some of the trendiest and most cutting-edge bars in the country, it's also home to some of the most historic...if you know where to look. How did these watering holes keep their doors open through World Wars, Prohibition, the Great Depression, and infamous sky-high Manhattan rents? It's time to uncover the secrets behind these historic taverns — ale in hand, of course!

Join New York Adventure Club as we embark on a pub crawl to some of New York City's most historic taverns that date back to the 1800s, ranging from Manhattan's East Village to the West Village.

Led by Alex Tervooren, local expert and owner of Food Strolls Guided Tours, this adventure through parts of Lower Manhattan will include:

• A custom-made pub crawl route that showcases a variety of NYC landmarks, historical points of interest, and some of the most historic watering holes in New York
• A visit to several taverns with historical connections to New York City for a round of drinks and light snacks, including Pete's Tavern, Old Town, and McSorley's Old Ale House — where no piece of memorabilia has been removed from its walls since 1910
• Light snacks and some gourmet foods along with way
• A reserved table at each tavern, which isn't an option for the general public at some of the locations
• The stories, myths, and legends about these taverns, including their origins, how they lasted through two World Wars and Prohibition, and contemporary New York City lore
• The possibility of meeting the current owners of each tavern

As a special treat, we'll finish the neighborhood pub crawl with an exclusive Prohibition-style experience of cocktails inside a swanky private apartment!

See you there!

*Your ticket includes several rounds of drinks and light snacks. Additional food and drinks can be purchased at each location.

**Restrooms are available at various points throughout the tour

***Please wear comfortable shoes as we'll be walking for around 15 minutes at one point on the tour

****Must be 21 or older to consume alcoholic beverages

*****This experience ends inside a private apartment on Perry Street in the West Village

About Alex

Alex is a licensed tour guide, professional blogger, and active member of the Guides Association of New York City. His passion is New York’s food, history, and culture, and his tours are one of a kind NYC experiences. He also created, owns, and operates the popular tour business Food Strolls Guided Tours right here in New York City!

Testimonials

"It was fun getting to know the other participants." -Eileen

"The tour guide was very knowledgeable and personable." -Scott

"Very informative. Very relaxed. Alex is a fantastic tour guide." -Heidi

"Alex is incredibly knowledgeable about the topic of Prohibition, and the tour had a lot of unique elements (including getting a dedicated table at McSorley's, as well as the secret location). Very enjoyable!" -Francis

"Stories about the places we visited. Pointing out the artifacts in McSorely's Pub. Going inside a townhouse for the final visit. The other people on the tour were interesting. Everyone had something interesting to share." -Carol

"I enjoyed hearing about Prohibition for the various bars we attended as it made it more interesting since I didn't know much about it." -Lisa

"Great info. Entertaining and diverse group. Enjoyed the stops and food and beverage. Enjoyed meeting everyone. eclectic group of folks." -Nancy

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Photo Credit: Main and Bottom Right - McSorley's Old Ale House, Top Right - Whitehorse Tavern, Middle Right - Pete's Tavern

Categories: In-Person, Food & Drink

Host or Publisher New York Adventure Club