NYC’s 10 oldest bars are also some of the coolest in the city
NYC’s bar scene is inarguably iconic.The sultry charm of our most romantic bars, the rooftop spots that boast some of the best views in town, the incredible dives, beer halls, cocktail destinations, and even places that specialize in low and no-ABV drinks–there are thousands of truly excellent watering holes to choose from throughout the five boroughs. And, in a place where it’s hard to stand out in a crowd, there’s a quality that the city’s very best bars and even its speakeasy-themed options can’t provide that the oldest have in abundance: legitimate, pre-20th century street cred.