White Horse Tavern.
In 3 Shout NY guides.
Food + Drink
The Best Irish Pubs in New York City
The White Horse Tavern has been operating since 1880, making it the second oldest continuously operating bar in the city.
Go for: A whiskey in the room where literary history happened.
Books + Ideas
The Best Literary Bars in New York City
This is where Dylan Thomas famously took his last drinks, but the tavern is more than a ghost tour.
Go for: A weeknight pint when the crowds thin out.
Books + Ideas
Literary New York: The Landmarks Worth Visiting
The big one. Since 1880, the White Horse has served longshoremen, activists, and, most famously, writers.
Go for: A pint at the bar, soaking in the history.