6 of the Oldest New York City Pubs

1. Fraunces Tavern (1762). Manhattan’s oldest surviving building was a headquarters for George Washington.

2. Ear Inn (1817). It was home to James Brown, an African aide during the Revolutionary War.

3. McSorley’s Old Ale House (1854). Everyone from Abe Lincoln to John Lennon have passed through the swinging doors.

4. Pete’s Tavern (1864). This Gramercy Park landmark is still selling its original House Ale, the same brew it served to O. Henry.

5. Landmark Tavern (1868). When Prohibition arrived, the third floor of this Irish waterfront saloon became a speakeasy.

6. Old Town Bar (1892). The original 55-foot mahogany and marble bar and 16-foot-high tin ceilings are still here.