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Chumley's

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86 Bedford St., New York, NY 10014
at Barrow St. See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-675-4449 Send to Phone

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3 Reviews | Write a Review
Scene: Bar Food, Classic NY, Fireplace, Irish/Pub

Photo by Mike Rogers

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Nearby Subway Stops

A, B, C, D, E, F, V at W. 4th St.-Washington Sq.; 1 at Christopher St.-Sheridan Sq.

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The walls of this onetime Village speakeasy are cluttered with dog-eared photos of famous writers and the jackets of their most influential tomes. Stop in and check out the distressed-wood décor before 6pm or after midnight, and it's not hard to imagine Hemingway and Fitzgerald bickering in a back corner over a few too many whiskeys; during prime drinking time, however, the crowd is more J. Crew than T. S. Eliot, making the place feel like a fraternity reunion. But you've got to check it out at least once. It's saturated with history, the drinks are cheap, the food's pretty decent and, in winter, there's a working fireplace. — David Amsden

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If you want the full Chumley's experience, try finding the secret Barrow Street entrance.

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A great find...............

rollingsalmon from 32127 | Posted on 8/23/07

Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)

I've taken several people to Chumley's over the years and it is always fun to see their faces when you just walk through the unmarked door in this residential neighborhood. The food in great, the beer is awesome. It can be crowded, but always a fun group of people. I'm taking an unsuspecting friend there tonight..............

Chumleys at last!

Gristy from RG5 4LJ | Posted on 12/14/06

Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)

Making our third trip to NYC in under five years, it has been a long time ambition to visit this legendary bar. Finally, this time, we found the time to go and it did not disappoint. We did, in fact, find it first time and went in through the main entrance with anticipation. We ordered some beer and cider for our mixed party and turned to look for somewhere to sit. It was crowded, but not heaving and after a moment's hesitation, we were guided to an empty table at the rear by the helpful table-wait. We would have loved to take one of the booths at the front, but we were not eating, so it was only fair to leave them for diners. The sense of history was palpable as we sat sipping the superb beers and taking in all the wall decorations and tributes to the 9/11 firefighters. After an hour or so, we had to move on reluctantly, but this will be an early port of call next time round, very soon I hope!

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