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The Frying Pan

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Pier 66, New York, NY 10011
at W. 26th St. at West Side Highway  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-989-6363 Send to Phone

  • Reader Rating:

    9.2 out of 10

      |  

    6 Reviews | Write a Review

  • Scene: Classic NY, DJ, Nightclub, Outdoor Area, Romantic, Theme, View, Waterfront
Photo by Courtesy of The Frying Pan

Hours

Daily, 12:30pm-midnight

Nearby Subway Stops

C, E at 23rd St.

Payment Methods

Cash Only

Profile

Built in 1929, this historic lightship (one of the few remaining) is said to have spent three years at the bottom of the Chesapeake Bay before being salvaged and brought to Chelsea Piers to become the ultimate “dive” bar. The boat, docked on a railroad car barge, boasts a musty, barnacle-encrusted interior (complete with catwalks and an exposed engine room) straight out of a Nine Inch Nails video. The front quarters often serves as a moody dj lounge while live acts use the stage in the dark belly of the ship. There are ratty makeout couches throughout, and plastic chairs on the outdoor decks. On the pier, a tiki bar serves up booze and burgers, and a 16-foot observation plank offers a fantastic view of activities on the Hudson, including the occasional water salute from the Frying Pan’s neighbor, the John J. Harvey fireboat.

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Awesome place

thetook from 11385 | Posted on 9/18/09

Overall Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)

The food was delicious, we had a pound of Little Neck clams (21 pieces) and mussels (29 pieces), a cranberry vodka (heavy on the vodka) and a Checker Cab Pale Ale came out to about $30 well worth it for very fresh seafood and drinks. The views are awesome, it does get a little chilly later on so bring a jacket. The only slight negative are the helicopters landing and taking off about 90 yards away but it's not too loud. Overall a 9.5.

OMJ

JohnPuffy from 10003 | Posted on 6/22/09

Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)

I LUV the food and it was very cheap the staff was nice and i was entertained by the outstanding view from the side and is a great place to drink your beer.

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