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Freemans

End of Freeman Alley, New York, NY 10002
nr. Rivington St. See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-420-0012 Send to Phone

Price Range: $$$$
Reader Rating:
8.4 out of 10

11 Reviews | Write a Review
Cuisine: American Traditional, Irish/English

Courtesy of Freemans

Map

Official Website

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Hours

Daily, 11am-4pm and 6pm-11:30pm

Nearby Subway Stops

F, V at Lower East Side-Second Ave.; 6 at Spring St.

Directions

Freemans is located at the end of Freeman Alley, off of Rivington St. between Bowery and Chrystie St.

Prices

$12-$26

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

Bar Scene
Brunch - Weekend
Hot Spot

Alcohol

Full Bar

Reservations

Not Accepted

Profile

This exceedingly low-profile restaurant materialized at the end of a nondescript Lower East Side alley unknown to even the most intrepid hipster. Persevere, and you'll discover a taxidermist's dream of a dining room, specialty cocktails, and a homespun American menu tinged with the occasional Anglo accent, like devils on horseback and summer pudding. If you don't feel like battling for a Rum Swizzle (Haitian rum, lime juice, syrup, bitters) during the raucous evening hours, order one (or two) on a peaceful Sunday afternoon, along with a bowl of stewed plums (with Greek yogurt and vanilla syrup), a slab of excellent wild-boar terrine, and a fat lamb-sausage patty served with watercress salad, two poached eggs, and thick slices of sourdough. — Rob Patronite and Robin Raisfeld

Brunch

Sat.—Sun., 11 a.m.—4 p.m.

Note
Reservations are accepted for parties of 6 or more

Reader Ratings

8.4

if you just hopped off the double decker bus

henri from 10013 | Posted on 6/4/08

Overall Reader Rating: 1 (Not Recommended)


Food:	4
Service:	1

Décor:	3

Value:	1

The food was okay but it took forever to get the waitress attention, that was after being ignored by the host for over an hour "oh really you gave me your name I don't remember" we were seated next to...Read More

Night in Montmartre

nickcope from 02906 | Posted on 2/20/08

Overall Reader Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)


Food:	8
Service:	8

Décor:	10

Value:	10

When you walk down Freemans Alley you are a time-traveler, a transport to a different place and time. If you are concerned with being promptly seated, respectful service, etc. then you are at the wrong place. The experience of Freemans...Read More