McSorley’s Old Ale House has been in operation at the same location on E. 7th St. since 1854, when it was founded by Irish immigrant John McSorley. It serves only two types of its own ale – dark and light. It is quite well-known as one of the last pubs to admit women – and only after a Supreme Court case. The walls are adorned with articles and other memorabilia going back one hundred years. More photos here. If you go to their website, you can take a virtual tour, read their history, etc.
Many of the patrons are tourists or college students, and apparently it is popular for bachelor and bachelorette parties. In the photo, we have “Team Blair,” a group of women with customized pink T-shirts meeting for a bachelorette party. In the back room, I was approached by a member of a bachelor party (sporting an inflated plastic lamb) who wanted me to take photos. If you visit, be prepared for a raucous atmosphere…
What a fun picture, and thanks for the links. Haven’t been to NYC for ages, but would love to go there!
Beau reportage, ca me rapelle de bon souvenir. Cet endroit donne l’impression qu’il existe un NYC qui ne change jamais.En esperant que ce lieu ne bouge jamais
u hae a great eye for photos =)
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