Pete's Tavern, American restaurant in Gramercy Park, Manhattan, US
Pete's Tavern is an American restaurant located at the corner of East 18th Street and Irving Place in Gramercy Park. The space displays original wooden details, vintage lighting fixtures, and furnishings alongside a menu of burgers, steaks, and pasta dishes.
The bar opened in 1864 and ranks among Manhattan's oldest establishments. Writer O. Henry became a regular visitor in the early 1900s and composed several of his stories from a table here.
The name traces back to its founder Pete, and the interior still shows original woodwork and vintage furnishings from the 1800s. Visitors experience a setting that feels like a step back in time when they sit at tables where generations of New Yorkers have gathered.
The restaurant opens at noon and stays open until 2 AM daily, with the kitchen closing at 11 PM Sunday through Thursday. Expect it to be busiest in the evening and on weekends, so arriving earlier in the day works well for shorter waits.
During Prohibition, the bar disguised itself as a flower shop while continuing to serve alcohol to loyal regulars. This hidden operation as a speakeasy allowed it to survive when many other bars were shut down.
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