Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
PEARL OYSTER BAR
18 Cornelia St between Bleecker and W 4th sts. Subway A, B, C,
D, E, F, M to W 4th St; #1 to Christopher St. 212 691
8211. Mon-Fri noon-2.30pm & 6-11pm, Sat 6-11pm.
MAP
Upmarket version of a New England fish shack, best
known for its lemony-fresh lobster roll. You may have
to fight for a table here, but the thoughtfully executed
seafood dishes are well worth it.
THE SPOTTED PIG
314 W 11th St at Greenwich St. Subway #1 to Christopher St.
212 620 0393. Mon-Fri noon-2am, Sat & Sun 11am-2am.
MAP
New York's first gastro-pub, courtesy of chef April
Bloomfield. The menu is several steps above ordinary
bar food - featuring smoked-haddock chowder and
sheep's ricotta
gnudi
- and the wine list is excellent. En-
trees $15-35, with lunch plates under $20.
BARS AND PUBS
BLIND TIGER ALE HOUSE
281 Bleecker St at Jones St. Subway A, B, C, D, E, F, M to W 4th St; #1 to Christopher St. Daily
11.30am-4am.
MAP
This wood-panelled pub is the home of serious ale connoisseurs, with 28 rotating
draughts (primarily US microbrews such as Sixpoint and Smuttynose for around $6.50),
a couple of casks and loads of bottled beers - they also serve cheese plates from Mur-
ray's. The prime location means it tends to get packed.
