Peter McManus Cafe

New York, United States

3.7

Open now

20 reviews

Accepts Credit Cards

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Bussiness info

Takes Reservations
No
Delivery
No
Take-out
No
Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Good For
Late Night
Parking
Street
Bike Parking
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Good for Kids
No
Good for Groups
Yes
Attire
Casual
Ambience
Divey
Noise Level
Loud
Music
Juke Box
Good For Dancing
No
Alcohol
Full Bar
Happy Hour
Yes
Best Nights
Tue, Wed, Thu
Coat Check
No
Smoking
No
Outdoor Seating
No
Wi-Fi
No
Has TV
Yes
Waiter Service
Yes
Caters
No

Description

Specialties

Great Cheeseburgers, Award Winning Corned Beef, and house made Chili are food menu specialties. Irish hospitality from 4 generations of McManus’ make this the oldest family owned and operated bar or restaurant in NYC. A great neighborhood vibe appeals to the masses, and the cheapest prices for drinks in Chelsea creates a great value!

History

Established in 1916.

Peter McManus first NYC opening was on 19th between 6th and 7th after leaving its post in Longford, Ireland. In 1936, a few years after prohibition ended, it moved to its current location. It has been passed down from Peter McManus to his son James McManus Sr shortly after James Sr returned home from WW2 and earning 2 purple hearts. James McManus Jr. starting his reign in 1974 and is the current proprietor along with his son Justin James McManus.

Over the years, Peter McManus Café has been known as the staple of Chelsea. As everything around the pub has changed, «The Store» as referred to by the McManus family has stayed the same. The physical bar, woodworking, and tiffany windows are all from the 1930’s, just the tv’s and jukebox are new additions in this landmark.

The throwback feel has made it very attractive for movie and film shoots an it has appeared in dozens of projects including Seinfeld, Highlander, SNL, Keeping the Faith, Law and Order, and The Other Guys.