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“Old food”
Jun 2020
We come here. In the “before coronavirus times” and the new ownership, you could rely on getting some mediocre, satisfying late-night bar food. It far exceeded the quality of our last purchase there: the roast beef sandwich. The bread was stale. The meat was dry and tough. Almost inedible. 18 dollars.
“This is where I go to get drunk with my friends”
May 2020
This is an awesome place to gather with your friends and have either a few or 15 drinks. Everybody in the place is mellow and doing the same thing, so you will have company. I think they stopped serving food a few years ago, so when it’s time to move on there are lots of options close by. It’s a typical Greenwich Village bar from 1940 .... just as good now as it was then.
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Neighborhood: West Village
Stretching from Sixth Avenue to the Hudson River, the West Village is one of the city’s most coveted addresses. Full of trendy shops, historic taverns, and cozy restaurants set amid 19th century architecture, this neighborhood has a unique old-world feel. You won’t find a more picturesque location in Manhattan. Without the traditional city grid layout, it’s easy to get lost here, but that’s part of the fun as you stroll down elegant narrow streets with beautiful brownstones. When you need a break, you can always stop in at one of the many quaint eateries or cafes to soak in the atmosphere, or head to the western edge of the neighborhood to enjoy magnificent waterfront views while taking a leisurely walk in Hudson River Park.
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  • Christopher St – Sheridan Square • 5 min walk
  • 8th Ave • 7 min walk
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Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information.
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Ricky
39 contributions
This is where I go to get drunk with my friends
May 2020 • Friends
This is an awesome place to gather with your friends and have either a few or 15 drinks. Everybody in the place is mellow and doing the same thing, so you will have company. I think they stopped serving food a few years ago, so when it’s time to move on there are lots of options close by. It’s a typical Greenwich Village bar from 1940 .... just as good now as it was then.
Written May 23, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
edithjones77
New York City, NY7 contributions
Old food
Jun 2020 • Couples
We come here. In the “before coronavirus times” and the new ownership, you could rely on getting some mediocre, satisfying late-night bar food. It far exceeded the quality of our last purchase there: the roast beef sandwich. The bread was stale. The meat was dry and tough. Almost inedible. 18 dollars.
Written June 24, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
DanandJanC
Palm Desert, CA287 contributions
White Horse, very historical bar, but not much more
Mar 2015 • Couples
We decided to do a pub crawl of the 10 oldest bars in NYC. One of those is the White Horse. While this is a very historical bar, there was not a lot more to it.. We did not eat, bud had several beers. Service was very ordinary and nothing else special. Go for the history, but don't plan on making a day or night of the White Horse.
Written March 25, 2015
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David P
London, UK188 contributions
Good bar, great soundtrack
Jan 2020 • Couples
My wife dragged me here to get out if the freezing cold, and glad she did. West Village, plenty of locals, and has a cosy feel. Happy hour 4-7 on wine and beer. The bar staff had a great soundtrack of various genres playing which helped the atmosphere. Just hit the spot for us.
Written January 18, 2020
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CAinNYC
NYC25 contributions
No good anymore -- tourist trap
Jul 2014 • Solo
This used to be a great place. Sometime over the last year or two the management changed its attitude and as far as I can tell they exist to be rude to tourists and overcharge for drinks. Don't even bother with the food. Lastly, they hate soccer and soccer fans. If you love the beautiful game definitely go elsewhere. In fact, if you like good bars, go elsewhere.
Written July 11, 2014
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kclud
Guttenberg, NJ179 contributions
The White Horse, the real deal in NY storytelling
Mar 2012 • Friends
This is one of the iconic bars in NYC. Locally an Irish Saloon with a long link to famous writers and drinkers. As the weather warms the outside tables are a must. Try the half and half, stout and ale. It will make you start telling stories.
Written March 13, 2012
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SaskYankeeFan
Saskatoon, Canada5 contributions
New owners = terrible experience
Sep 2019 • Friends
Have been here in the past and had a great time. Found out it is under new ownership and you can sure tell. Manager is rude and clearly has no business sense or people skills. A shame for this bar with a great history.

Go somewhere else...
Written September 21, 2019
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mkyni
London, UK162 contributions
Over-rated and poor service
This place looks like a cosy establishment and draws a crowd because of its links to Dylan Thomas but the drinks are expensive and the service is terrible. Avoid.
Written August 30, 2014
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missysassy
Swansea, UK34 contributions
Never been made to feel more unwelcome and stupid!
Jul 2014 • Family
We come from Swansea are interested in Dylan Thomas and were dipping in and out of the Dylan Thomas walking tour. As this place is last on the tour we felt we should drop in for a drink. I wish we hadn't. We felt belittled as the staff sneered at us for wanting to see the Dylan Thomas room which in the tour is described as ' dedicated to the poet'. The staff were very ill informed about his life and work and generally it was an embarrassing disaster visit to a place we were looking forward to seeing.
Written August 5, 2014
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myopinionWales
Wales115 contributions
Atmospheric pub linked to Dylan Thomas
Feb 2013 • Couples
What a great pub - this was Dylan Thomas's last watering hole before his death in New York and one of the dark-panelled rooms is dedicated to him with portraits, extracts of his poems, posters etc.

The whole place is unspoilt and atmospheric. There is a good choice of beers - we didn't eat but others customers' meals looked good with generous portions.

Everyone was very friendly. We spent the afternoon there watching Man U v Real Madrid in the Champions' League - we were surprised to realise it was still light when we got outside!

Well worth a visit and a detour from busier parts of NYC. It's in a pleasant part of Greenwich Village - not too far from subways but it's just nice to walk in that area anyway.
Written February 15, 2013
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