The 12 Best Bars In New York's Financial District
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New York City's Financial District is the economic center of the entire U.S. <span style="line-height: 1.5em;">But the area is a hidden gem when it comes to bars, pubs, and brew houses.</span>
<span style="line-height: 1.5em;">We set out to find the coolest watering holes by reading Yelp reviews, surveying FiDi locals, and checking the places out on our own.</span>
<span style="line-height: 1.5em;">From the Full Shilling on Pearl Street to Beckett's on Stone Street, here are the best places to drink in the Financial District.</span><span style="line-height: 1.5em;">
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<h3>121 Fulton Street</h3>
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If early day drinking is more your style, then 121 Fulton Street can get your weekend started right with its incredible brunch special: <span style="line-height: 1.5em;">Every Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., it offers a $30 breakfast that includes all-you-can-drink mimosas and Bloody Marys.</span>
<h3>Beckett's Bar and Grill</h3>
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Located in a building that's been around since 1603, Beckett's combines old-school style and new-school drinking with two floors and 24 TVs.
From March to November, Beckett's transforms into one of the best outdoor bars in the city by putting out benches and tables right on Stone Street.
<h3>The Dead Rabbit</h3>
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Don't let the morbid name fool you. The Dead Rabbit is a lively establishment with one of the most fully stocked taprooms in the city.
There's also a classic parlor with 72 "historically accurate" cocktails and a grocery store that sells many oils, spreads, and dry goods.
<h3>Fraunces Tavern</h3>
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Built in 1719, Fraunces Tavern is one of the oldest bars in the country.
George Washington frequented the iconic tavern, and today it continues to draw in patrons to its <span>Porterhouse Bar</span> with its cool history and large beer selection.
<span style="line-height: 1.5em;">If beer is not your flavor, the tavern's Dingle Whiskey Bar has many fine whiskeys and liquors.</span>
<h3>Fresh Salt</h3>
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Located near the old Fulton Fish Market, Fresh Salt derives its name from its seaport neighborhood. "Fresh, Salt, and Smoked Fish" was an advertisement on the original building.
The bar serves a creative cocktail selection, pub food, and beer.
<h3>The Full Shilling</h3>
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The Full Shilling bills itself as an authentic Irish pub - and it is. The<span style="line-height: 1.5em;"> bar is 101 years old and was shipped directly from Ireland and many on the staff hail from the Emerald Isle.</span>
Shilling's distance from the New York Stock Exchange has also made it a popular place for after-work drinks among Wall Streeters.
<h3>The Growler Bites and Brews</h3>
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Located on the famed Stone Street, The Growler Bites and Brews features a wide variety of beers and cocktails.
The bar is busiest on weekends when people come for the <span style="line-height: 1.5em;">$12 unlimited build-your-own Bloody Mary bar, which takes place between noon and 5 p.m. on weekends.</span>
<span style="line-height: 1.5em;">There is also a cocktail bar called Underdog </span><span style="line-height: 1.5em;">below the main bar.</span>
<h3>The Iron Horse</h3>
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Just blocks from the South Street Seaport, the Iron Horse is one of the most fun bars in FiDi.
Big sporting events play on the bar's large projection screen TVs and the crowd is always rowdy.
<h3>Mad Dog and Beans</h3>
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Mad Dog and Beans stands out from the competition as one of the only Mexican cantinas in the heart of the Financial District.
It serves <span style="line-height: 1.5em;">the best guacamole and margaritas south of City Hall, and has a fun W<span>estern-esque atmosphere.</span></span>
<h3>Stone Street Tavern</h3>
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With great beer, wine, and cocktails and a low-key vibe, the Stone Street Tavern is a laid-back locale in the middle of the bustling Financial District.
<span style="line-height: 1.5em;">Enjoy a drink outdoors while people watching on Stone Street - or go for brunch. </span><span style="line-height: 1.5em;">
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<h3>Ulysses' Folk House</h3>
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Ulysses' Folk House is not just one of the most well-known bars in New York. It's one of the best.
<span>The bar has been top rated for its pints, pub fare, and cocktails, along with its Irish ambiance.</span>
This is the one bar you can't miss in the Financial District.
<h3>Vintry Wine and Whiskey</h3>
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While most FiDi bars focus on beer and cocktails, Vintry Wine and Whiskey features an impressive 500-bottle wine list as well as a <span style="line-height: 1.5em;">substantial array of whiskeys from countries like Scotland, Canada, and Japan.</span>
<h3>And now that you've seen the best bars in FiDi ... </h3>
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