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Pete's Tavern Since 1864, Pete's Tavern is NYC's oldest continuously operating restaurant & bar in NYC! Henry a loyal regular at the last turn of the century.
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Pete's Tavern is the oldest contiuously operating restaurant & bar in New York City. As befitting an official New York historical landmark we stay true to our traditions. Pete's Tavern continues to serve the best in Italian-American cuisine & our famous 1864 House Ale with the same kind of high quality neighborhood service that made O. Experience the traditions that have made Pete's Tavern a success for over a hundred and forty years by having your next office or private party in our Skylight Banquet Room. We offer several menu plans (including open bar and buffets) for your consideration. Pete's Tavern also offers its expert staff of chefs, servers & bartenders for off premise catering services. If you have any questions or specific requests please contact us & we will do our best to accommodate your specific needs.

About half an hour into a party in the Speakeasy Room, someone taps a spoon to a glass and stands up to toast the year.T...
10/26/2026

About half an hour into a party in the Speakeasy Room, someone taps a spoon to a glass and stands up to toast the year.

This Christmas it has a new red ceiling, refinished floors, and a Reserve Bourbon Cabinet just outside the door. Seats 35 for dinner, 50 for cocktails.

November and December dates are going quickly. Email [email protected].

People of Pete’s on a Thursday night.
10/22/2026

People of Pete’s on a Thursday night.

A booth tour. Swipe for the O. Henry, Bemelmans, and Towles booths, then booths 8 and 9, which sit where the flower shop...
10/19/2026

A booth tour. Swipe for the O. Henry, Bemelmans, and Towles booths, then booths 8 and 9, which sit where the flower shop door used to be during Prohibition.

Fall menu, now in the kitchen. Honey Nut Squash Soup. White Pizza with smoked gouda, delicata, sage, prosciutto and hot ...
10/16/2026

Fall menu, now in the kitchen. Honey Nut Squash Soup. White Pizza with smoked gouda, delicata, sage, prosciutto and hot honey. Burrata with a roasted root vegetable grain salad. Shepherd’s Pie. Veal Stroganoff, over egg noodles.

Franco Zeffirelli shot a scene of Endless Love in this booth in 1981. The booth hasn’t moved. It’s now, the Bemelmans Bo...
10/09/2026

Franco Zeffirelli shot a scene of Endless Love in this booth in 1981. The booth hasn’t moved. It’s now, the Bemelmans Booth, named for the author who sketched out Madeline on Pete’s menus in the late 1930s.

Second photo is from today. Ask for table 2.

Two plates on the table tonight. Pick a seat.
10/05/2026

Two plates on the table tonight. Pick a seat.

Before Resy, there was this. This phone’s out of service, but you can still call 212-473-7676 to book a table.
10/01/2026

Before Resy, there was this. This phone’s out of service, but you can still call 212-473-7676 to book a table.

The sign of a brunch well done.
09/28/2026

The sign of a brunch well done.

People of Pete’s is back
09/25/2026

People of Pete’s is back

Address

129 East 18th Street (corner Of Irving Pl)
New York, NY
10003

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 2am
Tuesday 12pm - 2am
Wednesday 12pm - 2am
Thursday 12pm - 2am
Friday 12pm - 2am
Saturday 12pm - 2am
Sunday 12pm - 2am

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