Bars : USA : NY : New York : Swift Hibernian Lounge
Bars : USA : NY : New York : Swift Hibernian Lounge
About Swift Hibernian Lounge
Here's an alehouse that feels like a home. Aside from murals
depicting boisterously bucolic scenes penned by its namesake, Swift's pub
appeal is refined to the basics. The front room is as nooked and crannied as
you could desire, with a winding bar yielding several "best seats in the
house" as well as a wide selection of impressively esoteric beers. An
expansive yet cozy back room—aesthetically, a cross between a church (there's
an actual pulpit in back, containing high-tech DJ equipment) and a mead hall out
of Beowulf—helps maintain a civilized crowd density.
Swift Hibernian Lounge Review By Meghan A : New York, NY
Ahhhhh Swift is amazing. First of all, I love that they made
me google "Hibernian" (it means relating to Ireland!) and I love that
I now have a new adjective to describe my ancestry. COOL MAN.
They have a very large list of whiskey, but also a huge
selection of beer, wine, specialty cocktails for around $10, a full bar, and food
menu. The bartender was attentive and friendly. However, I really really like
the atmosphere here. It's dark with thick wooden plank floors, chandeliers,
high ceilings, Jonathan Swift paintings on the wall, and plenty of space.
The music is exceptional too. In our sitting, we heard The
Velvet Underground, 60's classic "She's Not There", and "Guns of
Brixton", which is probably the silver medalist for best song on the
masterpiece, London Calling. (For the record, the title track gets the gold).
They've been around since 1995, and with a focused,
easygoing, and all-encompassing attitude, I can see why.
Contact Swift Hibernian Lounge
Address 34 East 4th Street Noho, New York, New York 10003 |
Phone (212) 260-3600
Contact NY Magazine
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