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New York City Nightlife – Pubs

Fanelli’s

Step inside and leave Soho behind.

The Scene

No trends, no hype—just reliable pub fare and affordable suds, since 1847. Dressed-down folks from the neighborhood and shoppers who deem it a Soho staple come for dinner and drinks, served up by a nonchalant waitstaff. Tile floors and the original wooden bar make it cozy with a vaguely familiar feeling.

So, Who’s Fanelli?

Michael, actually. While he wasn’t the first to own the establishment, he christened it with his name in 1922 and kept the people happy, operating a low-profile speakeasy. The Fanelli family sold the business in 1982, but the name remains as legend—and the prices do it proud: Two people with $50 between them can eke out one appetizer, two entrees, a bottle of wine and two coffees. Tap beers are $3.50 for domestic, $4 for imports.

94 Prince St
New York, NY 10012-3219
Phone: (212) 226-9412