Peter McManus Cafe

West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District


Pouring drafts since the 1930s, this ­family-run dive is something of a museum to the world of the McManuses: photos of yesteryear, an old telephone booth and Tiffany glass. There’s also greasy bar food to eat at the comfy green booths.


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