ISO dive bar nr. Met Museum

[ab70]

It doesn't seem like there would be a dive bar near the Metropolitan Museum of Art, but if there is, I would love to know! Barring that, can anyone recommend an inexpensive, unpretentious, relaxed bar to have a quiet cocktail with a couple 20-something artsy Europeans after going to the Met? Or is sneaking a bottle of champagne in Central Park afterwards the best bet?

[harrison]

Go west -plenty along Columbus ave. P&G, Firehouse

-----
Firehouse
522 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10024

P&G Bar
380 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10024

[small h]

P&G is no more, tragically.

http://ny.eater.com/archives/2011/05/...

[JungMann]

They relocated to 78th and Columbus. Not quite the same atmosphere as before, though.

[small h]

Yes, I know. And according to the Eater link in my previous post, the new location closed at the end of May.

[thew]

there's auction house, but they dont open til 730 pm

there are plenty of bars in the area though%3

http://www.yelp.com/search?places=&am...

-----
Auction House
300 E 89th St, New York, NY 10128

[Nancy S.]

Maybe Earl's Beer and Cheese on Park and 97th.

-----
Earl's Beer & Cheese
1259 Park Ave, New York, NY 10029

[Casey Jones]

Too bad it isnt 1999. I miss the Madison Pub, a tiny unpretentious place to grab a drink.

[JungMann]

There are plenty of largely similar bars on Second Avenue in the 80s, but Earl's Beer and Cheese is a better choice. It's a very relaxed neighborhood type of place with lots of personality, though not necessarily a dive bar.

[melo7]

You'll have to buy the champagne after your visit because the Met has a no liquids (except water) policy and they check bags.

[Scott V]

Champagne/Central Park