Taverns of Colonial New York: Cocktail Tour

Join Untapped New York for a cocktail-themed walking tour of colonial Manhattan's former taverns, coffee houses, and breweries. The tour explores the sites of former colonial taverns and the famous historical events that occurred there — from the drinking habits of Dutch New Amsterdam to the notorious 19th-century establishments of the Seaport. The walk concludes at Quick Eternity, a modern take on a New England whaling tavern, where attendees enjoy a colonial-themed cocktail experience with two full-sized drinks.

Tour Highlights

• Washington's Favorite Watering Hole: One of the oldest buildings in NYC, where George Washington bid farewell to his troops
• Remnants of the Lovelace Tavern: An archaeological dig site that uncovered pieces of a lost tavern once used as a City Hall
• Early NYC Drinking Habits: What the Dutch liked to drink in New Amsterdam and how bar culture was closely tied to business and politics
• An Infamous Sportsman's Hall: The site of a notorious rat pit in the South Street Seaport
• Raise a Glass: Two full-sized cocktails (or non-alcoholic drinks) inside a modern bar inspired by old New England whaling taverns

The tour begins at the large red Joie de Vivre (Joy of Life) sculpture in Zuccotti Park.