It has long been an unpretentious haven for artists and creatives from around the world. Old Town has been used as a filming location, for television ('80s Letterman), film ('The Last Days of Disco') and music videos (House of Pain's 'Jump Around'). The creaky staircase leading up to the second-floor dining room is slanted, the lineup old-style urinals in the men's room date from 1910, and the presence of a working dumbwaiter all add to the living history of the place. This institution's charm is its patina - it's worn and quirky. Originally a German watering hole, the building stands nestled between Union Square and Gramercy Park, containing many of its original interior features, including the striking mahogany bar, behind it, a beautiful beveled mirror and soaring 'tin' (actually pressed steel) ceilings.
Old Town Bar, which opened in 1892, has been a beloved gathering place for residents and visitors alike.
