Chumley's
Gay bar · State College ·
Fabulous cocktails, curated beer, wine, and spirits
Fabulous cocktails, curated beer, wine, and spirits
"The original Prohibition‑era speakeasy first opened in 1922 and has long given the address its clandestine mystique through its architecture and lack of signage. A later reboot featured Victoria Blamey as chef and received two stars from Pete Wells for the New York Times before closing during the pandemic. That legacy is central to why incoming operators say they want future concepts at the site to 'honor' that past." - Melissa McCart
"I see the storied West Village speakeasy as a historic watering hole dating back to Prohibition, where F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald, Ernest Hemingway, and William Faulkner at various times sidled up to the bar; that former Chumley’s space is now the site of a planned restaurant project." - Melissa McCart
"The upcoming project will occupy the former home of the storied West Village speakeasy Chumley's, which is described as the historic site where the new restaurant will be located." - Emma Orlow
"Hosting a 20s-themed bash on March 23 in anticipation of the institution’s 100th anniversary in 2022, Chumley’s — the renowned West Village speakeasy — will serve dishes like oysters Rockefeller, finger sandwiches, deviled eggs, and Waldorf salad." - Tanay Warerkar
"She built a reputation for whimsical, inventive tavern fare at Chumley’s, a background that made her hire seem like an opportunity for a full reset at Gotham but doesn’t wholly define Gotham’s current menu." - Ryan Sutton