Docked alongside Pier 66, the Frying Pan offers a lively riverside retreat where you can sip cold drinks and savor great bites while soaking in stunning sunset views.
"The Frying Pan used to be the worst. This barge docked off Pier 25 was always packed with intoxicated people who couldn’t get into Le Bain, and it felt like a frat party thrown by whichever frat owned the most cargo shorts. But something changed. It’s not as hectic anymore, which means it’s a solid option for an outdoor drink with a group. Sure, they were playing Imagine Dragons the last time we stopped by, but maybe you love that band. Who knows. Get some friends together on the next sunny afternoon and take advantage of the massive outdoor space. If you need food, you can eat some tacos, wings, or a burger." - bryan kim
"Perfect For: Swanky Underground Vibes Without Overdoing It || The Ship, located between Nolita and Chinatown, is designed like – you guessed it – a ship, but think more high-ceilinged cargo than Nantucket sail boat vibes. Great cocktails, nice bartenders, and it's spacious enough to not ever feel too crowded." - hillary reinsberg
"The Ship is in a basement on Lafayette, but it’s a lot nicer than your average basement bar. They serve some excellent cocktails down here, and it doesn’t get too crowded. Your parents won’t mind sitting in one of their large booths, and you can all busy yourselves trying to figure out why they went so hard with the nautical theme." - bryan kim
"Ever heard of The Ship? Probably not. This cocktail bar on Lafayette has stayed relatively under the radar, possibly because it’s located underground, accessed through an almost-hidden door. Fittingly, there’s a boat theme going on, but it’s more “fancy barge” than polo shirt in Nantucket. It’s a big space, great for either a one-on-one drink at the bar or a small group gathering in one of the booths." - katherine lewin, hillary reinsberg
"The Frying Pan — the party boat once known for a crowd of 20-somethings drinking to the point where they probably should not be on a rocking boat — is...surprisingly good in 2019? It offers a perfect vantage point to watch the sun set over the water with a sweating beer in hand." - Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya
