Joe Allen
Joe Allen has always been a fun place to go after or before a Broadway show, because actors love it here, so your chances of a celebrity sighting are high. And the atmosphere—with its long bar, exposed brick walls, and posters from Broadway flops—screams Old New York. But in the last few years it’s seen a substantial culinary improvement, meaning the quality of the food and drink now match the setting. Cocktails are expertly mixed, and hearty menu staples such as sautéed calf’s liver, a grandmotherly meatloaf, and the southern-fried chicken sandwich, are knock-you-off-your-barstool delish.
Joe Allen has always been a fun place to go after or before a Broadway show, because actors love it here, so your chances of a celebrity sighting are high. And the atmosphere—with its long bar, exposed brick walls, and posters from Broadway flops—screams Old New York. But in the last few years it’s seen a substantial culinary improvement, meaning the quality of the food and drink now match the setting. Cocktails are expertly mixed, and hearty menu staples such as sautéed calf’s liver, a grandmotherly meatloaf, and the southern-fried chicken sandwich, are knock-you-off-your-barstool delish.









