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01/31/2013
Don't bother. The great Wednesday night blues jam with Jim Moran has been cancelled after many successful years. What a loss to community and the music world. Spread the word and stay away until they bring back the Blues!
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Phone: (718) 296-0600
Address: 8748 78th St, Woodhaven, NY 11421
Website: http://www.neirstavern.com
More Info
- General Info
- Among the oldest and most historic bars in the country, Neir’s Tavern is located in the Woodhaven section of Queens in New York City, near the Brooklyn border. Over 180 years old, it is one of the few old drinking establishments that have been in almost continuous operation (Prohibition notwithstanding) and in the same location, for its entire history. Neir’s is known as the tavern where Mae West first performed, where actors such as W.C. Fields and businessmen like Fred Trump (Donald’s father) would gather for a drink. It has also gained fame as the bar in which the classic Martin Scorsese film,Goodfellas, starring Robert DeNiro, Joe Pesci, Ray Liotta and Lorraine Bracco, was filmed. Tower Heist ) movie starring Ben Stiller, Eddie Murphy, Tea Leoni & Alan Alda was filmed here and fall of 2013 CBS 60 minutes interview notorious ex-mobster John Alite aka John “Aletto” (from Gambino and Gotti associations) at Neirs. Apparently it was a favorite hang not just as portrayed in the movie Goodfellas but in real life.Among the oldest and most historic bars in the country, Neir’s Tavern is located in the Woodhaven section of Queens in New York City, near the Brooklyn border. Over 180 years old, it is one of the few old drinking establishments that have been in almost continuous operation (Prohibition notwithstanding) and in the same location, for its entire history. Neir’s is known as the tavern where Mae West first performed, where actors such as W.C. Fields and businessmen like Fred Trump (Donald’s father) would gather for a drink. It has also gained fame as the bar in which the classic Martin Scorsese film,Goodfellas, starring Robert DeNiro, Joe Pesci, Ray Liotta and Lorraine Bracco, was filmed. Tower Heist ) movie starring Ben Stiller, Eddie Murphy, Tea Leoni & Alan Alda was filmed here and fall of 2013 CBS 60 minutes interview notorious ex-mobster John Alite aka John “Aletto” (from Gambino and Gotti associations) at Neirs. Apparently it was a favorite hang not just as portrayed in the movie Goodfellas but in real life.
- Extra Phones
Primary Phone: (347) 233-3501
- Payment method
- cash only
- Price Range
- $$
- Neighborhoods
- Woodhaven, Southwestern Queens
- AKA
Neirs Tavern Inc
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- Other Information
Parking: Free
Wi-Fi: Free
Bike Parking: Yes
Attire: Casual
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Cuisines: Caterers, Brew Pubs, American
Alcohol: Full Bar
Takes Reservations: Yes
Outdoor Seating: No
Price Range : Average
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