Site Supporter superjohnmcginlay Posted December 31, 2011 Site Supporter Share Posted December 31, 2011 Bit cheeses but just up from times square there's a diner where the waitresses and waiters sing on the tables Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worthy10 Posted December 31, 2011 Author Share Posted December 31, 2011 I am amazed at the detail of information. WW are so cosmopolitan! Thanks for all your comments. I'm in for a hectic 5 days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHAT Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 I am amazed at the detail of information. WW are so cosmopolitan! Thanks for all your comments. I'm in for a hectic 5 days Let us know how you went on coz I think I've managed to coax the wife into going! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules_darby Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Burger joint mentioned by northern star is supposed to do the best burgers in the world; gutted when I couldn't find it I had a hot dog off the street and it was alreet The ice hockey is brilliant The rock much better than empire state Locals aren't that friendly; some bloke walked into me and then had a go at me for being a tourist; my missus had to get me to walk away from the clown Take comfy shoes for plenty of walking We saw the NY marathon, it was quality You'll have a belting time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Zico Posted January 14, 2012 Moderators Share Posted January 14, 2012 Been twice and as much as there are other places I must see in the world I wouldn't hesitate going there again 4 days wouldn't be enough to see everything in that you should get a bus tour ticket over a day or two and get off at the stuff you really want to see and see the rest from the bus, that said I walked from battery to central park up broadway, was ace way to pass 5 hours or so The statue of liberty was underwhelming up close so would plump for the free queue less staten island ferry for views of the bay Williamsburg in Brooklyn is good for a night out, there's a retro arcade bar (barcadia maybe) and a bowling alley bar that are worth a beer or two Nobu is quite possibly the best meal I've ever had I went up the wtc's on 9/2, came back 9/7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiteboy Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 this is all great, but where do you go to get hammered until 4am? i have 15 nights to fill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Spider Posted March 15, 2012 Site Supporter Share Posted March 15, 2012 this is all great, but where do you go to get hammered until 4am? i have 15 nights to fill Not easy For a city that never sleeps, they like an early night. Brooklyn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anewman Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 go to coney island Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnoopJohnnyJohn Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 I was there for 14 days. Never got bored. Never recovered, financially... VERY very expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Churchill Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 Im going to go bout this time next year with the missus! 4 nights im thinking, however what im wondering it the cheapest easiest way to get there ans stay! Flights and hotel seperate? Through an agent so as to pay off monthly and you know you are def going............... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Churchill Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 Gonna keep it quiet from the missus and let her think im flying her to London for a few days! Also gonna make sure its all paid for before the end of the year and thinking about taking a grand and half or is that pittance for taking over there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no balls Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 this is all great, but where do you go to get hammered until 4am? i have 15 nights to fill I have a friend lives in New York, he's a DJ at some trendy discotheque place so should be able to help you out with some late night dives. When you going? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiteboy Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 Here now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Zico Posted March 15, 2012 Moderators Share Posted March 15, 2012 (edited) this is all great, but where do you go to get hammered until 4am? i have 15 nights to fill Anywhere and everywhere, you don't need tips for that (east village best bet) Brooklyn good night out too and less twatty than manhattan in terms of locals Edited March 15, 2012 by ZicoKelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter superjohnmcginlay Posted March 16, 2012 Site Supporter Share Posted March 16, 2012 Meat Packing District http://newyork.citysearch.com/list/85861 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 (edited) been here until 4am Was v v drunk http://www.playwrightirishpubnyc.com/ Edited March 16, 2012 by boltondiver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little whitt Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 chris mulltysanty out of the SOPRANOS owns a bar there and servers in it at weekends Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traf Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 chris mulltysanty Who? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elson Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Who? Spider from Goodfella's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuffyTheCampfireSlayer Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 Took a cruise round the island with circle line i think, was really quite nice. Take in a show if you can at night, use the TKTS booth in time square can get you some proper cheap tickets to stuff Good restaurant i went to with the missus was a place called virgils http://www.virgilsbbq.com/, go hungry, you will be filled up no problem. If your feeling like taking in a rare bit of culture check out whats on at the Guggenheim or MOMA (some proper weird modern art in there, but some of it is really good), on the east side of central park For me Ellis island was a bit boring, would only bother with if you are really interested in american history. Especially if you have limited time, i just used the. there is a ferry that heads right past it (staten island ferry i think) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floyd Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 Been twice, 1995 and 2000. Went up to the top of the Statue of Liberty when you still could, rather than just the pedestal. Agreed about Ellis Island. If you're stuck for time it's missable. Stayed midtown near Madison Square Gardens which was great for Times Square and Central Park (10 to 15 minutes walk) Got down to the WTC in 2000 which was strange considering 12 months later they were gone. Greenwich Village at night is fantastic and if you go to Madison Square Gardens or Radio City Music Hall they have a list of gigs for the week or so you're there. Caught some cracking live bands in off Broadway clubs which are off the regular tourist trap. Never got off Manhatten (apart from the Liberty Ferry) but have been reccommended Yankee Stadium and the Bronx Zoo which I intend to do next time. I love New York and could happily go back another 10 times without getting bored. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Biggish Dave Posted March 19, 2012 Site Supporter Share Posted March 19, 2012 I went to NYC in November to run/walk the marathon and missed our home game with Stoke! Never mind, loved the city. The Boathouse restaurant in Central Park is a great place to take the Mrs, especially if its sunny. Get there and book a table for a bit later and use the time to wander round central park. Rockerfella is miles better view than the Empire State Building. Hogs & Heifers bar in the meatpacking district is ace - its what the Coyote Ugly is based on and is used for some of the outside scenes. Use the subway for getting around - taxis are stupidly expensive because of the traffic. Stone Street down near the financial district and Staten Island ferry is a great little place for pubs and bars. Staten Island ferry also has great views of the statue of liberty, its free and doesn't get crowded the same as the ferries which go to liberty island. The helicopter ride over the city is great but a little expensive. Plenty of restaurants near the theatre district have theatre specials on where you can eat cheaper - my favourite is the Capital Bar & Grille in the Time Life building. Greenwich Village & SoHo is worth a visit - so too Little Italy. McSorleys as someone has mentioned is also great for meeting characters who like to talk boxing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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