Despite looking like you’ve stepped back in time with every
square inch of the Dead Rabbit’s wooden rafters plastered with black and white
photographs and sawdust on the floor, the bar actually opened in 2013. It was
this rustic “taproom” on the main floor that we spent our entire visit (a
sawdust free cocktail parlour is located on the second floor), with so many
things catching our attention: the extensive Irish whiskey collection, Dead
Rabbit memorabilia hung on the wall, and even hand-drawn cartoons by the
register.
The bar is named after the famous Irish gang in New York
from the 1850s; thankfully, in modern days, there’s no weapons or dead animals
in sight. What they do have (and you have to taste) is an out-of-this-world
Irish coffee ($12). The whipped cream melts against the hot coffee to create a
cold thick foam at the top, once you get through this cool layer you’re greeted
with a warm coffee that’s thoroughly spiked with Clontarf whiskey and just
enough demerara syrup to keep it
sweet. Whether used to greet the morning or bid adieu before bed, it’s equally
fitting.
Not all their cocktails are whiskey based, the perfect lady
royal ($15) uses lemon vodka and is a perfect match for brunch as it’s almost
like a peach Bellini mimosa. With the sparkle from the Prosecco, hint of
refreshing mint, and light undertone of florally jasmine, it’s an easy sipping
cocktail.
Of course Dead Rabbit also has plenty of beers on tap from
the traditional Guinness ($8) to their signature Dead Rabbit cask ($8), which
go wonderfully with the corned beef sandwich ($18). The thin crunchy bread can
barely contain the hefty portion of warm meat, which is brined but not overly
salty. It’s topped with melted gruyere and a mustardy creamy coleslaw that
provides a lovely hint of pickledness against the corned beef. The hot fries
were equally delicious to munch on … meat and potatoes, the perfect Irish meal.
Sadly, the corned beef sandwich was all we could manage
having had pizza an hour earlier. Who would have known that the 2017 World’s
Best Bar winner would not only make amazing drinks but delicious food as well?
Do yourself a favour and head to the Dead Rabbit earlier for brunch, you’ll be
satisfied with their food and it’s your best chance to score a seat (by 3pm the
place was packed). Don’t worry, there won’t be any Irish militia gangs on site,
but you’ll likely still need to battle with the mob of thirsty tourists and
traders.
How To Find Them
Location: New York, USA
Address: 30 Water Street
Address: 30 Water Street
Website: https://www.deadrabbitnyc.com/
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