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The Dead Rabbit
New York · United States
Cocktail Bars in New York · Irish-American pub food
Photo: Official website · thedeadrabbit.com
A New York Irish pub and cocktail destination that brings together Guinness, Irish whiskey, substantial food and ambitious mixed drinks under one historic roof.
The Story
Origin
Belfast bartenders Sean Muldoon and Jack McGarry opened The Dead Rabbit in Lower Manhattan in 2013.
Philosophy
Contemporary Irish hospitality can encompass both the everyday pleasures of a pub and the precision of a destination cocktail bar.
Why Important
The Dead Rabbit helped reposition Irish pub culture within the international conversation about ambitious drinks and contemporary hospitality.
Differentiation
The Irish pub is treated as a living hospitality format rather than a decorative theme.
Food Philosophy
Irish-American comfort food makes the venue useful for meals as well as drinks.
Guest Experience
Guests can choose between the social energy of the taproom and a more cocktail-led visit upstairs.
Design Philosophy
Distinct rooms allow pub informality and a more focused cocktail experience to coexist.
Design & Architecture
Lighting
Warm pub lighting with more subdued illumination upstairs.
Furniture
Pub tables, bar stools and intimate cocktail seating.
Materials
Wood, tile and framed printed material.
Architecture
A multilevel venue in a historic Water Street building.
Design Language
Layered Irish-American pub character.
Interior Design
A richly decorated taproom contrasts with more intimate upstairs cocktail spaces.
Graphic Identity
Illustration and storytelling play a prominent role in the brand's menus and publications.
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Watch · Reviews & Tours
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Review · Business Insider · 10y ago
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Review · CBS Mornings · 2y ago
The Dead Rabbit NYC Honest Review & User Experience | Best Irish Pub in NYC?
Review · How Review · 1y ago
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Review · Dirty Water Media · 4y ago
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