Saturday, Sept. 18th, 2010—Bar 251

Day 251—Friday, September 17th, 2010
Sir Harry's@The Waldorf Astoria
Okay, it’s Friday and we all know what that means, time for your weekly glass of whine. It’s been a long week with one bad night but a decent bounce-back, if I do say so myself, which I just did. Anyway, I’m fucking beat and the last thing I feel like doing is going to some packed bar and dealing with people who have been boozing it up since happy hour. Then I came across a place I had bookmarked for such an evening: Sir Harry’s Bar in the Waldorf Astoria. This is a true old-school bar and hotel and I bet it’s not packed on a Friday night, especially since it’s the start of Yom Kippur. But, there’s only one way to find out, and that’s to go check it out.

Here we are at the famous Waldorf Astoria. One night in this joint is about what I pay for a month of rent.

The green stairs lead up to...

The shiny marble foyer.

Sparkly!

There's a display with photos from days gone by in the Waldorf. Here's Lena Horne's album from a live performance at the hotel in its glory days.

And here's a shot of Tony Bennett, Diahann Carroll and Tom Jones at a show in the '60's.

But my mission isn't going to 365 lobbies, so it's off to Sir Harry's we go. Looks nice and relaxed in here, perfect!

And the entire staff was very friendly and supportive of my 365 bar crawl. Here they assembled for a group photo. From left: Thomas, Julio C., Constantina and Pedro.

Julio served me up a Budweiser and the night is off and running. Cheers!

The legendary bar in all its glory. This place was a favorite watering hole of Frank Sinatra. Latest star sighting's in here include Johnny Depp (who left a 100 dollar tip) and Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie.

Peanuts!

There's comfortable chairs and couches up front to lounge in and enjoy a drink.

Tables and chairs line the wall opposite the bar.

It's a real, classic, old-time New York vibe in here.

Meanwhile, back at the bar, Thomas chats with customers.

And at the other end, Julio mixes up a drink for a thirsty patron.

Here's a nook at the end of the bar.

I've lived in New York City for over 17 years now and have seen some scary sights, but nothing more frightening than this: The bill at Sir Harry's! Aaaaaahhhhh! Goodnight, everybody!

Review
Sir Harry’s in the Waldorf Astoria Hotel is a throwback to old-schooled moneyed New York. The bar is long and dark wood and plush chairs and couches are to the side and in the back for lounging. The bartenders and staff are friendly to locals and are happy to help out tourists with any questions regarding New York or demonstrating the making of the perfect martini, the bar’s signature drink.

There’s a full bar here, but be prepared to pay for the luxurious atmosphere, the cheapest drink is a bottle of Budweiser for nine dollars. But on the bright side, there’s an unending supply of free peanuts on the bar. Don’t be afraid to ask for seconds.

Sir Harry's@The Waldorf Astoria
301 Park Ave. (@49th St.)
212-872-4890

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Bonus Photos

Okay, as most of us know by now, Jason is in France visiting Zioum Zioum the Chainsaw and longing to have sex with Elvis Presley’s corpse. Zioum Zioum sent me some photos and some captions and here they are! (This is part one, part deux  will be tomorrow. Appréciez !)

We were walking on Paris streets then we got a big thought for you, Marty! TO OSTRICH ASS!!!

It was Jason's birthday on 26th of August. I told Jason I would offer his gift in Paris and that he needs to bring stylish clothes and shoes. Here in that photo he really don't know were the fuck I'm going to take him and he looks stressed out!!! HAHAHA!

Dress up like rich people in the richest Paris neighborhood, near the Eiffel Tower and the Champs Elysée, the reality is that we have only few bucks in the pocket!! I think that's funny!!!! ok let's go "there" !!!!

And here we are!! To the Crazy Horse!!! And a bottle of Champagne is waiting us. Funny to be in that kind of joint! Rich motherfuckers all aroiund us! Haha!

We could not take any picture but thanks to Youtube, there's some video!! Here is the show we saw, named "Desir" (For you Professor Dungpie, you were asking for a titty bar and melons, here it is!!)

Stay tuned for part II, tomorrow. Will Jason finally have his fling with dead Elvis? Tune in and find out! TO OSTRICH ASS!

And now, for Al: Neil Young and Crazy Horse!