Tuesday, Sept. 28th, 2010—Bar 261

Day 261—Monday, September 27th, 2010
Trinity Place
Okay, tonight’s bar is another suggestion from 365 commentator Al Rizo. Al suggested a bar called Trinity Place in the Financial District. I haven’t been to that part of New York for awhile and Al hasn’t steered us wrong yet, so it’s off to Trinity Place we go!

It's a little tough to find, because while the address is on Broadway, you actually enter on Cedar Street. But I finally found it.

And here we are, let's check it out.

And the first thing you see upon entering is the dazzling chandelier, which is preserved way back from the days when this space was a bank.

The mirror is another piece from days gone by. The owners tracked it down in Europe and had it shipped back to it's rightful hanging place in the lobby of the bar.

The bar is located in the bank's former vault and this three ton door stands outside.

A close-up of the vault's door. If it shuts and you get locked in, there's no worries, all the booze is on the other side of the door.

Here's the round, red velveted enterance to the bar in the former bank vault.

It's dark, candle-lit with red-lighting. Looks like Al picked another winner. A nice looking bar.

And a nice looking and friendly bartender. Sabrina poses with barback, Jorge.

Peace and beers and puppeteers.

I'm always a sucker for the lit-up bar bottles. Nice.

If you squint and look just right you'll see my reflection in the mirror.

Just some of the draft beers available at Trinity Place. They have a huge beer and ale selection here.

These three were seated next to me at the bar and told me they were regulars at the place. From left: Alex, Cristina and Christian.

A shot down the long, wooden candle-lit bar.

A view from the other end of the bar.

Sabrina starts to mix up Stoliobombs, which she learned about from bartender Alania who wasn't on duty that night.

She shakes...

She pours...

And we toast. From left: Myself, Sabrina and the friendly and hospitable manager of Trinity Place, Shannon.

And here's Vinny. Vinny's been a regular here since the place opened five years ago.

And Sabrina pours a shot for the three of us at the bar. Cheers!

And a parting shot of myself and Sabrina. Goodnight, everybody!

Review
It makes good sense that Trinity Place is located in the heart of the Financial District, it’s a former bank vault dating back to the year 1904. The original 35 ton steel doors still hang at the entrance. Inside former money vault you’ll find a long, dark bar lit by candles and red lights overhead. The bartenders and staff are friendly and it’s a big after work place. Happy hour rules and you’ll find many regulars lining the bar to forget the rotten workday they just had. There’s tables up front and leather banquettes line the walls giving the bar an old-world charm. Two chandeliers and a large mirror from the original bank still hang in the bar and the dining room.

It’s a full bar and there’s a large amount of bottled and draft beer available. There’s an impressive wine list and lots of varieties of scotch/malts and whiskies to choose from. Some of the signature cocktails at the bar include: Champagne Sangria, Ginger Margarita, a Mojito and a drink called Hendrix In Heaven. ‘Scuse me while...I go to the men’s room.

They have a lunch and dinner menu and some of the selections include: House Made Herb Gnocchi, House Cured Duck Confit with Summer Risotto, Ahi Tuna and Soba Noodle Salad and a Kobe Burger with your choice of cheese. There’s smaller plates available at the bar and some of the choices are: Kobe ‘Pigs in a Blanket’, Chicken Skewers, Mini Kobe Cheese Burgers and Mini Lobster BLT.

There’s a daily happy hour from 4pm to 6pm with different daily drink specials. And if the market tanks you can get tanked for cheap. Any day the Stock Market closes in the red, all drinks are just three bucks from 3:30pm to 5pm.

Trinity Place
115 Broadway (entrance on Cedar St.)
212-964-0939

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Bonus Links

My friend Rick Halberg just started up a blog and you should go visit it. It's called Groovyrick's Blog and it's a stone groove. Here's the link: Groovyrick's Blog.

And Tim Clack sent in this beer related link that we should all read, thanks, Tim! Beer Crate Building.