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Ear Inn

7.0Friend Score / 10

#7 of 20 Bars & Nightlife in New York City

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A legendary tavern operating since 1817 in SoHo with authentic old-world charm, low ceilings, and wooden beams. Get the dumplings, burgers, or mac and cheese, and catch the sunset or Sunday live music. Note that one reviewer mentioned an automatic service charge that they didn't appreciate.

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Hours
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Price$$
Phone(212) 226-9060
Websitetheearinn.com
Nearest transit
Time needed
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Last verifiedJuly 20, 2026

Friend Score

7.0/10
  • Value7.5
  • excellence7.5
  • local_love7.5
  • Authenticity8.5
  • fame_sustained7.0
  • distinctiveness9.0
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Last reviewed July 20, 2026 by AskTheCity Editorial.

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