After Show Musical Bar Options for Dad and 16yo?

[Malatenj]

Posted: 12/29/18 at 12:43pm

Daughter and I am coming in for a 24 hour trip to see MFL (since she was just cast as Eliza in her spring HS musical) - Friday, 1/4.  I know there are some fun or authentic bars for the after show theater fans and/or actors. Ones with piano sing-alongs would be fun too.  We just don't want to do the touristy ones (Stardust), but something more authentic - or at least less touristy.  And the one big catch might be needing to admit a 16 yo at around 11:00 (with Dad).  Any ideas much appreciated.

[Miles2Go2]

Posted: 12/29/18 at 12:54pm

I found this: “Those under 21 are not allowed to consume or buy alcohol in public in New York, whether they are with a spouse or a legal guardian or not. Though someone under 21 years of age can't order or consume alcohol in public, children are allowed to enter a bar at any time as long as that particular bar or pub serves food.”

https://www.tripsavvy.com/drinking-age-in-new-york-2819358

[Malatenj]

Posted: 1/1/19 at 7:59pm

Ive heard that about the food serving places. Thank you.

Does anyone have any recommendations for specific Broadway after show places?

[Robbie2]

Posted: 1/1/19 at 8:06pm

Malatenj said: "Daughter and I am coming in for a 24 hour trip to see MFL (since she was just cast as Eliza in her spring HS musical) - Friday, 1/4. I know there are some fun or authentic bars for the after show theater fansand/or actors. Ones with piano sing-alongs would be fun too. We just don't want to do the touristyones (Stardust), but something more authentic - or at least less touristy. And the one big catch might be needing to admit a 16 yo at around 11:00 (with Dad). Any ideas much appreciated."

 

 

https://www.donttellmamanyc.com/

[Miles2Go2]

Posted: 1/1/19 at 8:08pm

The only ones I can think of dont serve food so your child would be denied access.

[roadmixer]

Posted: 1/1/19 at 9:57pm

You won’t find a gimmick like singing servers or dueling pianos but a nice place for food and drink after theatre favored by actors and theatre workers is Glass House Tavern on 47th. Right in the heart of the theatre district too. The owner is a friend and I have been going since they opened.... http://glasshousetavern.com/

[slumdogdelaware]

Posted: 1/1/19 at 10:55pm

Don't Tell Mama -- piano bar on 46th St. Minors are allowed.

[chrishuyen]

Posted: 1/1/19 at 11:20pm

Sardis is pretty reliable after a show, and many of the servers have cool stories about actors and such.  Bond45 also has a nice late-night happy hour, though I'm not sure how much it's frequented by theater personnel.

One thing to keep in mind if you're making reservations is that My Fair Lady is somewhat farther from the theater district, so make sure to plan for extra travel time!

[CapnHook]

Posted: 1/2/19 at 12:06am

You could always go downtown to a blues club like the Blue Note Cafe. Or see if there is a concert at 54 Below that night.

[SomethingPeculiar]

Posted: 1/2/19 at 1:34am

Joe Allen and Sardi's are great Broadway "watering holes" steeped in theatre history: JA has posters from flops on the walls; Sardi has the famous caricatures of stars.

Also, for some of the best pastries in NYC, stop into Bread's Bakery (right by Lincoln Center) for a sweet before the show.

[jbird5]

Posted: 1/2/19 at 12:54pm

Birdland has an 11pm show, but theyre more of a jazz club.

[Malatenj]

Posted: 1/3/19 at 10:07am

Thanks for all the great suggestions!!!