Lightship Frying Pan
Beer Garden, Bar, and Boat or Ferry$$$$
Chelsea, New York
The experts at Eater and The Corcoran Group recommend this place
"Grab a bucket of Coronas, order some food and enjoy the view!"(19 Tips)
"On a nice day, you can get a great breeze off the Hudson River."(10 Tips)
"White wine sangria tastes amazing."(13 Tips)
"Don't come if you get seasick easily!"(7 Tips)
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Go downstairs in the underbelly of the ship, and play the piano in the dark. If you're good people will come down and dance. If they do, mission accomplished sailor!
BollareMarch 29, 2012"This boat-turned-bar is a great way to unwind on summer nights, especially with the Sangria pitchers!" - Nicole S.
AerieFebruary 24, 2012During a beautiful summer evening, there's no place else we'd rather watch the sunset with friends.
Sarah FieldsDecember 13, 2014If you get motion sick super easily, you may want to rethink this place.
Go for the white sangria. Incredibly refreshing on a beautiful day.
- BollareMarch 30, 2012This boat-turned-bar is a great way to unwind on summer nights, especially with the Sangria pitchers! —Nicole
- Meg MinuskinSeptember 3, 2009you have to go early to get a table (5pm-ish) - plop down with a bucket of beer and get the veggie burgers, which are surprisingly amazing
Taylor PerryAugust 17, 2013Cool bars, good food, but lots of pretentious preppy assholes. Otherwise really rad!
LindsDecember 28, 2011The absolute best place to take in a sunset on the Hudson (with a bucket of Coronas).
Samuel GozlanJuly 5, 2011Perfect for a summer sip. My favorite stop when rollerblading on the riverfront. Read more
CharlottesMay 27, 2016They don't call it the frying pan for nothing. This place gets really hot, with black rubber flooring sucking up the heat of the day and throwing it back at the crowd.
Peter aka Nomi FJune 16, 2010Don't be a picky beer drinker and just order the bucket of Coronas! Trust me, its the best beer deal.
Nat NatSeptember 25, 2010I am going to miss this place once the weather cools down. Great after work spot with a nice view, great eats and refreshing drinks!
Kaitlin HarrisDecember 14, 2011Don your favorite day dress and sunglasses, order a pitcher of sangria, and feel the boat sway! =)
Bay fries. Best fries in the world. Better than Shake Shack's cheese fries even!
- Michelle GervaisApril 23, 2010AWESOME DIVE BAR - if you want to be in Manhattan but not 'feel' like you're in Manhattan - this is the spot for you!
When the main bar is crowded, go to the secret bar downstairs in the side boat. Usually empty.
Stephanie Paige MillerMay 27, 2013Actually have decent food. Hummus and old bay fries + captain Lawrence
Katie SchlossApril 14, 2012Nothing beats watching the sunset while sipping on a tall glass of sangria on this boat... That also happens to be a bar.
BluePrintMarch 18, 2011There is no better place to go in the city after work when the weather is nice.
raymondweilSeptember 27, 2011Chill out at this floating bar which used to be a floating lighthouse used by the Coast Guard. Because Independence is a state of mind.
rich masioAugust 27, 2015Mildly annoying people and wished the piers were like it was in the 80s before the yuppies- Caroline DruckerAugust 3, 2011Summer nights in NY are best spent with friends on an old boat. Get the pitcher of white sangria for the table.
Nothing like it in NYC. A floating beer garden on the Hudson.
Rafi RomeroJune 26, 2015French fries were delicious. Burger was ok. Mild evening vertigo not so great.
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Lightship Frying Pan
205 12th Ave (at Pier 66 on W 26th St)
New York, NY 10001
United States
New York, NY 10001
United States
Historic Floating Barge and Lightship. Check our Facebook page for weather related openings/closings.
Closed until Noon (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- Noon–Midnight
(212) 989-6363
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Lunch
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Cocktails
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