by Rahul G. on Can I give a 6th star? It ain't summer in New York without The Frying Pan. Why you ask? Its a ship...that serves beer and sangria. Ships are awesome, especially old dilapidated ones. And, you know, beer and sangria can be cool too. Put those together in New York city, with the skyline on one side and a scenic* jersey sunset on the other, and you've got yourself a winner! More reasons? + It makes Coronas seem awesome. + The bathroom two floors down in the old engine room. I mean, how fucking cool is that? + There so many nooks on the ship that you can easily feel like you're in some sick private boat party, even when you're really not and there are a thousand other people around you. + They have the most incredible garlic fries in the world. + You can sing at the top of your lungs and no one will care 'cause every one is in high spirits. Note - this may just be a plus for me 'cause I tend to break into song at very random times. + Going to the bathroom after dark is very exciting. Its like one of those suspense/horror parodies. You feel a shudder down your spine when you hear a slight crumble of dead leaves, and suddenly see some crazy guy appear from around the corner in the dark alley way, only to realize that it's just some drunk dude who has a spring in his step cause he just took a good, long piss. + They make great burgers and little pizzettes. You have to wait a while for your food, but its worth it! You're probably going to be chilling there for hours anyway. * Scenic is of course a relative term, but we take what we've got!
by Gretchen O. on I didn't have high expectations when I came here. A friend went on and on about how this was a nasty 'ol dive bar full of guys with long dirty ponytails. Ummm...let's just say this was not the case, at all. I found O'Terrill's to have an interesting mix of people (can't recall one dirty ponytail) and the bar is what it is...its not a trendy nightclub, nor does it claim to be. Service at the table was not great, but our server tried. He continued to smile and be pleasant, despite the fact that he had too many people sitting in his station. I felt bad for the guy and chose to order my drinks from the bar, where I was served immediately. I only had the homemade potato chips, which were good, but others ordered meals that looked quite delicious and not like your ordinary pub food. Overall, I would say it is a good option, if you are looking for a mellow place to have a casual night.
