Old Mates Pub
Financial District-Battery Park City, New York City
Bar in New York City, United States
Book with PearlWhy go
Old Mates Pub is a practical FiDi pick for casual group drinks, not a special-occasion cocktail destination. Choose it when easy planning, downtown convenience, flexible timing matter more than a defined food or drinks program.
About Old Mates Pub
Old Mates Pub is a New York City venue with casual dress and published operating hours. Plan around the confirmed basics rather than any assumed specialty.
A practical New York City option with limited detail
The clearest planning details are the hours and dress code. Old Mates Pub is listed as casual, with opening times beginning at 4 PM Monday through Wednesday and 12 PM Thursday through Sunday. Closing is listed as 1 AM Monday through Thursday, 2 AM Friday and Saturday, 11 PM Sunday.
With no published cocktail list, food program, price range, or reservation policy in the details provided, first-timers should confirm current information directly before building a night around a specific menu, table setup, or booking expectation. If the group wants to compare other New York City options, Overstory, Hole In The Wall - FiDi, Kesté Pizza e Vino, La Soffitta, or Vintry Wine & Whiskey may be useful reference points depending on the plan.
Use it when the confirmed basics match your timing
The strongest planning case is timing. Old Mates Pub is open daily, with later closing on Friday and Saturday than on Sunday. That makes the hours useful to check when deciding whether it fits an evening plan in New York City.
Skip making assumptions about the menu, drinks identity, price, or reservation difficulty until you confirm them with the venue. Use the basics simply: New York City location, casual dress, the published weekly hours.
Planning details
- Location
- 170 John St, New York, NY 10038
- Reservations
- Book on SevenRooms
- Website
- oldmates.com
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Old Mates Pub reads like a pragmatic, historically rooted Financial District watering hole. The copy anchors the bar in the area’s tavern history, so the room feels informed by tradition rather than trend-chasing. It leans into an approachable, relaxed character—weekday reliability for office workers and a quieter weekend tempo for visitors—so the atmosphere is more neighbourly than performative. Expect an honest, unpretentious pub environment that privileges steady service and familiar comforts over cocktail theatrics, with an urban street-level energy shaped by the rhythms of John Street and the surrounding commercial corridor.
Best For
This is a go-to for post-shift drinks and casual group meetups in Lower Manhattan. Its proximity to offices and trading floors makes it particularly practical for after-work hangs and weekday pit stops, while weekends attract a mix of visitors moving between nearby sights. The pub’s emphasis on serving the neighbourhood means it works well for relaxed gatherings rather than formal celebrations. Travelers and locals alike find it useful as a dependable place to grab uncomplicated drinks and company without fuss—steady service and an easygoing temperament define the experience.
Ordering Tips
Treat Old Mates as you would a classic neighbourhood pub: keep expectations straightforward and order what feels familiar. The profile stresses function over craft cocktail theater, so lean toward pints or simple, reliably executed bar fare rather than seeking out avant-garde menus. Weeknights are driven by office crowds, so it’s a good spot for early after-work drinks; weekends likely skew busier with pedestrian traffic between nearby attractions. If you want a low-key outing, arrive earlier in the evening to secure a seat and enjoy the steady, neighbourhood-focused service.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm, inviting, and unpretentious with a lively atmosphere perfect for socializing and watching sports.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Pub
- Late Night
- Open Until 2am
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Hole In The Wall - FiDi, Notable alternative
- Overstory, Notable alternative
- La Soffitta, Notable alternative
- Kesté Pizza e Vino, Notable alternative
- Vintry Wine & Whiskey, Notable alternative
Bar context
How it compares in FiDi and downtown New York
Choose Hole In The Wall - FiDi over Old Mates Pub if the group wants a more meal-friendly plan in the same downtown orbit. Old Mates Pub is the easier call for a casual drinks-first meetup, while Hole In The Wall - FiDi is the safer cross-shop when food is part of the decision.
Overstory is the stronger pick for a view-led, higher-intent night; Old Mates Pub is better for lower-pressure group logistics. If booking stress and group flexibility matter, Old Mates Pub has the edge. If the night needs a more defined sense of occasion, Overstory is the better target.
For wine or Italian-leaning plans, compare against La Soffitta, Kesté Pizza e Vino, Vintry Wine & Whiskey. Those make more sense when the group wants the drinks choice tied to food or wine; Old Mates Pub makes more sense when the priority is an easy downtown pub plan.
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| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Old Mates Pub | New York City | No published awards |
| Hole In The Wall - FiDi | New York City | No published awards |
| Overstory | New York City | 2026 North America's 50 Best Bars · #33Top 500 Bars 2026 · #562026 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #67Tales Spirited Awards 2026 - Best U.S. Cocktail Bar - Best U.S. Cocktail Bar (Top 10 Nominee)2025 North America's 50 Best Bars · #62025 World's 50 Best Bars · #462024 North America's 50 Best Bars · #32024 World's 50 Best Bars · #152023 World's 50 North America's Best Bars · #7 |
| La Soffitta | New York City | No published awards |
| Kesté Pizza e Vino | New York City | No published awards |
| Vintry Wine & Whiskey | New York City | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Old Mates Pub known for?
Old Mates Pub is a New York City venue with casual dress and published operating hours. Specific menu, drinks, price, service details are not provided here.
Where is Old Mates Pub located?
Old Mates Pub is located in New York City.
How can I contact Old Mates Pub?
Use the venue's official channels to confirm current details.
Do I need reservations at Old Mates Pub?
A reservation policy is not provided for Old Mates Pub. Confirm the current policy with the venue before you go.
