Welcome to The Ear Inn
Transport yourself back in time to the gritty streets of old NYC at The Ear Inn. This historical nautical-themed bar offers a unique ambiance and delicious bar food with a touch of class. With live music, great drinks, and a friendly atmosphere, it's a must-visit spot. Try the Shepherd's Pie, fried pork dumplings, or the salmon salad for a delightful culinary experience. The Ear Inn is more than just a bar; it's a piece of New York City history that you won't want to miss out on.
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326 Spring St New York, NY 10013326 Spring St New York, NY 10013 Hotline: (212) 226-9060
Welcome to The Ear Inn, a true gem nestled in the heart of New York City at 326 Spring St. This bar, a delightful fusion of rich history and modern cuisine, invites you to step into a vibrant past reminiscent of a piquant time capsule. Here, the echoes of iconic moments blend seamlessly with the aromas of traditional American bar food, enticing patrons to both savor and reminisce.
The moment you enter, you feel the charm of an establishment steeped in lore, with its nautical decor whispering stories of seafaring adventures. With a welcoming atmosphere, The Ear Inn offers a delightful escape where live music, often gracing the room with jazzy tunes, adds to the convivial spirit. As one customer aptly put it, it's like being transported back in time, surrounded by a crowd familiar with the good old days.
The menu offers a delectable range of appetizers to kick off your culinary journey. Don't miss the Hot and Spicy Garlic Shrimp, bursting with flavor and just the right amount of heat; or indulge in the crispy Fried Pork Dumplings paired with mustard for an extra zing. And for a uniquely comforting option, the Shepherd's Pie, with its well-toasted potatoes, is a must-try—just ask Michael O. about his late-night cravings!
But the highlights don't end there. The selection of burgers is equally impressive, featuring the renowned 8 Oz Pat La Frieda Burger and a tasty Vegetarian Burger, both served with home fries and salad. If you're looking for a lighter fare, the 10 Oz New York Shell Steak Lunch is a succulent choice that won’t disappoint.
Many diners have raved about the friendly, lively environment and the surprisingly good food. As Heather R. discovered, a perfectly cooked salmon atop a fresh salad can enhance your experience here, proving that good bar food can indeed come with a touch of class.
In essence, The Ear Inn is more than just a bar—it's a dining experience filled with character, camaraderie, and culinary delights. Whether you're seeking a late-night bite or a cozy spot to unwind with friends over live music, this historic establishment promises to deliver every time. So why not pay a visit to this storied bar? You might just find a new favorite haunt in the heart of New York City.
This place is like a time capsule!! Enter the Ear Inn and be transferred back in time to when NYC was gritty, the Mob had a solid footing, and the kids all looked like they should be in "A Bronx Tale" or "Saturday Night Fever"! The food is great bar food with a touch of class, but the ambience is worth the visit alone! A must try!!
Loved the old historical nautical feel to this "haunted" establishment. The food was good, I enjoyed the chicken pot pie. There was a jazzy trio of harp and horn players serenading the bar full of people on that fine Sunday evening.
This bar was really really really great find of an establishment in NYC. It a very historical location in lower NYC. It's a friendly environment to have some drinks and surprisingly the food was really good. I had a piece of salmon over salad, which was actually really delicious. The salmon was made perfectly medium cooked that a I requested and placed on a lovely salad of micro greens, tomatoes and cucumber with vinaigrette dressing truly fresh. I had a ice coffee that was strong bold yes my favorite description of coffee, which I absolutely love
We were drunk and it was late. We needed hardy food and to keep our buzz going. The Ear Inn was perfect. We sat at the bar. Inside of about 90 secs we had two cold beers and a menu. We started out with the fried pork dumplings. We were very happy with them. Ask for the mustard. The picture is the plate the dumps came on. For entrees we had the Shepard pie and the spicy shrimp. Shepards pie with lamb was very good. Not too buttery. The potatoes were well toasted. Spicy shrimp was excellent. Nice garlic and butter flavor with moderate spice. It came with some bread. You might ask for extra bread. The sauce and bread was amazing. We did not see any ghosts. Mikey The Sailor must have been haunting another spot that night.
Funny i had a conversation about which bars people above 30 y/o go in this city. And there i was that night. I felt sooo young in the middle of the crowd. Most of them are in their 50s /60s. A chill local bar with live music (not sure if it's every night or sometimes).
Great food great ambiance obscure location but it adds to it. Turkey burger was solid and everything else looked like you couldn't go wrong.
Came into Ear Inn for a work lunch with my team. Our office used to be in the area and in the 5 years I worked 4 blocks away, I've never been here. This was a no-no, so we decided to come up from Battery Park for lunch. It was around 12pm on a random Tuesday, so we were seated right away. Very cute place, you can tell it's got history. I had the Chicken Pot Pie, which was delightful. In retrospect, not the best dish to pick for a work lunch as it took me twice as long to get through it as my colleagues' lunches, but it was so good. Coworker plowed through their burger in 5 minutes flat. Guess it was just that good! Service was friendly and attentive. I kind of wished I knew about it while our office was still in the area!