Chumley's, New York City

Name: Chumley's
Address: 86 Bedford Street, New York City, United States
Telephone: +1 212-675-2081

#1735 among attractions in New York City

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Chumley's was a historic pub and former speakeasy at 86 Bedford Street, between Grove and Barrow Streets, in the West Village neighborhood of Greenwich Village, Manhattan, New York City. It was established in 1922 by the socialist activist Leland Stanford Chumley, who converted a former blacksmith's shop near the corner of Bedford and Barrow Streets into a Prohibition-era drinking establishment. The speakeasy became a favorite spot for influential writers, poets, playwrights, journalists, and activists, including members of the Lost Generation and the Beat Generation movements. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 40°43'55"N, 74°0'19"W

Address

86 Bedford StreetDowntown Manhattan (West Village)New York City United States

Contact

+1 212-675-2081

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Day trips

Chumley's – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Marie's Crisis, Washington Court, Father Demo Square, IFC Center.

~650 ftNE
Dancing, Nightlife
Marie's Crisis, New York City
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Church
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Park
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~1010 ftE
Cinema, Nightlife
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~1200 ftE
Dancing, Nightlife
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Memorial, Historic walking areas, Historical place
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~730 ftE
Dancing, Nightlife
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~310 ftS
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Cherry Lane Theatre, New York City
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~550 ftE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Barrow Street Theatre, New York City
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~520 ftW
Church, Historical place, Architecture
Church of St. Luke in the Fields, New York City
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Chumley's?

Nearby attractions include Cherry Lane Theatre, New York City (2 min walk), Christopher Street, New York City (3 min walk), Lucille Lortel Theatre, New York City (3 min walk), Church of St. Luke in the Fields, New York City (3 min walk).

How to get to Chumley's by public transport?

The nearest stations to Chumley's:

Metro

Christopher Street • Lines: Hob–33, Jsq–33, JSQ–33 via HOB (3 min walk)
Christopher Street–Sheridan Square • Lines: 1, 2 (5 min walk)

Bus

Bethune Street & Greenwich Street • Lines: M11 (9 min walk)
Greenwich St/ Horatio St • Lines: M11 (13 min walk)

Ferry

Hoboken NJ Transit Terminal (30 min walk)
Brookfield Place / Battery Park City Ferry Terminal (35 min walk)

Train

Hoboken Terminal (31 min walk)