Fanelli Cafe on Prince Street in SoHo is one of the historic drinking establishments we featured in our new book “Great Bars of New York City”

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The Landmark Tavern in Hell’s Kitchen is one of the neighborhood spots we feature in our new book “Great Bars of New York City”

 

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Preserving the Spirit: James and Karla Murray’s “Great Bars of New York City” Pay Attention, The Streets are Talking - NEWYORKSAID

Thank You New York Said!
https://www.newyorksaid.com/preserving-the-spirit-james-and-karla-murrays-great-bars-of-new-york-city/
"This passion for their subject matter shines through on every page of “Great Bars of New York City.” The book is a masterclass in architectural and interior photography, with each image carefully composed to transport the reader into the space."

We will be talking about Dante as well other “Great Bars of New York City” in our FREE illustrated book discussion with @gvshp_nyc on Tuesday, October 8th at 6 PM at St John’s in the Village on 218 West 11th Street.

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Milano’s Bar is one of the neighborhood dive bars we featured in our new book “Great Bars of New York City”

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Regina’s

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If you are looking for a great bar to have a drink after battling the crowds during the Feast of San Gennaro in Little Italy this weekend,

 

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Virtual "bar hop" with our friends at Untapped Cities tonight!

Hi Guys, Karla is still "under the weather" so no livestream today, but we will be leading a virtual "bar hop" with our friends at Untapped Cities tonight, showcasing some of the "Great Bars of New York City" we included in our new book. See more info on how you can join us at 5 PM tonight!

https://untappedcities.com/insiders/events/great-bars-book-talk/

GREAT BARS OF NYC: Thank you Citizen Femme!

Thank you Citizen Femme!

"The city’s bar scene has long been immortalised in international films and literature, however none quite as in depth as the new book by James and Karla Murray."

https://citizen-femme.com/.../this-week-cf-loves-16-09-24/

Holiday Cocktail Lounge on St Marks Place in the East Village is one of the amazing bars we featured in our new book “Great Bars of New York City”

 

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"Great Bars of New York City" Book Talk with James and Karla Murray

J​​​​​​oin acclaimed photographers James and Karla Murray for a special illustrated conversation about their latest book, Great Bars of New York City: 30 of Manhattan’s Favorite Storied Drinking Establishments!

-See photos from the Murrays’ latest photography book

-Learn how the couple selected which bars would be featured

-Hear some of the stories behind the photographs

-Learn how you can help to save your community’s beloved bars

Sign up here: https://untappedcities.com/.../events/great-bars-book-talk/

Smith’s Bar in the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood near Times Square

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Watch our annual walk through the FEAST OF SAN GENNARO, LITTLE ITALY, NYC!

Please join us tomorrow Saturday September 14th from 1-3 PM at Rudy’s Bar & Grill

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Please join us TONIGHT for our “Great Bars of New York City” book launch signing event at Village Works Gallery located at 12 St Marks Place between 2nd & 3rd Aves in the East Village.

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Let's Discover Great Bars of NYC

Thank you so much Accidentally Wes Anderson!

https://accidentallywesanderson.com/great-bars-of-nyc/

"Well thanks to our friends, and incredibly talented photographers, Karla and James Murray they have helped us on our quest to explore some of the best of the best in their new book Great Bars of New York City. In this delicious addition to our coffee table, they share 30 of Manhattan’s favorite storied drinking establishments."

Remembering those lives lost or destroyed that awful day...

 

"Great Bars of New York City" - FLAMING PABLUM

Thank you Flaming Pablum! Click link for full review... 

https://vassifer.blogs.com/alexinnyc/2024/09/great-bars-of-new-york-city.html 

"It’s entirely splendid. If you harbor any of the same predilections as myself, you will not be able to put this book down, as I haven’t."

We will be having a solo photography exhibition of our work from our latest book “Great Bars of New York City: 30 of Manhattan’s Favorite Storied Drinking Establishments”at Village Works Gallery located at 12 St Marks Place between 2nd & 3rd Aves in the East Village.

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