It's a Bar - The Kettle of Fish a short film by Dave Coleman and David Doyle
Established in 1950, Kettle of Fish remains true to it's roots, a Greenwich Village neighborhood bar. Through the years we have welcomed people from all walks of life. Beat writers like Jack Kerouac, musicians such as Bob Dylan, sports fans, intellectuals, and your average Joe or Jane have found a second home at the Kettle. After opening on MacDougal Street, the Kettle has moved twice and now resides on Christopher Street just off Sheridan Square. Our current location features a main bar and a back room with sofas, tables and chairs. Along with dart boards, there is pinball, Ms Pacman/Galaga, and Megatouch machines in addition to a variety of board games. Some say the jukebox is one of the best in NYC. Whether alone or in a group, you will feel at home at the Kettle of Fish. Nearby subway stops include the 1 and 9 at Christopher St. and the A,B,C,D,E,F,V at W. 4th St.
Jack Kerouac in front of the Kettle of Fish. Photograph by Jerry Yulsman.
Kettle of Fish 59 Christopher St New York, NY 10014 212-414-2278
"This Greenwich Village watering hole has gone through many incarnations (and locations) since it was established in 1950—but it maintains some of the divey, bookish spirit from the days when it was frequented by Kerouac and Bob Dylan. Pose with the now-indoor neon BAR sign to re-create the famous photo of the writer swaying drunkenly outside the original digs, or simply stop by to revel in the retro basement vibe with a game of darts and a $4 brew (Rolling Rock, Bud or Yuengling)." - Time Out New York, newyork.timeout.com
CHARACTERS OF THE VILLAGE
Patrick and Adriane of the Kettle of Fish Bar
By Brian and Joy Pape
Kettle of Fish bar at 59 Christopher Street reminds us of the Cheers bar from the television series where "everybody knows your name and everybody's glad you came." It’s opposite the Christopher Street Park and has the same warm feeling as the TV show.
Kettle of Fish was established in 1950 in the West Village as a restaurant/bar, named for a catch phrase popularized by comedians Laurel and Hardy. "Well, here's another nice kettle of fish you've pickled me in," they'd exclaim, meaning, "Here's another fine mess you've gotten me into." Read entire article...
Greenwich Village Sports Bar Named Among 15 Best In New York City
BY Gus Saltonstall, Patch Staff
A Greenwich Village watering hole famed for being a favorite for legendary writers was just named among the best in the city.
First opened in 1950, Kettle of Fish at 59 Christopher St. earned a spot on Eater NY's recent list of the "15 Bars to Cheer on Your Favorite Sports Team in NYC." Read entire article...
Creative Juice: Drink Like a Writer at These Literary Bars
BY Gayatri Bhaumik
Next time you can’t find the right words, grab a drink at one of these literary haunts and find inspiration with the world’s greatest writers.
From London to New York, St Petersburg to Paris, the world’s greatest cities all have serious literary heritage. Whether making appearances in popular novels, hosting writers as they soak up inspiration for their next masterpiece, or building storied literary circles, these cities are inseparable from the written word. But writers are also known for liking a drink—or five—to get the creative juices flowing, so it’s no surprise that these cities also have bars where literary greats gathered to talk shop (and imbibe). Read entire article...
A Love Letter to Drinking in Bars
BY Andrew O'Hagan
From dingy dives to Old World establishments, watering holes are one writer's paradise.
The Kettle of Fish, in Manhattan's West Village, a favorite old haunt of Bob Dylan's.
Kettle of Fish a slice of Wisconsin in NYC
BY Dirk Van Susteren
In a city of 8.4 million, the Kettle of Fish can be an escape to Wisconsin, just a subway-ride away.
At this New York tavern, expats and tourists alike find a slice of Wisconsin, in cozy and familiar surroundings: pennants of the Brewers and the old Milwaukee Braves gracing a wall, bobbleheads of Aaron Rodgers and Ray Nitschke looking down from a liquor shelf, a signed photo of Willie Davis expressing "best wishes." Read entire article...
Flavors of the Badger state create a unique corner of the Big Apple
BY RUTHIE YOUNG
The oldest and most casual is Kettle of Fish, a sports bar just off Sheridan Square, down a flight of stairs marked only by a small wooden sign hanging out front. It’s got dartboards, New York brews on tap and a history that dates back to visits from Jack Kerouac and Bob Dylan. But more than that, it’s been the favorite spot in the city to watch Wisconsin sports ever since former Wauwatosan Patrick Daley bought the business in 1998.
“It’s a Greenwich Village Bar with a strong Wisconsin tint,” Daley explains. The draught list always includes a beer from Sixpoint, a popular New York brewery that is, as it happens, owned by a Wisconsinite. On game days, patrons enjoy Usinger’s brats, aged Wisconsin cheddar from Marathon and summer sausage from Oshkosh. Though Daley has lived in New York for decades, his friendly demeanor and hearty laugh reveal he keeps his home state close to his heart. “My dentist is still in Wisconsin,” he explains, “so I get back at least twice a year.“ Read entire article...
