Loophole #3: Not In New York City
You can always take the PATH train to Hoboken, New Jersey.
Loophole #4: Separate Room for Smokers & Creative Interpretations
These restaurants and bars have all created an indoor smokers oasis -- sometimes it's a self-serve lounge or separate room and sometimes it may be a bus waiting outside.
F. Illi Ponte Ristorante
39 Desbrosses St at West St. Map
(212) 226-4621
Subway F, V to 2nd Avenue
Nublu
62 Ave C Map [br(212) 979-9965
Subway 1, 2 to Canal
Liquids
266 E. 10th St. (1st Ave. & Ave. A) Map
212-677-1717
Subway: L to First Ave., 6 to Astor Pl.
Half King
505 W. 23rd St. (10th Ave.) Map
212-462-4300
Subway: C, E to 23rd St.
Bar None
98 3rd Ave. (12th & 13th Sts.) Map
212-777-6663
Subway: L at 3rd Ave; N, R, 4, 5, 6 at 14th St/Union Sq
Loophole #5: Owner Operated Establishments
Since this law was created to protect the employees of bars, bars that are operated by the owner are exempt from the rules. Try one of these places for full smoking freedom.
Swan’s Bar
213 Pearl St (John St. & Maiden Ln) Map
212-952-0266
Subway: 2, 3 to Wall Street
Loopholes 1 - 2: More Smoker-Friendly New York City Bars
If you know of any additional bars that are not here or if you see an error, please email me.
