Cheers to the Fourth! Where to get your patriotic drink on

7/1/09
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By Rolando Pujol

Cheers to the Fourth! Where to get your patriotic drink on

Photo credit: Urbanite

Good times at The Patriot Saloon in TriBeCa (RJ Mickelson/amNY)

By Alexis Korman

Special to amNewYork

Just in time for July Fourth, here’s a rundown of a few patriotic party spots to help you imbibe on Independence Day weekend and beyond. God bless America!

Harry’s at Water Taxi Beach

2-01 Borden Ave., Long Island City, 877-974-6998

“You don’t have to leave the city to have fun on July Fourth,” says Tom Fox, of Harbor Experience Cos., which owns this popular, bare-bones party spot.

“We’ve got hot dogs, burgers, sand, sun, music, beer, and tropical drinks.”

This year, $10 will get you into their Fourth of July extravaganza (free before 8 p.m.).

The Pony Bar

637 10th Ave., 212-586-2707

You might not want to be caught dead near Times Square, but this new spot may be worth the trip. Decorated with Neil Young photos and wooden barrels, the bar focuses on $5 U.S. craft brews — no foreign suds here.Pier Maritime 66 (Formerly The Frying Pan)

Pier 66 at W. 26th St.,

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It’s hard to imagine this boat as a once-submerged lightship, but that was its fate until it was salvaged and brought to New York in the 1980s. Today, the boat is one of the liveliest party locations around.

On the Fourth, there’s an an exclusive party (for $200 a ticket, benefiting historic ship restoration) with premium views of the fireworks.

The Patriot Saloon

110 Chambers St., 212-748-1162

Expect American flags, grubby bras and ties hanging from the ceiling, as well as country music blasting from the jukebox and scantily clad bartenders pouring cheap drinks. The vibe is 100 percent American roadhouse.

Hearth

403 E. 12th St., 646-602-1300

The bar area at this East Village restaurant harbors a little secret: In honor of Obama’s move to bring back the White House cocktail hour, chef Marco Canora is offering a presidential cocktail party every Wednesday from 6-10 p.m.

“We can’t think of a better way to get people to come together,” says Hearth’s mixologist, Kelley Slagle.

Southern Hospitality

1460 Second Ave., 212-249-1001

Elvis posters and neon beer signs help make this joint all-American. On the Fourth of July weekend, specials will include $3 beers such as Miller and Coors, $6 frozen drinks and cheap snacks.

Rodeo Bar

375 Third Ave., 212-683-6500

Live country and bluegrass music and a down-home vibe make this place all-American. The July Fourth celebration will feature a surprise band and drink deals ($4 drafts and $6 margaritas.)
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