Where wining and dining meets pure theater
‘21’ first rang with laughter during Prohibition—today this former speakeasy still tops New York’s social scene
Everyone who's anyone has to make an entrance at the iconic '21'. From the 35 multi-colored jockeys lining the steps to the five stories of restaurants, events spaces and bars within, a visit here is about more than dining—it's an adventure into the imagination. And, most of all, it's about sheer entertainment and sophisticated fun.
An Illustrious Triumph
After an infamous raid in 1930, ‘21’ founders Jack Kriendler and Charlie Berns enlisted architect Frank Buchanan to design a system of camouflaged doors, invisible chutes, quick-release bar shelves and a secret wine cellar. It worked––they were never caught again.
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Step inside
From the colorful ‘toys’ hanging in the Bar Room to the countless rare vintages in the hidden Wine Cellar, every detail will take your breath away.
