The Dead Poet

The Dead Poet on New York’s Upper West Side is a literary-themed Irish pub that blends bookish charm with classic pub camaraderie. Opened in 2000 by former English teacher Drew Dvorkin, this Amsterdam Avenue bar features mahogany-paneled walls adorned with black-and-white portraits of writers like Emily Dickinson and James Joyce, alongside poetic passages mirrored for easy reading. Patrons enjoy themed cocktails such as the Edgar Allan Poe (vodka, triple sec, lemon) and Jack Kerouac (tequila, blue curaçao, citrus), alongside one of NYC’s finest pints of Guinness. Located at 450 Amsterdam Ave. (between 81st and 82nd Street). 212.595.5670 thedeadpoet.com