"McSorley’s is the mother of all Irish bars, founded in 1854 and showing every year of its age, with its sawdusted floor and antique fixtures. Only two beverages are sold, self-branded light and dark ales, and watching the barkeep carry 20 or so mugs at once is part of the fun. Don’t be deterred by long lines that form at various times during the holiday — sometimes you can walk right in and have an ale or three." - Robert Sietsema