Welcome Home
WELCOMEHOME
Old pal, welcome home. While strict Prohibition ruled in America, life was poured as a drop of freedorn in the legendary Harry's New York Bar in Paris. Sitting at the bar, where the aromas of tobacco, ink, and costly liqueurs mingled, were two friends. One was Harry MacElhone, a man who made modern hospitality history from behind the counter.
William“Sparrow” Robinson
The other was William "Sparrow" Robinson, a legendary sports journalist, bohemian, and a man with a big heart. William had a signature habit-every guest, every friend, and every passing traveler who sat beside him was greeted with a warm, heartfelt: "Old pal." To him, these weren't just two words. It was a philosophy of life. It was a sense of belonging, a guiding hand in a foreign land, and proof that no one had to be alone at the bar.
The OldPal
One evening, Harry decided to translate that friendship into a glass. He combined bold, characterful rye whiskey with bitter Campari, but swapped sweet vermouth for dry-creating a drink that is strong, bitter, and elegant all at once. He named the cocktail after William's favorite phrase-the Old Pal.
Our barbears this name
Our bar bears this name for a reason. We wanted to revive that golden era when the bar was not just a piece of wood, but a gathering place for stories, connections, and genuine friendships. As you flip through this menu and choose your drink, remember that you are not just a guest in our bar. Cheers, my old pal.
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WELCOME HOME
Old pal, welcome home. While strict Prohibition ruled in America, life was poured as a drop of freedorn in the legendary Harry's New York Bar in Paris. Sitting at the bar, where the aromas of tobacco, ink, and costly liqueurs mingled, were two friends. One was Harry MacElhone, a man who made modern hospitality history from behind the counter.
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William
“Sparrow” RobinsonThe other was William "Sparrow" Robinson, a legendary sports journalist, bohemian, and a man with a big heart. William had a signature habit-every guest, every friend, and every passing traveler who sat beside him was greeted with a warm, heartfelt: "Old pal." To him, these weren't just two words. It was a philosophy of life. It was a sense of belonging, a guiding hand in a foreign land, and proof that no one had to be alone at the bar.
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The Old
PalOne evening, Harry decided to translate that friendship into a glass. He combined bold, characterful rye whiskey with bitter Campari, but swapped sweet vermouth for dry-creating a drink that is strong, bitter, and elegant all at once. He named the cocktail after William's favorite phrase-the Old Pal.
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Our bar
bears this nameOur bar bears this name for a reason. We wanted to revive that golden era when the bar was not just a piece of wood, but a gathering place for stories, connections, and genuine friendships. As you flip through this menu and choose your drink, remember that you are not just a guest in our bar. Cheers, my old pal.
