Tom and Jerry's
6 people recommendvia r/AskNYC, r/FoodNYC6 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Many commenters recommend Tom and Jerry's as a bar worth visiting. One commenter describes it as an old-school spot where drinking alone is comfortable, and another calls it great for people-watching. One commenter likes it for reading, though just in the afternoon, and a different patron names it only as a probable pick.
Address
Tom and Jerry's, 288 Elizabeth St, New York, NY 10012
At a glance
- Known for
- People watching
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/beernerd6 in r/AskNYC · Oct 2024
Listed as an after-work option.
- Recommendsu/Objective-Two-8728 in r/AskNYC · Oct 2026ambience
Listed among old-school spots that suit a solo night.
- Recommendsu/BellonaKid in r/FoodNYC · Jun 2024ambience
Likes this spot for reading, though only at certain times of day.
- Recommendsu/Spumorty in r/FoodNYC · Aug 2025
Lists Tom and Jerry's among Manhattan bars they would go to.
- Recommendsu/ayayadae in r/AskNYC · Oct 2026ambience
Calls it great and a good place to people-watch when feeling down.
- Recommendsu/Gocountgrainsofsand in r/AskNYC · Oct 2024
Answers the question by naming it as a probable spot.
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Freshness
Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.