A Wednesday Evening at The Grisly Pear

I happened upon The Grisly Pear on a Wednesday night in the village, in search of nothing other than a quick bite and a beer before heading to another live music spot (Cafe Wha? is 2 doors down). I was sold after seeing a small sign claiming, "Bluegrass tonight". While the food was average, the rest of the evening was a pleasant surprise. Around 930, musicians began to gather around a candlelit table in the back of the bar. Another group assembled in the front, sitting at what was previously the dining area. As the music picked up, more people arrived with instruments, hoping to sit down/stand up and join in the jam. The result...impromptu bluegrass at its finest. Within an hour, a surprisingly diverse group of 15+ people were picking, singing, and sipping whiskey.

Decent happy hour specials, questionable cocktail sauce (think a marriage of tabasco and ketchup), and great atmosphere....worth stopping by to hear some good jams, or better yet... bring your banjo and get involved.

Neighborhood: Greenwich Village

107 MacDougal St.

New York, NY 10079

(212) 529-3808