Dorrian's Red Hand, also known simply as Dorrian's, is a famed
Irish-American
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Irish immigration to the United States
From the 17th century to the mid-19th c ...
bar located at 1616
Second Avenue at East 84th Street, on the
Upper East Side
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of
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Started by Irish immigrant James "Red Dog" Dorrian in 1960 and operated by his son Jack, the popular hangout became a social pillar for
preppy
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Upper East Side teenagers, college students, and
young urban professionals. It is known for its "old time" atmosphere and the chummy and clubby demeanor of its patrons.
Today, the bar is still family-owned and managed by Jack Dorrian's son, Jimmy. Dorrian's has expanded to a second location in
Jersey City
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. Dorrian's Red Hand is a common hang out for the players of the
New York Yankees
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Dorrian's has served as a filming location for ''
U.S. Marshals'', ''The Deli'', and episodes of ''
Gossip Girl
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'', ''
Gallery Girls'', and "
Fleishman Is In Trouble".
See also
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List of Irish restaurants
References
External links
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Irish-American culture in New York City
Irish restaurants in the United States
Restaurants in Manhattan
Drinking establishments in Manhattan
Restaurants established in 1960
Restaurants in New Jersey
Upper East Side
Second Avenue (Manhattan)
1960 establishments in New York City
Jersey City, New Jersey
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