Ear Inn - long‑running tavern in a historic building

The Ear Inn occupies a building on Spring Street that dates to about 1817 and is frequently cited as one of Manhattan's oldest surviving structures housing a drinking establishment. The site has operated as a commercial tavern for many decades and is a fixture of SoHo's architectural and social history. The building's age and continuity of use contribute to local lore about historic New York drinking establishments.