The Old Town Bar and Restaurant is a noted NYC establishment located between Park Avenue and Broadway at 45 E. 18th Street in the Flatiron District. Originally a German establishment, the bar has been in continuous operation since 1892, making it one of the oldest bars in the New York City area. When it first opened, the historic bar was a place that only served drinks, but during Prohibition, the bar was forced to change its name to Craig's Restaurant and start serving food in order to operate as a speak easy. After the end of Prohibition and the closing of the nearby 18th Street Subway station in 1948, the bar began to fall into disrepair. It wasn't until the late 1960s, when local bar manager Larry Meagher took over operations, that the bar saw a resurgence of popularity.

This September, the bar celebrates its long standing history with a 125th Anniversary Celebration. The party kicks off at 1 pm on Sunday, September 17 and will include a selection of traditional German food, Oktoberfest beer and a Oompah Band for everyone's enjoyment.