Jack Kerouac favorite places in NYC

Jack Kerouac the American novelist and poet had a number of spots where he lived, drank and jammed in New York.

At one point in his life, Jack. Kerouac lived at 454 West 20th St (Between Ninth and Tenth Avenues) in NYC.

Some of the places he frequented in the city are still classics places till this day.

Kettle of Fish

Greenwich Village neighborhood bar

59 Christopher St
New York, NY 10014
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Nearby subway stops include the 1 and 9 at Christopher St. and the A,B,C,D,E,F,V at W. 4th St.
(212) 414-2278
Hours:
Mon-Fri, 3pm-4am
Sat-Sun, 2pm-4am

Caffe Reggio
Caffe Reggio offers an abundance of art and leisure in the heart of historic Greenwich Village, just steps away from Washington Square Park.

119 MacDougal Street
New York, NY 10012
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(212) 475-9557

White Horse Tavern
One of the oldest full service bars in Manhattan, once known for it’s 1950’s and 1960’s Bohemian culture.

567 Hudson St.
New York, NY 10014
(at 11th St)
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(212) 989-3956

Nearest Transit 1/9 to Christopher Street or ACE and L to 14th Street and 8th Avenue.
Hours:
Sun-Thu, 11am-2am; Fri-Sat, 11am-4am
Payment Methods:
Cash Only

Birdland
Birdland is home to such popular musical events as the Umbria Jazz Festival in NYC and the Annual Django Reinhardt NY Festival.

315 West 44th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues on the west side of midtown Manhattan
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By Subway: 1, 2, 3, 7, N, Q, R, S, W to Times Square; A,C,E to 42nd Street/Port Authority.