Since its doors closed at the beginning of the pandemic, Prohibition has undergone a complete renovation and rebranding, and the doors of the iconic venue officially reopen at 503 Columbus Avenue (between 84th and 85th streets) on Tuesday, December 21.
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As we previously wrote, the Upper West Side bar’s new theme is in the name itself – the Prohibition-era of the 1920s. The space, parter Michael Trenk told us, has essentially been designed to look like a “Prohibition-themed museum.”
Prohibition partners Richard Herschenfeld & Michael Trenk at the entrance of their new Speakeasy room, which will be available for private events.
To match the vibes of the interior, staff members will rock Prohibition-era outfits.
Partners Michael Trenk, Thomas Sheridan, and Tristan Colton
Tristan Colton is the in-house mixologist who will be directing the new cocktail program.
The partners have also hired a new chef, Alberto Gomez, who previously worked at the Grand Havana Room in Midtown. The menu will consist of upscale American plates, with signature dishes including a cheesesteak egg roll, shrimp kebab and a crackling roast pork dish – which Trenk considers the “best new dish in New York.”
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Another new entree will be a cheeseburger on a Portuguese sweet bun with tomato onion jam, and while giant pretzels won’t actually be on the menu, there’s a chance you’ll be able to score one if you ask.
A few more menu teasers:
Warmed old fashion apple pie for two:
Mushroom risotto:
Organic roast chicken:
Fish and chip tacos:
Romain wedge salad:
Prohibition has been on the Upper West Side since 1996, drawing big crowds for its live music which will be returning to the venue. This includes a performance by White Wedding on New Year’s Eve.
For now, Prohibition will be open Tuesday through Saturdays starting at 4:30pm. To learn more and for updates, visit prohibition.net.
Sorry, but I’m not glad Prohibition is back. Their drunken customers make a racket every morning at closing time and regularly wake the neighborhood. This type of large club really does not belong in a residential area. Oh well. Good luck with your reopening, but I’ll be praying for 4:00 AM rain.
Do they play real music or hop on the top 40 bandwagon?
I’m looking forward to a more upscale spot!! So fingers crossed. Hoping there isn’t such loud music. More loungey would be amazing!!!