Name

Ship of Fools New York

ADDRESS

1590 2nd Avenue
Between 82 and 83 Street
New York, NY 10028

Phone

212-570-2651

Neighborhood

Upper East Side

About

With more TVs than the local electronics store--there are more than 40--the Ship's vaguely nautical theme is outdone by sports, although the map-print wallpaper and model clipper ships (along with beer-bottle lights strung over the bar) work with the motif. Leather-backed booths and starched white tablecloths exude an air of class. Multiple dart boards, several pool tables and video games offer the sports-watching crowd some hands-on entertainment.The friendly clientele is predominantly male, though fruity specialty drinks like frozen margaritas and very sweet sangria seem to be a concession for the women who do stop in. Single-malts are served regularly, but the inflatable football hanging from the ceiling is a reminder that this ain't no ritzy lounge; it's a sports bar, through and through.