Michael Trenk and his partners – who own Prohibition on 84th and Columbus Ave – are about to expand in a major way. They’re about to open a new restaurant and bar on the Baylander – a former US Navy ship stationed at the West Harlem Piers at 125th Street! The new spot is called Baylander Steel Beach, and it will be opening on Thursday, July 9th!
Transforming this aircraft carrier into an eatery has been a major process, but Trenk and his team are excited to finally open. Keep in mind that all social distancing practices will be strictly followed.
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Once NYC allows for it and it’s safe to enjoy, Baylander Steel Beach will also open its lower-level, covered seating area for patrons to enjoy their food and drinks in the shade.
Another cool aspect of this boat bar is that if you want to ride up there, there’s a place to lock up your bike in a secure area!
Staying on theme with the seaside location, the menu will feature a number of seafood plates (and the giant pretzel fans of Prohibition have enjoyed for years).
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We’re also pretty excited about this cocktail menu, which includes a couple of delicious looking frozen drinks.
There will of course be some nice draft options as well!
We’re looking forward to Thursday’s opening! Please check out their website at www.baylander.nyc for updates.
We’ve also gotten a lot of emails about Prohibition, as many Upper West Siders are wondering when they will be reopening. Trenk tells us that they’re currently in negotiations with the landlord, and are planning to reopen once regulations allow them to do so safely.
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Ugh! Bro culture and gentrification at its worst!
Why, because people can be outdoors with drinks on the water? Such racist gentrification! Grow up and watch something beside the Communist News Network that tells you everything is done out of sexism and racism.
Calling this gentrification be the most moronic take possible. It’s a boat on a river where there was only water. Nobody is being displaced, put out of work or having their rent raised as a result.
Calling it “bro culture_ is a close second. You have no idea who the clientele will be and no reason to think it will not mainly draw locals.
Nothing lamer than criticizing things you know nothing about!
Amen Steve!! and Rafaela – why not just hate everything that exists and make assumptions – I’m sure you know the old adage, “assume” makes an…. my two best female friends – all POC by the way – are already looking forward to checking the place out. Seafood and cocktails, on a boat, with the shade of umbrellas ?? how terrific. too bad you can’t allow yourself some simple joy…
Drinks, food and breezes on the river — sounds pleasant. Nothing like being on a boat on a hot August evening.
But we’re still deep into a pandemic, and the benches on those big picnic tables are just inviting groups of people to squeeze in tightly (they look as though they hold six — eight if you’re really friendly). Not good for social distancing. Tables for two and four, with movable chairs, would have been a better choice.
Looks wonderful, love the concept! Great food & drink menu. Being on the water looks so inviting. A welcome addition to the West Side.
Can’t wait to check it out.
Come on people…enjoy life, enjoy each other…stop the bitching about every single thing.