Dorrian's Red Hand Restaurant
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Dorrian's Red Hand is a famed Irish-American bar located at 1616 Second Avenue on East 84th Street, on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, New York City, New York. Started by Irish immigrant James "Red Dog" Dorrian in 1960 and operated by his son Jackie, the popular hangout became a pillar of a social institution for preppy Upper East Side teenagers, college students, and young urban professionals. Even the bartenders, staff, and doormen are required to dress in khaki pants and button downs. It is known for its "old time" atmosphere and the chummy and clubby demeanor of its patrons. Many, if not most, patrons are regulars.
Today, the bar is still family owned and managed by Jack Dorrian's son, Jimmy. Dorrian's has expanded to a second location in Jersey City, New Jersey. Dorrian's Red Hand is a common hangout for the players of the New York Yankees. It is also known for its association with the notorious Preppy Murder of 1986.
Collared shirts are required for gentlemen.
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