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Street address | 135 Washington Street |
City | Hoboken, New Jersey |
State | New Jersey |
Postal/ZIP Code | 07030 |
Country | United States |
Coordinates | 40°44′19″N 74°1′49″W / 40.73861°N 74.03028°W |
Website |
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The Brass Rail is a restaurant in Hoboken, New Jersey, USA.
The Brass Rail is a two-story restaurant located in historic downtown Hoboken, [1] at 135 Washington Street. Originally built and opened around the turn of the 20th century, it has for many years been known for its raspberry beer, [2] as well as its French cuisine. [3] Residents of Hoboken recommend the Brass Rail to visitors, [3] although the restaurant does retain a local crowd. [4] In the late 1970s and early 1980s, the Brass Rail was frequented by many poets, during an emerging literary revival period in Hoboken. They met there, drank and discussed their art. [5] The restaurant in the 1980s was owned by Michael Peters, [6] and the building suffered a devastating fire. [7] It was reportedly caused by a careless smoker; the damage forced the building to close down, and Michael Peters sold the restaurant and opened up another restaurant in Kinsale, Ireland. [6]
By 1989, the Brass Rail was rebuilt with etched-glass doors, red velvet banquettes and painted cherubs along the ceiling. [8] The first floor holds the pub, [8] while formal dining in a French salon style is on the second floor. [3] Hanging on one of the walls of the Brass Rail is a large oil mural depicting the history of Hoboken. [4] It has been restored to its original 1900s' style, [1] and a wooden spiral staircase wraps around the wall facing Washington Street, which along the ground floor has been revamped into a part of a lounge.
A New York Times review called the Brass Rail "very good." [8] Zagat has rated it as excellent. [9]
The Brass Rail | |
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Restaurant information | |
Street address | 135 Washington Street |
City | Hoboken, New Jersey |
State | New Jersey |
Postal/ZIP Code | 07030 |
Country | United States |
Coordinates | 40°44′19″N 74°1′49″W / 40.73861°N 74.03028°W |
Website |
www |
The Brass Rail is a restaurant in Hoboken, New Jersey, USA.
The Brass Rail is a two-story restaurant located in historic downtown Hoboken, [1] at 135 Washington Street. Originally built and opened around the turn of the 20th century, it has for many years been known for its raspberry beer, [2] as well as its French cuisine. [3] Residents of Hoboken recommend the Brass Rail to visitors, [3] although the restaurant does retain a local crowd. [4] In the late 1970s and early 1980s, the Brass Rail was frequented by many poets, during an emerging literary revival period in Hoboken. They met there, drank and discussed their art. [5] The restaurant in the 1980s was owned by Michael Peters, [6] and the building suffered a devastating fire. [7] It was reportedly caused by a careless smoker; the damage forced the building to close down, and Michael Peters sold the restaurant and opened up another restaurant in Kinsale, Ireland. [6]
By 1989, the Brass Rail was rebuilt with etched-glass doors, red velvet banquettes and painted cherubs along the ceiling. [8] The first floor holds the pub, [8] while formal dining in a French salon style is on the second floor. [3] Hanging on one of the walls of the Brass Rail is a large oil mural depicting the history of Hoboken. [4] It has been restored to its original 1900s' style, [1] and a wooden spiral staircase wraps around the wall facing Washington Street, which along the ground floor has been revamped into a part of a lounge.
A New York Times review called the Brass Rail "very good." [8] Zagat has rated it as excellent. [9]