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Rudy’s Bar & Grill

Bar

Rudy’s Bar & Grill, photographed by New York Dearest

Better still, in a tremendous show of generosity, Rudy’s serves a free Thanksgiving dinner in New York City for those who can’t make it home for the holidays.

Anyone who’s been to Rudy’s might be surprised to learn the bar serves one of the best Thanksgiving feasts in NYC. The joint is famous for cheap beer and hot-dogs (and a pig statue named Baron Von Swine). But don’t worry, you won’t need to sacrifice franks for turkey.

During Thanksgiving all the traditional fixings are on offer. Better still, in a tremendous show of generosity, Rudy’s serves a free Thanksgiving dinner in New York City for those who can’t make it home for the holidays. Faith in humanity.restored. The feast starts at 1pm and goes until food runs out (and it will run out).

Cost
Free Anyone who’s been to Rudy’s might be surprised to learn the bar serves one of the best Thanksgiving feasts in NYC.
Address
627 9th Ave, New York, NY 10036

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