In a city seemingly obsessed with Irish-themed everything, The Liberty NYC is giving Wales its turn. "When you visit New York city you must go to the Liberty on 29W 35th street", is what one customer said when describing the Welsh bar, which has won over the hearts of people in Manhattan. When Welsh restaurant The Sunken Hundred closed its doors in Brooklyn , The Liberty, owned by Haverfordwest-born Glenn Treacher, welcomed patrons to his Midtown establishment with open arms.
Just a short walk away from the Empire State Building, there are black and white pictures on the walls showing famous Welsh people and moments in history. Slowly and organically it has become known as the place to be if you want to feel connected to Wales in the Big Apple. For the latest restaurant reviews, sign up to our food and drink newsletter here READ MORE: Popular Swansea tearooms to shut after four years following 'difficult decision' READ MORE: This is when trendy London chain Pizza Pilgrims will open in Cardiff Inside the bar has a cosy, urban feel, and looks pretty industrial as well.
You can see pipes which join together at the ceiling, contrasting with the classic rugs and traditional furniture. Dark wooden tables and chairs are dotted around which look much like the kinds you would come across in old Welsh pubs, and of course there's the Welsh flag hanging up outside. Because it is difficult to import Welsh food, it is "more about the atmosphere", Glenn says.
The transition from being a reg.