Mike Safo

Joined today by the owner of the legendary “McSorley’s Old Ale House”, Teresa Maher. Podcasting from inside this NYC institution, Teresa tells us about growing up in New York City with her strict father, her favorite hangouts, and her world before the bar. We hear how, she became the first female bartender at McSorley’s in 1994. We take a stroll down memory lane as Teresa shares the history of McSorley’s, from the opening in 1864 all the way up to her legendary father Matty taking the keys. We take a look and talk about the famous artifacts, from Houdini’s handcuffs, to the iconic World War I wishbones and even some Abraham Lincoln relics. Teresa tells us how a portrait led to her to meet her future husband. Teresa also recounts some wild stories from dropping the Stanley Cup, to hanging with the likes of Colin Farrell, Leonardo DiCaprio and others. From the sawdust on the floor to why they only serve 2 types of Ales, Teresa brings the mystique of this 166-year-old bar to life. Support McSorley’s by visiting