Chumley's

After a major renovation, it re-opened in October 2016 as a reservations-only dinner restaurant, but closed in March 2020 as a result of the New York City Coronavirus lockdown, and a permanent closure was announced in July 2020.

Inside, Chumley's is still equipped with the trap doors and secret stairs that composed part of its elaborate subterfuge.

"[1][2] A plaque at the tavern, dated September 22, 2000, and placed by Friends of Libraries USA, stated that Chumley's has been placed on a Literary Landmarks Register and goes on to describe Chumley's as: A celebrated haven frequented by poets, novelists and playwrights, who helped define twentieth century American literature.

[6] After extensive renovation, Chumley's officially re-opened on October 18, 2016, as a reservations-only dinner restaurant featuring upscale bar food and "mixology" drinks.

The dining room was about 10% smaller in height and width than it had been prior, because of the extent of the damage done by the collapse, and the "Garden Door" was permanently closed.