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The Brass Rail (Hoboken, New Jersey)
The Brass Rail is a restaurant in Hoboken, New Jersey, United States. DescriptionThe 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. ReviewsA New York Times review called the Brass Rail "very good."[8] Zagat has rated it as excellent.[9] References
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