At Pier 6 in Brooklyn Bridge Park sits Fireboat. <\/p>\n
But Lars Viola, head of Oysters for Crew, says this vessel has no intention of leaving the dock.<\/p>\n
“This boat is the Alfred E Smith. This was built in 1961 as a decommissioned fire boat that actually functioned for about 50 years. And now we have turned it into our very own bar and short-order restaurant,” said Viola.<\/p>\n
Viola says the goal was to keep it almost entirely the same while making it into a bar, like turning the hose plugs into taps for wine and beer.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe kind of like to keep the history of the boat alive as much as we can, you know, but still make it functional,” said Viola.<\/p>\n
Fireboat offers cocktails, views, and bites like ceviche and chips, prawn skewers, and more while also getting to experience New York City history.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhere else do you get to be a part of history and really enjoy yourself out on the water and kind of feel like you’re not in the city anymore?” said Viola.<\/p>\n