Shane MacGowan’s Pub to Open in NYC With Family’s Blessing

A new bar named ‘ Shane MacGowan ’s Pub’ is coming to New York City, with the blessing of the late singer’s family.

- READ MORE: The Pogues: “Fontaines D.C. are carrying their own torch and Kneecap are without precedent”

The Pogues  singer and songwriter  passed away “peacefully” from complications following pneumonia in November 2023 at the age of 65 , and he is now set to be immortalised with his own drinking establishment in downtown Manhattan.

‘Shane MacGowan’s Pub’ will be located at 250 West 14th St, between 7th and 8th Avenue, in the West Village, on a site that used to be home to McKenna’s pub.

“This will be a living tribute to a true icon,” a statement has said. “We are incredibly honoured to be opening this space with the blessing of Shane’s family, bringing his raw, poetic Irish punk spirit to the West Village.”

No opening date has been announced, with a social media post simply teasing that the pub is “coming soon”.

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A tribute album to MacGowan has been announced for release on November 13 . Titled ‘20th Century Paddy – The Songs Of Shane MacGowan’ is a collection of his songs as recorded by a range of other artists, including  Bruce Springsteen ,  Johnny Depp ,  The Libertines , Tom Waits  and  Primal Scream . Pre-order your copy  here .

The first taster of the album was released in March, in the form of  Springsteen’s version of The Pogues classic ‘A Rainy Night In Soho’ , a song  he has covered in the past at shows in Ireland .

Other artists set to feature on the record include the likes of  Dropkick Murphys , Hozier , David Gray ,  The Jesus And Mary Chain ,  The Murder Capital , Kate Moss and many more. Fifty per cent of artist royalties from the project will be donated to Dublin Simon Community to provide lifesaving housing and healthcare for those experiencing homelessness.

In November 2024,  the remaining Pogues spoke to  NME about how some of the new generation are continuing to keep the flame of the band’s legacy alive. Spider Stacy said: “ Fontaines  are a fantastic band, but they’re very much carrying their own torch. And  Kneecap  are without precedent.

“If you’re talking about bands like  Lankum  and  The Mary Wallopers , that’s a different story because it’s more Pogues-like territory – to hear them doing what we do in their unique way is exciting. All of those bands are immense.”

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