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PubKey is a Bitcoin-themed dive bar and media house located in Greenwich Village, New York City. Opened in 2022. The bar is known for its inclusive atmosphere, accepting both Bitcoin advocates and those unfamiliar with the cryptocurrency, and for integrating Bitcoin payments into the restaurant operations. PubKey has gained attention for its unique blend of traditional pub culture with Bitcoin community engagement and for notable visits, including by U.S. President Donald Trump in 2024.
History
PubKey was founded in 2022 at 85 Washington Place, New York, NY in the area known as Greenwich Village.[1] The bar and media company was established by a team of partners, who wanted to create a place that would be home to the Bitcoin Community .[2] The founders aimed to create a space that fosters dialogue about Bitcoin while maintaining the casual vibe of a neighborhood dive bar.[3]
Initially, PubKey did not accept Bitcoin payments, focusing instead on creating a community space.[4] By 2023, the bar integrated Bitcoin payments and became synonymous with being The Bitcoin Bar.[2]
In 2024, PubKey gained national attention when then-former President Donald Trump visited on September 18, using Bitcoin to purchase hamburgers for patrons, marking a notable public use of cryptocurrency by a former U.S. president.[5][6]
Features and Atmosphere
PubKey is designed as a dive bar with a Bitcoin-centric identity, featuring decor such as a "Buy Bitcoin" sign, Bitcoin memorabilia, as well as, an upstairs studio that houses the production of podcasts.[7] The bar's front room has a dimly lit, orange-tinged ambiance with black-painted brick walls, while the back room, nicknamed "the attic," hosts Bitcoin meetups and events.[7]
Cultural and Political Significance
PubKey has been described as a revival of Bitcoin culture in New York City, a region impacted by regulatory challenges like the BitLicense.[7] Its role as a community space has drawn comparisons to a "home away from home" for Bitcoin enthusiasts.[7] The bar's apolitical stance, as articulated by co-owner Thomas Pacchia, underscores Bitcoin's protocol as a neutral technology, though it has attracted bipartisan interest.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ "Pubkey, a Manhattan Bitcoin Bar, Opens in Greenwich Village". Eater NY. December 13, 2022. Retrieved June 19, 2025.
- ^ a b "Bitcoin, Burgers, And Beer: Community On Tap At PubKey". Forbes. July 30, 2023. Retrieved June 19, 2025.
- ^ "PUBKEY Bar and Media House". pubkey.bar. Retrieved June 19, 2025.
- ^ "NYC 'Bitcoin Bar' PubKey Attracts Crypto Fans". Bloomberg. December 27, 2022. Retrieved June 19, 2025.
- ^ "Trump involved in Bitcoin transaction in New York's PubKey bar". CryptoSlate. September 19, 2024. Retrieved June 19, 2025.
- ^ "Former President Donald Trump made history as the first US president to ever pay in Bitcoin at PubKey, an NYC Bitcoin bar". NYPost. @nypost. September 18, 2024. Retrieved June 19, 2025.
- ^ a b c d "How PubKey Revived Bitcoin Culture in New York City". CoinDesk. February 22, 2024. Retrieved June 19, 2025.
- ^ "Owner of NYC crypto-themed bar talks Trump's visit: 'Incredibly kind and generous'". Fox Business. September 20, 2024. Retrieved June 19, 2025.
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External Links
- [Official website](https://pubkey.bar)
- [PubKey on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/pubkey-nyc/)
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