Father’s Day is June 15 this year, and Lower Manhattan is full of fun Father’s Day activities, no matter what your dad is into. From historic walking tours to steakhouse brunches to memorable museums, this is sure to be a Father’s Day to remember. We’ve also included a few local spots where you can grab gifts for all the dads, grandpas, stepdads and other father figures in your life.

Dining 

Take Dad for brunch at Delmonico’s

In honor of Father’s Day, Delmonico’s (56 Beaver St.) is serving up a special Father’s Day brunch menu from noon to 3 p.m. You and dad can enjoy a three-course menu with options including jumbo shrimp, eggs benedict, steak and eggs, Faroe Island salmon, hash browns and a signature Delmonico steak for an extra fee. For dessert, you can choose between cheesecake, blueberry pie or the Baked Alaska, which was originally created at Delmonico’s in 1867. The Father’s Day brunch is $95 per person; certain menu items are available for an additional fee. You can make reservations here.     

Grab a table at Harry’s for lunch or dinner

Harry’s (1 Hanover Sq.) is offering a special Father’s Day menu on June 14 and 15. Treat your dad to king crab legs, surf-n-turf and a salted caramel sundae to say “thanks for putting up with my teenage years.” If Dad likes whiskey, Harry’s has an impressive list of Irish and Japanese whiskeys, along with American bourbons, American ryes and single-malt scotch. Make your reservation here.

Sip drinks at Overstory

If your dad is visiting from out-of-town, take him to Overstory (70 Pine St.) for unforgettable NYC views. (Even if he’s a jaded New Yorker himself, those views are still pretty awe-inspiring.) Grab a couple of seats on the outdoor terrace to take in the skyline while you sip on a New York, New York — a cocktail with whiskey, vermouth, red wine, peppercorn and smoked tea — or a Terroir Old Fashioned, made with reposado tequila, palo santo and Tilden salt. Most seating at Overstory is reserved for walk-ins, but you can make a reservation through the website. Note that there is a $75 minimum for all reservations. 

Or opt for a casual beer at Clinton Hall

If your dad isn’t really a fancy cocktail type, grab a table at Clinton Hall (90 Washington St.), a more casual spot that still feels plenty celebratory. The bar has an extensive beer list, plus wine, cocktails and food options like burgers, fries, wings and more. To really make it a Father’s Day to remember, order the famous donut grilled cheese, which is pretty much what it sounds like. A reservation probably isn’t necessary, but you can make one here.

Experiences 

Treat dad to a shave and a haircut at the Common Ditch Social 

Pamper your pops with a visit to the Common Ditch Social (74 Broad St.), a stylish barber shop that goes above and beyond. We’d recommend booking your dad the full service, which includes a scalp massaging shampoo, hot towel massage, haircut, manicure and beverage. He deserves it! 

Take a walking tour downtown

Lower Manhattan has plenty of walking tours — one for every type of dad, we’d wager. Is your dad an architecture guy? There’s a tour for that. A history guy? There are actually multiple tours for that. A foodie? Take him on the food cart tour of the Financial District. A dad who doesn’t really get why you live in New York? Believe it or not, there’s a tour for that, too.  

Learn about early U.S. history at the Fraunces Tavern Museum

At the Fraunces Tavern Museum, you and dad can learn all about the history of the American Revolutionary era. Current exhibitions include “Path to Liberty: The Emergence of a Nation,” which explores the American Revolution from 1775 to 1783 and “The Birch Trials at Fraunces Tavern,” which shines a light on the emancipation of Black Loyalists at the end of the Revolutionary War. When you’re done learning, grab whiskeys at the cozy Dingle Whiskey Bar downstairs. 

Get futuristic at Mercer Labs

This art and technology museum at 21 Dey St. has to be seen (and heard, and felt) to be believed. You and your dad will be talking about the immersive light shows, soundscapes and robots long after you leave. Plus, you might get some pretty cool pics for your Father’s Day Instagram post.   

Gifts

Pick out a book for him at the Mysterious Bookshop

If he loves his detective novels, pick up a new page-turner for him at the Mysterious Bookshop (58 Warren St.), the oldest mystery specialist book store in the U.S. If you really want the “favorite kid” award, sign him up for the shop’s Crime Club, a monthly shipment of first-edition hardcovers. The store has eight clubs to choose from, like the Psychological Suspense Club, Hardboiled & Noir Club and First Mystery Club. 

Grab his drink of choice at Simply Wine 

This wine and spirits store at 55 Liberty St. has a great selection of socially conscious sips and a helpful staff to help you find the one that’s just right. Whether your dad is a wine drinker, tequila lover or loves trying something new, there will be something here he’ll adore. Plus, the shop is open at noon on Father’s Day if you need a last-minute gift. 

Update his wardrobe at Art to Ware 

He’s not a regular dad, he’s a cool dad. Get him a memorable gift from Art to Ware (185 Greenwich St.), located inside the Westfield World Trade Center. Grab a pair of funky sunglasses, an embroidered beanie or a pair of googly-eye emblazoned socks that he’s sure to love. 

Score some subway gear at the New York Transit Museum Store

Dads love trains, and at the downtown outpost of the New York Transit Museum gift shop (2 Broadway), you can snag him the best MTA gear on the market. The shop has plenty of merch, including posters and prints, t-shirts, mugs, books, toys and other collectibles that are sure to impress him.

Keep it classic with a tie from Century 21

A tie is a classic Father’s Day gift for a reason, and we’re sure you can find a great one at Century 21 (22 Cortland St.). If that’s not dad’s vibe, consider something like a new pair of sunglasses, luggage for his upcoming trip, a comfy pair of PJs or grooming essentials. Whatever Dad needs, Century 21 has it.  

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