From Citysearch.com

Sebastian Junger's pet pub stands on its own.
Editorial Rating: Recommended

The Scene
For his bar, "The Perfect Storm" author partnered with pals Nanette Burstein and Scott Anderson as well as former St. Dymphna's owner Jerome O'Connor. More low-key than a frat crowd and more highbrow than a pub, Half King is enlivened by a splash of media people. (Nowadays, without the press hats, they're hard to spot.)

The Draw
Near west Chelsea's galleries and photo studios, the bar also attracts an art crowd, although the cocktail prices may discourage folks living a bohemian lifestyle. Strapping Junger is not at all standoffish with guests. His occasional presence confers a literary aura on the room. Breakfast and pub suppers from 9am to 4am, along with buy backs at the bar, enhance the pleasant mood.