It’s not unheard of for Swifties to make pilgrimages to the same “Holy Ground” that Taylor Swift has graced. Just this month Insider reported that many fans flocked to her old Cornelia Street apartment in honor of her breakup with Joe Alwyn–whom Swift honored in her Lover track “Cornelia Street.” And, while we might not advise trying to get closer to your favorite artists by tracking down their old real estate investments, New York is luckily chock-full of Swift-frequented spaces that are open to the public.
It makes a lot of sense that New York would hold so much Swift lore, since the singer-songwriter spends most of her time in Tribeca when she’s not on sold out international tours. And with such a demanding schedule, it also makes sense that Swift is no stranger to hitting the town for a nice dinner out with friends.
We can’t guarantee that there will be hordes of paparazzi waiting for you at the entrance, but given Swift’s deep value for a good dinner with friends, you can rest assured that anywhere on Swift’s restaurant itinerary is guaranteed to offer some blend of cozy, upscale, trendy, or all of the above. From highly-exclusive spots like The Polo Bar to diners like Bubby’s, here are the New York City restaurants where you're most likely to see Taylor Swift.
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Waverly Inn
Not to be confused with the fictional stomping grounds of Swift’s bestie Selena Gomez on Wizards of Waverly Place, Waverly Inn seems to be Swift’s go-to for friend outings in the West Village. Swift has been spotted there with the likes of Lena Dunham, Cara Delevigne, and Dakota Johnson, according to Vogue. With upscale comfort food on its menu, it’s the perfect cozy spot to catch up with close friends.
Locanda Verde
Swift is no stranger to Tribeca–as she reportedly owns three properties in the neighborhood, according to Insider. So it makes sense that she would frequent chef Andrew Carmellini’s popular Italian restaurant Locanda Verde in the neighborhood. Vogue said that Swift has been spotted there with Lily Aldridge multiple times.
The Polo Bar
This one’s a bit of a given on any “who’s who” itinerary, thanks to its coveted reservation list. Glamour reports that Swift hit Ralph Lauren’s dining establishment for a “dress-up girls’ night” with Gigi Hadid, Karlie Kloss, and others.
Bubby’s
Swift seems to be pretty down-to-earth for one of the world’s most iconic singer-songwriters. So, it makes sense that among her list of Tribeca mainstays would be a laidback diner. It was previously reported that Swift has been seen hitting Bubby’s with Dunham.
Sarabeth’s
Sarabeth’s has a few locations across NYC, and you can’t go wrong with any of them if you’re looking for a great upscale brunch. After running errands in Soho, Swift was seen hitting Sarabeth’s in Tribeca for lunch with Kloss, according to Elle.
Via Carota
Most recently, StyleCaster reported that Swift was spotted with close friends Jack Antanoff and Margaret Qualley at Via Carota in the West Village. Harper’s Bazaar added that Swift donned a black top with a sweet pair of bejeweled butterfly jeans to the rustic Italian restaurant.
ZZ’s Clam Bar
Swift is not one to skimp on celebrating her loved ones. Which is why she pulled out all of the stops when celebrating her close friend Lorde’s 20th birthday at ZZ’s Clam Bar in Soho, according to E!. The intimate spot prides itself on its raw bar, with plenty of great cocktails to keep the night going.
