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This East Village staple pays homage to Jonathan Swift, the Irish satirist immortalized by his great work Gulliver’s Travels. Swift’s strength is its ability to accommodate at any time. Whether you’re stopping by after work to cool off, looking for a crowd to join on a late evening, or hoping to ward off the winter chill with some boozy apple cider, Swift is always able to please. If you’re lucky you’ll stumble in on a night featuring live music, which garners participation from all Swift’s revelers. The awesome, ghostly murals that adorn the walls provide a unique ambiance that’s enhanced by dark wood furnishings, including church pews and a pulpit. Recent complaints criticize Swift for its newly acquired corporate tendencies.