New York City is home to its fair share of literary haunts; walk down any given street in Manhattan and you’re likely to stumble across a dive, martini bar, or hotel lobby where luminaries such as Ginsberg, Fitzgerald, Baldwin, or Hitchens were once known to pull up a bar stool. (There’s even a book dedicated to this particular slice of metropolitan history.) And now, thanks to a newly-opened bar in NoMad, fans of Oscar Wilde have their very own spot to pay tribute to the Irish novelist, essayist, and playwright—complete with one of the longest bars in New York and, not one, but two statues of the author.

The interior of the bar, which has simply been dubbed Oscar Wilde, is as opulent as you might expect for a place dedicated to a man whose preferred alcohols were Champagne and absinthe. There are roaring fireplaces, over-the-top marble statues, a piano dating back to the 1890s, pieces of imported Murano glass, gilt framed mirrors, and eccentric antiques scattered in various corners. Those with a sharp eye will spot quotes from Wilde decorating the space, too.

It’s the latest venture from Frank McCole and Tommy Burke, the Irish duo behind the almost equally ostentatious Lillie’s Victorian Establishment, dedicated to Lillie Langtry, a Victorian actress and onetime friend of Wilde’s. According to the New York Times, the pair thought it “only natural” to dedicate their new bar to the Picture of Dorian Gray author. One of the two bronze statues depicting him can be found propped up—pint of Guinness in hand—against the 118.5 foot marble and mahogany bar, and even the grandfather clock is set to 1:50 pm, the time of Wilde’s passing in 1900.

A bronze statue of the author can be found propped up at the bar. Courtesy Oscar Wilde

"Coming from County Mayo and County Monaghan in Ireland, we grew up reading Oscar Wilde and studying his literature," Burke and McCole said in a press release. "We want the bar to celebrate his legacy and become an inclusive destination for all."

Incidentally, while the owners set about renovating the space—a process which has clocked in at around $4 million—they stumbled across a little piece of New York history: The building had once been home to the city’s Prohibition Enforcement Headquarters during the 1920s. With this in mind, the cocktail menu embodies the spirit of both the Victorian and Prohibition eras: Choose from drinks like the "50 Shades of Dorian Gray," which blends Plymouth gin and cherry liqueur with Chinese five-spice and citrus, or "Oscar Wilde’s Potent Elixir," made with cognac, gin, Guinness, cassis, lavender, Champagne, and orange zest; alternatively, stick to a more familiar gin sling or the bee’s knees. Of course, there will be plenty of bar snacks and larger dishes to soak up the absinthe, too. (Crispy Cauliflower Buffalo ‘Wings’ tossed in Sriracha butter, a ‘Wilde Burger,’ and cured smoked salmon are among the offerings.)

Open daily from 11 a.m through 2 a.m., Oscar Wilde can be found at 45 West 27th Street—a perhaps welcome respite from the hubbub of the Flatiron district. Considering Wilde once described the U.S. as “the noisiest country that ever existed,” he likely would have welcomed a quiet seat by the fire at this boozy enclave.