Description. When the original. Lucy’s Retired Surfers Bar & Restaurant. opened in New York City in 1985, it was meant to be a refuge for displaced surfers banging out a living in the concrete jungle. But it’s zany staff, killer drinks, and laid-back vibe attracted more than just Upper West Siders who longed for the beach. Lucy’s quickly became a second home for its guests – a place where anyone could walk in and immediately feel like they belong...