Mae West
Scenes from the film "Goodfellas" were shot in the bar, as were scenes from "Tower Heist". According to some sources, Mae West made her first professional appearances here, although other sources dispute this as unconfirmed legend. Neir's Tavern itself avers the Mae West connection and offers a hamburger dish called "Mae West". Locals claim that gangsters portrayed in the "Goodfella's" movie actually used the spot as a preferred watering hole, more recently it attracts tourists due to its celebrity status and is known for hosting youth breakfasts and fundraisers along with community meetings.