The Tender Bar is a memoir by J.R. Moehringer that was published in 2005. The book tells the story of Moehringer’s childhood and adolescence, and his relationship with his uncle, Charlie, who owned a bar in Manhasset, New York. The book was adapted into a film of the same name in 2021.
The Tender Bar has been praised for its honest and moving portrayal of family, loss, and the search for belonging. It has also been noted for its insightful exploration of the American working class. The book has been compared to the works of other notable memoirists, such as Frank McCourt and Tobias Wolff.
