The Definitive Guide to the Irish Pubs of New York City

Pub of the Month - Ireland

When in Ireland visit The Lough Ree Inn Pub. A traditional Irish Pub (on the Shannon) in Athlone, Co. Westmeath, Ireland.

Upper East Side

• Hooligans Tavern
  1804 Second Avenue between 93rd and 94th Streets
  (212) 289-2273
  
  Thanks to Steve for supplying the review of this pub.
  
  "My favorite neighborhood pub. Live Soccer via Satellite. Lunch is the best deal in town at $5.00. The kitchen is open late."
  

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• Kinsale Tavern
  1672 Third Avenue between 93rd and 94th Street
  (212) 348-4370
  
  Thanks to Peter for supplying the review of this pub.
  
  "A great place to have a pint! They have a satellite dish and show all of the games (soccer and football).
  They have over 100 beers (35 on tap)."

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• Ryan's Daughter
  350 East 85th Street
  (212) 628-2613
  
  Thanks to Joe for supplying the review of this pub.
  
  "Owned and operated by Stony, this is the definitive Irish Bar. One of the best Irish Pubs in Manhattan."

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• Bailey's Corner Pub
  1607 York Avenue
  (212) 650-1341
  
  Thanks to Tracy for supplying the listing to this pub.

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Upper West Side

• Kennedy's
  327 West 57th Street (between 8th & 9th Ave.)
  (212)759-4242
  
  "Dine on excellent food at reasonable prices. Open for lunch, brunch & dinner."
  
  

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• Dublin House
  79th between Columbus and Amsterdam
  
  Thanks to Maggie for supplying the review of this pub.
  
  "Pull the best pint o guinness"

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Midtown: East & West

• Thady Con's
  915 2nd Avenue
  (212) 688-9700
  
  
  

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• P.J. Moran's Pub & Restaurant
  3 East 48th Street
  (212) 753-6440
  
  Thanks to Joseph for supplying the review of this pub.
  
  "I stopped in this Pub to watch a football game, and I was made to feel very comfortable.
  I found the drinks inexpensive, and the staff couldn't be more pleasant."

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• The Irish Pub
  7th Avenue at 54th Street
  (212) 664-9364
  
  "Great Bartenders, good Guinness"

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• D.J. Reynold's
  351 West 57th Street (between 8th and 9th Avenues)
  (212) 245-2912
  
  Thanks to Simon for supplying the review of this pub.
  
  "A low key friendly pub popular with employees of the media, (Channel 13, CBS, Newsweek,
  Showtime Networks, etc.) A very good pint of Guinness. Surely my favorite pub in the City."

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Chelsea Gramercy 30's

• Abbey Tavern
  354 Third Avenue at 26th Street
  NYC, NY 10010
  (212) 532-1978
  
  The Abbey is another great neighborhood pub of mine. Great Irish fare on the menu and a great juke box as well. The barman are all Irish, so stop by and say hi to, Brendan, Mickey and Philomeana. "Stop by for a quick bite and a pint of brew." Happy hour from 4-7pm.
  

  Thanks to Juliet for supplying the review of this pub.

  "A wonderful atmosphere, great service, and the burgers are amazing. I've been going sicne I was 2, and now that I've moved out of the city, I reutrn every year for my birthday (and at any other opportunity that might arise).

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• Flannery's Bar
  205 West 14th Street
  NYC, NY 10011
  (212) 229-2122
  
  Anonymous entry:
  
  "Flannery's Irish entertainment is wonderful. Join Flannerys' open Irish Seisiun on Monday and Wednesday evenings. Wednesday-Traditional Music and Irish Set Dancing featuring Joanie Madden and Flannery's Ceili Band. On Fridays and Saturdays, live entertainment is scheduled. Flannery's has a great selection of draft beers including: Guinness, Bass and Harp. For your viewing pleasure watch your favorite sports on large screen TV's via satellite. Ask about Flannery's Private Party Room."

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• Poolbeg Street Pub
  304 3rd Avenue (between 23rd & 24th Street)
  NYC, NY 10010
  (212) 253-6848
  
  

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• McCormack's Pub
  365 Third Ave. between 26th and 27th street.
  (212) 683-0911, (212) 725-9110 * Fax (212) 683-7027
  
  Your hosts, Austin White and Barry McCormack together have created a true Irish spirit and a comfortable place for neighbors from all over NYC and abroad. Open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week. Serving a Full Irish Breakfast & Brunch Sat. and Sun. till 4pm. Every Sunday - N.F.L. Sunday ticket with 5 different games live at 1pm and 4pm. Also McCormack's carries LIVE, via their two satellite dishes, all the best games from Ireland and England, including Soccer, Football, Rugby and Hurling. Stop by or call for game times, LIVE from the "old country". So come on by for some real Irish hospitality and have a pint or two. The bartenders are most experienced. They will build you a nice pint of Guinness, or they can carefully pour you a Bass, Harp, Fosters, Bud or Miller Genuine Draft, from the tap. Come on by won't you...for some real Irish fun.

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• Fitzgerald's Pub
  336 Third Ave. between 24th and 25th street.
  (212) 679-6931
  
  Fitzgerald's is a fine Irish pub. It has the one of the best Irish Juke Boxes in the City. The decorum is brilliant. Etched glass recreations from the movie "The Quiet Man", starring John Wayne and directed by the legendary John Ford. One of my stops on the way home after work for a fine pint of Guinness and a good chat with Kevin, the day barman. Connor the night barman will also make you feel right at home as well. All the traditional favorite brews, served with respect. Large screen TV showing all the games.

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• Paddy Reilly's Music Bar
  519 Second Avenue at 29th Street
  (212) 686-1210
  
  Ok, you want a great pint of Guinness and live music 7 nights a week, Paddy Reilly's Music Bar is the place to be. The first "All Guinness Pub".  Since the renovation the only beer on tap is Guinness, and a good pint it is indeed.  Traditional Irish Seisiun twice a week.  Call ahead for schedule of Seisiun and Live Bands. Dart boards in the back room and plenty of trophies from the championship Reilly's dart team. The premier Irish music bar of New York City. Come on by for some great Ceol Agus Craic!
  
  Thanks to Christine for supplying the additional comments on this pub.
  
  "the best in NYC is Paddy Reilly's on 2nd Ave and 29th Street.  Lots of grand guinness and good craic."

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• Mustang Harry's
  352 7th Avenue, between 29th and 30th Streets
  (212) 268-8930
  
  Another anonymous entry:
  
  Mustang Harry's has a great atmosphere and a beautiful decor with a mezzanine. It has daily lunch and dinner specials and can seat 250 people. On Saturdays, they have live rock and roll band or an Irish rock band. Watch your favorite sports team on their 35-40 TV's via satellite.

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• Paddy Maguire's Ale House
  237 Third Ave. between 19th and 20th
  (212) 473-8407
  
  Just opened in September 1995 with your host Paddy Maguire. Lots of Ale's on tap from Ireland and England. Guinness and Harp of course, as well as John Courage Amber and other English and American choices such as: Double Diamond, New Castle Brown Ale, Fuller's ESB, Watney's Ale, Bass Ale, McEwan's, Watney's Cream Stout, Fosters, Pilsner Urquell, Coors Light, Red Dog and Budweiser on tap. All the usual bottle beer too. No food service, but (2) pool tables, big TV's, good jukebox and cigar friendly. Say Hi to Paddy for me.

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• Shades of Green
  125 East 15th Street and Irving Place
  (212) 674-1394
  
  Thanks to Michael for supplying the review of this pub.
  
  "Shades of Green is your classic neighborhood bar in the heart of Union Square, New York City. Located on the corner of 15th Street and Irving Place, Shades of Green is a favorite stop for NYU students, as well as anyone who has been there just once! With its beautifully constructed bar, large party room, and a great bartender, Shades of Green will soon be your favorite pub."

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East Village

• McSorley's Old Ale House
  15 East 7th Street, between 2nd and 3rd Ave.
  (212)473-9148
  
  Thanks to Chris for supplying the review of this pub.
  
  "Over 140 years old the oldest Irish Bar in New York City. They make their own beer, light and dark. You can only buy 2 mugs at a time, forget about buying just one."

  Also thanks to Maria for supplying additional comments on McSorley's Old Ale House.
  
  "The oldest licensed establishment in New York City, McSorley's is a magical ale house rich in character and in American memorabilia. McSorley's has been the subject of John Sloane paintings and has even lent its name to a book, i.e., Joseph Mitchell's "McSorley's Wonderful Saloon." The pub is a "must visit" for anyone who likes to visit historic places and imbibe a glass of ale in a famous lower east side tavern."

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• The Scratcher
  East 5th Street, between 2nd and 3rd Ave.
  (212) 477-0030
  
  Thanks to Marlena for supplying the review of this pub.
  
  "Not your typical Irish Pub -- no shamrocks or oldsters (I think she means me?). Just a cozy place
  to have a Guinness and chat -- very popular among twentysomethings that just moved here from Dublin."

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• Nevada Smiths
  74 Third Avenue, between 11th. & 12th. streets
  (212) 982-2591
  
  Thanks to Brian for supplying the review of this pub.
  
  "Every time I come from Boston to New York, You can catch me at Nevada Smiths, the fact that I am also from Cork, has nothing to do with it. I really enjoy My pint of Murphys there, oh and the kids from NYU, they make Me feel young again. It's a GIB. (Great Irish Bar)."

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Greenwich Village

• ForOhOne
  Greenwich Village, (somewhere)
  
  Thanks to Jeremy for suppling the review of this pub.
  
  "Very traditional, they only server two kinds of beer. Both are their own. They are dark and light. To get a table is a must. Be there by 1:00pm on a Saturday or forget it. By 6:00pm the place is crazy with song and toasts. I highly recommend it."

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SoHo

• Swift's Hibernian Lounge
  34 East 4th Street, between Lafeyette and Bowery
  (212)260-3600, (212)22SWIFT
  
  Thanks to Brian for suppling the review of this pub.
  
  "Awesome. Just opened up recently. Big wood tables in the back and a bunch of good people just off the boat. Gets the Doyle Thumbs up!"
  
  Thanks also to Tom for suppling the additional comments on this pub.
  
  "Named after its patron, Jonathan Swift. Swift memorabilia fills the place, including a pulpit from Swift's parish in Ireland. Gorgeous wooden tables and pews and an amazing mural covering the font bar area.

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• O'Neil's Grand Street
  174 Grand Street, between Center and Mulberry
  (212)941-9119
  
  Thanks to Kathleen who cannot be reached for supplying the review of this pub!
  "Where Soho, Little Italy and Chinatown converge".
  
  "Beautiful Bar and Restaurant- Hand carved ceiling great pint. It got a great review in the New York Times a few weeks ago for serious food. Music on Sunday afternoons."

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Tribeca

Financial District

• Jim Brady's
  75 Maiden Lane (near Wall Street)
  (212)425-1300
  
  "Lunch and dinner done right and served as quick as a wink."

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