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Comments - The Ale House is the first spot me and my friends hit whenever we're in the city. The bartenders remember who you are, and Alice will make you a "crazy-razy" if you ask nicely. The back room allows for small groups to carry on their own party, and it's always nice to be in a place that has the Isley Brothers in the juke box. By far, the best part of the Ale House is the atmosphere. There's never a fight, and never a lonely person. It's the best water-hole in town. - D.T.

Flashback - You're in the sixties again. It has great tunes on the jukebox. The bartenders are friendly and efficient. The prices ($4 for a bottle of Coors Light) are reasonable. The bathrooms are one-at-a-time. - T.K.

This place sucked. It was small and empty, pretty dead on a Friday night.. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone. - I.G.
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Comments - Irish bar anchoring the upstairs food court of Pier 17 at the South Street Seaport.  Large, irregular shaped bar maximizes serving space.  Balcony over-looking East River and Brooklyn is an ideal spot for a beer on a summer afternoon (wear your sunglasses to protect from the glare of the river).  Used to be hopping on Friday nights for the post work Wall Street crowd in its 1980's heyday.  Still draws the tourist crowds. - S.M.

I know this is a tourist spot, but I went there one Thursday when there was an Irish "Guiness" musicfest there. We sat outside and watched the bands, while all the time we were taken care of by authentic Irish waitresses. They were fantastic, every 3 rounds there was a buy back. The waitress was so great after her shift she was meeting her sister and friends down the street and promised she would be back. Yeah, right. So we moved inside and the bartender was just as cool. Much to our surprise the waitress and sister did come back and we all had a great night singing dancing and of course drinking. -C.A.C.
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Comments - Great outdoor area, and a good date place. - S.A.

Very sexy, upstairs has nooks and single-user bathroom to grab a hookup session. Servers/bartenders are clueless about getting business - but hey, it's their tips. Door guys are funny, though. - J.P.
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Comments - This is a two-room establishment with 3 bars. One room is a dance club and the other is a sports bar. I was there recently for a private benefit party. The service was good and the DJ played older music. The last time I was there, it was still called Casey's Dance Hall & Saloon (the NYC cousin of the Westhampton legend). It's still under the same ownership. It's only open to the public on Friday & Saturday nights and there is a cover charge. Private parties are popular. The bathrooms are adequate. - T.K.

This bar is a good place to hang out. [One of the bartenders] is the sexiest bartender in the Big Apple and the ladies flock to his bar. His suave lines and sexy flair make ladies weak in their knees. So ladies- Beware. - C.J.

This place used to be good, but recently it has sucked, the line is too long and they think they're a club and there not. - C.S.

Never again; this place is B&T central. The $10 cover and expensive drinks are in no way justified unless you enjoy hanging w/ that particular scene. - K.H.

Like my father always says in reference to me, so much unrealized potential. The space, if used properly would lend itself to a rip roaring good time. However, nothing quite douses the flame of fun like a $15 cover and a doorman who fails to realize that he is exactly that, a doorman and not Peter guarding the gates of heaven (let the girls in man, they are freezing). The bartenders were friendly, but if my best friend charged me $5 for a Bud I'd want to smack him too. Avoid this one, hop a cab to McFadden's instead, same type of people only more apt to let loose. - D.K.

This is really a good spot, besides the somewhat high drink prices, but face it, no place in the city has cheap drinks. A lot of hot girls, a good pick up spot. An older crowd so no worries about any underage kids inside. Good blend of music, hip-hop, reggae and some commercial house. Overall, I recommend it for all. -R.J.

This place is awful. I've been here a few times (not by my choice), and it is lame..lame..lame. It tiny inside, and they charge about $10 or $15 to get in. The music sucks really bad. Plus the crowd seems really young like very early twenties. - T.M.
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Comments - Located in the lobby of the Roosevelt Hotel, it feels more like an extension of the hotel lobby than a bar. It is very overpriced. The service is good. The hotel lobby bathrooms are good. - T.K.
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Comments - Upper east class 20-30 year olds looking for a few drinks and some basic top 40 music. Good clean crowd. - F.R.

Awesome spot. Best Upper East Bar by far for the last three years in a row. Always a great time. Acoustic Tuesdays are cool, and weekends are always packed. I'm always hooking up at this joint. - M.M.

The place is a good place to go for a good time and to pick up chicks. The new DJ is awesome and plays a good mix of everything, plays the crowd perfectly . The DJ has made the place pumpin', and the bartenders are hot. - D.P.

Cool Juke box, fireplace, and the upstairs lounge is sweet ! I like during the week it 's less crowded, and a very good neighborhood vibe. Weekends are jammed, so get there early, and grab a bite, the grub is tasty. - B.R.

Nice place, except the bartenders don't know how to make different drinks. - D.J.
This place ought to be called Mud River. The bartender's inefficiency and lack of attention to detail is only matched by the pure egomaniac they have for a manager. We ordered a drink called Baby Guinness and were presented with the draft beer instead. When the mistake was pointed out, the bartender rudely told us to just take the beers since she "couldn't do anything with them anyway." To add insult to injury, we were charged for the drinks we didn't want. When the Manager overheard a remark I made to my friend about the fact that we shouldn't have to pay for drinks we didn't order, we were summarily tossed out of the bar. This [manager] had two bouncers, each the size of a house, escort out a group of girls each barely over 5 feet tall. Apparently he relishes his power - we were told by staff members that he "does this all the time." - A.P.

Not only is this place terrible because it is cramped and over crowded and the wait for a drink unreasonable, but the bouncers have unbearable rage. There is nothing enjoyable about trying to imbibe some mind altering intoxicants while some gym rat who can't fulfill his miserable dream to be an XFL tackle dummy threatens you because you are standing in his way thus preventing him from yelling at some other innocent patron. It is as if they don't want their customers to stay there. This is probably because the crowd in this bar has to be the ugliest that the Upper East Side has to offer. This place wasn't cool two years ago and has been spiraling downwards ever since. - C.M.

Not so great food, a waitress who brought the wrong drinks or forgot them completely, a DJ that refused to play requests, and hot bartenders who weren't totally with it. The crowd wasn't all that bad though. - M.R.

I agree that the bartenders have no idea what they are doing and the manager is an egomaniac. When you order a Kahlua and milk and the bartender asks "what's in that", you know the place sucks!! There are too many good bars around the upper east side to waste your time at this one. - S.O.

The DJ was awesome in this place and he played the best mix of music I've ever heard. Good time and a definite party place. - M.A.

Regardless of what some of the other reviewers say, this place is a lot of fun. Perhaps the best bar on the Upper East Side. I never go there for the food and I'm not one to order fancy drinks so I won't comment on those things. But, if you just want a great night out in a bar that always has a decent crowd but is not hard to get into, you might want to check this place out. The ratio of guys to girls is usually good and the people that come here aren't trying to "make the scene" or impress anyone. The music, from 80s tunes to current dance music, is pretty diverse and a lot of fun and people are there to cut loose and have fun. Admittedly, it does get crowded...so, along with that comes stressed out bouncers that aren't all that friendly and you might have to wait a few minutes to get served.....but I prefer a crowded, exciting place to a dead, empty place any day. - C.M.

The DJ there is definitely the best I have ever heard in the city. He plays a diverse mix of music and it isn't only hard core rap like most places these days. The service could be better, but it's a great time for going out and hooking up, and the new manager is really nice. Definite thumbs up. - J.J.

Might be the worst bar on the Upper East Side. What is up with the velvet rope treatment? Service is non-existent. Music is played way too loud. Not a fun place. -M.B.S.

OK, if you don't know what is in the drink you order then you should get kicked out for asking for it at Mad River (if its a weekend night after 11pm). Its a great place for people who have recently graduated college or been in the work force for a while. I hope you like to get really drunk and dance up a storm. I repeat, if you want drinks with more than 2 parts after 11pm you came to the wrong place. The atmosphere is always changing, but it is worth it to stop in and see how the crowd is. It may not be your scene on one particular night. I would strongly suggest Wednesdays. I was there last Wednesday and the place was packed with plenty of lovely ladies. - K.J.

Like it or not, it's always crowded, from 5pm till close.. and why is anyone surprised that the bartenders suck? It's a typical UES stereotype bar. It's owned by like 5 young guys from Wall St. and totally packed out with their friends all the time, which makes it hard to get drinks when every one is a friend of an owner. Also, I think most of the bartenders are too, that's why they're [not good], no career bartenders here. However, this has been all too common w/ some of the hottest longest running bars on the U.E.S. for years, so like it or not, it ain't going anywhere.. and yes, the bouncers are meat heads too... which kinda sucks. - J.D.

The egomaniac manager that everyone keeps referring to is the only reason I go here. Talk about eye candy. This guy is so sexy, that just looking at him makes your temperature rise. Everyone in this place can feel the hormones bouncing off the walls. It makes for great entertainment, and no two nights here are ever the same. - K.V.

My friend was wearing a pair of boots when he went to the door, and the doorman told him that he couldn't get in because he was wearing sneakers. He replied, "These are boots," to which the bouncer replied, "No boots, either." 5 minutes later my other friend comes out of the bar to say hi to us on line, and he was wearing a pair of sneakers. The bartender upstairs was [bad]. We paid 20 bucks for an open bar private party type thing which was to last until 12, and at 11:45 he made us start paying 6 dollars for drinks in tiny 8 ounce cups. I would not go back there for anything. - Z.S.

Mad River isn't for everyone - the people who complain about the bar are most likely the people that show up and order martinis - this isn't a martini bar! It is about beer and mixed drinks and an awesome party atmosphere and fun, upbeat music with a friendly staff. I am actually surprised at the bartender comments because every time I go, the bartenders are serving people as quickly as possible (you have to realize how packed this place gets) and always are giving away free shots and drinks to patrons. A word of advice - just throw the bartender a big tip early and he or she will make sure you aren't waiting for drinks later! - J.I.

This has become one of the better night life bar spots in the city. They get a constant rotation of hot girls behind the bar and the managers seem to know how to keep the party going. if your looking for a good time, whatever the night, take the time to drop in on this bar of hardy party goers. Check out the Wednesdays with live music by some crazy guy named Ricky!! Oh.... the wings are phenomenal. -A.N.

One of the few places to get Blue Moon beer that I've found... lots of cute girls and guys in their twenties. Can be loud and crowded on weekends. - C.W.

Great Upper East side spot, great crowd. In scene, music, I give it a 10. - L.L.

Wow, what a good time! This place may not be for everyone, but if you are looking to have a fun, crazy, wild night, this is the place to be. Everyone around me was having a great time, taking shots, dancing on the bar, and just letting loose! The bartenders and wait staff were really great and attentive to us. The bathrooms were, well, not so great by the end of the night, but that is my only complaint. This place is the place to go on the UES for a serious party! - J.I.

I absolutely love this bar and have never had a bad time. Yet on the weekends it takes forever to get a drink and you need to be tipsy to deal with the crowd. And the bathrooms....well you have to fight though the dance crowd to get to the lines!! They play a really good mix of music to please everyone. The bouncers are awesome and a little hint for the females: like most bars...if your female and are with a bunch of other females...there is no wait for you to get in!! So just move your way to the front or make your eye to the bouncer and have fun! - C.P.

Mad River is by far the best place to go to on the Upper East Side. The staff is great and everyone is always ready to party and have a good time. - S.98

Here is the deal with Mad River. If you want to get wasted, hook up, and dance until you cant feel your legs, then you have come to the right place. If you want a low-key evening with a fancy shmancy drink and to talk to your friends, go somewhere else. Mad River has its good times and bad times, but expect to have a good time if you want to party and a bad time if you want to chill. And stop complaining about the bouncers, most bars where everyone is drunk and being stupid have strict bouncers or else people would get hurt. - H.E.

I went there on a Friday night for happy hour around 7, then by 9 the place was jumping. They had 2 guest bartenders there that just completely took the bar over, They did screw up a few drinks but the place was definitely the place to be that night. I stayed until 3am and there were a lot of cool, hot girls. They played the music you would hear at the Boardy Barn.  People loved it and so did I. Good job, guest bartenders. - B.K.

I been here a few times and have a lot of fun. Great place to meet cool people. - C.R.
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Comments - This place is the best! Saturday night is the night to go there! The music is great ranging from the 70's to the 90's! If you want to have fun you must go on Saturday nights. Like I said, just go there and find out for yourself! - J.M.12

1980's music defines the clientele. Outdoor garden in back. Hampton Bays beachgoers will particularly appreciate the artwork.  - T.K.

Don't go there. This place is really boring. - T.M.

Out of all the places on Bell Blvd. this place is the worst! Don't waste your time. - L.M.

Best freakin' joint in da world. Oh, oh, it's red hot! - F.S.

ZzzZzzZZzZZZzZZZzZZzZZZZZZzzZZZz...Oh, time to leave already?? - J.S.
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Comments - Low-key Midtown bar across from Connolly's. Mostly after-work people. Definitely an older crowd. Upstairs dining room for dinner. - T.K.

I would give this place a pass. Beers are overpriced compared to other Irish pubs within a block, and service is perfunctory. Small space that gets very crowded. - G.T.L.
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Comments - Formerly Brian Dempsey's, now called Maguire's, the place has been expanded. New bathrooms added, place looks great. Food is amazing, the wings are the best and bottled beer selection is unmatched in area. Check it out for your self. - J.T.C.

Formerly Brian Dempsey's, Little King and Buzz & Mac's, the place has been expanded by the addition of a separate dining room and upgraded the bathrooms. Otherwise, it hasn't changed much. It is still a sports bar featuring a large assortment of domestic and imported beers, several TVs, video games, and the same friendly and efficient bartenders and waitresses. - T.K.
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Comments - This place, new in 2002, seems to draw a young, ethnically diverse clientele. It is probably the border line between the quieter Irish pubs and the younger, louder places. There is a low ceiling, several TVs, and a pool table. The prices are reasonable and the service is decent. The bathrooms are bad. - T.K.
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Comments - This is an Irish pub/restaurant which seems to draw a local clientele of all ages. It features several TVs, good tunes on the jukebox, red vinyl cushioned booths, a decent pub menu, Irish decor, and pictures of celebrities on the walls. The Irish bartenders are friendly and efficient. The prices are reasonable. The bathrooms are bad. - T.K.

Paul is the most amazing bartender I have ever been served by. Great drinks and good prices. This place has amazing atmosphere to it. I feel like I'm at home whether sitting in a booth with friends drinking, or sitting at the bar by myself drinking. Great Irish theme to it too. Be sure to stop by on St. Patrick's day. - D.B.

Some people may be turned off because of the underlying "dive" feel to it, but people who enjoy a comfortable atmosphere will love this place. It feels like a neighborhood bar, and is one of my favorite in the city. I just feel comfortable. I can have 3-4 beers over a four hour period, have great conversation and not realize the time. - J.R.
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Comments - This small English pub features several TVs, a jukebox, high-top bar tables, and a dining area. The pub menu is OK. There is a wide selection of 'British Brews' on tap. The prices are reasonable ($4 for a bottle of Coors Light) and the service is decent. The bathrooms are one-at-a-time. – T.K.
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Comments - It occupies the spot next to the Ed Sullivan Theater formerly occupied by McGee's. The bar is on the ground floor and there is a balcony area for dining. Only tap beers are served. There is a VERY LARGE screen TV (viewed from both levels). There are friendly and efficient bartenders. Mugs of beer are $2.50 at happy hour and popcorn is free. The bathrooms are one-at-a-time. -T.K.

Great place to grab a drink if you happen to get tickets to Letterman. The bartenders are friendly and know what they're doing, often telling great stories and anecdotes. Drinks are a little pricey. -M.M.
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Comments - At first, I was not thrilled about meeting friends at this midtown bar that I never heard of. Must be a dive, I thought. But whooa, what a surprise! It is spacious, clean, has big open sidewalk windows, and a very nice bathroom. Very efficient staff, too. As Ebert would say, "thumbs up!" -J.M.

Great place ...Make a great pint of Bailey's coffee (get the coffee from deli next door). Also, the nachos are the best in town,  just make sure you are hungry.
Great spot: a little hidden jewel. - M.2.
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Comments - Free live music, good nights and bad - great place to bump into East Village un-celebrities (such as Manitoba himself - he will serve you, just go find him). -M.J.

This place rocks. - F.
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Comments - Despite what the name might suggest, this is a Mexican restaurant. It has a small bar and interesting decor. It seems to draw a laid-back clientele of all ages. The beer selection is somewhat limited (martinis are the specialty). The prices are reasonable ($4 for a bottle of Amstel Light) and the service is good. The bathrooms are one-at-a-time. - T.K.
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Comments - Located in the Mark Hotel, it's a boring place with an uppity clientele. The service is good but the prices are much too expensive. Life is too short to waste your time here. The hotel lobby bathrooms are good. - T.K.
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Comments - Fascinatingly decorated bar/lounge, $2 pints from 5-7 every weekday! - J.D.

Typical cheesy theme bar. Waitresses and bartenders not very nice with an air of superiority. People annoying and touristy. Really good expensive drinks and food. -T.W.

No more happy hour makes this place almost not worth it.  Service is getting better though. – C.6.

The is another one of the theme restaurants that have become so prevalent in the city. The theme here obviously is space travel. Everything reflects the theme (the staff are dressed as aliens). It seems to draw a combination of local office workers, theatergoers, and tourists. The elevator ride/show is fun, but once is enough. It's very dark and cavernous. It features several TVs, a high ceiling, and a jukebox. It's family-friendly and worth seeing once, then the novelty will probably wear off. The prices are reasonable ($3.75 for a bottle of Coors Light) and the service is friendly and efficient. The bathrooms are adequate. - T.K.

I thought this place was cool, as a 22 yr. old. But its worth going once or maybe twice. Food is decent, Friday nights are cool for the bar, lots of cute girls. Music is decent. - J.C.

Typical Times Square Bullsh*t. - S.K.
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Comments - I just don't get what everyone sees in this place, when there are so many other great bars in the neighborhood. It is usually packed with people who are crammed into the tiny bar area, which spills out into the restaurant.  Not very enjoyable for anyone.  It's also quite smoky and loud.   Yuk! - J.M.

A great place to have a drink and hang out with your friends.  The food is good too. - S.A.

The place is full of the ugliest foul mouthed guys anywhere. Everyone is drunk so you can't have a good time. - S.R.
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Comments - This bar is a complete disgrace... The only reason they even got a small donation from me is because I ran into an old friend. - A.P.

A little less crowded (comfortably crowded) than its neighbors. Good service from friendly bartenders. It gets a good thirtysomething crowd. The music is not overbearingly loud. Decent food. Bathrooms are good. - T.K.
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Comments - Located off the lobby of the Holiday Inn Broadway, it's another dull, stuffy, overpriced bar in a hotel (a real tourist trap). The hotel lobby bathrooms are good. -T.K.
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Comments - Despite the name, it's primarily a restaurant. It has a low-key bar with some after-work drinkers, but mostly people waiting to dine in the restaurant. Low-key music is piped in. It's somewhat expensive for drinks and the service is good. There are tables and a bar outside. The bathrooms are good (it's a nice restaurant).  Rosie O'Grady's is a few doors down and it's a much better place to drink. -T.K.
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Comments - Small neighborhood bar on the upper east side opened in the spring of 2000. Moving into the space formerly occupied by Crawford's, Pub 88 and Club Car, Marty O'Brien's is named after the boxing pseudonym of Frank Sinatra's father. The juke box and photos on the wall pay homage to that era and mementos from co-owner Liam's life. Although the narrow front bar area leaves room for not much more than serious drinking, it opens up slightly in the rear with a tiny lounge area. The main attraction to this bar, however, is the bartender and co-owner George, who is one of the best (and hardest working) bartenders in New York. He is the type of bartender who, if you introduce yourself, will remember your name and your drink the next time you come in. And he's friendly and funny, too. Definitely worth a visit! - S.M.

Finally a place where everyone (at least the bartender!) knows your name! A great place to meet with a group of friends to watch a ballgame or just shoot the breeze. George is the best bartender in town. You will be greeted by name and your favorite drink upon your second visit. You'll feel like a regular after five minutes. - M.D.

If MurphGuide ever gives out awards for the best NYC bartender, it's got to go to George. He's fun, knows your name and your drink. Good bar too - small in the front, but opens up in the back.  For an added bonus, check it out on a Thursday night when Pat McGuire is playing.  - J.M.

If your looking for a place without all the "bells and whistles", this is it. George makes you feel like a regular on your first visit. Great late crowd. Great jukebox! Add it to your favorites. - J.S.

Fine bar, great atmosphere, George is the best barman in the city, funny and great craic. Well worth a visit, you might become a regular. - Y.K.

Cold beer, good tunes, clean bathroom, The Yanks. What more could you ask for? - P.S.

Qualities of this little pub are too numerous to mention. George pours your beer before you ask for it, and has surehanded help from Juan and Sergio. These guys are great! Go for an old-school Quiz Night on Wednesdays or Pat McGuire on Thursdays. You will not regret it! -M.B.

Real small, but even friendlier bar. The bartender George is a true pro, he makes you fell like a regular the first time. Great live music and the best jukebox on the upper east side. Well worth a visit or ten! - B.A.

This is the place to stop in for a late cocktail. Lots of celebrities hangin' out for late night abuse sessions. No holds barred. George is the greatest. - S.G. 

If you are looking for the best little bar in NYC, look no further. Although the space may be cramped, your style won't be. Maybe I am bias since I am one of the boys upstairs, but this bar has all the ingredients for a winner. I like to refer to Marty's as the black hole of drinking because even if you come in for one drink, you always stay for at least 8. It's not your fault. It's just that George and Liam and the rest of the crew never forget your name and never let you see an empty glass. Gorgeous George will drink with you and forget his name, but never yours or your drink. The first time is like the 100th...every time. Come in and ask for The Boys Upstairs and we'll come have a shot of Rumple Minze with you. - J.M.

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Comments - A small, quiet bar, it appears to be an overflow from the big-time theme bars on 57th St. It seems to draw a mellow, friendly clientele of all ages. There is an exposed brick wall by the bar. The prices are reasonable ($4 for a bottle of Coors Light) and the service is friendly and efficient. The bathrooms are adequate. -T.K.

I love this place. Mellow, cool place to bring a date or go to with some friends. A little small, but service is great, food is great, and drinks are cold and reasonably priced. - M.M.
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Comments - Casual upper west side hang out, popular with softball teams in the summer. Features bar food, large screen TV, dart boards and sidewalk seating. Beer special: buy 2 pitchers of Bud and get free chicken wings. Friendly waitresses serve large groups with a smile. - S.M.

Featured on NYPD Blue. Numerous tables, good food, TVs (1 large screen), wooden and brick walls. Limited beer selection. Reasonable prices. The bathrooms leave something to be desired. - T.K.

The service is awesome: bartenders smiley and nice on week days, waitress pretty, smiley and adorable. Huge ambiance on baseball nights. The food is excellent and quite cheap. John, the bartender, is always smiling, a sun in this dark place. He will remember your name, and will pay you the next shot, or will give you a ridiculous tab at the end. All the people I bring to the pub love him. He always have a nice word for somebody. That's why we still go there. Nancy and Joanna, two of the waitress are efficient, very nice and still friendly. - A.B.

A bartender one weekend was rude, hostile, and aggressive. Granted, I cursed him out, but that was only after he told me he wouldn't take my order, threw beer at me, and told me to get sober. (Having just arrived, I had had nothing to drink yet.) - T.G.

I've been going to this place for quite some time now and its one of the better pubs in the city. The bartenders are all good and attentive. The waitresses are attentive and move pretty quickly. The place has two dart boards, plus its a great place to watch a game. The Men's room does SUCK. It was just redone, but they put back the little 3x3 door on the stall. Geez! Other than that, its a great place to have a few beers and hang out. I will say that the weekend bartender has no tolerance for people who prance in and are smartasses. Neither do I. I've known him to be nothing but professional and I know that he'd never throw a beer at a patron, no matter how they behaved. Remember, treat someone with the respect that you expect to be treated with. Especially when the bar is packed. - A.G.

On each visit I have found the bartender to be amicable and attentive, and the atmosphere was friendly enough. But the earlier comment about the men's bathroom should be paid heed to...word of advice, don't have spicy food before coming here. - B.C.
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Comments - Small little bar in the Port Authority. Clientele is almost all working-class commuters. Prices are reasonable, $3.00 for Bud Light Draft. TV's are located all around the bar so there's never a problem watching the game. Staff is friendly. - A.S.
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Comments - As "professional" a bar as I've ever seen. The bartenders are fast, knowledgeable & can Savoy ( for those of you that remember that dance ). It is actually a chain of bars throughout the city, with the one that I go to on E. 58th St. between Madison & 5th ( upstairs ). - E.G.
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Comments - It's a small neighborhood bar, featuring a TV, a pool table, and a dart board. The prices are reasonable ($3 for a bottle of Coors Light) and the service is good. The bathrooms are adequate. The name stems from being located next to the Auburndale LIRR station. It's not a bad spot to wait for a train in inclement weather. Otherwise, don't bother. -T.K.
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Comments - This is a sports bar located by the Murray Hill LIRR station. It seems to draw a clientele of local sports fans of all ages. It features several TVs (1 large screen), dart boards, a jukebox, video games, low ceilings with fans, high-top bar tables, cocktail tables, a half-moon shaped bar, pool tables in a 'game room', and miscellaneous sports decor. The bartenders are friendly and efficient. The prices are very reasonable ($2.50 for a bottle of Coors Light). Watch for specials (ladies' nights, pint nights, martini madness nights, VIP nights, etc.). There is a good pub menu. The bathrooms are surprisingly good. - T.K.
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Comments - I live a couple of blocks from McCann's and go about once a month, usually on a Friday or Saturday night. The staff is excellent, friendly, and courteous. McCann's is a great place to go to escape the winter cold or the summer heat. Plenty of room for people to sit and relax, mingle etc... Excellent selection of drinks on tap, especially the Magner's Cider, which you can't get everywhere. Bar menu is also EXCELLENT. For 6 bucks or so you can get a great big bacon cheeseburger with fries and onion rings included! Also nacho plates and buffalo wings made to order. Its not the kind of local bar where you go in and everybody looks at you like "hey, what the hell are you doing here?" Newcomers and regulars alike are welcomed. The crowd isn't a bunch of dirty old men from the neighborhood either, mainly people in 20s and 30s. Great $1 pool tables in the back (free on Sunday evenings) and wooden nickel drink buybacks! All in all, they treat you well at McCann's whether you're there with one friend, or eight. - A.

Whether I want a bite to eat after work, or to play a round of darts on a Wednesday night or a night out on a Saturday, Mccann's is the place to go. - J.S.
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Comments - I was there at about 5PM on a Saturday and there were very few patrons in the place. I assume that it draws an overflow crowd from Paul's across the street later at night. It features a long, rectangular bar, a low ceiling, 2 pool tables, video games, and numerous TVs. The pub menu is very good. The prices are reasonable and the service is good. The bathrooms are adequate. - T.K.
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Comments - This Irish pub seems to draw a nice, mixed (all ages) crowd from the neighborhood. I like the tunes on the jukebox (especially since they don't blast it). It features several TVs, an oak wood bar, high-top bar tables, video games, a low ceiling (smoky), and tables in the rear. The prices are reasonable ($4 for a bottle of Coors Light). The service is friendly and efficient. The bathrooms are adequate. - T.K.
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Comments: Low key Irish establishment with friendly young Irish crowd and excellent Guinness. - S.M.

Happy Irish bar with a great jukebox. Can't beat the ice cold fresh Guinness, if that's your bag. - J.M.

It gets a good after-work and neighborhood clientele. Reasonable prices. Friendly and efficient Irish bartenders. The bathrooms, located in the basement, are OK.
 - T.K.

Great place to watch English premier league soccer on Saturday and Sunday mornings. - L.D.

Nice low key after work drinks and dinner! Great bar food, friendly staff, good prices and the cleanest bathrooms I've ever been to in an Irish bar. - V.S.

Great Irish Bar. Paul & Seamus are the best bartenders in the area. A couple of fine lads from the isle. - K.B.
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Comments - Pretty plain Hell's Kitchen bar, but not bad. Drinks are reasonably priced. Plenty of seating in the back. Bathrooms are one at a time. - A.S.
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Comments - The old Ryan McFadden's has been re-vamped and is making a comeback.  Quite possibly the most well-lit bar in NYC, it is spacious and friendly...a great place to go after work. - J.M.

I love this place.  Easy to get to, clean, and the best bartenders.  I love to start my Thursday nights here. - J.C.

A fun place with lots of classics and potential for harassment. Good music, however, the DJ tended to spend too much time giving commentary on microphone. Other than that, lots of fun, always a good time. - L.A.P.

Great bar, great food, great beer and great chicks. - J.P.

Quite possibly the best consistently great bar on the east side. Great crowd, fun women. Was closed for a few years, thank God it's back. - B.S.

The restructuring of the "Irish Times Square" has taken place. They say "You can never go home." McFadden's has (with new partners). The place still resembles the old Ryan McFadden's with the exception that the cocktail booths are larger. Ryan McFadden's was frequently mentioned in the Daily News when it was headquartered across the street. That probably won't happen as much since the reporters would now need to travel cross-town to enjoy it. Well lit, it features numerous TVs, a DJ, a high ceiling, large picture windows, and a dining room with a pretty good menu. It's still connected to Calico Jack's Cantina next door (f.k.a. Maguire's Cafe) with the common kitchen and joint ownership. While Maguire's was always more of a sports bar, McFadden's is now. Ryan McFadden's always drew a slightly younger crowd than Maguire's - that's now reversed. The prices are reasonable ($4 for a bottle of Coors Light). The service is friendly and efficient. It can be difficult when it's very crowded. The bathrooms are more than adequate. - T.K.

This bar ruled, however, the service blew chunks. I was there on a Saturday night and the bartender was [bad]!! - B.R.

Professional staff, fun crowd, classy interior, with good food and great atmosphere. Great place to hang out on the East Side. - M.T.

McFadden's has the best service when it comes to bartenders, bar backs, waitresses, and DJ's. Beers great and the food kicks ass. - M.M.

McFadden's is def. one of my favorite bars in NYC, with a combo of hot chicks, and great service, and some great "Old School" rock songs blaring all night, a must go to bar. Saturday night is the best!!! - R.J.

The place was OK. I expected much better after reading all the reviews. Maybe I hit it on an off night. The music was good but the staff wasn't too friendly and the crowd was not nearly as good looking as I expected after reading all these reviews. - A.M.

Had a great time there, and DJ "DeeLicious" is the hottest in NYC! - B.S.

McFadden's lunch hour has great service. They will get you in and out in more than enough time. Order their "daily specials". Nightlife is a whole other world. The DJ's and bartenders are hot, the music is great and we had a private party there in their back room and I got the best deal compared to NY and NJ. We only paid $25/head for three hour of boozing. I love it there. - C.N.

Went to the bar on a weekday night in the summer. Had a blast. Definitely recommend going there for a good time. -C.O.
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Comments - Relocated in 1996 when they got kicked out of their Ed Sullivan Theater locale by the Letterman crowd, McGee's is now well settled in to its new home around the corner on 55th Street. What they lost in location, they make up for in space, in a long, spacious place with high ceilings and an upstairs bar and dining area. Redwood "Irish bar" decor and tile floors make it seem like it has been around forever. - S.M.

Great place, great service, great Jameson shots. Betcha can't out-drink Gwen the bartender. If you can't, you're a "wuss". Gwen threw me for a loop when she called me a wuss. - B.B.

Classic NYC bar in the theatre district. 2 floors, good music. Always a friendly crowd. - J.M.

Great hang out place. - M.L.

Good bar munchies and tap beers. - M.M.

Ya gotta meet Pat the best bartender in NY. A real gentleman. Thanks. - D.S.

Friendly Irish pub (it moved a few years ago from its location next door to the Ed Sullivan Theater). Good crowd (mostly after-work). Reasonable prices. Restaurant upstairs, bar downstairs. Bar area good for viewing sports events. - T.K.

Enjoyable experience.  The bartenders were friendly and the music was surprisingly diverse and current.  At times, the volume was a tad loud, but would definitely go back. - A.S.

Irish bar with no Guinness and a TV every 2 feet showing some sport or another. The crowd is spent corporate goobers talking loudly about nothing. The food is the same brand of mozzarella sticks and chicken tenders you get everywhere else. Not the worst place, but there's nothing to love. - S.G.

We and a group happened upon the second floor bar on evening. I was there a few years ago but it's way different now. What was to be a pint became an all-nighter! The NY Rangers on a 50 inch plasma! Oh Mama, I'm home! - J.C.

I had a great time here at McGee's. I think I will make it a regular stop when I'm about that part of town. Good price for good, no b.s. food and drinks. - C.R.
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Comments - What's not to love?!? MCSorely's Ale, Brooklyn Lager, Carlsberg and Guinness on tap, friendly female bartenders that pour a hefty Scotch and prices out of the Midwest in Midtown. The 1 lb. burgers w/ a 1/4 1lb of bacon w/ perfectly crisp fries are a great way to start any pub crawl. We started out here 4 nights in a row on a recent trip and the crowd was a good mix of tourists and locals. Good beer, good food and great prices! - T.C.

I loved it! It's a step back in time. A classic "old man's " bar from the 70s. A great place to watch Yankee games with the faithful. My friend and I will be back. - M.M

Don't judge it by its outside appearance, it's a decent place. It has tables in the rear for drinking and dining. The bathrooms are a little lacking. Although it's the bar of choice for theatrical stagehands and performers, it's frequented mostly by tourists and theatergoers. It has reasonable prices and good service. - T.K.
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Comments - This Irish pub is a little tamer than the other bars on the strip. There is live Irish music early on Sunday evenings. It features numerous TVs, a jukebox, darts, video games, high-top bar tables, an ATM, dining/cocktail booths, and a good pub menu. There is one long bar in the main area and a smaller one in the rear. The prices are reasonable ($3.50 for a bottle of Coors Light) and the service is good. The bathrooms are bad. - T.K.
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Comments - An authentic old style New York landmark tavern since the mid nineteenth century, McSorley’s is a museum of drinking in New York. This place had been making its own ale long before it was trendy. Serving just "dark" and "light" ales in 9 ounce mugs, it no longer brews its own, and you must order at least two at a time. That should be no problem, because the waiters are capable of carrying much more in their strong hands by strategically interspersing their fingers between numerous mug handles. They certainly work hard for their money, so treat them right. At one time, this establishment forbade females, not even installing a ladies room until the late ’80s. Nineteen eighties! Abe Lincoln is purported to have drank here, and if you look at the wishbones collecting dust over the bar, you’ll believe that this place has a long memory. The line gets long on weekends, but the turn-over is relatively quick, as this place is a must stop while in New York, but not a "stay all night" kind of place. - S.M.

When you walk in it is a step back in history. My scores are based on that fact. You feel like you are with your grandfather on a Friday night and he is taking you to his favorite establishment. When you look around it brings memories from your childhood of times when you were with your father or grandfather stopping in for a beer. This is a place I will go back too.  The nostalgia is worth the visit. – G.G.

One of the best "go out and get f*#*ed up" bars ever - T.H.

By far my favorite bar in this city of ours!! I only knocked the service down to a "9" since they yelled at us once, but I usually respect their shortness since it is such a part of the atmosphere of drink, drink, drink. It's not meant to be a pretty place, but it's just so full of history down to those wishbones still hung above the bar. Get a table. It's always a social crowd and you'll make some new drunk friends. This place has been my birthday tradition for years and I would take a non-New Yorker here before the Statue of Liberty! Get the idea I like this place? - A.R.

Since three generations of my family have learned how to drink in this bar, I consider it the finest in the land.  Head there for lunch.  Make the pilgrimage I'm making tonight. - M.S.

If you have a friend, family member, acquaintance, stranger from out-of-town met on train, you must, must bring them here. Plus it's another excuse for you to go! Excellent place with only decision to be made is light or dark. Perfect for the indecisive drinking connoisseur. -N.J.

When God came up with the idea of a bar, this is what he was thinking. Stepping inside is like entering a time warp. Aside from the television in back, there's little evidence that it is 2001. To borrow a line from "Field of Dreams," stepping inside is like you've been "dipped in magic waters...It reminds you of everything that was once good, and how it could be again."
Everyone checks their attitude and their worries at the door, and one gets the feeling they are truly surrounded by friends. The service is a marvel in itself, watching one man carry twenty mugs to a table. The food is simple, but always hits the spot (try the chili). I could not think of a better way to spend a Saturday afternoon than to sit at table full of friends drinking and eating the afternoon away at this establishment. - L.T.

Oldest watering hole in NYC. It looks it, and that's just fine! - S.S.

I have never had anything less than a grand time at this "turn back the clock" bar. While ordering beers in twos, or multiples thereof, from unsmiling but nonetheless quick servers, I have broken out in song and talk with all kinds: Germans, Irish, tourists, even guys from New Jersey who, in any other bar, might have wanted to square up. Here, they were there for the same reason I was: to drink and have a good time. And, buy each other rounds of light or dark. - K.K.

Not just best bar in NYC, try America! - R.B.

I love this place! Great atmosphere, good crowd, and easy to get really drunk rather inexpensively! I would definitely recommend this place to friends! - A.F.

As soon as I sat down and started drinking my dark draught I felt like discussing Grover Cleveland's presidential comeback. Many bars have "nostalgic" themes but McSorley's is some seriously authentic shit. From the pot-bellied stove, to the wooden ice-box behind the bar you can tell this place hasn't changed since it opened. Ale House is another phrase that many bars throw about like so much confetti but, once again, McSorley's is the genuine article. Dark and light ales is it. If a hankering for a Long Island Ice Tea is what you have, drink somewhere else. - A.S.

Anyplace that gets a 10 for atmosphere and a 5 for the bathrooms has got to be good. Y'know when you get there before lunch and leave at last call you have had a serious drinking experience. If you have to go to a bar when you visit NYC and you don't go here, you've made a serious mistake. - M.W.

As a girl, I even love this place. It makes any other bar experience seem boring! But if you want to start your night here and expect to make to another bar after McSorley's...forget it! You won't leave here walking straight. - K.

Best bar in NYC to start a night at. It closes at 1am every night! So get there early, get crooked on McSorley's light and McSorley's dark and move on! Any bar that promotes two-fisted drinking is a must! - K.D.

A place so historic and so cool to drink in, it even made it into the movie "Rounders". Light or dark is it, but that's all you need. If you haven't been there, I'm sorry. - R.S.

This place is a dirty dive bar. It was packed however. There was no music, no nothing. There was dust and dirt everywhere. The bartenders gave you two glasses of either light or dark beer and you had to have two. However don't worry about getting drunk because they give you about 1 1/2 inches of head on every beer. It was ridiculous. If you go get a drink slam it and go somewhere else, just so you could say that you went. If you are a male and need to use the bathrooms try this on for size: 2 stalls and 1 urinal in a space about the size of a closet. - J.S.

Love it and we keep coming back. Great place to meet and talk with fascinating people. Love the cats too! - D.M.

The oldest bar in New York rules! - G.R.

The building that houses McSorley's was built between 1860 and 1862. The earliest verifiable opening date for the Ale house is 1862. Reported in various issues of The New York Times since 1995, The Daily News, and the most recent edition of the American Institute of Architecture's Guide to New York City. - R.M.

Great bars can be created or they can mature with time. This bar falls into the second category, having been established in the mid-ninteenth century. To drink there is truly a privilege as this is certainly one of the best bars in existence anywhere, and I've seen a few, believe me! Everyone should see this place at least once. - C.H.

Come here if you wanna drink! At this bar, they keep 'em comin' and ole Tommy won't stop until your foot is out the door. Two choices light or dark, what else do you need? Cheese and crackers (with unions), good burgers. Amazing atmosphere. You get a glimpse of New York history no matter where you're sitting. The bar is filled with articles, slogans, and tiny little things, to keep you occupied. - H.
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Comments - This two-room bar features several TVs, a good jukebox, a dartboard, a pool table, and video games. It seems to draw a twentysomething and thirtysomething clientele. The prices are reasonable ($3 for a bottle of Coors Light) and the service is good. The bathrooms leave much to be desired.  - T.K.

"Good looking girls". -T.H.

There's no good looking girls there! Not many girls to start out with. - E.J.

Got Thursdays off and hardly any cash? Here's the perfectly named bar for you. - J.S.A.

The girls there had faces that looked like they got hit by Mac Trucks. Either that, or their twin brother was the guy from 'Mask'. I will never go there again. - R.D.

This is my favorite bar in NYC. You really have to go there more than once to get the feel of it. it's like your neighborhood bar you grew up in. Everyone is friends w/ everyone. it's a dive bar, pure and simple, and it's very good at what it does. Not too many places you'll find bankers hanging w/ bikers. - R.J.D.

The people who want to pound beers go to McSwiggins, people who need girls at a bar go elsewhere. Swiggs is fun with two people, but better with ten. - T. D. 

They tend to have hot bartenders and hot 20something girls. A great place to chill and play darts, pool or Golden Tee. - S.C.
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Comments - This place is simply sleazy, attracting the worst kind of people of Queens and Long Island. It's too dark in there, it has that sickening 'lizard lounge' feel to it. I went there a few times because my ex-girlfriend used to go there, but I hated it. But I must say the bartenders are very nice and helpful! - D.M.

Good food, nice bartender, awesome karaoke on Wednesday with the Lizard guy. He should be a star. - P.B.
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Comments - Romantic Chelsea bar & restaurant with dark wooded interior. The original in a chain of four upscale restaurant & lounges. Split level in rear with eating upstairs and a cozy smoking lounge downstairs with couches and a fireplace .  Great place to take a date for an evening cocktail or meal.  Beautiful waitresses. - S.M.
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Comments - Great unknown sports bar in Hell's Kitchen. Lots on tap and full menu - never had a bad meal. There when A.Houston beat the Heat and when Clemens beat the Braves in Game 4. A real little-known treasure! - K.C.

A nice Irish pub/sports bar in Hell's Kitchen, this is the west side cousin of Joshua Tree on Third Ave. Bar, booths and tables with velvet cushions on the seats. The walls are interestingly painted. Jukebox, large screen TVs for sports viewing and music videos. Good pub food. Midtown mix of after-work, tourists and theatergoers. Friendly and efficient Irish bartenders. Reasonable prices. Bathrooms in basement are adequate. T.K.
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Comments - The Mercury Bar is a typical Irish bar located at midtown east side. A great bar with good barmen and a lots of tap beers, of course Guinness, Harp and Bass. They also have a very large fare and late night menu. I suggest you to try the pizza, which is delicious. The prices for the cocktails and the food are also reasonable. - T.N.Y.

Pretty cool bar that draws a mid-to-late twenties style crowd. Large selection of tap beers. Bathrooms are clean and more space than what you'd usually find. - A.S.

Have been here a few times and have never had a great time. Last time I was there the crowd looked really really young. One girl on line for the ladies room had braces. I left after I saw how ridiculously young everyone and I've never been back. - T.M.
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Comments - Great place to see a band. The back room rocks. Good service, but somewhat gloomy decor. - J.M.

Formerly a headstone parlor, now one of NY's best live music venues. Has a long bar in the front room (as you enter) and a stage with live music in the back room, which has a few tables on the sides, but basically a standing room space. Does not serve food, but its just down the block from the famous Katz' Deli. - S.M.

Good Music and the dimly lit decor allows for a relaxed atmosphere. The divided rooms lets patrons listen to great tunes or choose to drink more quietly near the bar. - T.S.
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Comments - Connected to but independent from the Days Hotel, this place is somewhat less expensive and a lot less stuffy than other 'hotel' bars. The restaurant is next to the bar area. A front window gives a good view outside. Bartender Andy is great. The bathrooms (just outside the bar in the hotel lobby) are OK. - T.K.
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Comments - Awesome spot. It changed over recently and it looks great. Some of the staff have stayed I am happy to say, Brendan is an excellent bartender and good to look at. Their food is good and nicely placed large screen TV's. But one other thing the music is great, the play lot of different types and are able to keep everyone happy which is hard to do. - E.T.

This is the best new Bar on the east side- you cant beat the lay out, music and women that show up on a regular basis! They are real strict with ID so its a mature crowd too! - M.M.

The only thing good about this place is the flat screens on the wall. I went on a Saturday and it was full of guys. I recognize some of the staff from McFadden's, so it's the same annoying crowd transplanted from there. Has potential though. - R.C.

This place in banging, definitely the best new place on the East side. Lots of room for dancing, hot chicks to hook up with and service is extremely proficient. DJ Tubbs plays wide variety of music and keeps the place bouncing.  Definitely must see this place. - T.S.M.

As much as I like this bar to go to, I thought I should give a warning for anyone wanting to use the room for a private party. We had a birthday party there and it was anything but private. Anyone was allowed to come in, whether they had wristbands or not, and I never once saw the bouncers tell anyone that we had the room reserved until 1am. They had also promised food to be included and brought out one plate for the whole party. This bar is a great place to go to, but don't use them for parties. With all of the private room options in the city, the hassle of this place isn't worth it. - S.L.

This was the worst bar that I ever went to. They have signs on the wall that say "No Dancing Allowed". The music was horrible and you have two old men playing it. The place had too many TV's and it was very jammed. I wouldn't go back. - D.G.

Great place to get sloppy drunk and dance with girls, hot or ugly, preferably hot, but by the end of the night does it really matter. I definitely will be back soon. Thank you Metro 53. - B.D.

Worst bar ever! Two signs are posted that state "No dancing allowed" ( it is not a joke). The people there were very snotty, rude and stuffy. The music was good (mostly rock) . it is a shame because the layout of the bar is awesome (2 floors) ,but the regulars ruin it. - M.C.

Midtown's new hot spot is Metro. The place is crawling with chicks and the food is great. it is so big I got lost in it. The music was great. The ID machine and dress code keep the riff raff out. See you there. - T.F.

I had a great time. The place looked very up scale, and was clean. There was a good crowd with lots of beautiful girls. - J.R.K.

I have gone to this bar a few times since it has opened, and I have had a fun time every night. The music and service are great. For me, it is key to have a bathroom that I can actually go to during the night, and theirs is well taken care of with an attendant most nights. I love the environment and would recommend it to all of my friends. - K.A.

In my opinion, this bar was a little too crowded to have a good time, because I kept getting my drink spilled every time it went somewhere. And if you're itchin' to dance, like I am, go somewhere else, there's signs everywhere forbidding those who boogie...So in all it felt a little too straight-laced for me! - J.N.

This is a great place to pick up. Beautiful women and handsome guys. I love this place. - E.T.

Nothing spectacular about this place. I have been here a few times on Saturday nights. The crowd is a little young. The place is way too crowded for my taste. Literally you have to wait 10 minutes just to get to the bar. It is really crowded but there is not a fun atmosphere. Everyone just stands around in their group. Plus how stupid that they have a DJ, but signs that say no dancing. Is that for real!! I didn't see anyone dancing. I'll never go back. - T.M.

Umm...Where was the dancing? I did not see ANY dancing. I saw stuck up girls (who all look the same) and ugly guys (who think they look good) and way too many people crammed into one space. Also, do not expect to be able to move from the one tiny spot upstairs by the bar. They have private parties in every corner of this place. - H.E.

Metro 53 has a great vibe to it, the service is great, the people are friendly, and the ID machine and dress code keep dirtbags out. I saw Wyclef Jean walk in there the other night, that should explain how nice a place it is. The "NO DANCING ALLOWED" signs have no effect on the place, it still rocks out. Keep up the good work. - B.S.

I am in LOVE with this place!!! Mainly, for one reason: A GORGEOUS bartender by the name of Richie. This young lad can serve me anytime!!! - B.S.

First of all, this new bar is awesome. For all the idiots that don't know, it's against the law to have dancing in all bars. it's not because management doesn't want you to have fun, it's because they have to. Everyone dances anyway, the music is played for everyone, hip hop, dance, eighties, old school, and rock. The people who complain about all of these places shouldn't be allowed in them. I'll be at Metro on Saturday night. - D.M.

This place is awesome. It's the only place in the city with some normal people and music in it . The guys who bartend there are really cool too and nice to look at. The music is great and I went here once to eat with my friends and the food was unbelievable. This is definitely my new place. - PBF

Oh my God, this place is such a good time. They make the best apple martinis - but don't drink too many. Or better yet, drink as many as you want. There's tons of hot guys there to make sure you get home ok. There's even a bartender that looks exactly like Emilio Estevez - he is so cute!! I love it !!!! - A.V.

The place sucked, especially the bartender at the back bar who kept trying to pick me up with pathetic lines. Place was also too crowded, where I couldn't even move. - J.D.

This is one of the best bars in the city. I recommend it to anyone. Some of the best bartenders around and the girls are ridiculous. If you don't believe just walk past the line on any Friday or Saturday and take a look for yourself. - G.S.

This bar was fun until the "owner" of the bar GRABBED my friend's hand and had us escorted out of the bar by two big bouncers. This all happened because we tried to walk around the "owner" and he would not allow it! This was in the middle of the bar and we are two girls 5'2 about 115lbs (the "owner" was about 6'5). I have never been treated so rudely at a bar that is considered respectable. - S.G.

Based on all the buzz I have heard about this venue, I decided to stop in and check it out - The hype was right - it has one of the best layouts in the city, coupled with great staff, and outstanding music, there is no wonder why this place was packed with great looking people! I strongly suggest that you come early to avoid the lines, possibly for dinner - the food was great - and stay late to see how the night unfolds! I had a great time and have been a regular on the weekend nights ever since! The bar is great, the staff are amazing and the music ties it all together to make a great time - every time! - M.A.
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Comments - This is a small bar/restaurant (more restaurant than bar) located in the courtyard of the Worldwide Plaza office complex. It seems to draw a combination of local office workers, tourists, and theatergoers of all ages. The bar features no TV, low played music from a CD player, and a very low ceiling with fans (tall people beware). The beer selection is limited. The prices are reasonable. The unisex bathrooms are one-at-a-time.  -T.K.
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Comments - Nice place.  Cocktails were around $7 or so and they were generous with the liquor....beers were cheap...nice place w/young crowd. Recommended. - K.P.

This is a four-in-one place. It originally was a two-story (a ground floor, second floor, and a rooftop) bar and lounge. It has since 'annexed' what was 'The Onion'. The former Onion part of Mica (entrance on Second Avenue) is located on the second floor. It features a wood bar, brick walls, a VERY LARGE screen TV, and it's very dark. It seems to attract an overflow from other local bars as its clientele. The prices are reasonable and the service is friendly and efficient. The unisex bathrooms are one-at-a-time. The sunken ground floor is also very dark (candle lit) and has a bar and a lounge. There's no TV here. Rap music is played on the sound system. It also seems to draw an 'overflow' clientele. The prices here are a little more expensive and the service is also friendly and efficient. The bathrooms are also one-at-a-time. I was told there is also a dark bar and lounge upstairs. The rooftop bar is not open in the winter. - T.K.
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Comments - A sports-themed bar & restaurant and midtown tourist attraction which serves as a monument to old #7. Opened in 1988, its walls are decorated with sports memorabilia, particularly Yankees, and specifically Mr. Mantle himself, including rare photos from Mickey's personal collection. Prices reflect its Central Park South location, and its New York tradition. Hot spot to watch a playoff game, particularly when the Yankees are in it. - S.M.

This is the famous sports bar named for the Yankee legend where Bill Mazer broadcasts his radio show. It has a rectangular bar (the bartenders all wear # 7 on the backs of their shirts). It features a low ceiling (smoky), several TVs (of course), dining tables, a retail shop (t-shirts, etc.) and mellow music is piped in. The decor is very baseball, very Yankees, and specifically lots of pictures of 'The Mick'. The prices are expensive and the service is good. The beer selection is limited. It obviously draws a sports fans clientele and gets very crowded when an important Yankee game is on TV.  - T.K.


My husband loves The Mick and loves Mickey Mantle's. He's like a kid in a candy shop thinking about the summer of '61. If he could have, he would have given The Mick his liver!!!! The atmosphere at Mickey's is great. We like sitting at the bar or lunching at one of the tables. The food service is very good and so is the food. The "9" for service is when you're trying to purchase shirts,etc. They sometimes seem more interested in seating the hungry people than selling the shirts. The bathroom is always clean, but is too small. Also, sometimes a bit of a wait to get into the restaurant...but just a few minutes. We always go back to Mickey's place!! - L.D.
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Comments - This old place has been around for a long time. There is one TV, a jukebox, and a decent pub menu. I went there recently to meet some old friends. It's very cramped. The clientele is very different from other local places. In addition to being much older, it's a strange crowd. The 'entertainer' on the piano who goes by the name of "Hunter" is definitely a little weird. While the regulars seemed to like his act, I found him to be a little gross. The barmaid who goes by the name "Star" has a really bad attitude. The prices are reasonable. The bathrooms (located downstairs) are difficult to access. I certainly would not recommend the place. - T.K.

I had dinner there with a first date at Mimi's. The waitress dropped a plate of pasta with red sauce right on my lap. I was wearing white khakis. The only thing I got was a glass of seltzer. No offer to pay for dry cleaning, not even a free drink. Needless to say, I never got a second date. - M.M.

Only reason I submit this is I got lucky one night there and hooked up for a Mickey Rourke-like 9 and 1/2 weeks with a 50 year old broad. - D.B.
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Comments - The Beech Street strip in Long Beach consists mostly of Irish pubs. This is definitely the exception. They really blast the music. There are cover charges on many nights. They serve food early in the evening. The prices are reasonable. It features several TVs, a high ceiling, dining/cocktail tables, and high-top bar tables. Watch for happy hour specials. There are 2 large bars. The service is so-so. Bathroom lines form when the place gets crowded. - T.K.

Worst "bar" in Long Beach. Tries to be a club, but it doesn't really work. Avoid. - M.S.
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Comments - This is a good bar and restaurant located on a lively strip. The bartenders are friendly and efficient. The prices are reasonable. The bathrooms are one-at-a-time. - T.K.

This is a great place to meet your parents or old friends for dinner and have a few drinks, it is quiet enough for conversation. The food is great. Its not too much of a party scene. The decor is cool, all old pics of actors, actresses and sports figures. Overall, not bad at all. - M.M.
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Comments - You actually feel like you’re in Miss Elle’s house, with its rickety stair case to an upstairs dining area (formerly a bedroom), apartment style bathrooms, and homey atmosphere. Famous for its blender drinks. The regulars seem to frown on newcomers, and the bar is a bit cramped, but the bartenders are top notch, and their concoctions will have you thanking Miss Elle. - S.M.

From the living room-looking bar area to the dining room in the rear, it resembles a country inn. Small bar, slow but friendly service, limited beer selection. Reasonable prices ($4 for a bottle of Beck's Light). The one-at-a-time bathroom is called a water closet. - T.K.

This is a good joint for the "over 40" crowd. The bar is in the front as you come in the door; the back and upstairs are restaurant areas. The clientele is very mixed but very friendly; some have been coming here for years, back in the days when it was Julia's and the Only Child. Drinks are substantial and fairly priced. Conversation runs between sports and the esoteric. In all, it's perhaps one of the greatest joints I've hung in during my (still short, I hope!) life. It's the kind of place where you make friends, do "other stuff" with them, get invited to their life events -- babies, marriages, funerals -- and you can really feel like part of a group without having to compromise yourself. Many who read this will probably know it's quite a good place; those who haven't been there, I recommend it. AND, the food is inexpensive, tasty, and plentiful -- from the best meatloaf you've eaten since home to prime rib and great pasta. Give it a shot. - N.43
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Comments - Hot Waitresses! - S.M.2
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Comments - It's an old style Irish pub. It features a TV, good (old) tunes on the jukebox, sawdust on the floor, a fireplace, and a low ceiling (smoky). It seems to draw an older, fun, friendly clientele. Both the bar area and the dining area get crowded. The prices ($4 for a bottle of Coors Light) are reasonable and the service is good. The bathrooms are bad. -T.K.

A lifetime (or so it seems) of frequenting NYC Irish bars, this is my favorite a great place in the winter with the fireplace, a great pint of Guinness and fantastic Irish music on the jukebox. Plus, I met my wife there. -S.J.M.

Visited Molly's with a group of six people on a Saturday night for dinner. Found a very pleasant atmosphere. Good bartender. Juke box had an older music collection. The fireplace is a nice touch. It was quite at P.M., but perfect for a nice quite dinner at the bar, an overall good rating from the Boys Of Summer, from Mikes Place Sports bar on Long Island. The Dool, El Presidente, Gumby, The Egger, Jimmy Stools and Andre. - S.O.
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Comments - A great spot if you happen to be at the Garden or in that area, I just sometimes have a hankerin' for a good kickass Irish Pint eh! I mean Pub ! - A.E.

A warm Irish atmosphere and a good Irish pint made for a truely enjoyable evening. - P.R.

Nice atmosphere, good people, great music...a fine place to sit back and enjoy a pint with your mates... - C.R.

Small little pub on the corner of 30th Street.  Very warm inside, even sitting by the door in December didn't matter.  Good selection of beers on tap. Service could be a tad better. Bathrooms are extremely clean and deserve props. - A.S.

This Irish pub functions as one of the many Penn Station commuter bars and Madison Square Garden pre and post events bars. It gets very crowded on certain game nights. It features several TVs, a jukebox (not played too loud), a dark oak wood bar, dining/cocktail tables, a high ceiling with fans, and a fireplace. The prices are reasonable ($3.25 for a bottle of Coors Light). The Irish bartenders are friendly and efficient. The bathrooms are more than adequate. - T.K.

Excellent appetizers and the cozy Irish atmosphere that you expect and want. Great place to grab a pint and relax and close to the Garden. - E.P.
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Comments - This place is really off the beaten path. It's a pub in a marina on Shinnecock Bay with an outdoor deck. It's frequented mainly by boaters and fishermen early in the evening. There is a TV for sports viewing, darts, and a jukebox with old tunes (not played too loud). The decor is very nautical. They sometimes get a livelier crowd later in the evening. It can be a fun place with the right crowd. The prices are reasonable (watch for drink specials) and the service is good. The bathrooms are adequate. - T.K.
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Comments - Hotel bar - inside the Wellington Hotel. Popular with local yuppies and hotel guests. Prices are steep, but bartender 'takes care of you'. Ancient Greek inspired decorations are nice. Go with a group or don't bother. - P.C.

Comments - This joint has had it ups and downs during its over 13 years of existence. It's too difficult to handle on Friday and Saturday nights. (too loud, too dark, too young, too many brawls). Live music on Wednesday and Thursday nights. The Bunratty room (upstairs) is for dining and/or private parties. Friendly and efficient bartenders. Decent food. It's better on off hours (early in the evening, weeknights, and weekend afternoons). Reasonable prices. It has a large screen TV for watching games. -T.K.

Jeff and efficient in the same sentence? I can't imagine, cute maybe, but efficient never. - K.M.
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Comments - Pretension mid-town hot spot at the Hotel Elysee.  Has been a New York institution since the 1940's. Piano player in the corner sets the elegant atmosphere as you enter, but the attitude is so thick you must swash through it with a machete.  Has a restaurant that makes it popular for dates or after work meeting. Jackets required. - S.M.

An old piano bar attached to the Elyse Hotel, another stuffy, boring, overpriced bar in a hotel. A real tourist trap. Not much room. The bathrooms are good. - T.K.
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Comments - Dark, ground floor and basement - more club than pub. Bars and lounges on both floors. Tropical decor in basement. Brick walls. The downstairs lounge has a moonlit sky painted on the ceiling. Loud DJ and dance floor on the ground floor. The female bartender was friendly and efficient.  Somewhat expensive ($5 for a Coors Light). Bathrooms are adequate but located in the basement. Cover charge after a certain hour. - T.K.
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Comments - This bar is located in an area called 'Barnum Island Wharf' which is located just across the bridge from Long Beach, across the street from Paddy McGee's & the Coyote Grill. It seems to draw a slightly rowdier crowd than the Coyote Grill. All three bars tend to die out about midnight on Sundays. The prices are reasonable and the service is decent (but difficult when crowded). The bathrooms are adequate. - T.K.
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Comments - The place is too dark, the service is superb, and the drinks are wonderful.... But too expensive. -A.P.

Went here a few years ago...loved the atmosphere, candles and curtains and pretty young girls everywhere, but hated the scotch I ordered. Maybe half a shot over a lot of ice, and pricey too. Next time I'll bring a flask. - F.C.
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Comments - Fun Jamaican-themed upper east side bar. Big screen TV, where you can watch the local sports teams. Specializes in tropical and frozen drinks, including mud slides. Also has a restaurant with Caribbean and Mexican (?) menu and Monday night lobster special. - S.M.

Really fun after work bar. Plays great music and has a very festive feel to it. Also serves fun gimmicky drinks like hurricanes and flaming volcanoes. - J.M.

The men's room smells like a warm Jamaican sewer at the height of the rainy season. - M.C.

This has got to be one of my favorite bars in the city. Tuesday's is fun with $2 Red Stripes and live reggae, and Wednesday night is Ladies Night... Always a fun energetic atmosphere and the bartenders are some of the best around... the bathroom I must say though does get a little smelly. Overall a great place to have fun! - D.M.

Never look at the bathroom rating, have you ever been in a nice can in a NYC bar or club? Anyway, if you want the feel of the Caribbean in NYC this is the place. They make a great punch, and they have a sh*t load of beer to choose from. Just don't order the wings, they are gross. No such thing as buffalo style in the Caribbean, only curry. S.B.

Whenever I make one of my frequent trips to NYC I always make it a point to stop at Mo's.  Though I am by no means anywhere near being a regular patron there, the barman always makes sure I have my seat available for me at the bar when I return from the loo on a crowded night ( as I live in a cesspool town to begin with - San Bernardino - any can in any condition doesn't perturb me in the least, hence the "9" for the toilet. ) - M.D.

Went there with a bunch of friends. Spent the whole night making fun of the people in the bar. Most random and sketchy characters go to this bar. A lot of sloppy drunks. If you want to have fun there: when in Rome, do what the Romans do... - S.Y.

Please note that management has discontinued the NTN trivia game. Great place except when the bridge and tunnel crowd pull up in the bus. Good pool games unless excessively drunk early 20's girls decide it's their dollhouse. Bartenders are fantastic, and occasionally the lovely Claudia will get up and get funky on the bar, but look but don't touch guys, or one of the ample bouncers, especially Nick, will show you a close up of 2nd Ave. Best time to go is summer weekends when it's mellow. - D.N.

Great decor and service are always present here. However, Mo's has kind of a Jekyll and Hyde complex. On some Fridays and Saturdays it can be very crowded and busy -- too busy to enjoy. On these nights the best thing to do is head toward the pool table for some breathing room and wait for the party to come to you. On the flip side, some weekends are the perfect mix of mellow and wild. The female bartenders and waitresses are very hot. The crowd is full of partying just-out-of-college types and sketchy drunks. During the week, Mo's is ALWAYS a good bet. For some reason people show up here during the week (especially in the summer). Definitely check this place out, because if you happen to go on a bad night, there are many other good bars in the neighborhood. - B.A.

Cool place to go after work and have a few drinks. On Wednesdays it is dollar margaritas for the ladies - K.T.
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Comments -The decor is right out of Detroit with leather car seats and gas station signs strewn about. Beers are cheap and the house drink - the fender bender - is a great, rummy, fruity concoction. - S.A.

Small place, somewhat car themed, really nice bartenders, funky crowd (sort of punk-rockish), great rock music played by DJ in the corner, only one bathroom for everyone. -T.W.
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Comments - I've read reviews (not here of course) that called this place names like 'dangerous', 'dive', etc. That certainly was not my experience. The clientele when I was there at 6pm on a Wednesday night was an older, mixed group of sports fans. This sports bar looks like it has been refurbished recently. Perhaps the clientele changed (or also were refurbished) as a result. Well lit, it features numerous TVs, a jukebox, video games, a low ceiling with fans, dining/cocktail tables, and a decent pub menu. The prices are reasonable ($3 for a bottle of Coors Light) and the service is friendly and efficient. The only negative that I encountered was that the small, two-at-a-time bathrooms are a little lacking. - T.K.

When I worked across from the Trade Center I used to hit Mudville every week for the wings. They have a Westwood Wings franchise, and also Triple XXX Buffalo wings, Cajun wings, Jamaican jerk wings and some more mellow ones. They also had Buffalo shrimp, bloomin' onion, burgers and roast chicken. And great fries (cooked in oil and chicken fat). I like the jukebox; it has a lot of classic rock. And they have a lot of beer promotions. I have to make a trip over there again. And they also had all you could eat and drink deals. A nice bar/restaurant. - P.G.
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Comments - Mug-Z's sports bar is the place to be although its a Fordham University Bar, it always welcomes city dwellers. It is small. The atmosphere is quite cozy. Although it has no capacity measures, it does get packed.  - S.2.

Mug-Z's is the place to be when it comes to cheap prices and cold beers. Although it is a college bar, they accept Manhattanites who love to shop Arthur Ave. in the Bronx. Ask for Suits, he will let you in with a smile as long you are 21 or older. - D.M.
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Comments - It's a well lit, old-fashion Irish pub. The music isn't blasting. It has various Irish wall decorations. It draws a good fun crowd of varied ages (many Grand Central commuters). The dining area has the parlor look. It has friendly and efficient Irish bartenders. The prices are reasonable ($3.75 for a bottle of Coors Light). The bathrooms are bad. - T.K.
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Comments - I stopped in here the other night last week and there were 5 or 6 people in here. It was 10 at night I needed to use the bathroom so I decided to order a drink. This is an awful, depressing, old man bar. A really boring atmosphere. One wonders who runs this place and why? There is about a 50 year old Irish bartender with shoe polished dyed hair. I could not stop looking at his hair. He thinks he is about 20 years old. Pathetic guy! He was blasting techno and disco music trying to be cool and thinking back to 1970's I guess. There was a waitress at the end of the bar, not exactly a looker. She must have been saying to herself "ugh I work here". She probably should have done better in school. Why would anyone eat in here? Indeed no one was in there. As I finished my drink I walked out and felt better already. So if you are looking for a good time. It is fair to say skip this place. The bathroom was fine. Not exactly spotless but good enough to use. - P.M.

This well lit 'old man bar'. features several TVs, a jukebox, dining areas, low ceilings, and a private party room. The Irish bartenders are friendly and efficient. Unless I'm missing something, I don't know what the attraction is here. The prices are reasonable. The bathrooms are adequate. - T.K.

Comments - While the outside façade would suggest a Blarney Rock type place, the interior doesn't resemble it. An Irish pub located in an area not exactly overflowing with bars, it draws mainly older commuters after work (it is located not far from Grand Central). It features a long bar, high top and dining/cocktail tables, sports pictures on the walls, several TVs, munchies on the bar, a jukebox, and video games. The pub menu is pretty good. (I'm told it does a good lunch business). The prices are reasonable ($3.50 for a bottle of Coors Light). The Irish bartenders are friendly & efficient. The bathrooms are adequate. - T.K.

This is one of my most favorite pubs in the city. It's a good place to go if you've had a crappy day at work and just wanna kick back and have a few. The bartenders are among the best, never an empty pint. Jukebox is well-stocked too. - C.R.

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Comments - The thing that sets Murphy's apart from the plethora of NY bars is the service. Simply the best bartenders in town. I can't say enough about the hospitality we've encountered there. When you order a Guinness, you can rest assured that it will not only be properly poured (the wait!) but also served at the right temperature. They have a good jukebox as well with a nice mix of rock and Irish music. Cheers! - K.H.

A midtown Irish pub, it could use some additional square footage. Good jukebox, TVs. Like its next door neighbor (Jameson's) and its across the street neighbor (Clancy's), this pub is a relief from the younger, louder, more intense bars in this area. All ages, mostly after-work patrons. Friendly and efficient Irish bartenders. Reasonable prices ($4 for a bottle of Coors Light). The bathrooms are a bit cramped. – T.K.
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Comments -There is always good music playing down here. Good bar, with decent beer choices. Good to go with a group due to the loungey back room. And oooooh!!- a pool table. - R.A.
Friendly staff, good variety of quality music, friendly doormen, reasonable prices. - K.E.

There's no sign, but it gets so packed now, all you have to do is follow the crowd. Best time to go is early so you can play pool or secure a seat on the outdoor patio in back. Friendly crowd, good bartenders and nice bathrooms make it a great place to go again and again. - S.A.
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Comments - Large Irish bar one block north of its partner Mustang Sally’s.  (When Harry Met Sally, get it?)  Long wooden bar with large booths and snugs for privacy, dining in the rear.  Upstairs bar area with shelf over-looking the downstairs is available for private parties.  New state of the art light & sound system for their new dance floor. - S.M.

Tends to get very crowded. Several TV sets for sports viewing. It functions as one of the many Penn Station Commuter bars and pre & post Madison Square garden events hangouts. It also draws an after-work clientele and tourists from the nearby hotels. Reasonable prices ($4 for a bottle of Coors Light). Friendly and efficient Irish bartenders. Bathrooms are adequate. - T.K.
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Comments - Large Irish bar and restaurant that makes a great meeting place before or after MSG events.  Large screen TV if you’re not going to the game.  Gets a good after-work crowd for Long Islanders & New Jersey-ites due to its proximity to Penn Station. Dining area in the rear. - S.M.

Tends to get very crowded. Several TV sets (1 large screen) for sports viewing. Live bands on certain nights. It functions as one of the many Penn Station commuter bars and Madison Square Garden pre & post events bars. It also draws an after-work crowd and tourists from the nearby hotels. Friendly and efficient Irish bartenders. Reasonable prices ($4 for a bottle of Coors Light). Bathrooms are adequate. - T.K.
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Comments - I love this place! Cheap and yummy food and great drinks that are hard to find elsewhere, I'll keep coming back again and again! – M.B.

This small, out of the way tapas place has excellent, cheap food, great decor and a cool downtown crowd. They don't reserve so get here early or be prepared to wait forever. - S.A.

Very nice place with very good tapas. The Serrano ham with tomato and the smoked salmon montados were excellent as was the chorizo. Spanish beer selection could be better though. But then again, it's Spanish beer. I will definitely go again. - J.C.
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Comments: Long lines on Saturday night, get there before 11 or after 2. Horrible bathroom lines, encroaching onto dance floor space! -J.D.

One of the best, most diverse and fun bars in the city. Also one of the most crowded so go before 11 or don't go at all. - S.A.

Hot place to meet people and have a good time if you don't mind the crowd. DJ plays a mixture of music from disco, dance, hip hop. The two hot nights are Thursday and Saturday. Not crazy about Friday because I don't like the DJ that night. - J.J.

OK...this bar, aside from the door service, is terrible. They are way way over priced, way way way overcrowded, and the drinks are weak and the service is slow. They don't serve Red Bull, only 180? They pride themselves as not having a sign? and being "hip". Gimme break. Skip this place and good luck after 11:00, you'll wait over an hour to get in, then two for a drink. - J.V.

Fridays & Saturdays are great! A lot of fun, good mixed single crowd....Great & fun music. - J.S.
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Comments - This small dive of a bar, which seems to be some kind of a border between the trendy areas of SoHo and TriBeCa, seems to draw a scruffy clientele. It features several TVs, a jukebox (not played too loud), video games, shuffleboard, a high ceiling with fans, and a high-top bar table that is partially inside and partially outside. The prices are reasonable ($2.50 for a bottle of Coors Light) and the service is decent. The one-at-a-time bathrooms are graffiti laden. - T.K.

Neighborhood bar which serves mainly the people who work in the area: Telephone Co., Cops, Firemen, Court Officers, Postal Workers, etc. Tends to be a dark room, although light levels have increased since the owner added the French doors in front. VERY friendly bar staff and clientele. Ambience is carried into the graffiti-filled bathrooms which are small, serving only one at a time. Atmosphere is gruff, but privacy is assured. Occasional celebrities stopping in are not allowed to be harassed. (A customer is a customer). BEST BURGERS IN TOWN! Chef is one of the best around! -J.C.

Great place if you are waiting for that pay day as well as a great place to start off. The pitchers are cheap ($6 on Thursday and $9 on regular nights of Bud and Bud Light). Mixed crowd with very low ceilings. Recommend starting off there but not staying, even though it does have a tendency to grow on you. The service is great and friendly. If you are a guy the women situation struggles and never take a girl on a date there. - B.C.
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Comments - Great looking barmaids in thong bikinis make this financial district "dive" great for anyone looking for a couple drinks and wonderful scenery after a rough day on the market. - P.A.

Don't be surprised if the place is a sausage fest when you walk in the door. The gorgeous bartenders wearing thongs and skimpy tops give this place the feel of a strip club. The bathrooms are small, allowing for only one at a time. The prices are adequate, with a bottle of Bud going for $4. If after a half hour you are tired of watching Wall Street types ogle the ladies, but have not had your fill of T&A, finish your beer and head to New York Dolls, which is not that far away. - T.B.
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Comments - I went there recently at about 5pm on a Thursday. The clientele looked like local office workers of all ages. The bartender was playing 70's music on the stereo system.  Besides the bar area on the main floor, there was a staircase leading up to a second floor (I assume a dining room) and a mezzanine with cocktail tables (I assume this is where the live music is located). There were high-top bar tables along a brick wall downstairs. It features a high ceiling with fans, several TVs, and a decent looking bar menu. The beer selection was somewhat limited. The prices were a little high. The service was friendly and efficient. The bathrooms are adequate. - T.K.

Decent after work bar. Gets crowded around 6-8pm on any given week night. Good food and great service. - S.Y.
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Comments - A small, dark, smoky place, it seems to draw an older, neighborhood crowd. It features several TVs, a jukebox, pictures of Ireland on the walls, a minimal food menu, and dining/cocktail tables. The Irish bartenders are friendly and efficient. The prices are reasonable ($3.25 for a bottle of Coors Light). The bathrooms are adequate. - T.K.

Best bar in New York, provided you are more interested in drinking than wanking. - N.Y.
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Comments - Like its neighbor, Summers, this place is an indoor/outdoor beachfront bar. The clientele - It looks like the Town of Riverhead emptied it's jails. The prices (for both drinks and parking) vary with the weather. They like to use the line "when it rains, we pour" to describe its bad weather day 2-for-1 drink specials. The music is obnoxiously loud (The deejays at Neptune and Summers try to outdo each other). The grossness of the bathrooms varies from day to day. Still, the beach scenery is great. - T.K.

If you like to drink and dance in the sun, then this is the place for you. You can take your drink down to the beach, or jump on the roof and dance. Depending upon the weekend you will find either a kick-ass DJ, or a pretty good band. Drink up and enjoy. - K.H.

The crowd is definitely "Strong Island": muscle guys with tattoos and no shirts, women with bikinis and heels. Music is pumped up techno/bass remakes and club hits. Great location and the place is crowed. Drinks are little pricey, but poured strong and in a larger than average size cup. Women are everywhere and better than average looking. - A.T.
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Comments - This bar has a ton of TV's. Will be great for NFL Sundays. Located near the Sutton Place/Turtle Bay section of bars in midtown east, draws more of a young preppy male crowd that gathers to watch the game or just hang out. Prices are kind of expensive. Lighting could be improved, as well as the bathrooms, but overall not bad. - A.S.

I met a bunch of people after work one night and we were having such a great time, half of us ended up staying til closing. Nessa has some of the coolest bartenders in the city. - M.D.

Yeah, so I was hanging out with my friends and I closed my eyes for a few seconds and this goon-squad of bouncers comes over and throws me out for "sleeping in the bar".  - T.R.

I have been to Nessa on weeknights and weekends. Its better on Thursdays. There is a decent crowd, but better looking on Thursdays. The bartender who throws the napkins all the time is funny. The bathrooms can be a little gross sometimes. - T.M.

Reasonable food with a fun crowd. Service excellent. - G.C.
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Comments - This large, hall-like bar seems to draw local sports fans of all ages. It features several TVs (one large screen), a jukebox, video games, a high ceiling, and high-top ledges against the walls. There is live music here many nights. The Irish bartenders are friendly and efficient. The prices ($3.50 for a bottle of Coors Light) are reasonable. The bathrooms are adequate. - T.K.

The Karaoke on Tuesday nights if fun, if you can SING!! - C.D.

A friend dragged me to this bar one Sunday night and I soon became a regular. Great hang out for football lovers (soccer!). Attracts a lot of European folk, especially Irish. Drinks are reasonably priced, and they run lots of specials. Karaoke prevails on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday nights and everyone in the bar gets really into it and sings. Other nights they usually have a pretty good DJ. I hate to write this because it could be detrimental for the females, but what keeps me coming to this bar is the selection of very attractive male clientele and the minimum amount of beautiful women. - E.C.

Lots of fun...a lot of room to dance...great bartenders...good atmosphere...easy to get to. They definitely need a coat check. For those single people out there - there are always lots of hotties here! :) One of the few bars in the city that has its act together on St. Patrick's Day, service-wise. I've been coming here since they had their " 2 for 25 cent " specials on bar drinks. - E.T.
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Comments - This place reeks. No, I really mean it. It simply reeks. Mr. Neville has got to be one of the worst bar owners in the city of New York. With such other outstanding and now gone establishments as cobblestones of Woodside and T.J. McCarthy's of Flushing this man simply doesn't learn that he should pick another area of business to invest poorly into. He is the worse thing to happen to any bar he touches. He employs the worst and fires staff that have proven track records in the neighborhood so he can remodel a bar in his own visage. That's fine and good if it had ever worked for him. Horrible staff, food, location and entertainment. I'd comment on the crowd but there is none. The best feature is the bathroom. - T.S.

Cool for karaoke. - P.B.
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Comments - Its a great bar for Irish music, great food, and a lot of different beers on tap. Very clean and recently done over from inside-out. very classy bar. - R.M.

This place was totally redone, inside and out, and looks a lot better than the Friday night fight club it was a few months ago. They improved the menu and beer selection and opened an OTB window. Some of the OTB gamblers look shady, but all in all, this place rates a return visit. - M.S.

The New Irish Circle has a fun menu and serves up the goods late. Awesome DJs and bands till 4am spark the night-owl in you. For fun during the day and twilight bet on your favorite horses! Great place, great service and you'll be back. - V.S.

This place was a lot more fun before it got renovated. It didn't try to cover up the fact that it was a dive bar (though still probably the nicest in Rockaway at the time, which says a lot about this town) in a run-down area, with a clientele of mostly old drunk men trying to hit on 18 year old girls. But it was always good for the end of a late night out in Rockaway. Now, although it looks a lot nicer on the inside, it's actually become trashier than it was and has drawn in a weird, nasty looking crowd. I don't know if this is because of the off-track betting deal or what, but if I'm forced to stay in Rockaway to go out on a Saturday night, I do my best to avoid The Circle. - T.H.
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Comments - It's a low-key neighborhood bar off the Bell Blvd. strip. The prices are reasonable ($3 for a bottle of Coors Light) and the service is good. It features sports decor, a TV, and a pool table. It doesn't seem to draw many patrons. The bathrooms are adequate. - T.K.
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Comments - This is a small bar/restaurant located in the courtyard of the Worldwide Plaza office complex. It draws a combination of local office workers, tourists, and theatergoers of all ages. This semi-circle shaped bar features low played music from a CD player, and a high ceiling. The beer selection is somewhat limited and there are no TVs.  The prices are reasonable ($3 for a bottle of Miller Lite). The service is friendly and efficient. The bathrooms are one-at-a time. - T.K.
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Comments - Cool place to go with friends, fun to just hang out. - S.R.

Cute and lively semi-trendy, but not ultra loungy. Dingy bartender. A place I would return. - A.R.

I bumped into the bartender in the Redwoods while on vacation. He mixed a fine Captain Morgans Rum & Coke. He was always polite and though he smelled of burning embers his eagerness to serve and professionalism set him apart from most that I have encountered. His bathroom, a redwood tree in excess of 200 feet high was very clean and in good order. There were no names carved or scribbled upon it and for that matter, no toilet paper on the floor. The decor was 5th century BC Old Growth Retro with a late 20th century fire pit kitschy flair. At one point he rose upon an enormous stump and began to gyrate wildly as if possessed by the spirit of the old forest or perhaps that of some mythical Pagan beast. My transcendental experience at the Niagra though Metaphysical in nature, has left me with a very good impression of the bar. Pass the Captain Morgan's & Coke. - E.C.S.
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Comments - The secret of this place is the fabulous food. One of the best damn burgers in NYC; and the general Tex-Mex fare works. As for the bathrooms...pee before you leave home. I am reminded of the bathroom scene from "Trainspotting". Basically, just an open sewer hole in the floor. P.M.

It's a fun hang-out kind of place. I love the 70's theme (being a child of the 70's). The bartenders are quite friendly and the food is not bad. If only they had Karaoke, it would be my home bar!!! - P.B.

This place was rather annoying. I think it was supposed to be Reservoir Dogs-themed?? Checkered red & white tablecloths, seemed to be lots of loser people hanging out there, waitresses were really slow and didn't seem to care all that much. -T.W.

The jukebox and the Guinness is good, however the bathrooms.... - J.G.

I visited this place on the MurphGuide pub crawl. Located on the corner, it has a good view. The dining area is not separated from the bar area. This can get awkward. It has a pool table with some seedy looking individuals playing. Since there were two bartenders on duty, the service was good. The happy hour was 'two for one'. I suspect, as in many places in this area, it was not originally a bar. The bathrooms left something to be desired. - T.K.
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Comments - Located in the lobby of the Novotel Hotel. Doesn't seem like a bar. It seems more like an extension of the hotel lobby (it is). Obviously run by a corporation (not by saloonkeepers). Service is good. Very expensive (as most hotel bars tend to be). Bathrooms very good (they are in the lobby & are for the use of all visitors to the lobby). No entertainment. For those who don't like the bar atmosphere (and I don't know how many such people visit this website) it's for you.   – T.K.
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Comments - This place is truly sleazy-- and no, there is no camp value to its sleaziness whatsoever. The jukebox is decent, though, and if you can find an unwarped pool cue, feel free to rack 'em up. - M.B.

If your inclination is to rage with no regard for your own safety or for those around you, then this bar will be right up your alley. Be prepared to rage like no creature has ever raged before. - M.G.

 Any place with a bartender named Vegas is good for me. He's hot, too. Beers are cheap and the staff is not afraid to make fun of you. - D.D.

A true place to fall off the edge of the earth.  Can get rough but the booze is cheap and the bartenders funny (as long as you tip). Pool and darts, open late. - C.M.

I wouldn't come here at all but I am forced to since the pool league plays here. A dirty messy place! - R.P.

A true hole. The place was probably beautiful twenty years ago but now has the seedy charm of a Raymond Chandler novel. Cheap, and can be entertaining, depending on the barman. I've been several times and seen the best and worst, but the employees earn their money. Cross section of Columbia students, local shit-talkers and "hard-living" Europeans w/out Daddy's credit cards frequent the place. Watching the barmen keep an eye on the small but always moving clientele was an exhausting show. On two different occasions, with two different bartenders, I witnessed them throw a guy out of the ladies room while serving booze and stopping a brawl on the pool table. - B.L.

If you like a bar where people are using and selling drugs inside and out. This is the place for you. Don't say I didn't warn you! - H.L.

Comments - The only highlight of this place is the bathroom, which in itself was irritating, but let's begin from the time I got in. A friend of mine and I were going to catch a flick in Union Square. I'm walking down Second Ave., and see three bars, the first two are closed so I phone my friend and tell her that I'll wait for at this place. The doorman is playing with scratch and play lotto tickets barks at me to show ID. I've bartended so I didn't stress it and of course did so. I go in and the only people at the bar is this weird looking guy and the bartender. She glanced at me when I came in and was cleaning bottles. I made myself comfortable at the bar, and she still continued to clean bottles and I wait to be approached, so instead I approach her and before I open my mouth, she goes "Yes!" I'm like yeah, can I have a coke. She charged me two bucks, and I gave her an extra two dollars tip. She counts the money and sucks her teeth as I walk back to where I was. Well I'm looking for matches for my cigarette. I ask the bartender for matches. She tells me she doesn't have any more. I decide to hit the bathroom, which sucks because you can't really see anything because of the dark red light, but it was clean, then again there really wasn't anyone there on a Thursday night. As I walk out I see the hack from earlier sitting on this couch having a "moment" with himself. I jet out of there and phoned my girlfriend to meet me at the theater. DON'T GO TO THIS PLACE!!! - K.B.

This East Village establishment is more club than pub. It features several TVs, cocktail tables, disco music, picture windows, couches, red walls, and a low ceiling (smoky). It seems to draw an obnoxious, twentysomething clientele. The prices are expensive ($6 for a bottle of Amstel Light). The bathrooms are one-at-a-time. I was there early in the evening, so the doorkeeper was not an issue. The female bartenders were OK when I was there. It's not my kind of place. - T.K.

I was there once on a Friday and once on a Saturday. Great Music! DJ plays the best old school hip hop and house. One of the best DJs I've heard! Crowd was sexy on Fri. Crowd was urban on Sat. - F.L.
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Comments - Located in the Southgate Tower Hotel. It draws hotel guests, MSG crowd, & Penn Station commuters. Reasonable drink prices (for a hotel bar). Food is OK. Friendly Irish bartenders.  – T.K.
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Comments - The name is about the only thing about this bar that isn't original. Located at the corner of 9th Street and Avenue C, this rockabilly-punk bar is probably the highest-octane hootenanny around. The place is always packed to the gills with pompadours and mohawks, and the beer selection includes Lone-Star and Blackened Voodoo amongst a slew of other specialty items. Be sure not to miss this one. - M.B.

I wish I could give 11's but it only lets me put 10's......Coolest bar in the city. If you haven't been there yet don't bother (stay in the uptown bars). We like it the way it is. I'm sure all the trendies will be heading over to Ave. C soon anyway. - C.L.

Walked in with a clean button-down and jeans on a Wednesday night/Thursday morning.  Thought I was going to get beat up.  The pictures of naked women covering the walls at this bar are a nice touch. Scary place. - J.C.

If you're too scared of the place, good! Go to the Finoccio bars that litter Ave. C like spent Euro-trash these days. We're a great dive bar. We're NYC, not the midwest, you rednecks.
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Comments - This is a semi-underground sports bar (thus the name) that draws a good, all ages crowd from the surrounding neighborhood. It features several TVs, a good jukebox, high-top bar tables, a low ceiling (smoky), darts, and miscellaneous sports decor. It may not be pretty, but it's fun. The prices are reasonable ($3 for a bottle of Coors Light). The service is friendly and efficient. The bathrooms are adequate. - T.K.

I have one word and one word only to describe the fabulous time I had at the hole: Chipper. The Tom Cruise of NYC bartenders. - K.J.M.

Chipper is a great guy...Rock on Chippie! - H.M.
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Comments - Formerly one of the greatest dive bars in the city, this bar was unfortunately converted into a health-food bar (don't ask). It's still OK to drop in if you're looking for a cheap drink in a not-too-crowded venue with some interesting local color. Be sure to lament the departure of the pigs if you go, as the previous incarnation was perhaps the only swine-themed bar ever.- J.S.L.

Formerly the Swine on Nine. The statue of the pig is gone, but the patrons more than make up for it. Any comparison to the 'Star Wars Bar' is an insult to aliens from any galaxy. - T.K.

Well I can't say I've been in there since it was the SoN, but let me tell you about one night in the SoN. Went with friends and somehow hung out with an illiterate Norwegian headbanger, a guy who said he was in the Shondells and called Billy Idol "a good guy", a few leathery barflies, and a whole bunch of local homeless people. Star Wars cantina is right on. How could you go back once they change the place? - J.X.Y.
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Comments - The bartender, is friendly and courteous, Although they only serve beer and wine, there is usually a good mix of people and they play nonstop music with a CD changer. I like this bar and plan on visiting it again. - D.C.
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Comments - Good prices, name night is great, pool table. - K.D.

Name night gives you the chance to drink free all night - usually have names like Alocius and Xuxa on the weekends, though. - S.A.

A total dive bar. However, a great place to watch Sunday Football & drink cheap bear. A great place to drink before heading over to Irving Plaza for a concert. They don’t serve food, but they will provide menus for ordering…excellent! - J.R.

I've only been there for Knicks playoffs games, and it's excellent for that. There's a big screen TV in the back with seating, a pool table, and, you know, beer. The crowd is pleasant. A basic, good sized bar. - S.G.

This Flatiron area sports bar seems to draw a good, twentysomething and thirtysomething clientele. Well lit, it features several TVs (1 large screen), good tunes (not played too loud), a high ceiling, miscellaneous sports decor, a back room with a pool table, and a long bar. The prices are reasonable ($4 for a bottle of Coors Light). The service is friendly and efficient. The bathrooms are adequate. - T.K.
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Comments - If you're into people watching, this is the place for you. Get yourself a little table by the window, grab a brew, and enjoy the view! - J.M.

A nice, low-attitude bar in TriBeCa, with a large adjacent music room featuring a live salsa music on Saturday nights. Although it does not serve food, they encourage you to have food delivered from many of the neighboring restaurants by offering a book of take-out menus. The bartenders are friendly, the neighborhood is hot, and the bar has large picture windows, where you can watch the crowds as they enter, or come & go from many of the neighboring establishments, such as El Teddy's, The Bubble Lounge, Liquor Store Bar, Tribeca Tavern, etc. - S.M.

This bar is average but the night I went they had a Cuban band playing in the next room (adm. $10) and it seemed very happening. An eclectic crowd for race, age, and fashion. Great place to people watch. - K.B.
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Comments - Formerly Pearce's and Cherokee's, this place has undergone a major transformation.  It is now a dark lounge with fancy furniture. The name means North of Northern (Blvd.)  It has not yet developed a following, but it is still fairly new. My personal preference is pub rather than club. The prices are reasonable and the service is decent. The bathrooms are better than previously. - T.K.
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Comments - I love quaint romantic dinner spots--and my husband loves to smoke cigars after dinner....North West gave us the BEST of both worlds with its overall experience.  We live in the village--but we'll be regulars here from now on. - F.Y.
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Comments - This is a decent size bar in a bed & breakfast hotel. It's located two blocks from the beach. It looks like it was somehow moved here from the Irish Catskills. The lively, fun clientele are mainly Irish-Americans of all ages. The live music acts are of the sing-along variety. There are happy hour specials. There are cover charges at certain times. The bartenders are friendly and efficient. There are two bars in the place. It also has dining/cocktail tables and high-top bar tables. There is a pub menu. There are also video games, darts, and a pinball machine. There are TVs for sports viewing. The prices are reasonable and vary from one time to another. The bathrooms are adequate. Like most places at the shore, it closes at 2AM. Beware, Avon is a very small town. There are 2 bars in town (this plus the Columns). Guess where the police cars are positioned at night? They are thorough. Also, the cabs coming from towns south of here are reluctant for fear of getting stuck at the drawbridge. - T.K.
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