Live music, friendly crowd, historic establishment
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Maverick Williams
10/10đ
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rakshita Sharma
Came to New York for Christmas and New Yearâs to have a good time ten amazing days, great people, great places⊠and then Irish Haven had to be the one spot that reminded us some places still donât know how to treat customers with basic respect.
One of my friends had been there earlier and got sleepy after a few drinks. He was quiet, not bothering anyone. Instead of handling the situation professionally, the bartender decided to act tough, talk down to us, and escalate things for no reason. Yes, my friend reacted out of frustration, but what followed was totally unnecessary. Aggressive attitude, rude language, and physical pushing while we were already closing out.
And then the comments about âbeing Irishâ and implying he could fight us? Yeah⊠that energy was not it. As international students and people of color, the whole interaction felt hostile, intimidating, and honestly discriminatory. Weâve been to countless bars including Grumpy Cat Bar this same trip and had nothing but kindness and respect. So trust me, the problem isnât us.
To top it off, when I came back to pick up my ear muffs and gloves I accidentally left behind, the female bartender started yelling at me from the door like she owns the sidewalk too. Wild behavior for people who clearly donât know how to handle customers properly.
We respect rules. We respect safety policies. What we donât respect is unprofessional behavior, power-tripping staff, and hostility toward people who are just trying to enjoy their night. We read other reviews later, turns out weâre not the only ones who felt this way.
Irish Haven didnât ruin our trip. It just reminded us that not every place deserves our money or our presence. Weâll take our good vibes and business elsewhere. âđœ
Loved the service and the vibes of the spot. A great place to have a pint of Guinness!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Ace Benjamin
I walked in a random bar and this one is it. It's inviting service is great. I was a tuff day for me and the service lighten the load. Thanks for being awesome
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Paul Stabler
The best bar in America. If you're visiting New York, please do yourself a favour and pay it a visit. Really great selection of drinks and fabulous service. Also if you need any local recommendations for places to go/ eat, you'll get it here (along with alternative opinions from the locals).
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Andy Nava
Amazing Irish dive with great vibes and culture. Not only is it iconic itâs friendly!
Service: 5
Kristin Paquette
If you're looking for a pub that isn't overly crowded where you can enjoy drinks with a friend, this is the spot! The only food offering is (frozen) pizza, so you'll want to plan to eat before or after, but that shouldn't deter you. The staff here is very nice, and they've got a good selection of drinks behind the bar and beer on tap. Their prices are decent too, as opposed to those in Manhattan!
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 5
Isabel Belfor
Irish Haven is not just a dive bar... it was the perfect place for my brotherâs surprise party! From the moment I started planning, Matt ( owner) went above and beyond to bring my vision to life... The entire staff was so accommodating, the day of, Emmett and Nadine were so helpful, and genuinely cared about making the night special. The atmosphere was fun and welcoming, the drinks were great, and every single guest had an amazing time. I honestly couldnât have imagined a better place to celebrate. If youâre looking for a spot that works with you every step of the way and delivers an unforgettable experience, Irish Haven is it!
Solid bar. Not too loud or busy when I went. Great drink selection.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dianne Simmons
The meals here make me want to come back every single day. The cooking was tasty and staff was attentive. The place delivers complete satisfaction. You'll save money eating here. Put this place on your radar.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Joecockerisarocker
Turned up to watch the all Ireland hurling final only to find game wasn't being shown. Landlady was absolutely fantastic, looked after us and helped find an alternative bar to see the game. Had my Ukrainian uncle with me who has never been to an Irish bar before and couldn't believe how they went the extra mile to help us out. Next time I'm in Brooklyn this is the first place I'm going to on my arrival to say thank you. Diolch yn fawr
BCTKING411 King
Great guinness.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Tomithy VonTickle
Bruh! Did you know they filmed the departed here? Crushed
Live music, friendly crowd, historic establishment
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
10/10đ
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Came to New York for Christmas and New Yearâs to have a good time ten amazing days, great people, great places⊠and then Irish Haven had to be the one spot that reminded us some places still donât know how to treat customers with basic respect.
One of my friends had been there earlier and got sleepy after a few drinks. He was quiet, not bothering anyone. Instead of handling the situation professionally, the bartender decided to act tough, talk down to us, and escalate things for no reason. Yes, my friend reacted out of frustration, but what followed was totally unnecessary. Aggressive attitude, rude language, and physical pushing while we were already closing out.
And then the comments about âbeing Irishâ and implying he could fight us? Yeah⊠that energy was not it. As international students and people of color, the whole interaction felt hostile, intimidating, and honestly discriminatory. Weâve been to countless bars including Grumpy Cat Bar this same trip and had nothing but kindness and respect. So trust me, the problem isnât us.
To top it off, when I came back to pick up my ear muffs and gloves I accidentally left behind, the female bartender started yelling at me from the door like she owns the sidewalk too. Wild behavior for people who clearly donât know how to handle customers properly.
We respect rules. We respect safety policies. What we donât respect is unprofessional behavior, power-tripping staff, and hostility toward people who are just trying to enjoy their night. We read other reviews later, turns out weâre not the only ones who felt this way.
Irish Haven didnât ruin our trip. It just reminded us that not every place deserves our money or our presence. Weâll take our good vibes and business elsewhere. âđœ
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Nice spot
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 3
Loved the service and the vibes of the spot. A great place to have a pint of Guinness!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
I walked in a random bar and this one is it. It's inviting service is great. I was a tuff day for me and the service lighten the load. Thanks for being awesome
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The best bar in America. If you're visiting New York, please do yourself a favour and pay it a visit. Really great selection of drinks and fabulous service.
Also if you need any local recommendations for places to go/ eat, you'll get it here (along with alternative opinions from the locals).
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing Irish dive with great vibes and culture. Not only is it iconic itâs friendly!
Service: 5
If you're looking for a pub that isn't overly crowded where you can enjoy drinks with a friend, this is the spot! The only food offering is (frozen) pizza, so you'll want to plan to eat before or after, but that shouldn't deter you. The staff here is very nice, and they've got a good selection of drinks behind the bar and beer on tap. Their prices are decent too, as opposed to those in Manhattan!
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 5
Irish Haven is not just a dive bar... it was the perfect place for my brotherâs surprise party! From the moment I started planning, Matt ( owner) went above and beyond to bring my vision to life... The entire staff was so accommodating, the day of, Emmett and Nadine were so helpful, and genuinely cared about making the night special. The atmosphere was fun and welcoming, the drinks were great, and every single guest had an amazing time. I honestly couldnât have imagined a better place to celebrate. If youâre looking for a spot that works with you every step of the way and delivers an unforgettable experience, Irish Haven is it!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Solid bar. Not too loud or busy when I went. Great drink selection.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The meals here make me want to come back every single day. The cooking was tasty and staff was attentive. The place delivers complete satisfaction. You'll save money eating here. Put this place on your radar.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Turned up to watch the all Ireland hurling final only to find game wasn't being shown. Landlady was absolutely fantastic, looked after us and helped find an alternative bar to see the game. Had my Ukrainian uncle with me who has never been to an Irish bar before and couldn't believe how they went the extra mile to help us out. Next time I'm in Brooklyn this is the first place I'm going to on my arrival to say thank you. Diolch yn fawr
Great guinness.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Bruh! Did you know they filmed the departed here? Crushed
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 5
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