50 Best Pubs in New York

“it was fun to be here i enjoyed so much.“

“A New York classic experience! From their cooked to perfection Prime Sirloin Salad to the Dark Chocolate Mousse. Keens delivers great flavors in a cozy and historical setting. A must try!“

“es un muy buen restaurante con un buen servicio tiene un personal muy capacitado son muy amables y los platillos que están en el menú son muy delicios los platillos bendiciones“

“first trip to NYC. Stayed close by and just happened to walk in to what may be one of the best nights ever! The bar tenders were so nice! I felt like Id known them my entire life. We made new friends at the bar and spent the night singing and laughing. SO. MUCH. FUN“

“Good food and good beer! staff is very attentive and friendly!“

“Great bar. Amazing staff and vibe.“

“Great food, service and outdoor space! Highly recommend!“

“Great local spot to grab a beer and a burger and watch a game. Made even better now that @shaingallagher has moved over from the Dark Horse which closed.“

“My favorite neighborhood bar when I lived on the upper east side. Miss late night drinking and darts �“

“I had such a wonderful experience at Royale. First it has an awesome bar and restaurant indoors and the space outdoors is beautifully decorated. I have celiac disease and they had the most delicious gluten free nachos (made on site) ever! They were perfect. I was so happy I could have them and they were excellent! Great atmosphere and food! Highly recommend when in the Village.“

“Great beer selection. Great staff. Good vibe. Good people. I am a native New Yorker and very picky about my bars and defensive of my neighborhood. This is the best bar I’ve been to in years. I only wish I’d discovered it sooner.“

“great food, great staff not to be missed“

“Best Ethiopian cuisine I’ve had outside of Ethiopia! Service was great, atmosphere was vibrant, live music, open mic, poetry this place has it all!“

“Harmony our waitress was awesome, this place has the feel like you are in your home town.“

“The band, The Gyst were fantastic. They are a professional band, sound great, and I drove 3 hours to hear them play. The place and people loved them, I would suggest having them play at your establishment more often. The food was also phenomenal.“

“Max, the bartender, is one of the nicest and most welcoming people I've ever met. I was there with about 8 coworkers and he made us all feel welcomed. Max is one of a kind and we all cannot wait to be back because of him.

Thank you for a great hospitality Max!“

“Great drink selection and great food (try the pigs in a blanket)! The bartenders were fantastic!“

“We stopped by during happy hour and were pleasantly surprised by how enjoyable the entire experience turned out to be. The drink selection alone set the tone for a great visit. I ordered the Malt House IPA, which was delicious—crisp, refreshing, and full of flavor. My companion went with an Old Fashioned, and it was exceptional as well: perfectly balanced, smooth, and clearly crafted with attention to detail. It’s always a good sign when a place nails both their beer and their cocktails.

For our appetizer, we started with the onion rings, and they were easily some of the best we’ve had in a while. The beer-battered coating was light enough not to overpower the onion, yet still crispy and satisfying. You could really taste and feel the onion itself inside, almost “blooming” beneath the batter. It’s a small thing, but it made a huge difference—simple comfort food done incredibly well.

My companion ordered the American Burger, and he couldn’t stop talking about it. The star of the dish was the onion jam, which added a sweet, savory depth that elevated the whole burger to something special. He said it was genuinely one of the best burgers he’s ever had, and he’s not someone who throws around that kind of compliment lightly.

I went with the Roasted Chicken, and it was the perfect comfort meal. The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the pairing of the creamy mushroom sauce with the tarragon and mashed potatoes created a warm, delicious combination that hit every craving. It was hearty without being heavy and tasted like a dish made with real care.

Overall, our happy hour visit turned into a memorable dining experience. Great drinks, excellent food, and a cozy, welcoming atmosphere made it a place we’d happily return to. Highly recommended for anyone looking for comfort dishes done right and cocktails that impress.“

“Small sports bar with an old New York feel. This place is simple. 12 beers on tap, a couple of wine and hard seltzer choices. There are around 10 smaller TVs in this pub, maybe 10 bar stools and 4 tables for about 8 people to sit. It’s definitely a Mets bar, but the sports decor makes this place really cool (this coming from a Yankees fan). $15 credit card minimum and they accept Visa and Mastercard only. I highly recommend grabbing a pint here. I don’t believe they serve food, however they do accept outside food.“

“Great place to watch sports and excellent bar wings and burgers“

“Good food and cold beer! Mac and cheese hit the spot on a rainy day.“

“Everyone is welcome here! 2nd floor space is a little hideaway! Low key, fun vibe, no pressure. Believe it or not before I started my nonprofit Inform Your Community, before I wrote 6 books, before I had 2 kids, and before I taught college for 20 years I went here constantly. They had a Hawaiian Punch drink that was amazing. Long since closed down, we found it again after the pandemic. Winnie, the owner, REMEMBERED ME!!!!!! Love her, love this place.“

“Amazing food!! Great service“

“I had the best time here! This historic tavern is unbelievable, it's SO cool to see this old space still so lively. The food is great - and I love that they have Athletic NA beer now :) Oh - if you go for brunch, get the skillet pancake!!“

“Events, webinars, Executive Circle, mentoring program, digital resources, networking, professional development. Lots to love about membership.“

“The best place in the neighborhood“

“Great atmosphere Great drinks Great bar staff“

“Loved my time at this place, Dave the bartender/ Bar manager was great to talk with and made me the smoothest Manhattan I have ever had. All the staff were great as well. Food came quick and smash burger and waffle fries were on point. Will be back !“

“Best bartenders in town. Feels like home. Always a friendly welcome... the atmosphere is always positive and you always will have a smile. Plus great happy hour deals and music..:“

“Great place, service was great and drinks were amazing. Jack and the rest of the crew were so friendly! Can’t wait to go back!“

“Great Brunch! Fun time, awesome vibe!“

“Great staff, Great service, Great prices, always friendly and the security is always on point to make sure you are safe and comfortable.“

“fun place.............................“

“Don’t think twice …go checkout this local gem! Not fancy, but warm, cozy, oh so friendly staff and amazingly affordable. Our bartender/server KP was a rare find.“

“Just had a fantastic meal at The Laurels in NYC! The smash burger was incredible—juicy and perfectly cooked, with all the right toppings. And their lavender spritz? So refreshing! But the best part was our server, Ben. He was super attentive and made the whole experience even better. If you go, definitely ask for him!“

“GMT Tavern is a true Village gem. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, the staff is attentive, and the food and drinks are consistently excellent. Whether you’re stopping in for a casual drink or settling in for a full meal, it always feels like the perfect neighborhood spot.“

“They also have awesome drinks.“

“First time there and it was a fun time!“

“Not a bad place to people watch and grab a drink or lunch. It’s pretty cheap by NY standards and has a good atmosphere. I have the cheeseburger sliders and she asked if I wanted to add fries, I said yes, but it added $5 for the fries and there was like a $2 portion of them on the side. The sliders were good though. It’s also not a fast lunch stop.“

“Came here on a hot September afternoon and got a table right away. Our waitress was so friendly! We shared the Santa Fe chicken wrap in a spinach tortilla — absolutely delicious. The sweet potato fries were crisp and perfect with honey mustard for dipping. I had a mule, and it was the ideal refreshing drink. Such a great spot for a light, tasty midday lunch!“

“I made a reservation for a post marathon group and Amity Hall Uptown hit it out of the park!

My group as a little late, and they accommodated without missing a beat, switching us to a larger table once the whole crew arrived after a delay.

Big shout out to the staff: front of house, to the wait staff to the runners/kitchen and bartenders (and the DJ, for all the marathon runner shout outs) The food was good and the dinks was cold.“

“Good food not over priced with friendly staff 5 star“

“Great local Irish bar. I was staying a week at a nearby hotel and this place had the exact Irish bar feel I needed. I instantly felt like a regular they were glad to see, coming and going. Proper for an Irish place. Good pours on the beers. I was here for the first 2016 Presidential Debates and there was a lot of opinions, but in true NYC style, nobody got bent, no matter how much of a (&%$g idiot the other person was.“

“es un muy buen restaurante con un buen servicio tiene un personal muy capacitado son muy amables y los platillos que están en el menú son muy delicios los platillos bendiciones“

“Our favorite place with a superior craft beer selection and great food at great pricing with the most amazing staff ever!“

“Oh my gosh! What a gem!!!! Landed in NYC and spotted Walkers and just had to go in. A fabulous bartender, Eugene shared a bunch of his favorite restaurants. And of course, his famous Presidents’ Day costume. The burger was great but the guests and the staff - out of this world!!! We will be back!!!“

“Great #NewYorkCity #DiveBar #SportsBar with cold 32oz buckets of beer and sports enriched entertainment. They have amazing parties throughout the year...the best is the Christmas Buffet and Specials. Overall a good place to crash with friends or to make them!“

“MEEEEGAAAAA 🇺🇸🙌🏼👌🏽Nice !!! Great atmosphere, super friendly staff, my favourite bar in New York City with the best beer! I‘ll come back! 🍻“

“Great place!! Good food(especially the burgers), great selection of craft beer and super friendly staff. Would definitely go back.“

“One of the best bars in New York City..So much fun.“