50 Best Pubs in New York

“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!“

“Had à great brunch at PJ and so appreciate our fabulous server Fabiola! She was GREAT!!!!“

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

“Amazing food!! Great service“

“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“

“Greatest Place on Earth :)“

“Great bar. Amazing staff and vibe.“

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

“Great Brunch! Fun time, awesome vibe!“

“I absolutely loved this place! As a Geordie, I thought this would be a good place to watch the qarabag match and I was shocked at how amazing it is! The atmosphere, the decoration. Just everything was incredible! I would totally recommend to visit if you are a football fan especially a Newcastle United fan.“

“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.“

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

“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“

“Honestly can’t wait to come back when I’m in town and try their other items on their menu. I had the buffalo chicken wontons—8/10. Then their Philly cheesesteak—9/10 (bread was sooo perfect. Crispy yet soft?! Wasn’t expecting that. I asked for mayo but it didn’t really need it. Theirs is way better than Mama’s Too (super viral for their Philly cheese)). Fries?!—10/10. Their condiments—blue cheese and ranch that I tried—really good too 8.5/10. But my waitress is what makes me give 5 stars on everything. Please ask for Deena when you come in. She is so sweet, attentive, and anytime I asked for something she came back quickly attending to my needs. When I come back I too will be asking for Deena. Thanks Malt House for a good evening (that didn’t break my bank too much either!)“

“Great atmosphere Great drinks Great bar staff“

“Great vibes, offers brunch deals on weekends, food quality can be better and improved as egg Benedict comes without ham and bread! Crispy chicken sandwich and French toast were amazing. Prompt and friendly service, have outside seating, though a little congested but manageable. Serves choice of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.“

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

“Such a cool and amazing vibe. Me and my friends came here during HOPE and had such a good time. Melissa our bartender was amazing too!! She was hilarious and fun, and also helped take care of our friend who was not feeling too great. Ty melissa!!“

“The York offers a sleek, upscale vibe with a menu that feels modern and well-executed. The dishes are flavorful and nicely presented, striking a balance between comfort and refinement. Service is attentive without being overbearing, and the atmosphere works well for both date nights and small gatherings. A polished spot that delivers a consistently enjoyable experience.“

“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.“

“I have very fond memories here, it was like a little home from home for me while I was bi Atlantic for 6 years, working on the same block as the Pig There are lots of “Irish pubs” in the vicinity, although this is the only one that felt like a real pub in the UK rather than a novelty in New York Hopefully I will be back again one day! Thanks for great times when I was missing home 🇬🇧 xxx“

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

“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..:“

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

“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.“

“Me and my family love Cassidy’s. We go to NY every year for Christmas. This year we had a group of 23 and Seamus was able to accommodate us with a reservation. Our waiter was Joe C. ,who was great. It’s not easy waiting on a large group of people, but he was super patient and kind.“

“This place rocks … Blake and Jack know how to make a nice inviting bar ! They’ve done it for years“

“Awesome atmosphere and a great draft selection! The appetizers we got were excellent as well! The staff was friendly and had great energy 🩵 would go back in a heartbeat. The only bummer was they didn’t have smaller than 2XL shirts on hand at the time of our visit…I wanted one so bad 😂 Needless to say the shirts are great too! 100/10 recommend 🍻“

“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.“

“I’ve been coming to donnybrook on and off for years and the bar never fails to meet expectations. Whether you wanna do some work on your laptop on a chill tuesday afternoon or watch a game on a busy thursday or dance in a packed room on friday or saturday, Donny has the best prices and bartenders in the LES. They are always fast and quick to help. Totally recommend especially for happy hour. One of the best deals in the LES.“

“Great Staff.... Excellent Food...“

“Great place! Highly recommend.“

“Roger is awesome! Formula 1 races are on whenever there is one.“

“They also have awesome drinks.“

“I decided to take a trip to the Stumble Inn after work. The place was loud from the music and various conversations taking place. The staff was nice though it did take a while for entree to be served.

The Second Avenue Stumbler was cooked well done as it contained cheese and mushrooms inside the beef patty. It was a little dry but it was filling. It was a good thing that I arrived at the restaurant in a famished state. The cider on draft was refreshing on hot day such as it was.

Overall it's a nice place on the Upper East Side.“

“chill spot. nice bartender. good music.“

“Excellent food, great service and staff and very nice atmosphere.“

“I was always fond of dive bars so this was a pleasant experience. It’s a small bar so very intimate so you’ll get to know other patrons. Pretty much exactly what you would look for in lower east side during your college years looking for cheap drinks and conservation.

Crowd is friendly and it’s easy to park there actually if you plan on being the designated driver. I was here for a private birthday party so they will set up the bar for you and host an event. David’s is fun.“

“This amazing pub is by Central Park, right on 7th Avenue, and conveniently located in front of the N/W/R train lines.

PJ Carney's is an institution around these parts. The staff are top-notch, and the menu has something for everyone. If you need a break from Central Park and want a pint and a bite, PJ's will NOT disappoint!“

“We needed someplace close prior to attending the Haunted Soiree at 60 Pine St. I had a Swiss and mushroom burger with their outstanding French fries. It was all a very good choice.“

“What an amazing neighborhood spot! Mark and Minh hosted us for a birthday event on a warm, sunny Saturday and we could not have been happier. First time visitors to Two Perry’s. We felt incredibly taken care of. Loved the cocktails (their resumes really show up in the menu) and the open facade offers the ideal vibe that really encapsulates everything I love about Ave C. Highly recommend checking it out, whether with a few friends or for something larger!“

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

“Claire was great, Very welcoming and personable. 💯 recommend“

“If you’re looking for the perfect local New York bar, this is it. Clean with a relaxed atmosphere and a nice selection of local beers on tap. I even got to meet owner Maggie and we had a nice chat about New York City.“

“We had such an amazing experience at White Horse Tavern. Even our picky daughters (when they want to be) had a great time. We took them out of school for an adventurous city day and we were looking for a kid friendly place to eat in the area. This was it. Do they have a children’s menu? No but they have what kids on a picky day would like, starchy foods like a pretzel and chips with guac. We did think they had Mac and cheese but we were told that was only on the dinner menu. Whatever, we made it work. Kids got to eat and us parents were able to eat and have a drink. Hands down the best dirty martini I ever had. They knew EXACTLY how to work with Bombay Saphire… not many places do. My husband had the burger with blue cheese and he states it was the best burger he had in the city in a very long time. I had the Clam Chowder pot pie. It was excellent. The broth could have been thicker but I wasn’t mad about it. At some point the chef came out to introduce himself and ask how our food was. The girls gave their thumbs up and we were so happy to praise him on his skills. We all left with our bellies full.“

“Amazing experience here, server Megan was fantastic and very friendly, good and drinks 10/10! Thank you ☺️“

“Best pub in the big city!“

“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!!!“