The convenient location close to msg is probably the most notable thing. Draft beers were a bit pricy. ($10/11) Somehow they were out of wings, which was really the only thing in the appetizer section that caught my eye. Oh and the happy hour "deviled eggs" is actually just one egg. There was a lot of space in here, if you're looking to sit down before an event at msg. Service was fine. read more

Nice place conveniently located just a block from NY Penn Station . Great variety of Whiskey and very friendly and welcoming staff . Service at the bar was great !! Can't wait to go back in April read more

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Don't get the flights. Incredibly short pours for $35. I won't go back. That said, ambiance is great. So it's fine if you're going for a beer near midtown with friends from other parts of nyc. read more

Outstanding service at American Whiskey. Reservations taken and the table was ready when I arrived. Plenty of room for your MSG pregame activities. Definitely a fantastic NY Rangers bar with a huge following. The Rangers were on the road for their playoff game and you would have thought it was pregame for the Rangers at the Garden. Great vibes. Loved their private barrel of Eagle Rare, bummed they wouldn't sell me a bottle. Excellent Bourbon, whiskey selections. Cocktails were great. Food was a mixed bag, Brussel sprouts were ok and the poutine wasn't good....I think the chicken gravy ruined them. All in all a good experience, I will try something different next time. Great spot for their variety of Whiskey. read more

American Whiskey - Private label Eagle Rare $24 2oz Excellent pour - New American Near Me - New York, New York

American Whiskey, woohoo! I never knew there were so many bourbon and whiskeys in one venue. I swear they have like 28 different brands of Rye. The food is definitely slept on here - the panko crusted chicken tenders are probably the best I've had in NYC because they're extra extra extra crunchy. They totally perfected that crunch factor while keeping the meat piping hot and moist in my opinion. Idk what the dipping sauce was but it was super sweet and spicy and automatically comes with it. Get those tenders on top of their kale Caesar and order the specialty cocktail called "Strike Me Dead" and you are SET! I get this exact combination every time but need to deviate soon and try new things. There's also a huge upstairs "loft" area with another bar. Private parties probably? Really cool to watch the Rangers game at or like myself I go prior to pregame before hitting up Madison Square Garden since this place is only 1 block away. read more

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This place is a nice spot to meet up with people near-ish to Penn Station. The ambience is nice and you're pleasantly greeted at the front door. It's good for groups or just the two of you. Plenty of TVs playing that days sports and a good draft list. Why they didn't get 5-stars: Price: Be ready to pay a lot here. The value is not equal to the portion size and the food is OKAY. We were excited for the cheese curb bites, but they arrived slightly hot and not very crispy. Service: I felt for the waitress because she was taking care of most of the restaurant, so I gave her a pass that she was very busy. The crowd died down though and she never came around once the food was served! read more

This is a decent sized bar with upstairs space available for private parties. It's a sports bar, but has a bit of charm to it. I came for a group event. We reserved two tables opposite the bar. Servers were helpful and attentive. They accommodated individual tabs and bills for guests, which was very appreciated. Their sweet potato fries were perfectly airy and crispy. Definitely a hit with our group. I didn't try the sliders, but folks seemed to enjoy those as well. The mini grilled cheese sandwiches had a nice, slightly crunchy top layer. They provided carafes of water for easy refills. We over-ordered and they gave us plenty of to-go containers and bags so the food didn't go to waste. On a Tuesday, it was initially a bit crowded with pre-gamers for the Rangers game at nearby MSG, but it cleared out quickly around 7. They started playing loud-ish dance music as the evening went on, so depending on when you go, it may be a bit hard to hold a conversation. read more

Loud, larcenous and lethargic. If you're in the mood to overpay and scream over The Stones and AC/DC prior to an event at The Garden, you're home. Oh, the place is nice enough, a combination cowboy/sports bar but the protein puck stealthily disguised as a cheeseburger might have been extremely useful on the Rangers power play later in the evening. It's NYC so the overpay is not nearly as frustrating as waiting nearly an hour for any whiff of our order tied to a payment kiosk where gratuities start at an absolute 20%. I suspect indifference has a price. Two stars for location. read more

Decided to meet a friend here prior to a Knicks game. It's in a great location for that and the staff was so kind. I arrived solo and it was tough to get seating, but the lady at front quickly cleaned out some chairs for me and my friend. There's a happy hour menu and if you're into whiskey cocktails, everything was good. Great pregame spot for Madison Square Garden. It does get crowded but once game starts, it empties out. read more

I can't say much about this bar as I was here for a party in the upstairs private section. But what I will say is that there are many tvs in this bar, high ceilings and many tables to choose from. The downstairs bar is also big. When I walked in it was not crowded at all which is a bit strange as there was a Rangers game going on. The music here is great, though on the loud side for sure which is not my cup of tea really. Our bartender we had was good and nice. read more

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Stopped by for drinks and food and the service was amazing and that burger and fries was better than I expected. The GM is super cool too and plays the best nostalgic jams. Will definitely be back! read more

Full of Rangers fans yesterday but there was a quiet table in the back. Servers hard to flag down but otherwise friendly. Food was abysmal. Chicken wings with BBQ sauce -dry as leather. Nachos with duck confit- stale nachos and microscopic slivers of dry duck and barely any toppings. Drinks were good - old fashions were strong but for $17 they'd better be. read more

American Whiskey - New American Near Me - New York, New York

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Went here on Friday night BEFORE the Rangers game. I have to say pre-game and post-game here is like before and after pics when a girl does her makeup to impress. Pregame means it will not be crowded, there will be places to sit and you can place your order rather quickly and get service rather quickly and the music isn't too loud so you can hear your friends just fine when they speak. Post game crowd means the opposite of course ‍ Throughout the night the staff was nice and respectful. We ordered the nachos with duck (I don't remember the name of the dish on the menu) to nibble and if was delicious Really nice place to hang and close to Penn. After the game crowd started pouring in and the football fanatics got here it became a tad bit too crowded for us so we left read more

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A great fun place to watch a ball game. They have great pizza, cheeseburger sliders and buffalo wings. Their service is friendly and energetic. Location is great just south of Madison Square Gardens. read more

Went for happy hour. Pro - Plenty of indoor seating, as it is two levels - Extensive alcohol menu - The food we got was delicious including the confit duck nachos read more

Stopped in w/o reservation at 4:30 on a Thursday for a farewell shindig with about 15 peeps. Enjoyed the cove areas that allow you to have a semi private area for larger groups. There was one server for the group and she was prompt for drinks, cocktails took the longest, which were to be expected. Had the chips & guac which I enjoyed and didn't try the wings. Had original hot wings and then the bama white sauce...which those that tried couldn't quite place the flavor...it wasn't a crowd favorite. I'm sure if I drank whiskey, this place would be higher on my list. read more

Best steak and beat onion rings in NYC. and the #1 Rangers and Knicks bar in NYC. And I think everyone likes me there which is super cool.

American Whiskey was great! It's our second time here and we are going to continue coming back! Great place if you're going to a MSG concert to grab a bite before. Our waitress Belinash was amazing with great cocktail insight. The sauce that comes with the tater tots is perfection! We had to order extra. The cocktails are definitely a try! Can't wait to come back! read more

I love the tater tots here. They are so high quality. The drinks are good too, and there's lots of variety. Service is quick and excellent as well. The vibe is good & casual here - like a nicer dive bar. Lots of seating. TVs all over to watch sports as well. Great place to go before a concert/game at MSG. I'll definitely be back. read more

American Whiskey - Tater Tots - New American Near Me - New York, New York

My girlfriends and I had dinner reservations at American Whiskey. When we go there it was pretty empty but everyone had just left for the Rangers game. We sat in the back which was great because the bar was pretty loud. Our server was extremely attentive and friendly. My chicken BLT was good but the star of the night was the Mac and cheese. I also enjoyed the Remember me cocktail. Thank you for making a birthday a special night. read more

I was looking for a fun place to go near penn station and this place never diappoints. The food is great and the staff is friendly. We planned on just going for drinks and apps but ended up staying for dinner too. I highly reccomend this place if your looking for somewhere near MSG or Penn Station. Best, Phil read more

Cool spot within very close walking distance to Madison Square Garden. Made reservations in advance and was seated right away when we arrived. Tasty cocktails and food. Started off with some Deviled Eggs and finished with the Hot Chicken Sandwich. Would've stayed longer to try some of the whiskeys, but we had a concert to see. Overall great place to get the night started. read more

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Came here right before a concert, and I truly hope that this is a completely separate entity from American Whiskey in Newark, NJ which is a much better bar. A very average dive bar; lots of tables, loud music, etc. To eat the burger was okay, and have had much better espresso martinis than what I had here. Service was okay as well, maybe since there was somewhat of a crowd is why it was a little slow? Unsure. read more

American Whiskey - Cheeseburger - New American Near Me - New York, New York

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I took my team for drinks and some appetizers on Wednesday. We ordered the chicken wings, waffle fries (crinkle), guacamole, burgers, and ribs. Service was great. Our waiter was attentive and just overall really nice. Decor was great too. Nice but not stuffy. read more

Best place in NYC to watch Georgia football. You have to come early on game day to get a table or seat at the bar because it gets pretty packed. Go dawgs!!! read more

American Whiskey - a large group of people at a bar - New American Near Me - New York, New York

I have a few requirements for a whiskey bar. The selection is a pretty obvious first one. That will get me there at least once, maybe a few more times. But to get me back regularly, I like to see a bit more. That includes a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere, and a wait staff that can talk to you about things beyond just the facts about what you're currently drinking. Those are things that makes American Whiskey so appealing to me. Of the places in the area I've been so far (and admittedly, it's still a short but growing list), I wouldn't necessarily put it at the top in terms of size of inventory, or cost, but it's definitely on the podium in all categories, including fun, which I also consider a requirement - why go if you aren't enjoying yourself? I didn't sample any food here. I'm sure it's fine. That's not why I came here. I was able to chat with my server about what I did and didn't like about my pours that evening, as well as whiskey and beer experiences in Dutchess County, where I live. Then there's those stairs down to the rest rooms... I kind of felt like once I got down there, if there was a window to look out, I might see a #7 train going by. Don't have too many samples in you as you navigate down them. My first visit here was really satisfying. I predict more in the future when I'm back in Manhattan. read more

American Whiskey - My first pour of the evening, a 2oz. Eagle Rare. - New American Near Me - New York, New York

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Decent little spot. The bartender we had was awesome. She let us taste their own Makers Mark blend before buying and made my wife a custom drink which she loved. I ended up having it as well as a neat whisky drink. For food, I got the Short Rib sandwich as recommended and while it was good, it was luke warm at best and not a good pairing of ingredients. It had a non-existent salsa verde that was essentially just a few onions and jalapeños & cilantro that just didn't pair with the meat. Not sure how any of that goes together to be honest. I ended up eating the short rib by itself but again, it was borderline cold. Not the best. The tater tots were bomb, as expected and the grilled cheese was also solid. Come for the staff and drinks, skip the food would be my recommendation. read more

Came here for a large event so it was a really good time. When I was there, lots of young professionals and MBA students. There is a large downstairs and an upstairs location inside as well. They have TVs and play local sports in the area. The Rangers v Islanders game was on when we went. Good local social spot read more

Cool bar, feels a bit tucked away considering the area. Great drink selection with reasonable prices. Very uncomfortable bar stools. Bills include suggested tip amounts where the tip percent is inclusive of tax which is not appreciated. read more

Touch down during Super Bowl with these sliders 4 ways -- persimmon & Dijon, Nueske aapplewood smoked bacon, country fried sweetbreads w/ spicy honey, and duckconfit w/ foie gras butter Orig Post 2/2/14 read more

American Whiskey - #sliders 4 ways: #persimmon & Dijon, #nueske #applewoodsmokedbacon, country fried #sweetbreads w/spicy honey, #duckconfit w/ #foiegrasbutter - New American Near Me - New York, New York

Came into this midtown spot on a whim with a group of people. I was a bit apprehensive because NO ONE was in there, but then again it was a Sunday in the early afternoon hours. We walked in and were seated right away for obvious reasons, but I loved how they were equipped for large groups like ours (we were nine people). The decor was great, with wooden high top tables as well as wooden drink menus (some were falling apart though). Their whiskey and other spirit selection is great and their specialty cocktails were delicious. I got the "Nobbly Cobbler". It was not too sweet and somewhat refreshing. It did take a while to get our drinks and at first I was sympathetic because we were a very large group. But there really wasn't anyone else in the restaurant besides some people at the bar. The delicious cocktails made up for it. Instead of an entree I went with one of their shareable items, The trio of sliders. Each slider was different. One was venison with a cream sauce. This was my first time ever tying venison and I was afraid it might be too gamey. But it wasn't at all and it was my favorite out of the three. The second was a BBQ pulled pork slider. The BBQ sauce was delicious and I really enjoyed it. The third was a fried chicken thigh slider. This was my least favorite. Actually I didn't like it at all. I don't know if it just wasn't as good as the other two but I wasn't a fan. All three sliders came on three fluffy and buttery buns. They were amazing! We had one server for our whole table and he was great. He took our orders on an iPad which I'm always a big fan of because it means the restaurant's system is up to date. When I ordered my sliders he didn't see them on the menu but he did make it a point to go back and check to see if they did have them which they did. I was super appreciative. He handled our group so well. I'm so happy I found a place like this near Penn Station / MSG and would not hesitate to go back. read more

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Went there before a Knicks game which was a black away from MSG. Sat at the bar and had some drinks with friends. It was a calm Inviting place. The bartender was attentive. I also tried the wings which was a good portion and tasty. read more

American Whiskey is in the space formerly occupied by Distilled. On the night I came everyone in the restaurant got a tragic news alert on their phones at the same time, many of us were crying and feeling openly emotional. Our waitress Carla (as well as the rest of the staff) went out of there way to be supportive and empathetic, and stopped to talk with anyone who needed it. Much love Carla! I ordered the smoked chicken wings with blue cheese sauce, the sauce on the side. I didn't expect the wings to also come coated in Buffalo Sauce, which while usually isn't my favorite their sauce does not use a lot of vinegar and they only use a light amount (so it's not dripping). The wings were big, juicy, and tender. The grilled cheese with basil, garlic and fontina comes on thick and crispy buttered sour dough bread and was my favorite item of the night, I enjoyed the delicate flavor of the fontina. Tater tots were crispy, and the fried cheese curds are a must. Served with marinara, they're like gooier mini mozzarella sticks. Maybe this was my favorite item. Maybe I'm not going to pick a favorite. Just get anything with cheese. Mezcal cocktails were on point. They have tons of outdoor seating where they play upbeat music on a speaker, and they're currently doing delivery and curbside pickup. read more

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Simply put: good food, good drinks, & good ambiance, what more could one ask for. Plus, the bartender was quick with his response time when I was ready to place an order. read more

American Whiskey - two men at a bar watching televisions - New American Near Me - New York, New York

Fast service with average drinks. Interior is really just a normal bar. No wait on a Saturday night. read more

American Whiskey - Interior - New American Near Me - New York, New York

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Standard dive vibe but lots of space. I'd skip the food, wings were mediocre and Mac and cheese tasted like cardboard. Decent beer and liquor selection, though! read more

"When plan A doesn't work, take plan B, and C your way out" Dear business owner, I am sorry, that I really didn't pay enough attention to your business because I was blown away by my date, the Software Engineer. He did said that the Sandwiches here are great, we settled for salad and chicken wings, which he allowed me to taste the Ranch sauce, it was delicious. It's a lot of fun to date Tech people, I will say that I always say yes to meeting them because it fascinates me their thinking pattern and behavior, is like they are ALL the same, they are not human at all. They lack that personal touch, is strange, intriguing, and amazing at the same time. If you do date a man in Tech, please tell me if you notice the same pattern. They expect us women to be like computers too, is either yes or no type of answer, missing that uniqueness, personal touch, intuitive ways that humans are supposed to have, we are all the same, yes, but we all have that uniqueness special something something. Most Tech guys are missing that. The waiter was great! She looked at me and smiled, I took the hint that this guy was a real player and that I was just one more of the many, many girls he brought to this place..lol. indeed it was a very fun date, let's say, one of the best dates I had ever had. lol... It was all about the game and nothing else, fun indeed. This restaurant is spacious with a really nice bar and absolutely a great spot to come to for whatever reasons. I can say, is a hidden gem in NYC, it has that casual relaxed laid back touch that I like in places, not overcrowded, classy and a relaxed Aura. read more

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I highly recommend American Whiskey! Stopped in with my girlfriend and tried the smoked wings which were excellent. The bartender, Ross, was professional,friendly and knowledgable about his whiskey. We'll definitely be back! read more

Cool spot to hit when you need a venue for a pre Madison Square Garden meet up. Bourbon selection lives up to this place's name read more

American Whiskey - Old Forester 1897 - New American Near Me - New York, New York

Food was ok. Noise decibels made it excruciating painful. 6pm pre Rangers game and we sat all the way in back. Ordered drinks, wings, side of fries and burgers. Food was ok, standard pub food. We rushed out. Expensive. $48. Wasn't the worst, if it wasn't prime time might have been ok but not going back soon. read more