It's in the middle of nowhere Riverdale. I honestly don't think you can get here unless it's with a car. I suggest you find that car or that person that's gonna drive you there because this place is on point!! Happy hour (4-7PM) $4 well drinks $5 wines $3 beers on draft They have poetry Tuesday, open Mic night, comedians & bands. A creative, festive, genuine decoration theme and the Irish men are everywhere. Service is great, drinks not watered down. This is the kind of place you can adopt as your own. Come here and support! read more

An Beal Bocht Cafe - View from entrance seats to the bar. - Irish Near Me - Bronx, New York

seisiúns at 4pm Sundays and into the night Tough parking situation but was lucky. Music was great Craic! #GuinnessPints were perfect. Community tables and made new friends from #TheBronx, #Jaspers, #FordhamRamily #pubfood was good, staff attentive. Bathrooms at each level. Wish there were hearths burning peat. Fun activities of literature, theatre and music. read more

Great atmosphere, welcoming and a cool location right near the college. The waitstaff is nice and they're accommodating. I showed up with a VERY large, unannounced group after an event at the college. They didn't hesitate to make it work and get us all served in a hot a minute. I'll definitely be frequenting more often. I only had drinks, can't wait to see what's on the menu. read more

Came here with three others to support a friend during their Tuesday Open Mic Night. Was really impressed by the quality of the performances. So many impressive musical performances. The food was also surprisingly good! The burger I got was superb. Everyone else liked the food they ordered too. A bit hard to get a drink at the bar but nice drink selection. Decent prices. I would totally come here more often if it wasn't so far away. read more

An Beal Bocht Cafe - Open mic night performers who rocked it - Irish Near Me - Bronx, New York

Absolute gem of a neighborhood institution, with good food great drinks sweet staff live music / theater and outside seating. What's not to like? read more

The Poor Mouth. Relaxed atmosphere, good food and beer, live music and theater. I wish it were closer to me in the Bronx, although I'd be there all the time if it were. read more

Nice ambience on a misty day, good service, decent food. Nicest touch is the live music.

Come back Sunday morning for breakfast! They have a delicious Irish breakfast with eggs, potatoes, black & white pudding, rashers, beans and sausage. It's seasoned just right, and not too salty / greasy. This $12 brunch dish includes a mimosa with a very generous amount of champagne! In addition to the great food, the music playing at this time is nice and mellow, the perfect theme for a Sunday afternoon. Oh, and the waitresses are total sweethearts ! read more

An Beal Bocht Cafe - Traditional Irish breakfast - Irish Near Me - Bronx, New York

The service was excellent. The employees treat you with respect and give you a warm welcome.

Until today I've only gone for drinks with friends and it was always a good time but this morning I checked out their brunch and it was amazing ! SO delicious & affordable . I had a vegetarian Irish breakfast , two eggs any style , potatoes , toast , roasted tomato and mushrooms, and a complimentary mimosa (or Bloody Mary )- $10!! This is my new breakfast spot ! Check them out ! You won't be disappointed. read more

Ok. The beer selection is average at best. However, there is such a great mix of neighborhood folks here, and I love it. The bartenders are pretty damn good, and they treat people right while always being friendly. The only bad thing is the Manhattan College students who are a wretched group of entitled and dumb kids. In addition, ABB has some really good live music most nights of the week. The place is a bit small for it, but it's often pretty damn good. This place is a real Irish bar down to its Gaelic name. read more

Did I need the extra 67 drinks? Probably not- but did I drink them? Absolutely! What a gem, its almost like this place sucks you in my the tippy top of your soul and then spits you out a whole new man. I walked by the other day and just like a black hole- I just started getting sucked! Boom! I was in the bathroom! I mean the backroom. I play a small violin vertically like an upright bass, so I plan to bring that in to play at the open mic on Tuesdays. I hope they like it! read more

Considered "Riverdale's Best Kept Secret"...until now. An Beal Bocht (or The Poor Mouth) is perhaps the most Irish Irish bar in New York. Their sister cafe, with the same name, is a favorite spot for me to hit up when I visit Dublin. So I was excited to try this place out. The tiny cafe's walls are covered with newspaper clippings and photos that showcase the history of the Emerald Isle. I had their traditional Irish breakfast, which seriously reminded me of eating in Ireland. Just mounds of fatty goodness like eggs, sausage, Irish bacon, home fries and beans. You can wash down this heart attack on a plate with one (or all) of their alcoholic beverages. Besides their "perfectly pint" of Guinness, they offer Smithwicks (my 2nd fav beer), Woodpecker Cider, Stella, Bass and Brooklyn Ale. A few nights a week, the cafe is converted into a music hall, in which Irish folk tunes are played. Other nights they offer karaoke, quiz night and book readings. read more

I found a dead roach in my dinner ! The bartender handled the situation well, but it was the grossest experience of my life. This was the first and only time I will ever eat food here. The bar is cool, the drinks are great, but eat at your own risk. read more

I recently was staying nearby on a business trip and we first went by An Beal Bocht ("The Poor Mouth") on a Saturday afternoon for a meeting with some drinks. The couple I was staying with live just around the corner and are some of those frequent customers I would come to be jealous of later. This place has such a calming feel during the day with soft tones, comfortable seating, and quality Irish teas and coffees. It sort of got in my head after awhile as a place that figured out what exactly what I wanted in a mid-day coffe shop. Then... Sunday night rolled around and we went back (at my yearning) for "Trad Sessions." It was like being whisked away to the old country. The place transformed from hip coffee shop to off-the-hook, late night bar. Trad Sessions involve anybody with an instrument showing up to play traditional irish pub music. It was like a pot luck of music to my ears. We ordered the sausage rolls with beans and brown bread. The bread seemed to be made fresh, the beans were beans, and the sausage rolls gave dignity to the sweet swine that was. What makes this place great is their bartender, wait staff who kept us laughing, and the locals who would fill your beer and put it on your tab for them. That was so awesome. You've gotta love a place that'll let you serve yourself. It creates a real familial atmosphere. Whether its conversation, finely temperatured brew, or fatty goodness, you may enter An Beal Bocht with a "poor mouth," but you'll leave feeling very rich. read more

Always seems to be someone in here drinking. I like that in a bar. Bartenders are little on the slow side, seem to be doing something other than tending the bar. Still, it's not a bad place to sit and have a beer. Interesting variety of people bellying up to this bar. Students from nearby Manhattan college, older Irish dudes from the 'hood and 30something couples. read more

My husband and I have always considered this quaint cafe our spot. It's perfect for a pint and a big bowl of rice pudding (ask for it warmed up with a touch of cinnamon). Most of the servers (and a good portion of the patrons) are Irish, so you'll hear great jokes, great accents and great music every visit. And with their added space, it's even more of a good thing. read more

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When my cousins come and visit and say it's the best french toast we've ever had, it's a good sign. Came here for brunch, with a nice selection and a mimosa or bloody mary included. I ordered the Irish breakfast, and my cousins ordered one as well, with another order of french toast. The Irish breakfast came out first, and they totally forgot to put in the other order. We weren't in a rush or what not, so we mentioned it to them and they put it in afterwards. It was well worth the wait since the french toast was delicious. On top of that, they were super awesome! Not expecting to get the dessert we ordered on the house, they felt terrible we had to wait for our french toast. Super genuine and great service considering they were fairly busy with only a few workers on deck. read more

I LOVE An Beal Bocht. The only reason it doesn't get 5 stars is entirely not it's fault: sadly, a real frat kinda crowd drives me away on the weekends I'd like to go here. It's like all the rich kids from Riverdale come here and bring their obnoxious friends! Still, avoiding Friday and Saturday nights-this is THE BAR I like to go to in the Bronx. The staff is pretty great, the bar itself is nicely appointed, and those Irish breakfasts are usually scrumptious! read more

Update: They added a new side room, so there is lots of space, plus they have free wi-fi. This makes it a great place to go during the day to do work or just hang out! I don't drink beer and this place has cider, so that makes it awesome in my book. I love the live music, the lack of a cover charge and the laid-back atmosphere. The best part is...no one under the age of 23, so no annoying, drunk college kids--just regular neighborhood people chilling out. The food is nothing special but it's cheap and won't kill you. read more

An Beal Bocht is the greatest Irish Pub anywhere! It is like walking into Dublin after a hard day of work. The drinks flow smoothly, the staff is like family, the place is way larger than the photos portray here on Yelp, and despite several one star reviews for the food, I LOVE their Shepherds Pie! Honestly though, I don't go to an Irish Pub to eat, I go to drink and meet new friends, and that always happens at this place. Also, I consider myself a bit of a "music Nazi" in that if I walk into a place and don't enjoy the band, I leave. In all the years I have been going to An Beal Bocht, that has NEVER happened. I don't know who finds the talent for this place but they have a keen sense for great music! Unlike many venues, the volume is acceptable enough to be able to have a conversation, and there is even an art gallery in the adjoining room where you can enjoy your drink at lower volume, yet still appreciate the band through a large window. I really do love this place and recommend it to anyone wishing to have a calm, enjoyable night out with friends. read more

I'm not a huge fan of Irish bars -- they're like New Orleans restaurants in the Midwest or somewhere -- but the two I really enjoy are both in Irish nabes in the Bronx. One part authenticity fetish, one part not explicitely catering to aging frats and yuppies. Anyway, this place has great character, friendly bartenders, good music, good vibe. I don't know if you'll be in the Bronx, but if you are, here's a nice spot for a drink or some food. read more

Excellent, authentic Irish pub. I had a great time here with a friend. I'm a vegetarian, so I cannot vouch for the quite Irish food (so read my review with a grain of salt), but anywhere I can have good crisps, a beer, hear good music, and also hear my friend - I'm a happy camper. The staff were incredibly friendly and giving. We left before the live music started, but it looked to be exciting. I'd recommend this place for a relaxing hang, a dinner date, or just go by yourself to see the live music. It certainly seems worthwhile and a great place to chat someone up at the bar. read more

Two years later I finally come to you! I shop around you, I do laundry around you, and finally, I visit you. What a nice little secret for a Sunday morning. On the evenings it is much crowded, but I can see myself coming here with a book in the early morning when it's not as packed. I love the atmosphere and decor. My meal left much to be desired (thus the minus 1 star). $9 for a huevos rancheros that consisted of a meal I could have put togethr at home =/ Looking forward to trying somethig else. read more

Well, I ordered the steak sandwich with fries. Let me say, I've never gotten a steak sandwich, that was not nicely sliced sirloin, maybe skirt steak! This sandwich was a challenge! The meat was not sliced, and was in one piece!!!! I didn't find it the freshest either! The fries were preparred to request, crispy! Cold beverage, refreshing, and pleasant! Needless to say, will not venture back anytime soon. Too many places that do it right! read more

No complaints, best bartenders ever, drinks are amazing! So well made. Food is on point. Bloody Mary is spool good here. Service is great. Workers are so friendly and attentive. Never considered price because everything is so good. Always worth the money we spent & we always leave a good tip! Excellent place read more

Since moving into the neighborhood a few months ago it took us a while to discover this place and I've been kicking myself about not wandering down 238th street sooner ever since. I haven't even been in for any of the live music (oldy-oldpants over here does a lot of day drinking these days) but just the fact that they HAVE live music is enough for me. Not to mention poetry, plays, and open mic, this is the type of place every neighborhood sorely needs but few and far between can boast having. The food is awesome. I've had the steak sandwich twice and sampled the burger. Huevos rancheros were a little on the small side portion wise but booh-hoo I didn't have leftovers. The fact that the brunches come with a free drink for 8-12 $ more than makes up for it. There's outdoor seating and they brought my dog water, with ice, the spoiled little brat. The decor inside is eclectic and homey and I'm psyched to start hanging there in the winter as well. The staff has been really nice, and this may sound silly, but having moved from a town heavily populated with Irish it's kind of comforting to hear them chattering amongst themselves in Irish in the background of my brunch. :-) So glad we found this awesome spot! read more

Very nice neighborhood spot. Great burger. Nice people. Home made slaw. I'll be going back for sure. read more

This place is A-OK! The Irish breakfast is a great way to wake up; go ahead and serve yourself some coffee while you're at it, and stare at the wall of booze that made you sick last night. The coffee is merely okay, but it's cheap -- which makes it hard to complain. Your breakfast will taste better if you don't stray from the Irish breakfast. I was visiting family in the Bronx and located this Irish enclave; the odd little ethnic enclaves that still persist are something I find hilarious and pretty neat about NYC. (And yes, I know those two adjectives probably don't belong in such close proximity.) Woke up here by reading the paper for a couple of my mornings here - the bartender was always friendly, which was nice. read more

This is some of the best Riverdale has to offer (wings! Local, Craft beer! Good burgers! Hearty salads! Irish breakfast!) plus, a staff of waitresses and a host of neighborhood regulars that'll make you feel welcome. This is my go-to place to bring out of town friends when we need a relaxed place to eat and chill. They do have a heavy rotation of regular musicians so many nights there are live acts later in the evening. read more

We love An Beal Bocht! Besides being a great place to hear great Irish musicians, we love their food and just stopping in for a pint or two. We had our Daughters Manhattan College Graduation Party at An Beal Bocht and had a fantastic time. Open mic nights are great too read more

Absolutely delicious food. I had a plain old boring vegetable chicken soup that was nothing but boring, it was bursting with flavor and made with fresh vegetables. So good. I also had a Toasty - Irish type of grilled cheese. Amazing. I couldn't eat it all but it was outstanding. I will definitely go here again. The space is very casual, family oriented. read more

An Beal Bocht Cafe - Toasty! So good! - Irish Near Me - Bronx, New York

I love this pub and love the fact that there is no television. Live music with no cover charge But they need some work on their menu which is very limited. Almost no vegetarian dish. They also need to decide what time the kitchen actually closes. read more

My boyfriend wanted to try this place since we just moved into the area. He likes his wings extra hot, extra saucy and extra cispy. I know I know, wouldn't the sauce make it soggy? I give him the same confused look. Anyways, the wings were hot from the touch when I picked them up and when I walked back home. Now for the taste, they were crispy! Very crispy and personally my type of wing but....they were not hot or saucy by any means, but have no fear Frank's hot sauce is hearrrrr. That's why he wanted to give 4 stars, if they were hot and had some kind of sauce they would have won his wing heart over. The man loves his chicken. The woman who gave me the wings was super nice, we would definitely go there again, there was a band that started to play when I left. It seems like this would be an amazing place to socialize, have good drinks and good finger foods. Give it a try! read more

An Beal Bocht Cafe - Irish Near Me - Bronx, New York

This place is the best. My parents come every Sunday for a session, usually with a sibling or two in tow. The walls are covered with Guinness advertisements, Joyce/Beckett/Wilde etc. portraits/play-opening bills, some old concert announcements in Ireland, and Irish letters/proclamations and what not. Which is rather standard Irish pub fare. But then you also have paintings for sale and an upside down canoe filled with lights hanging from the ceiling, making you realize this is rather far from typical. This place is very well-connected with the community. There are often plays going on in the side room, live music on weekends (traditional stuff and more modern bands alike), live poetry readings and things like that. A couple years ago they redid the food menu, and it's surprisingly very good! I had penne alla vodka with chicken and it was great, good portions, tasted nice, all proper. They have Irish breakfasts, burgers, wings, really anything you'd want now. They also now have more rotating taps than they used to, as well as a pretty decent bottle/can selection. I usually stick to Lagunitas, but if there's something interesting rotating I'll go for that. If they still have it (it's a bottle), you should try the Andean Mountain Brewing Co.'s banana nut beer. It's a dessert beer, rather thick but amazing. Like liquid banana bread. You could only really have one because it's so sweet, but do have one. Summary: great place to start and end a night. Go take a table, have a session, and enjoy the great live music and the craic with the locals. read more

Best Full Irish Breakfast I've found in NYC; relaxed pub setting; SUPER friendly staff. Can't miss here.

This review is for a weekday lunchtime experience. I can't speak for the nighttime vibe or music. 5 stars for service (friendly and fun, really lovely), 4 stars for atmosphere (warm and homey) but the 2 stars for food (uninspired, dry chicken sandwich with no flavor) ultimately doomed the experience. I might try it one more time and order something else. read more

Great beers, atmosphere and their chicken tortilla soup is phenomenal!

This is an iconic old fashioned pub which supports the local arts community. They have everything a pub is supposed to have. Medicore food, festive atmosphere. I have only been here to day drink, well we can call the "brunch", but I aspire to get there at night and experience the live music and open mic. Huge St Patrick's day presence. read more

I loved this place! It has a cute charm, and the flyers and events going are really exciting! Quiz Night! We went on a Monday during the summer and it was pretty quiet, but the service was fabulous and charming. One of the waiters attended University of Dundee in Scotland, so even the staff is authentic. Being British myself, I found the food pretty authentic! I had Bangers and Mash- my absolute favorite, and it was quite good. Almost like home! with heinz baked potatoes! That really made me excited! We sat outside, which was really nice and surprisingly not too loud. It did get chilly after a bit, but then again I am from California. Overall, a wonderful experience and a reminder of home- the poor mouth, the gaelic pub. read more