Chill casual neighborhood bar - divey but clean with tables and a decent sized bar area that has a pool table, dart board and a jukebox. Bartenders have always been friendly. When I've come here it's usually been later when we want to play a game of pool. There is always a list and it can take a while to play. Sometimes when I've come the pool players love their game and take it very, (way too) seriously - I can usually diffuse competitiveness by making it clear I'm a rookie but there are some who definitely are regulars and take their game seriously here. A typical scenario: I approach the pool table to write my name. See some friendly faces and some guys very clearly into the game giving "the look" as I approach their competitive arena - you know, like "who's taking me on..." Recognizing "the look," my thought: "ey - chillax - it is just a bar game and lives will not be lost; can't we all just get along." My typical approach is to ask who's playing next and then ask that person if it's going to be a friendly game if we play because I'm a rookie and just there to have fun. " It has ALWAYS been a fun friendly game, never any drama, and usually among the best regular players are coaching me on and cheering in their cool tough way when I make awesome IPA inspired (lucky) shots . All good - not there to steal anyone's game or thunder . They also have IPAs I like. Added bonus: one of the only bars open Christmas night. read more

One of the worst sport bars on the Upper East Side. During a final of Eurocup they didn't even turn on the A/C. The place was weird, the bartender was awful and told some people to move from the bar! The place is mediocre at best during a normal days, but during a final of any sport event they just get rude and their service / drinks get worse. Perhaps they can't function under pressure or chose not to pack their bar with paying customers. The drinks are expensive. We won't be back. read more

This is a great no-frills local bar with cheap drinks, nice bartenders, and a crowded that spans different decades. They have happy hour specials (beers, frozen margaritas) as well as games (pool and darts). Probably wouldn't go here for a "night out" but would definitely hit this place up for a weekday happy hour. read more

One of few quintessential bars in the UES. Every one knows your name crowd. A fab spot for watching games with ale. Dog lovers come with their pooches....and sit there looking time w owners...hahahahaha read more

This place will always give me a big smile and nausea each time I think about it. Came in on a Monday night around 11pm. No regulars vibe, but everyone who came thru seemed polite. Not packed, but definitely not empty. The age range varied. I didn't game in on the pool table or darts board but I liked the choice. They have a few TVs with news & football, nothing too fancy. They have those choose your own music jukeboxes so genres changed every couple minutes. The bartender was both "hard" if you know what I mean & a funny guy. My friend's first time in NY & we decided on Whiskey. DON'T JUDGE US lol we wanted to appear older than we looked, which in turn didn't work out lol we had a good time! Friendly chats, even a "makeup artist" decided to pull out his Bare Minerals & MAC to give her a makeover (or practice hahah). We'll be back! read more

Good spot to have a few drinks with friends. Bar tenders were all nice. Classic bar, nothing fancy. Pool table, darts, jenga and connect four = good times. read more

might have been an off night, but when i stopped by here on a friday night, kinda seemed a bit quiet. never have been keen on that bleach/dirty mop smell that permeates the air of most frat houses so i wasnt jazzed to catch a whiff of that upon entering. place is pretty intimate and very well lit. if youre looking for a dive bar in the neighborhood this spot fits the bill. read more

I was invited here a few Saturdays ago to a friends surprise birthday party..I was kind of nervous because I don't usually frequent Irish bars but I'm open to different things and really had no choice in the matter.... As soon as I walked in I felt comfortable..not because I knew a nice chunk of people in there but because this place has that casual, welcoming, sort of feel to it... There is 1 bar, 1 jukebox, and 1 pool table in the back... Awesome!! Just what I need to get the party started... Once I decided to have a drink, my bartender Frank (who was hot by the way) told me that they were having a tequila shot special (Arion I think) of 5 bucks a shot! Another Awesome thing about my experience...I spent the rest of my night playing my favorite songs on the jukebox, mingling with friends, and buying $5 shots of alcohol! It was absolutely great! I would definitely recommend this bar! read more

A quintessential local bar. There's no pretense and the crowd is welcoming. It has darts, pool, and multiple phone chargers. Solid Bloodys and the mimosas are served by the pitcher. You can order food straight to the bar and the bartenders are quick and friendly. read more

Nice, small spot. Easy to get a drink and the bartender was nice. It wasn't anything we were in a rush to get back to since it was dead when we went, but they had Guinness on tap and know how to pour. That's always a plus for me. read more

- Firendly Staff - Good crowd - Decent price on pitchers - Pool Table and Darts - Clean Bathrooms Only weird thing is that when I came here there were children playing Pool... IDK. Just, a little strange. But, other than all that, a nice place! read more

Pool table Darts Decent price drinks Video games (spot the difference etc) Free chargers station It's an ok bar to come for a few drinks or watch the game. read more

Came here for their $4.50 frozen margarita special one night because the nearby Blockheads had a 40 minute wait and we were on a time crunch. The margaritas are from a margarita machine (not fresh-made), but they definitely get the trick done. The sizes are good for the price, and since it was pretty much empty at the bar, we were able to get our drinks rather quickly. They don't serve food here, but allow for food deliveries. The margaritas come in ~5-7 different flavors. They also have a lot of TVs and they pretty much air every possible game that is on at the moment. There was even a girls' softball game on TV as well. Nothing really special about this place, but the frozen margarita special is definitely something to consider. read more

$7 domestic bottles; Coors. Nothing special except the overpriced drinks. Competitive games on the pool table.

I owe Brady's Bar another look on a non-football Sunday. We ended up here awhile ago, back during the New York Marathon when we couldn't get to our usual bar for football. I remember that the drinks were cheap, they don't have food, but they let us bring in about two pounds of tater tots from Big Daddy's. Also, my friend was hit on by a guy who looked like Newman from Seinfeld for the majority of the afternoon. Laid back bar. Interesting crowd. Deserves another shot. read more

Ok I am not going to lie... I paused and just asked myself for a good 5 minutes "what is this place and when was I here?!?" Pros: - cheap drinks - great place to watch a game - happy hour specals - games (pool, etc) Cons: - small and crowded - bartenders didn't really care for us Overall: 3. stars. To be honest, I had to look through the pictures because I didn't even remember coming here. It was not until went through the pictures before I remembered that it was just an ok bar to come to get some cheap drinks. Bartenders weren't very helpful, but the cheap drinks made up for it. read more

My favourite local bar. I play in a pool league and this is my team's home bar and favourite on our list of spots (we rotate every week). The bar tender frank is the man and looks exactly like Meatloaf. What up, Frank! read more

The guys behind the bar are great , Good atmosphere and zero bull shit juke box beer darts and pool what more could a man ask for ....a full Length door on the "shitter" might be cool but ultimately Brady's is awesome :)it's my go to on the UES Whitney and titto love the place read more

Absolutely disgusted on how they treated customers who supported them all through the pandemic. They kicked out customers who had been patrons at this establishment all through everything, during the Super Bowl, for the owner's family. This is not how you run a business. Shame on you. read more

Just a great, fun, casual, neighborhood bar with strong drinks and good prices. There's always a crowd. 4pm on a Saturday? People there. 3am on a Sunday morning? Great last call crowd. 1pm on a Sunday? Excellent football crowd. 5pm on a Tuesday? Great after work crowd. There's a pool table, darts, enough tables and a great vibe. Not sure if it's worth traveling that far to go to, but if you find yourself in the neighborhood, you can never go wrong with Bradys being one of your stops read more

One of the best bars I've ever been to. Great customer service great beer, and plenty of seating. Your able to bring in your own food, and there is plenty of great fodder near by or even across the street. I promise you as long as you enjoy beer and have a fun attitude this is the place for you. read more

Excellent bar. Best place on the UES, BUT the service stinks! THEY NEED TO HIRE ANOTHER BARTENDER!!!!! Which is why it's not five star

Come for the APA league-pool on Monday nights and stay for the couples making out on the barrels directly in front of the doorway! Also, what a great spot for dancing! read more

I love Brady's. It has been an upper east side watering hole since I was a kid. I'm born and raised on the UES and still stop in when possible. It's truly a neighborhood spot. The bartender frank is one of the sweetest best bartenders I've had the pleasure of meeting. They are always welcoming and never rude. Plus there is a pool table and dart board to add to their already great atmosphere. I appreciate these guys for staying true to their roots. read more

Cozy pub with a friendly bartender, seasonal cocktails, and plenty of beers on draft. Wasn't too crowded on a Saturday at 6:30, and were able to sit right at the bar. There's pool if you want to play, and it was a good low key spot to get drinks before dinner. Recommend the Irish cider. read more

It's a classic sports bar, but the drinks are good and the bartender is friendly. I'm not a martini gal, but my friend says he makes the best dry martinis she's had at a sports bar. read more

Decent bar with a dive-y feel on the upper east side. Its clean though and has darts and pool available. Drinks are cheap and bartenders are friendly and quick. Would definitely stop back in here if I'm up in the 80s again! read more

What a dump. The bar itself is Ok but the staff, mainly the bartender is massively rude. Terrible service. Won't be going back

Good solid local bar with nice selection of beer on tap. Prices reasonable not excessive and friendly bartenders. Good TVs to watch sports. Music loud but not too loud. With Gael and Bayard XL closing one of few remaining true local bars read more

Dive bar small good beer. Can tell they clean the lines of the taps. Cheaper prices friendly.

Old dudes, a pool table and darts, cheap beers to be had at a long dark wooden bar, friendly staff, music that trends towards my youth (and that of my parents), and a side door that makes for easy smoke breaks, all combine to make Brady's Bar a great destination if in need of a drink and a relaxed vibe. If I was a local, it would so be my local. read more

For this past year Brady's has been my equivalent of a "Cheers" bar. No frills bar with extremely friendly, attentive bartenders. Friendly locals all going for a good pint and good conversation. Frozen margaritas in the summer are amazing (only around $4) as are the Bloody Mary's. I really like this place because everyone is down-to-earth, laid back, mix of blue and white - collared folks just going to their neighborhood watering hole (very non-fratty compared to other bars I've encountered in UES). read more

Went in to watch baseball game with my boyfriend. Ordered two beers, a roach literally crawled right in front of me. I screamed. We left, bartender was like oh whatever and just swatted a towel in the general direction of bug. Didn't even kill it. Must be infested and totally normal to have roaches crawling around? Gross. read more

While visiting New York I went to see a show at Comic Strip Live and when it ended I needed somewhere to go, oh and I needed somewhere to go before the show... Brady'. I liked the vibe of the place, it just seemed like a neighborhood spot where everyone knew each other and were very friendly. I bought two beers and the third one the bartender bought for me I tipped the guy, but it wasn't like I threw him fifty bucks or something or I'm a regular. The beer was cold and the patrons and bartenders friendly and that's pretty much all I can ask for. read more

This is a review of Brady's bloody marys, not really the establishment. Brady's has a sign out front that touts their bloody mary's. Normally I wouldn't put any stock into a sign like that, much like in Elf when they go to get the World's Best Cup of Coffee. Except this time, I had a few hours to kill. I'm a bloody mary snob and this place had some great bloody marys. The bartender and owner are both Irish with heavy accents and were there with me in the afternoon. I told them how much I liked the bloody mary and they told me it was the daytime bartender's mix. I'm sold. The other reviews talk about how bad the bartenders are, or if the bathrooms are nasty. Whatever. When I was there there were only 6 people in the place including staff, and all I did was drink that great bloody mary. read more

Good music, good relaxed not overly crowded atmosphere, DJ spinning on weekends, beers were $6.

As much as it's possible to really enjoy a dive bar, I really enjoy Brady's. It's small but not tiny, never too loud or too crowded, not a bit pretentious and it's got a pool table, dart board, and big buck hunter. I often find myself ending up here for a nitecap when i'm out on the upper east side. Usually that "nitecap" turns into 3 games of cricket and 4 beers, but hey who's counting. The bathroom is a bad as advertised but at 2am do you really care all that much? I enjoy seeing people in a suit as well as people in torn jeans and stained t-shirts all in one place. Not a big beer selection but, again, how much do you care when it's your last stop of the night? read more

Eh. A-Ok. I won't be back. Beers on tap limited to generic beers.

Good dive sports bars in the UES. A lot of open space if you're trying to watch the popular game on TV. Beer prices are fair, not cheap but not expensive, plus they run specials frequently. Good place to meet friends or watch a sports game if you're not concerned with appearances but I wouldn't take someone there on a 1st date if you're trying to impress them. read more

No food locals gin mill smallest bathroom ever could do with a revamp, wine selection limited, good barman thou,