Stopped in on our way to another venue and decided to get pickleback shots! Not sure how my mind has convinced me whiskey and pickle juice is healthier than a green tea shot, but this has been my go to for a quick shot. We were served quick and the bartender was friendly. The bar was pretty busy but seemed like a good vibe inside. read more

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I walked in and was welcomed by a god and goddess of bartending. They provided a great experience. Collin Did the best playlist

Stopped by on our way to show. The drinks (hot toddy) were good and ambiance overall great. Bartender was quick and efficient (we only had 45 minutes before showtime). They don't sell food but if you have food they don't frown upon you. read more

This is a standard, casual pub. We were able to snag a table on a Saturday night. It was crowded and loud, but you could still have a conversation. They had a good playlist that leaned toward alternative rock. I only had a well drink, but I did see that they have a large cocktail list including a full selection of hot cocktails that looked fun to try. read more

We stopped in here for a quick drink and the bartenders were super friendly. That's have pool for anyone interested in playing and TV's to watch the game. It's a great bar for pregame drinks! read more

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4 guys in kilts descended upon this place and loved it so much we didn't want to leave. It was a very welcoming crowd and lots of great people from all over socializing. Drinks were great, and bar staff were fast and friendly. read more

Absolute terrible service. We went to this bar and we were trying to figure out what to drink, but within 10 minutes we were told we needed to leave because we weren't drinking. It was incredibly rude and terrible customer service. I informed the bounce kicking us out that we were still deciding but he still proceeded to tell us we needed to leave. I have never been treated like this before at a bar in NYC or anywhere. We were simply planning what to order and were immediately kicked out. DO NOT GO HERE. The staff is rude and that ruins the entire ambiance. read more

Bull McCabe's has always been good to me. Whenever I find myself stuck in the rain and on St. Marks Place I end up at Bull McCabe's. They always have some kind of happy hour special going no matter the time of day. A true dive bar with fantastic indoor and outdoor spring, summer, and fall seating. Although I've never tired the food the drinks are always perfectly made and I'll keep returning as long as Bull McCabe's doors are open! read more

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Love. It here (yes i'm drunk ) fuck it. Great bar tender. Fun time. Cool crowd. Go here. Great music. One pool table. One darts game Fun. read more

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I was here to celebrate my irish friends birthday. I walked in sober, carrying my friends open container. the bouncer asked for my id and let me inside before telling me i couldn't have outside drinks. he never asked me to leave. I told him i was sorry, forgot i had it, and started waving to my girlfriend to let her know i was going outside to toss her drink. the bouncer caught my hand and started crushing it with his grip and started shoving me. I raised the bev to defend myself, he took it and poured it in my face/ eyes as he held me. After, the female bar staff came to basically smirk as i started to cry and accuse me of provoking what happened. It was a pretty scary night, not a happy birthday for my friend. i'm a 21 year old girl. read more

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I usually love coming here, but I was here on August, 22nd, around 7 o'clock and the little bartender with the blonde streak In her hair was cold as hell. She didn't even greet us, first thing she said was "IDs!" While holding out her hand. Next... Plenty of other cool nyc bars around that don't charge 10 bux for a shot of vodka. read more

It is what it is. And it's a dive bar. So I guess that's A-OK. I haven't been here at night, but a group of us were in search of some Easter Sunday post-brunch digestive relaxing in the sun with a beer in hand. We walked from Union Square before we came across Bull McCabe's. The slightly sub-terrainian, below street level outdoor seating is perfect for sitting in the Spring afternoon sun. It's also great for viewing the funky Saint Mark's Square crowd strolling by. And it IS funky, even in the daytime. If you rather be in the dark watching a game or shooting pool, you have that option. The rest room is small, the urinals spaced about 2 inches apart with no dividers, and behind the door. You could get smashed into the urinal if someone opens the door too fast. Everything is covered in graffiti and stickers, or slaps if you will. Very divey and goes with the place. But, $5 for a bigger-than-a-pint of Hoegaarden draft, and I was happy on a slow Easter afternoon. read more

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Good low key bar. Reasonable drink prices and not too crowded on weeknights. Surrounded by tons of restaurants.

We were bar hopping and came across Bull McCabe's and it seemed super cozy and a good vibe. We went inside and sat at the bar where there were seats. Within 5 minutes the bartender asked us if we wanted drinks. We had been drinking and wanted a break, so we said not yet. She told us we can't sit at the bar so we obliged and sat at a table away from the bar. A few minutes later the bouncer told us we had to leave. There is no other establishment in NYC that would kick us out for not ordering a drink in under 15 minutes. This is outrageous customer service. I was even texting my friends about how cute this place was and how we should go again. But I will never go here again and am happy I did not spend a dime on a place that treats customers this way. read more

Wack. Pulled up and said my ID was fake. Bartender power tripping wack job. Showed him 10 forms of ID but still was denied. Poor bar lost out on a rack maybe two. read more

This is an awesome bar. Long bar area for ordering or sitting down good layout that can accommodate large parties they don't serve food which is a plus because you can bring in your own or have it delivered to the bar outdoor area right in the thick of it in St Marks point off for the men's bathroom. Why are the urinals so weirdly high up, I swear you gotta be at least 6'1 to properly use (unless you don't mind trying your luck and peeing up) read more

Great place bartenders are very respectful. Whatever issues that may occur there it's handled professionally and fair . read more

Amazing bartender Jenna! She makes great drinks and is simply awesome. If you're a tourist, grab a local draft. If you're a local, grab your usual stool. Great atmosphere. read more

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IRISH DIVE BAR on St. Mark's .. the place to be!! my fault for coming on a weekday, when it was empty, so i don't know how packed this place gets on the weekend! so obviously IRISH BAR=IRISH CAR BOMBS (if you didn't know, take 'em right away before they curdle).. yum!! bar tenders were friendly & that's all she wrote! read more

Sometimes you find yourself on St. Mark's Place, and yet you are not a teenager. This is one place to go. Bull McCabe's is surprisingly spacious. It doesn't aspire to be more than a dive bar, and it isn't. But they've got good drafts, a friendly staff, and outdoor seating on nice days. Stop in! read more

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my friend and i went here on st. patrick's day and we ordered a water to start. the bartender looked at us and said " this is a bar, you're not ordering just that" and refused to serve us until we order. we ordered moment's later but never had i ever had a bar refused to serve me because i asked for water. you can't tell me that this bartender didn't want the fucking tip. i'll never go back read more

Jenna is amazing and provides amazing service. This place rules! 10/10. Love this place!

I saw a pool table through the window so I decided to pop in to this "Irish pub" for an after work drink and a few games of pool. Oddly, everyone inside seemed to be Russian with thick accents, dark leather jackets, shaved heads, etc. No problem, I began to play them in pool and found, to my secret delight, the table rules were call everything, every rail, everything. Plus, it you get snookered on the 8, you just have to hit three rails to avoid loss of game. Now we're talking! If you don't play correctly, the Russian mafia is watching, with unblinking eyes. The dark stares in this dark establishment didn't warm up too much as I began to win every game, without really showing my full speed. I did get some polite respect as I banked a few balls even though the rails were either dead or rock hard. My martinis were only 7 bucks and they gave me the stainless container, so in effect, it was two for one. Za vashe zdorovie! read more

Great place to go. It has a homey neighborhood vibe to it. The bartenders always remember you if you come more than once. They have a pool table in the back of the bar which is fun. Also darts as well. :::::BATHROOM ALERT:::: The woman's bathroom is somewhat clean. It is not bad considering it is on St.Marks place. The toilet paper is always well stocked which is a good thing. The soap is always there. It is a very roomey place to have a lot of your friends come with you and the music is random which is always a treat. read more

I've been rocking out at this bar before the big Y2K bug. I returned last night for a little reunion. MJ the bartender is friendly and good with buy backs. There are two other dudes serving drinks, but I pay no attention to them. There are open areas with seating in the front and back, for smokers and those who like to sit outdoors on nice weather days. Bar has a good electronic dart board, bar pool table and those Megatouch coin-op games that have word games, trivia and assorted photo hunt. Management removed the driving game from the back. Playing pool can be challenging, with patrons going to the men's restroom or folks overcrowding at the bar. Playing darts can be challenging as patrons go to the women's restroom or pass to go to the outside area. Several TV's are setup for watching college and professional games. The restrooms are crummy. The men's restroom is cramped with 2 urinals, a sink and a toilet. If you have to drop a deuce I suggest you go somewhere else. The women's restroom is a single room with a toilet and sink. I've seen multiple chicks going in together and wonder what happens inside besides crossing the streams. I've also seen a dude in a wheelchair use the women's restroom. Then again, I've seen stranger things happen before. Keep in mind, no matter how long the line is, if MJ has to go, she can cut the line. It's good to be the queen. Crowds can vary; it can be a sausage party or a mix of village weirdos and sometimes women. IFHTP 3+ read more

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Started off my Halloween night here with some friends. With both the World Series and Halloween going on, the place was at capacity when I arrived. I was actually told to wait outside because they couldn't let anyone in until someone else left...The bouncer was pretty adamant about this rule, but he was polite about it. Thankfully the movement in and out of the bar was relatively fluid, because I was able to meet up with my friends after just a few minutes. McCabe's is a typical sports bar. Its location on St. Marks Place makes it convenient for barhopping, but I wouldn't consider it in my repertoire of frequent stomping grounds. Although, I would love to be back on a non-holiday to experience the true vibe! read more

Within 2 seconds of looking at my friends legal ID from Illinois, the bouncer immediately rejected him. I guess when you're not from NY you can't get in here - my NY ID was fine. Very unprofessional. They act like they need a snickers. You're not you when you're hungry. read more

Beer was priced on the regs and there was pacman in the back. Chomp on that. read more

Hands down my favorite bar on saint marks. It's always a good time. Never overly crowded. Personally I enjoy a bar that you can choose to hangout with just your friends or try to meet new people and this bar lets you do both. They always have good music playing, and the bartenders are always super nice. read more

great vibes! great place to hang out with friends with good drinks. It can get pretty loud/rowdy but always a fun night in the St. Mark area. read more

I've been coming here for a few years now and had an incredulous experience with one of the bartenders working on Thursday, October 12 at 8:45. My friend wanted to play pool after dinner so I suggested Bull McCabes since we were in the area and I'm a regular. There was a good 35 people in there when we arrived around 7 and the pool table was unoccupied so we played two games. The quarter slot on the table was jammed so my friend asked the bartender for change, exchanged 4 quarters for a dollar bill for our third and last game. That's when things got really weird. We were near the end of our game when one of the bartenders (scruffy guy with an accent and a man bun) asks my friend if he would like a drink, to which my friend replied that we were heading out in a few minutes because our other friend had a stomach ache from dinner. The bartender then aggressively tells my friend that we can't play pool unless we get get a round of drinks. Again, my friend politely refused...then the bartender yelled at him "you don't understand English?" He walks around the bar to the pool table and grabs all the balls. Our other friend tells the bartender that we paid for the pool game but all he says is "sorry ladies" and sinks the rest of the balls, so we can't play anymore. I've never had any issues with the bartenders here and I'm pretty sure there's no rule that you can only shoot pool if you're drinking. It sounds like the bartender was having a slow day and just wasn't making much in tips so he bullied us into getting drinks. It's really not my problem hes not making enough, he should apply to Bar 13, PHD, Public...To be clear I have no issues with Bull McCabes itself, but they really need to screen these prick bartenders before hire. I had to apologize to my friends and explain that this has never happened before and definitely not the Bull McCabes I've been going to for years. read more

Bull McCabe's is a great dive bar choice in the midst of the madness on St. Mark's street in the East Village. While I normally do not spend much time that area (due mostly to the madness), it was fun to try something new. They have great happy hour specials that last til 7:00pm...$3 rolling rock, natty lights, and cans of BOMB beer, $4 bottles of bud/bud light and wells, and $5 drafts. The owner was also awesome and gave our happy hour group the specials ALL NIGHT long...maybe the best deal I've been able to work out so far! Plus, the BOMB beer was a fun experiment...apparently a new addition to their menu, and the can looks like a crazy soda can (can anyone say mountain dew) you probably could walk around in public drinkin' beer and no one be the wiser. The bar itself offers a lot of fun and games, with a pool table, an electronic dart board, and video games in the back. There IS an outside patio in the back, complete with an airplane, however as of 5/19/2011 it is currently CLOSED. The bartender told me they don't have a fire escape, and so had to close it. Not sure if it will re-open any time soon. They do have a patio in the front though, even if it is pretty small. It's great for people-watching on St. Marks! Overall, Bull McCabe's is a great dive for a beer with a group of friends. It never got too crowded, but it was a Thursday, and kind of a rainy crappy weather day. Good things to know....no food is served, but there's $1 pizza and cheap delicious falafel just across the street. They DO take credit cards, a nice bonus for a dive bar. The bathroom is not the best, but then again, it is a dive bar!!! read more

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Perfect place to chill, hang out with friends, and simply have a damn good time. Out door seating, pool table, not to mention, a dart board! There's a plane in the back yard. Nuts! Booze and more booze. Erica the bartender has an awesome playlist. Andrew, a quick, and a super cool bartender, makes the experience even better. Cheers! NYC read more

I give you two stars primarily because you have Galaga. It would have been one star for these reasons. -7 dollars for a beer? (please, don't kid yourself) -The lovely lady serving me at the bar threw a coaster at me. (seemingly because I ordered a beer from her when she wasn't ready) -You have photohunt (but the non-nude one, whats the fun in that) I wish I could justify going back ever for the Galaga but im sure I can find that somewhere else with beers that won't sacrifice my rent money. read more

$3 Jager shot! Great dive bar! Friendly bartenders! This place is crowded but not as crowded as Continental. $3 Jager shot is so sweeeeet! read more

Barnight on St. Marks? I'll have to pretend that I'm in college again. Fortunately, the crowd at Bull McCabe's happened to be older. It was also a low key kind of crowd. I walked in expecting to find my friends and found no one. Actually, the bar was pretty dead. Then I realized there was an outdoor seating area and there they all were. Presto! The cold Fall night was immediately turned into a cool Spring evening. The outdoor seating area was like a fabulous backyard with trees and a full on airplane crashed on the wall. We drank under the stars and pretty soon all that was missing was a campfire and smores. Bull McCabe's is great for large groups. There's tons of tables outside and even more chairs to steal for your ever growing posse. If darts and pool are what you fancy, then head back into the warm indoors. My only caveat about Bull McCabe's are the huge rats outside. Be careful. I doubt they'll drop on you but I do recommend watching them crawl on the walls and wires just to make sure you know where they are going. It's not the college kids you have to worry about here at Bull McCabe's. read more

Like everyone else, I don't really see the point to this place. It's this completely average, inoccuous little hole-in-the-wall Irish pub with beer and baseball. I came here because my gay best friend and his boyfriend broke up, and another friend of his was out with some guys, so we all met to get drunk and piss upon love. It was pretty empty for a Saturday night, so the service was fast. I didn't pay for anything, so I don't know how the prices fare. It was dark. There was a TV. The only remarkable aspect of the place was the utter lack of atmosphere. This is a bar that serves its purpose with absolutely no frills. It got the job done by a) existing and b) having alcohol. So there it is. read more

I wish I could give this place more than 3 stars, but there were a few bumps along the way. Pros: -Reasonably priced drinks ($5 Fireball shots!). -No minimum for credit cards. -Personable bartenders. -A lot of space for seating. Cons: -REALLY strong mixed drinks. Guess you get your money's worth, but I couldn't taste anything but the rum in my rum and coke. -Very college-age crowd. Personally, I was hoping more for a dive bar where I could catch up with a friend, but as the group of college-age girls at the bar kept screaming every five minutes, "c'est la vie!" -My friend and I dealt with some aggressive male customers. We ultimately left because one person kept trying to grab her, leaving us feeling uncomfortable. I'd think I would enjoy it more if I came midweek. Overall, I just wasn't feeling the vibe that night. The friendly bartenders at Bull McCabe's make me want to try this place again. read more

Typical college town dive bar. Prices are fairly reasonable. Great dark dank dive bar atmosphere. They have some games to play but the bartenders were always really busy and it can take a while to get your drink and/or check. I usually stop in here for a beer and to use the bathroom when I go to St. Mark's Place. It's a nice place to decompress after a day of shopping/eating when it isn't crowded. read more

The St. Marks place circus, currently boasting a couple of Japanese ramen bars, a couple of Japanese fro-yo bars, a Japanese cotton candy machine, an automat, a Mamoun's, and a few dozen places to buy furry hats, wouldn't be complete without its very own Irish pub. Enter Bull McCabe's, a hellish hole of a dive, serving up dingy, boring bee-yah to a faceless faction of lackluster stumble-ins. Two stars for the rent costs of an outdoor deck. read more