Sooo good. Definitely get the chicken sandwich & pot pie!! Drinks are also great, and love the outdoor seating. The live music is also a plus read more

First time, went in on a weekday around lunchtime. Cheap drinks, friendly staff, great brit-rock music. Nice place... with flags strewn across the ceiling. Stay away from the gravy fries though - they were disappointing - bloody gravy was runnier than tap water. Another completely different occasion when i got to enjoy the dim lighting and the wooden tables along with some dinner (had the pot pie and it was delicious) was during one of the presidential debates. The service was excellent and Most of the times I frequent this fine establishment now on a Friday night, and I must say it changes from that awesome bar that I wanted to become a local at, marry the barman's daughter, and work in the coatroom - to a place where people were dancing in small packs to "gimme gimme more (Britney)." Don't get me wrong, it was still a bloody amazing time, but it took forever to get a drink and felt absolutely nothing like a pub. I'm still going back though. Lame dancing and crowds have never stopped me before... on the contrary they make for an amusing evening when the music really is too loud to hear someone even though you're screaming (and perhaps even spitting) in their ear. read more

My friends won a free keg of beer in Fiddlestick's monthly trivia night contest, which was a good deal. I think it cost them $500 dollars in beer and food to win the keg, but still, not a bad return on investment. Drink beer, answer fun questions - and win more beer! Also - they have a DJ who plays mostly pop. The pub can get crowded on weekends, but it's fun. read more

I'm not sure why Fiddlesticks has so many bad reviews. I came here for brunch on a Sunday with my friend when Gottino was too full to seat us. I ordered the salmon omelet with capers and my friend ordered the burger and fries. Both were delicious. I didn't really care for the bloody marys but the mimosas were yummy. We sat outside and when it became sunny, we were given sunscreen. Waitress was really sweet and attentive. We had a couple with a dog sitting next to us and it was really adorable, so overall, good experience. read more

I came here for a Sunday brunch with my friends before going to a Red Bulls game. The drink specials? Where are they? I was sick/recovering from the night before so I ordered an Orange Juice. The waitress was friendly and understanding even though she made a little fun of me. Who wouldn't? If you knew me you would too! Anyways, there is nothing special about this place. It's a standard restaurant/bar and their specials were not that great, if they had any. Anyways, my friends and I found ourselves leaving this place after a drink and ended up at 1849, where the time spent is better. I'd imagine the food is good here since they were quite busy. It's a big space too. I'd give it a 3 only because they had some interesting cocktail combinations. read more

A lot has changed since the last time I was here, but the overall impact of the changes is basically neutral. Here's what I mean: the beer selection has improved. Nothing too out there, but a solid line-up: Captain Lawrence, Goose Island, etc. The menu has been completely revamped. BUT the steak sandwich I had didn't have much steak on it, BUT it was tasty and came with a generous side salad BUT the salad had WAAAY too much dressing. The food prices are about 30-50% higher than they were; They used to have a really affordable lunch special and it seems they may have done away with that. They've also done away with what I always thought was the best (sometimes the only decent thing) on the menu: the cajun chicken sandwich. If they knew what was good for the them, they'd bring it back. But the cardinal sin as far as I'm concerned is they DON'T HAVE MASHED POTATOES!!! ("We're now serving a potato cake instead," our waiter explained.) An Irish pub that doesn't serve mash!!!!! WTF! They also appear to be the kitchen for the wine bar next door, so it's kind of comical watching waiters navigate their way in and out of the bar (especially on a crowded evening) and along Greenwich with full plates of food. Their outdoor seating remains dog friendly. read more

A 20-something bar all the way! The bar is dirty. Music is good - classics. Drinks are par and at least one of the bartenders was drunk tonight (mid-way through the night). The cow bell within the bar is less than desirable, but even more, a bartender (balled head) randomly poured Jäger into my beer glass. I asked him to replace it, but he was clearly more into the conversation (unrelated to bartending) with my friend than assisting a patron. The second star is for a female bartender who was kind throughout the night and replaced my tainted beer with a partial glass. As a former cocktail server in soho and midtown, how the first bartender reacted was completely unprofessional. I will not return and anyone with morale shouldn't. read more

This pub is lacking in all of the most important categories. The drinks are watery, the crowd is unimpressive, and most of all, the bouncer is supercilious. They have a haughty air towards guests. If there's anything my grandfather taught me, it's that the customer is always right. It is blatantly evident, that the employees at Fiddlesticks do not abide by this mantra. One star. read more

This place is just average. I didn't try any of the food when I was catching up with a friend a few days ago, but the draft beer tasted a little funky and the water was a bit funky as well. It just seemed like things weren't cleaned properly. I'll try this place again for food if i'm ever in the area, but my initial impressions were that it was just average for a local bar. However, i must note that the bartender and the waitresses were all very friendly and pleasant. read more

When I went to Fiddlesticks, it was for the intention of partying. So I can't comment on the meal aspect of this place. ATMOSPHERE This bar has that dive-ish element to it. What I mean by this is on any particular night...it can be exciting or boring. When the party was raging - the demographic was 23-35. Even though scale tipped towards the sausage end of spectrum, the environment was personable. However, when this place has a bad night, it's like Disco. Completely Dead. The sad part of it is -- you have no other bars to bounce off too that are in any immediate area. So you have to venture elsewhere to ensure a good night. COST No cover but the drinks are slightly above the value of the value of the location. OVERALL This is more of a bar to meet a close group of friends, perhaps start off in. However, I would not end at this place. read more

It's more like 3.5 but both times I've been there I've enjoyed myself so you'll get the .5 bump Fiddlesticks. Been here twice and fun was had by all each time. The first time it was loud and a bit packed but we were with friends by the bar, laughing and joking so nothing really bothered us. The second time (Friday of Halloween weekend) we came in around 7, ordered food and drinks and got to enjoy each other's company. The great thing about fiddlesticks is that they play good music (everything from The Killers to Third Eye Blind) but it's not so loud that you can't hold a conversation. Our waitress was also great - never an empty glass on our table (my kind of waitress). read more

Went looking for a place to have some beers and while on our way to one location we found this place instead, Fiddlesticks. It's an Irish brew pub, and well the beer selection isn't super large it isn't bad either but what is really good is their food. I shared a Greenwich Avenue Burger and some Curry Fries with my friend and both were amazing. The burger was a sweet chili marinated burger with cheddar, spinach, and a sweet chili mayo. Add some hot mustard to that and it is fantastic. The curry fries were really just french fries with a sauce container of curry sauce but I have a soft spot for curry sauce, I love curry so that passed as delicious in my book. Also, when we asked for ketchup we got the most adorable bottle brought to us in the shape of a tomato. All in all a great place to meet friends, drink some beers, and share some delicious food. if you like my review, check out my blog http://www.handywithtongs.com read more

I had a great experience at Fiddlesticks! I went with 3 friends for Friday happy hour & dinner. We had great table service and a really fun time. Happy hour ends at 8, but we had so much fun that we stayed until midnight. The crowd was easygoing and pleasant, and the decor adds a lot to the whole atmosphere. I will say that the food prices are a little too high for what you're getting, but the Jameson fries are bangin and definitely worth ordering. Me and my friends will definitely be back! read more

Are they joking with their prices?? Fiddlesticks is fun for a little stopover, or to kill some time, but jesus. Not worth the price. My husband and I were in there yesterday, and each had two beers and split a plate of chicken nachos: $59 PRE-TIP! Stupidly, we didn't look at a menu before ordering the nachos, because we didn't expect them to cost nearly $30! For nachos that weren't even that good! Really, save your money and go elsewhere. read more

Was wandering around the west village and found this pub. Sat outside with some friends for a couple drinks. My friends and I really enjoyed the outdoor seating on such a beautiful day. the placed seemed to be very busy to only have one server. However that was not a problem because the nice young lady, Monica had everything under control. Thanks fiddlesticks for a great Sunday afternoon. read more

Visted on a busy Sunday afternoon our waitress Monica was amazing and sweet. My family and I ordered the bangers and mash, nachos and cod and fries. Everything was perfect and delicious. read more

Solid three stars. Some pros and Cons. Pros: It has outdoor seating in a nice area (lots of dog traffic for one thing). Their Burger comes standard with bacon and a fried egg! Solid. Apps were good and Onion Rings were the star of the meal! Highly recommended. Beer selection decent and Happy hour prices are good ($4) but ONLY AT THE BAR!!! Cons: Service was weak. it wasnt that busy and he messed up our beer order several times. No happy hour food prices. Bathrooms upstairs (though spacious). read more

After having experienced Fiddlesticks on a not so busy Friday Happy Hour and an insane Saturday night I can draft a well rounded review. The bartenders are nice and the drinks are pretty inexpensive during happy hour. There are tables but I am pretty sure they were intended to be used for eating so we ended up standing around the bar, which was fine anyway. Fun pop tunes, a little bit of dancing. All is well in the world. .... then I came back on a Saturday night. The demographic went from young professionals to college kids, which was totally fine. The downside was that it was so crowded that I literally could not move. This had to be a fire code violation of some sort. I am sure I would've had fun if there were just a few less people or a few more square feet. read more

Auto grat on a table of 5? Weird Otherwise, solid food and great happy hour. read more

I'm giving Fiddlesticks 5 stars for the brunch I recently had there (9/2014) Our server (Jack) mentioned that our brunch came with a drink, and recommended the Bloody Mary--he had just made a fresh batch of the mix. I am pretty picky about my Bloody Marys, but was impressed. Plenty of horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, tobasco, etc. I ordered 3 more. The only other addition I would like to see next time is a garnish of a few green olives and stalk of fresh celery to offset the great spices. If Jack is taking care of the Bloody Mary mix--and they bring back the 2 drinks that used to be included with the brunch a few years ago--I just might become a regular brunch customer again! Not too much to ask, is it? : ) read more

Food and service so startlingly awful that you'll likely laugh about it on your way to forage for something edible.

I had been here once in a previous life, one before I had discovered the magic of yelp (aka about a year and a half ago). After that visit I would have given it four stars, but after my last visit, I had to downgrade a bit. We walked in and the place was packed. We were fortunate to be heading to a "private party" in the back room with some friends which was great. The back bar was staffed and getting drinks was not a problem the first hour we were there. Then the magic curtain opened and the back room suddenly became as crowded as the main floor. Tired and fighting a bit of a cold, I decided to head out. Five minutes later, I finally made it out the door. I enjoy a crowded bar every once in a while, especially on a Saturday night, but this bar was out-of-control crowded and it ruined the fun a little bit. read more

A nice pub However It can get very Crowded and I am not a fan of chairs they use Good Beer Selection. read more

Last time I went for a friend's 21st we had a fabulous time! Got there at around 1am and secured a spot for all 10 of us in the back room with all the couches. Room to dance, but not really a "dance floor." Friends agree it looks like Splash Mountain. And: lots of dark corners for doing dark deeds. For some reason, everyone likes to be crowded in the center of the place. Also been there bunch of other times and good young and fun crowd. Average priced drinks and nice bartenders when they aren't too busy. PS - Lady in the bathroom always gives great advice read more

What I did not like: Sticky floors, too many "bros," and super crowded all around. What I liked: There were people to mingle with, they had hard cider, and the environment was somewhere between a bar and a lounge. read more

I have been here a few times. Once just out at night and it was a good time. The next time I came with a few friends and we ate. The food was just ok. Service was nothing to write home again. It can definitely be a fun bar in NYC and they have some great outdoor seating, but I wouldn't come back for the food or service!!! read more

Love their food- Jameson Sauce should be put on EVERYTHING. It's that good. Drinks are okay, Happy Hour specials are great. I recommend getting a little nook table if it's still early in the night. Nice for conversation and people watching ;) Crowd is what you'd expect in the Village, can get a little bro-y at times but there's always people coming and going. Don't know her name but I've had the same waitress a few times (tallish, thin, blonde) and she's a sweetie. Nice place to start out the night! read more

Went to Fiddlesticks with a large group for a friend's birthday and hope my review can dissuade at least one person from going here, as I know I NEVER will again. After being told our large party could be seated, but basically would be on the hotseat for the entirety of our meal (due to the fact that they had an upcoming reservation) we hesitantly accepted since everyone was either at Fiddlesticks or a short distance away. As we waited, our waiter appeared and reminded us of our time crunch. To try to move the process along, I asked for a drink menu and was promptly told "yea right like I have those for you" Really? No posting of offerings or prices? Please tell me this is a joke. Shaking off the initial proverbial slap in the face, I ordered a margarita which eventually came after I suspect the ice required for the beverage was harvested from the Swiss Alps. Would have loved for my drink to taste a little less like a spiked 7-11 slushy, but hey you win some lose some on that. The food was standard fare. Nothing spectacular, but oh wait let me interrupt my review to remind you, like we all were, to consider wrapping this dinner up and maybe eat faster since we have another party coming. At that point we decided to try to get out of here as quickly as possible and request the check. I personally assisted the gathering of funds for a bill well into the hundreds and accurately totaled, tip included. We PURPOSELY paid 100% in cash to avoid splitting the bill among 10 credit cards and to make our exit from this horrific place as easy as possible. As we were all getting our things ready to leave, we were then swiftly approached by the waiter accusing of us of shorting him "at least 80 bucks". After every inappropriate word flashed through my mind at how ludicrous of an accusation this was I swiftly bridged the gap of difference as the birthday girl herself was beginning to get flustered at the situation. A friend took this cash from me and finished with the waiter as I am sure my veins were beginning to pop from my head. To add the icing on the cake, as we were trying to conclude this debacle, I was told by some other indeterminate employee that i had to vacate the area of our table as "the next party is a the bar and you really need to move" To the management at Fiddlesticks, I sincerely hope the staff member who stole our/ my money had a very good reason/ life problem that brought him to the lowly state that would get him to steal from your patrons. I work pretty darn hard for my money and don't appreciate the service/attitude I received from your staff. Next time, if you can't seat a party in an appropriate amount of time to let them enjoy each others' company, maybe consider not being such money hounds and just tell the truth. TO ANYONE WHO TRAVERSES THIS ESTABLISHMENT: PAY WITH A CREDIT CARD. CASH 100% IS A MISTAKE WITH THIS PLACE. read more

The food in this place is top quality, particularly the wings. I'd go as far as to say they are the nicest (I've had) in Manhattan. Extremely friendly staff, great food, good happy hour - this is one of my favourite bars in the city. Many an evening I've spent on the patio out front watching folks walk past. It's a must-visit when I have friends in town. And as late-night bars go, this one always has great atmosphere Thurs/Fri/Sat. read more

Great happy hour!!! We stopped here on our way to dinner --servers were so nice!! Not to mention quick...great bar bites and music was pretty good too! read more

They have the best music and atmosphere ever!! Bartenders are great and the music is phenomenal!! The DJ is amazing and has everyone in their feet, everyone follow stephen mcbride!!!! read more

Went here for their happy hour with some friends. The drinks were cheap (it's a great deal) and I got some chips and guac...the guacamole was amazing! My friends and I liked the chill vibe and played some pool in the back. Additionally, my friend was accidentally charged with two drinks that she did not order; Not only did the bartender (Jim) apologize for the mistake and kindly remove the extra drinks from her tab, but he took off the two drinks that she DID order as well to make up for the mistake! Will be returning! read more

This is a bit of a different review. I will never, and I mean NEVER, enter this establishment. Not even if you paid me. I would give it 0 stars but yelp doesn't allow that. The woman that owns this bar is the biggest (enter ANY colorful metaphor here) that I've ever encountered. Now let me paint the picture for you: About a week and a half ago the tri-state area was destroyed by hurricane sandy. We are still working very hard to get back to normalcy. This evening, I am filming on the set of nbc's Smash. We are filming interior and exterior shots at a restaurant 2 doors down from Fiddlesticks. As I walk up to the location, I see large wooden boards in front of fiddle saying things like "NBC doesn't love nyc", "the Rockaways are this way (arrow pointing)", and "NBC, your generator and food carts should be in the Rockaways". As we began to film, the owner of the bar proceeded to make herself known, search for the camera, point her middle finger at the camera ruining our shots, even gave her customers free liquor so that they would come out in below freezing temperature to yell and scream and ruin the shot. Did she care to know that people working on this crew are displaced from the hurricane and still continue to work? Did she care that I happened to have been working this gig because I am currently unemployed because the bar where I work was submerged in 8ft of water from the hurricane? Does she care to know that NBC raised $23million from their televised hour long benefit for people affected by the hurricane? Or what about the incentives the city gets from having shows produced in the area. The production company came to her yesterday to offer her money for her troubles. The production company offered her $8000 and it was given to charity. Yet, today, she still wants to make a stink about it? I have been volunteering since last Friday in areas highly affected by Sandy. Here's the kicker...this woman has not once volunteered in any area that is in need. So maybe I should be reviewing the food, the drinks, the atmosphere. But based on my experience with this ignorant, ignorant woman, I would rather throw up in my mouth, pour it into a cup, and drink it. read more

If you are 2 brunch loving chicks, Don't waste your time and money at Fiddlesticks! Service was a complete gaffe, Thanks to the 1/31/10 (Sunday) 1pm staff. Over the phone, they said they do not take reservations. When we showed up, not a single server came to our attention. We finally approached a server and asked for a table in the back. When she offered us a table by the door, we were so taken aback. I told her we'll wait for another table since it's too cold by the door, But she told us they were all booked up even though empty tables totaled four. A couple showed up after us and got seated before we did. Another server claimed they made a reservation, but she was obviously playing stupid. Why do some female servers treat female diners like shit? Are they punishing all of us for notoriously leaving bad tips? Trust me, I always leave the full 20 percent... As long as I get good service and my time is well spent. Why we got treated the way we did, I don't know why. Maybe it would have been better if I came with a guy? Too bad we didn't get a chance to taste any of the food, We left after waiting 15 minutes because of their attitude. read more

Great bar/pub to get together with friends! Lots of great beers on tap. Staff is friendly.

We had the small ones and were looking for an easy brunch spot ! The amazing smell of food lured us right in. Definitely order the chicken and pancakes+ pigs in a blanket ! I definitely will come back and sit at the bar next time ! read more

This place is frat house hell. I have no problem with Irish pubs, but this one just did not cut it. When all the 21-year-old bridge and tunnel girls in the bar started singing in chorus to the Love Shack, I knew it was time to leave. Oh, and can you believe they have a bathroom attendant? read more

I asked for a whiskey sour. There is no sour--I was just served a plastic cup with watered-down whiskey in it. What!?

**DISCLAIMER RATING THE LATE NIGHT PUB ONLY*** Came here on Saturday night around 10:30pm. Reminiscent of laid back San Francisco bars with pool tables and enough empty space for a makeshift dance floor. Crowd was kind of sparse but picked up quickly, to the point that I had to find ways to strategically maneuver my way around either same-sex crowds or makeout sessions...which brings me to my next point.... PICK UP BAR, PICK UP BAR, PICK UP BAR. did i mention this was a pick up bar??? i couldn't find any angle i could turn at which there wasn't some couple making out or grinding. Got kind of awkward around 1am when the lights went on the music went off, much to the dismay of beer-goggled folks who actually had the chance to glimpse who they were making out with. it was early enough that people were enjoying themselves, but not early enough that people were too drunk to notice. The bartenders tried to keep patrons in by telling them that they were just fixing the sound system, but by that point, the lucky people had either hopped into a cab to get some, or the unlucky ones were on their way out the door berating their friends for letting him/her make out with a grenade. Drinks depend on the bartender. At the beginning of the night, the first bartender was a little skimpy on the alcohol and looked at me funny when I asked for a Long Island with pineapple juice, but another bartender basically gave me my "See ya!" drink. Ummm... also.... definitely found out recently that my bartender swiped my card for a $120 tab. Hopefully it was on accident, so I won't mark the bar down a star, but still. I know things get hectic but you have to be a little more careful, dude. Crowd was okay. Girls weren't too friendly. Guys were too friendly. All in all, I will echo my previous reviewers and say this is a young, fun, hormonal college crowd. Not my every night bar, but it's great to know if I'm ever looking for a decent-looking one night stand I have a one stop shop. read more

when i wake up with a puffy eye, it's for one of two reasons - either i 1) ODed on salt or 2) i was a little heavy-handed with the gin. either way, puffiness generally means that i had a good time the night before. i still hate it because i've already got two different-sized eyes to begin with and, of course, it's my larger one that gets bigger. hence, i spend the next couple of days looking VERY lopsided. damn my being yellow. needless to say, the morning after fiddlesticks, i woke up with a gi-normous puffy eye and i didn't eat any dinner so you can guess how that came to be. i have mixed feelings about this place - on one hand, it's a convenient place (with comfy seats!) to grab a cheap drink with former co-workers (like i did) but, on the other hand, it feels like a frat party ... which is not the way i like to roll. (i couldn't wait to leave from my uber-greek college in the midwest for a reason.) even though i clearly had a good time here, it wasn't because of the place nor the service. firstly, when i came in, all i wanted to know from the bartender was where the backroom was because my friend had reserved it for his going away. i don't know what her deal was, but she felt that i needed to talk to her manager - apparently i must have looked dangerous in my cardigan and sundress - and had the nerve to get a 'tude with me when i didn't understand that she said he was on his way. (oh, i'm sorry - it's not my fault you have an accent and you mumble.) after a few more min of waiting and because i spotted my old co-worker, i was like fuck this shit, so i marched on back. when i got to the back and greeted my friends, i turned around and noticed the bartender had followed me. so weird. i ran into her one more time that night - she had this real surly look on her face as she tried to pass by me. hmm, maybe she needs to get laid. anywho, i would never come here on my own accord. however, i still give it three stars because the puffy eye never lies. read more