I WAS WRONG! I WANT TO UPDATE AND RETRACT MY NEGATIVE (1 star) REVIEW, from July 4. No, I'm not doing this for a free meal or anything like that. I'm taking the time to do this because it's the RIGHT AND PROPER thing to do. Here's why. I stopped by this evening to speak with the owner, Finola. Although it was a busy evening and at a late hour, she spent at least 30 minutes listening to and discussing my grievances. She also corrected the issues. I'm AMAZED that she cared enough about me, just 1 single customer, to devote so much time. NO OTHER owner of a busy pub or restaurant would EVER devote that much time to 1 customer. I was actually flattered! That's all ANY customer can expect. It can truthfully be said that Finola genuinely cares. So, come to Finnegan's Wake. Finola offers service WITH HER FULL and KIND HEART! read more

If I could give this zero stars, I would. We had a very disappointing experience here while watching the Knicks game with a group of friends. We had been seated, ordered drinks, and several people had already ordered food. Everyone was still actively drinking when a woman who appeared to be the owner approached our table and aggressively told us that we weren't ordering enough food and alcohol. The interaction was completely unprompted and incredibly uncomfortable. Rather than speaking to us professionally, she singled out our group in a crowded restaurant and publicly embarrassed us. She specifically targeted two women in our group, raising her voice and trying to provoke a reaction. She then attempted to escalate the situation further with another woman at our table. At first, we genuinely thought she was joking because the behavior seemed so random and inappropriate. We were simply enjoying the game, having drinks, and spending money as customers. Instead, we were made to feel unwelcome and singled out for no apparent reason. The staff was friendly and the food was decent, which makes this experience even more unfortunate. However, the owner's behavior completely overshadowed everything else (blonde lady). To make matters worse, earlier in the evening she bumped a chair into someone who was seated and didn't even acknowledge it or apologize. The entire situation left our group so uncomfortable that we paid our bill and left. I've never experienced anything like this at a restaurant. Good service starts at the top, and unfortunately the person who appeared to be running the establishment was the reason we'll never return. Seriously, don't go here. I don't even leave Yelp reviews and had to... read more

So.. what a story I LOVED this bar. I advocated for it when we chose a bar for the Knicks game... ultimately, the manager started screaming at us like we were muts and kicked us out because we didn't order a high enough bar tab even though we spent $250 10 minutes into the game. We were sitting down, had ordered food (an entree each), drinks, having a good time silently and ordered more... but out of nowhere the manager came up and started screaming at us. We were so confused ... it all happened so fast. She accused us of not ordering enough, but frankly, a waiter hadn't really come around. And it was packed you know, it was the Knicks game so we weren't mad about slow service... but it wasn't our fault that her waiters were not moving faster. We would have ordered a lot more if we had the chance.. others around us were equally confused why we were selected to get screamed at. When the manager walked away for a second, one of our friends turned around and watched her walk away and the manager turned around at started attacking her saying she cursed her out which she did not?? Are you insane?? We were all there our friend says NOTHING. SO unprofessional. She screamed at her until my friend got up and left. Someone said she smelled of vodka, so maybe she was drunk. Ultimately, we all closed our tab and left after feeling so struck and confused by this attack. We ordered food and drinks and out of nowhere she screamed at our party and told us we could leave. Mental. Do not go unless you want to spend $300+ bar tab under 10 minutes... lol Ambience was fine. Not worth the trouble. Will not be back... Did some research, many reviews about her on Google Reviews and Yelp about being intoxicated during service. Customer beware... not a safe environment read more

Great , friendly bartenders. The New England clam chowder is the best I've ever had and that says a lot considering it's my favorite! Prices are fair and the ambiance is that of an old school Irish pub. read more

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Great, no frills Irish pub. We came here on a weekday evening and was able to get seated right away. There are a mix of tables and bar seats. $9 pints with several great Irish selections. Lots of great food options. The day we went, they had specials including beef stew and chicken curry. The service was prompt and great. I recommend! read more

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Finnegan is decent for a pub. The staff moves so effortlessly. They don't hover over you. They're fast and efficient. The food is ok. It was a random drop in so I honestly wasn't expecting much. The French onion soup was decent in taste. The burger was ok I did like the blue cheese as a spread on the burger but for $19 it was as small as the sliders my friend order. The French Fries were flavorless and extremely oily to consume, so I didn't touch my fries. I wouldn't go out my way to come here but if I am in the area I might revisit it again. If you're looking for a pub that's homey this is definitely the spot for you. read more

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Finnegan's Wake seems like a place loved by locals. It's a solid choice for some food with a decent menu. What drew me in was the French onion soup which was pretty good! For dinner I ordered the beef sliders which were also good but the buns were a bit dry. Food was mid. The service was great and not overbearing. The ambiance was warm and christmasy. It didn't have that traditional alcoholy pub smell which made me feel comfortable dining there. All in all, I would recommend it if you're in the area looking for something easy but not something I would go out of my way for. read more

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The worst service experience I have ever had in my life. To be sure the wait staff was kind, the owner however was a nightmare. The owner came to my table and accused us of not ordering food and hogging the table (we had spent over $500 in 3 hours and were still ordering). She hounded us and insulted my friends and I incessantly about being selfish and god knows what else. When I turned around to see if she was treating other tables the same way, she stormed up to me and told me not watch her and then asked if I had been cursing her out. When I said no, she got in my face and yelled at me to the point of tears. I left the restaurant bewildered and in tears as my table tried to understand what happened. She repeated her earlier claims and berated my friend and accused her of "talking shit" earlier in the night, which wasn't even true. Genuinely I wonder if she must have been in some sort of psychosis. My friends all left shocked and bewildered - having paid our $500 tab. As the walked out, she tried to stop them and ask why they were leaving in a genuine state of confusion. She is unwell. I feel horrible for her wait staff. And I genuinely hope she never allowed around another human being. read more

Picked up quick dinner before concert at Czech Center. Fast and efficiency service. Got Shepard's pie and chicken quesadillas. What were we thinking getting quesadillas at an Irish pub! Stick with pub fare. read more

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This nice little restaurant has a great menu for everyone. The Irish name of the place has a selection of Irish dishes like bangers and mash, fish and chips, and Shepards pie. They also have nachos which are huge and bang bang shrimp. The fish and chips were very good. They could throw more chips on the plate but very nice. The Finnegan's wake burger was decent. Not complaining. We sat outside on the corner of 1st Ave and 73rd st. It was a very nice evening with people watching was at its premier. The service was excellent and very attentive. Great little local upper east side eatery. read more

Great bartenders, servers and patrons. Good food and great Guinness. Met the owner and you know right away why it's such a great place. I'll be returning real soon. read more

My favorite local bar to get a good burger & my husband can grab a beer! Clean friendly and steadily good bar food

Warm, friendly staff and fine pub fare. My aunt and I are regular clients and look forward to each visit. The pub's owner and manager, Fiona, is exceptionally gracious and competent. It is a well run establishment. read more

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Finnegans wake is one of the best restaurant bar you can go to the food is outrageous. The courtesy of the wages and waitresses are outstanding and I give the credit to the owner Finola. read more

Another Door Dash place I discovered. I've never actually been in the restaurant but I have passed by it when I was in that neighborhood. I was really in the mood for Blackened Chicken and when I put a search in Door Dash for it this was one of the restaurants that came up. I immediately took a look here to see reviews and sounded generally positive so I decided to give it a try. I ordered the blackened chicken sandwich without the bun and added Swiss and caramelized onions. Asked for extra pickles and a side of bbq sauce for the fries. It was delicious and best of all, arrived hot and fresh. The chicken was cooked well, and not overly seasoned (blackening seasoning can be salty). They give a generous amount of melted cheese and onions. My only tiny pet peeve is that I wish they gave me the fries in a separate container, so they stay crisp. Otherwise, it's really good and since trying it for the first time, ive ordered a couple times again. read more

Old school NY. The type of place that's filled with locals and for a reason, because it feels like home. Great pint of Guinness, and food that makes you feel warm inside. Outdoor seating is one of the best in UES. read more

Very friendly clientele. Bartenders are incredibly friendly and do a great job keeping up with the crowds. The bar is smaller and can be cramped at peak times but they always find a seat for me at the bar which I appreciate. I've eaten dinner a few times and found the food to be very solid , quick to arrive and cheap. It's not the best bar nor does it have the best food but they do have good people and you can very quickly work out exactly what type of place it is and if you're going to love it or hate it. read more

First all the good things -- neighborhood restaurant and friendly atmosphere. I have been there many times. While I have sometimes been disappointed in their shepherd' pie, which Finnegan's says is one of its specialties, the one I had tonight arrived smelling burnt -- the top was a bit singed. The inside was very dry and was not helped by Brown Sauce, which I had to ask for. I chose to saying nothing because I was so hungry and I ate the whole thing. Afterward, I told the waitress who basically said she would tell the kitchen. No apology, no thought of offering me dessert, which I would have declined anyway. I said the kitchen needed to know so they be more careful. Today, NYC ustomers are stepping up to pay increased prices at restaurants; restaurants need to stop up and maybe offer less bad food with a consistent smile read more

Stopped in to this typical NYC Irish pub for lunch and it was great. The burger and fries were delicious and the service was top notch. Not many of these places left in NYC. I highly recommend this one. read more

Winter Beer and I came here yesterday for a catch up dinner. We both love pub food and WB has been here before and really liked it. WB got a pint of Stella ($8) and I got a soda ($2.50). We ordered chicken fingers to share ($10). We got three huge pieces of chicken breast. This wasn't what we expected but, we enjoyed it. WB ordered beef sliders ($13) and asked for additional lettuce, tomato, and mayo. When their order came it didn't include mayo. We waited 20 minutes and no one came by so, we got up and ask for mayo. We repeatedly had to get up throughout our dinner to get items. WB did enjoy their sliders but, it is hard to mess up sliders. I ordered the chicken pot pie ($15) and thought it was delicious. It did taste more like chicken chowder soup and needed a bit more salt. The Shrimp N Basket ($16) was tasty but, the fries were a bit too greasy + soaked with oil. I ordered the chocolate mousse cake ($6) and it was okay. It was tasty and not overly sweet. However, I wouldn't say this was the best dessert I ever had. I felt like this was bought pre-made and not made on premises. I noticed a few of the dishes that we had ordered needed additional salt and tasted a bit better with adding salt. The service was okay and the waiter rarely checked in and we had consistently ask for things over and over. We noticed that this place was filled with regulars and can get really busy at times. They do have both indoor and outdoor seating available. Overall, this place has solid comfort food at affordable prices. However, there was nothing really standout that would warrant another visit or going out of my way to visit again. A few things to note - there is a 3% surcharge on credit card use, $3 fee to share plates, 2 credit card limit and $15 min. credit card. The turkey is roasted fresh daily in store! read more

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Great bar to hang out. The bartenders are all pros. The food is traditional but good bar cuisine. The place has been there for over 50 years for a few reasons. read more

Good food, fair prices, very good service. We didn't have to wait forever for our food or drinks.

My favorite bar and restaurant while living in the UES. Recommend a pint of Guinness and a Shepherds Pie.

Great neighborhood pub. Great burger and fries 15 bucks. Service was great. I would definitely come back.

I really love this place. It's out of my way, it's worth the journey in my opinion. The vibe always just spot on. The bartender are always super sweet and serve up a mean double gin and soda. (ahhh crisp) And, most importantly -- the clientele is always friendly. You can always meet people willing to chat for hours and buy you a drink. It's a little slice of Cheers really. Every time I've been here, it's locals. And I love it. There's an apartment complex around the corner that a lot of the locals live at. So they all know each other, and the bartender knows everyone by name. It's gorgeous, definitely one of my favourite spots in Manhattan. read more

The food is good. The service is great. And the vibe of the place reminds me of good old times. I'm glad I discovered this place.

This was my first proper outdoor dining experience since Covid. For too many reasons to list here. But my friend was craving a cheap steak and you can't go wrong with a pub. They had amble outdoor seating. No reservation necessary and changed out our potatoes for veggies with no extra cost. Many restaurants only want you to stay an hour, understandably, but because they have tons of seating, they let us stay, because we kept drinking. $7 house cocktails and a pretty full menu. Patience is necessary as the staff is small and working very hard. We will go back! $22 for a steak that we split. Was cooked just right. medium rare. Oh, and they let me bring my dog. I called in advance. read more

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We've been to Finnegan's Wake many, many times..We've enjoyed the sweet and efficient staff, and the informal atmosphere. All that is dead and gone. The proprietress, who has greeted us warmly in the past, literally ran us out of the restaurant on St. Patrick's Day. We each had a drink at the bar and paid for them at the time and then were offered a table inside. We did not drag out our meals. But she barked at us to leave right away and claimed we had not left a tip even though it was sitting right on the table. There must be a psychiatric connection. Mood disorder? Multiple personality? Borderline? and DELIBERATELY humiliated us in front of other diners sitting right next to us. She hurled insult after insult at us BELIEVE ME. We were in shock. She claimed we hadn't given the waitress a tip but it was sitting right there on the table. We are serious overtippers. I reminded her that we were regular customers. At least once sometimes twice a week. She said, "I'm here every day and you're not." I defended us to the hilt but she made sure to treat us like two rats swimming in her shepherd's pie, In front of everyone, and it was packed. The irony is that another couple had arrived before us and were still sitting there eating. It's not enough to say we will never go back. I am going to shower social media with everything about this degrading, mortifying experience. Someday I may even talk about how awful the food is. It's prison food. It's Dinty Moore. I might even say a little rat would do her cuisine some good. read more

Best burger and fries I've had in a LONG time! It came out hot and fresh! Great portions too! Will definitely return when I'm back in town! read more

My husband came here for dinner during his bachelor years, so whenever we are in the neighborhood we try to catch a meal here for the sake of nostalgia. Nothing changes, which is terrific! They still have the rib roast special on Monday nights, the owner is the same, the comfortable atmosphere ... we love Finnegan's Wake! I had a hamburger which was delicious, and my husband had a grilled cheese with bacon - also delicious. The service was friendly and fast, the crowd clearly local, and the ambiance warm and inviting. It is close to many hospitals/doctors offices so we go between appointments, and my family came here when I gave birth to our twins 28 years ago to celebrate after meeting the boys. Outdoor seating in the summer. Highly recommend. read more

Really has nothing great to offer. The menu is as basic as it gets and the food has minimal effort. The least I expect from an Irish bar is to have a good selection of draft beers, nope not even that. Thank goodness they at least have Guinness. So this place has no lunch offers or at least they weren't displayed on the menu. Might be beneficial for a place right by a major hospital. I ordered a grilled cheese with tomato - rye bread and American cheese. I might as well sprayed cheez wiz on bread myself. The cheese was barely melted. I wouldn't be surprised if it was just microwaved. The tomatoes were in huge slices instead of diced like in a proper grilled cheese. I've gotten gourmet grilled cheeses for the same price ($6) as this one smh. And then the Guinness was $7, all the drafts are $7. Regular price for a draft out of happy hour I guess. This place gave off a dive bar feel but it's not even a good one, just a bunch of regulars, I was the only new person at the bar... read more

Just moved to the city and had to catch the Yankees game out. Finnegans was close by and I could see the game was on from outside the window. 4 screens by the bar made it easy to view, and the beer options on tap had the staples- I got yuengling. It was a quiet night- maybe 5 couples all at the bar so apparently it's a good quiet spot for first dates on a Tuesday. The TVs were all Yankees playoff game on mute while the speakers had some oldies going- the medallions I'm gonna make her mine. Will def come back for a low key night and try some food next time. read more

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The best place to hang out with all of your Irish lovers! Bartenders know what is going on!! If you hit it on a good night, you'll get some great dancing, to dance your worries away! Lots of Irish bars on the UES, but if you want a simple Maker's Mark and a Stella and some ambience this is the place to go drinking! read more

I have been going there for many years .. old school place that's recently gotten some needed improvements .. good people that own and work there are like family where everybody knows your name .. read more

Used to be our regular place but not anymore. The bartender is a mean asshole by falsely accusing me of putting my feet up on chairs so nobody could sit. Not only is this a flat out lie, I moved over so people had room to sit together and I'm always courteous and nice to everyone around me. I don't know what his problem was, if he was in a bad mood or mistaken identity, but we are done coming here. I'm going to have a little talk with the owner to let her know. read more

Place is amazing. Great staff who are all very friendly and fantastic. Food is excellent and so is the Guinness. The owner is very friendly too! read more

I have been going here when Don owned it for 25plus years. I encountered the nastiest bartender ever. He thought I put a tissue on the bar when it was my napkin,,, crazy,,, and he went ballistic. Yelling and too boot he gave my the wrong dish before this and he threw the plate, I had to get out as fast as I could bc he seemed unleashed!!!!! Terrible, I have never seen this or experienced this from a bartender. Sadly never will go back to my neighborhood place. read more

Holy cow!!! I've yet to have a better tasting burger than this one. I ordered a cheese burger medium rare and it just melted with every bite. The fries were fresh and crispy. read more

Finnegan's Wake - Medium rare cheeseburger - Pubs Near Me - New York, New York

Just moved into the area and have bee. Trying out the places since outdoor dining has opened up. My mom, girlfriend and I were looking for a place to eat after we moved my stuff. Came across this place which I have walked by multiple times but never thought to tryout. Turned out to be a great decision. I had a burger, my gf had the shepherds pie and my mom had a salad. I tried all 3 and was satisfied with every dish. Will be coming back and the owner was very pleasant!! 5/5 read more

Finnegan's is a big part of this neighborhood. It's always a cozy, friendly, good time. The food is solid, and Fitz is a legend behind the bar! read more