As a self-appointed football (soccer) expert, Ryan's Daughter has become one of my regular weekend…read morespots. This is the kind of neighborhood pub where the bartender knows your name, remembers your drink order, and makes everyone feel like a local. The space is much larger than it looks from the outside, with plenty of TVs so you never miss a match. I've heard there's even an upstairs event space, although I've never ventured up there myself. I'm usually parked comfortably in my stroller while my humans watch the game, and we've always felt welcome. One thing I appreciate is that while they don't serve food, they do allow outside food, which makes it easy to grab something nearby and settle in for a few hours of football. If you're looking for a relaxed Upper East Side pub with a friendly neighborhood feel, lots of screens, and a great place to watch a match, Ryan's Daughter is definitely worth a visit. Dogba's verdict: Great football atmosphere, friendly staff, plenty of TVs, and an excellent place to spend a lazy weekend afternoon.

Ryan's Daughter provides a nice place to sit and drink after work. It certainly gives an…read moreunpretentious, local, divey vibe, where you can just come as you are: tired, casual, suited up, in sweatpants, whatever. If you come in the early evening, say 6 or 7 pm, the bar is empty save for a few patrons. During the weekend, though, it's packed. This place has beers on tap, and the bartender will make a Shirley Temple for the people who don't drink as much or at all. If you're hungry, they also offer some pub fare, including a shepherd's pie and french fries. Although both are delicious, I will note that the fries costs $10, which I find to be a bit much, considering they are nothing special, just regular fries not dissimilar to McDonald's. Still, Ryan's Daughter is a neighborhood favorite, and if you're looking for a place to sit and drink, come exactly as you are. You'll be welcomed.

Great atmosphere here. Open store front with sprawling winds bringing the life of 1st Avenue into…read morethe bar. Bunch of window seats and high tops perfect for people watching up front. Long bar counter to chat with folks. Plus some cozier tables in the back. Nice versatility here. Big fan of the music selection - lots of rock from the late 2000s / early 2010s. Patrons and staff were very friendly. Beer selection was mostly macros. I believe Allagash was the only craft offering. Seemed like the spirit selection was their speciality. Lots of interesting whiskeys behind the bar but unfortunately no whiskey menu. All prices needed to be checked with the bartender. About ten house cocktails. They have a nifty looking espresso machine behind the bar too.

Fun vibe, friendly staff, but only okay food and they kept getting our order wrong!…read more I had the Malibu bowl with chicken which was okay but needed seasoning and shared the loaded tots which we asked for without hot sauce but they brought it with hot sauce and originally didn't ask us if we wanted our correct order

Best fish & chips around the UES in my opinion. I Love the special sauce they put on the side. Dog…read morefriendly and a neighborhood gem. I come here sometimes after work for a drink and it's always so pleasant. I've never had a bad time here.

Update: forgot to mention very friendly service and nice indoor/outdoor situation even the weather…read moreis nice!

This is a great bar to hang out in. It's spacious inside. It's big enough for groups too. I always…read morefound enough space here. They have a great selection of beers and drafts too. Their food is decent. Can't go wrong with the burger and fries. You order everything at the bar and then sit at a table. There's no rush. When you're ready, you pay your tab at the bar. They used to have servers at the tables, but not at my most recent visit. Happy Hour: All day Mondays & Tue-Fri 4:20-6:20PM.

Good spot for a craft beer, though it took a surprising amount of time for anyone to see me despite…read moreit not being too crowded yet. (I think it was a shift change.) There's a beer for everyone. Prices aren't inherently obvious, which I don't love, but ultimately the price was on par with the area. There was only one area to perch by an open window, but it did the trick while I enjoyed my IPA.

Recently made my return to The Stumble Inn after about 10 years and am happy to see it still…read morethriving as it ever was. I sort of expected to walk into this bar and still see a sea of twentysomethings the way I remember it in my day, but was happy to see a mix of older folks along with younger people enjoying their Thursday night out. Some upgrades that seemed new to me (but hey, there are a lot of things I don't remember) are huge TVs that are really high-res for prime sports watching, and booths that look like they may have actually been updated in the last decade or so since I've been here. The place still smells like chicken wings, which I appreciated. My Tito's and soda ran me around $15, but I was also so happy to see a promotion going around of free green tea whiskey drinks!? All we had to do was pose for a photo with one.

Drinks are reasonably priced for NYC and the vibe is casual and social rather than overly scene-y…read more Not the place for a quiet conversation, but perfect if you're looking for an easy, energetic night with friends.

We had a lot of fun during bingo night here and even won a prize! It's free to play and gets…read morecrowded quick so get here early to snap a table. Drinks are cheap and you can bring in your own food and snacks.

Irish pubs are my favorite places on the planet. This little gem is a great neighborhood stop…read more Their Guinness is outstanding, Simon is a great bartender who seems to have endless energy. I'll be back

This place is a right around the corner for me. It's a large bar with tv's and plenty of seating…read more We sat at the bar. The food was delicious and the bartender was great. The drinks were weak tho. However, I do recommend and will definitely visit again!

What the BLEEP is wrong with a Monday evening staff? I go to pick up an order and the B*#$@ behind…read morethe bar literally throws the check at me. Way to try and get a TIP on one of the slowest nights of the week. What a crappy attitude she had. I love East End, the food and the Staff I usually see on a Thursday through Sunday. Tonight.....NOT so much. What a miserable (assuming) bartender. I will still show up but, I will also make sure that this moron doesn't make a penny off of me.

If you took a chic, weathered crab shack from the Outer Banks, dragged it through a portal into…read moreLower Manhattan, and compressed it until it was roughly the width of a subway car, you'd end up here. It's a masterclass in spatial denial. The walls are painted a crisp, beach-house white, clearly designed to trick your brain into thinking you're looking at a vast, breezy ocean horizon. But don't be fooled: you are in an architectural hallway, and you are currently sharing a breathing radius with sixty-five strangers and every single square inch of those white walls is working overtime, completely covered in a maximalist collage of framed photos, and random knick-knacks. Finding an open seat in here is a competitive sport. There are maybe twelve stools at the bar, and they are occupied by people who clearly arrived much earlier and plan to be buried there. The rest of the crowd is locked in a polite, permanent game of human Tetris. The Old Fashioned is... fine. It's exactly what you'd get if you Googled a picture of one. It's got the big ice cube, the orange peel that's been twisted with moderate enthusiasm. It's got that classic bourbon bite, but it doesn't tell a story. Then there's the burger. It arrives on a white plate, looking exactly like most other burgers you've ever eaten in a tavern between 14th Street and the Battery. It's a burger with no ego. It's the kind of meal that tastes perfectly good while you're eating it, but you'll struggle to remember it. The fries are the classic thick-cut variety, salty, hot, and quite filling. For us, this a high-velocity New York dinner. No need to linger here. You do not post up after your meal to discuss your five-year plan. Cheers!

Pulled up to The Blasket like a grown man who knows exactly what he wants: comfort, meat, and a…read moreproper Guinness. Started strong with the potato & leek soup -- hot, hearty, served with Irish brown bread and Kerry Gold butter. Basically a warm hug from Ireland that told me everything was gonna be okay. Then I went full savage with the AN MAC MÓR smash burger & fries. Double patty, American cheese, lettuce, pickles, house sauce... tasted like a Big Mac on steroids that lifts heavy and pays taxes. Zero regrets. And let's be clear: the Guinness on tap here is elite. Creamy, smooth, perfectly poured -- the kind that makes you slow down and nod in approval after the first sip. Dim lights, real pub energy, food that hits, and vibes that don't try too hard. This is how a man eats in Midtown East.