We were visiting NYC and love Jack Dempsey's bar. We went there 4 nights in a row! Our favorite bartender, Johnny, was so friendly and welcomed us and gave us the best service! Great food and excellent cocktails. Fun crowd too!! Love their staff! read more

Today (4-5-2024) I attempted to place six orders for a company lunch. A black owned law firm. A guy answered the phone and asked for my name. After I told him, he clearly stated my order was too large and the restaurant only caters to "selected" companies in the area. I guess "selected" companies in the area mean "White Only." So, if you're a racist, this is the restaurant for you. If you are not racist, then I suggest staying FAR AWAY from this hatred. read more

Solid Irish pub. Good varieties of beers and friendly bartenders. Games on multiple TV's too!

Waiting out a snowstorm here a week ago, the pints of Guinness were poured well by a lovely Irish lass, the burgers are solid with good pub fries, and the place is well worn. This was close to Penn Station, our hotel, and MSG. Surprisingly not as touristy as I would have thought given the locale... This is definitely more of the sports pub idea, but it was fine as Gotham received some Mother Nature Whoopass and we were basically stuck inside for a few hours. Actually very reasonable to eat and pickle the liver here as well. read more

Bar was busy on a Friday night so myself and 2 friends, who are from out of town went upstairs to grab a seat at the bar. When we asked for 3 Irish coffees we were told there was no coffee upstairs and we had to ask downstairs. We asked for a table downstairs in the back and explained to the waitress we were sent down from upstairs. We stood in the busy walkway for 10 minutes as the waitress complained to the bus boy, bartender and chef that upstairs would not serve us and she then sent a coffee cylinder upstairs telling the bus boy to let upstairs know that they do ,do coffee upstairs. We were then seated for 3 irish coffees. There was no cream on the coffees, they were cold and watered down! We said nothing and told ourelves we would go somewhere else afterwards. When we finished, the bill was $73 for 3 Irish coffees with baileys & Jameson. I asked for a manager to explain why each coffee was $25 and he laughed in my face and basically said its NYC prices! Should have left when we refused service upstairs. Won't be back again! Receipt attached for reference. read more

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Pretty blond lady behind the bar was very welcoming. She explained the layout of the floors. Friendly folks at the bar reading the newspaper with their drinks. This place has a history. Old time neighborhood bar feel. They're Rangers Fans. Fun specials and Happy Hour. The menu is out on the sidewalk. You can take a look before you go inside. I had a good time soaking up the history. I'll go back with friends or family. I love the decor! It's clean with lots of stained glass and wood. Stop by if you're in this neighborhood. read more

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Nice bar, 3 floors with big TVs, great to watch soccer games on weekends. Beer prices are moderate considering it's in midtown, bartenders are friendly and the wings are very tasty. They're not as tasty as the atomic wings offered at other bars but they're very good. read more

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My wife and I went to Jack Demsey's before covid. Great place to get some quick food and a beer. I am a "BAR Grazer". Basically I start out early and make my way uptown and then back down. If you like bars that are off the path and want to have a few drinks, go to Jacks. You will not be disappointed. read more

First time having an Irish Breakfast and it was fantastic. Highly recommend Jack Demsey's for food, service, and ambiance. A true gem in the city. Food 5 stars Service 5 stars Price 4 stars read more

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Pretty comfortable spot, not too crowded or noisy Had a reasonable number of tvs, big projector in the back but picture quality was pretty poor Reasonable selection of beers and pretty typical bar food read more

I honestly thought this was more bar than restaurant, but after going my first time on a Saturday night, I have to say that this place has a wonderful vibe. It wasn't too packed, and felt like a restaurant with a bar. I had a pulled pork sandwich, and LOVED it. A friend had been trying to take me here for more than a year, and I am glad I went for it! The seasoned fries are also tasty! read more

Food is always good. However this last experience will be our last visit. We called wednesday to make sure they were showing the boxing. They said yes. Great! we get there at 3pm go to sit at bar football is on. we ask female bartender to put one TV of boxing (as they said they are showing) she said she cant at the bar all tvs were taken mind you the bar had about 6 empty seats. So she said the back had it on great! we go to sit the nasty waitress tells us we cant sit at the table we chose as we are two and it was a 4 top. again many tables open. If we sat at the 2 we both couldnt watch fight. Ok we go upstairs many tables open great bartender puts on fight. NO SOUND we ask for sound he calls manager who says in ear shot "I dont want to make it so the regulars have to listen to the fight"" I wasnt even going to show it" umm yea you were. The 5 people sitting upstairs all were there to watch boxing. we stayed about 2 hours later they put on the sound. great! we stay until last fight was ovwr. we get the check. They included a tip (for 2 ppl) I asked why he saidb"event" what event they only showed half the boxing. stupid policy. Bartender would have made a much better tip if you didnt force me to leave the added grat. That manager needs some customer service training. as we are locals and regualrs there. Its shame read more

Nothing bad to say! Your standard sports bar. Good fish and chips (excellent, actually) and a very good portion size. Good drinks. A lil pricey but normal for this area and NYC in general. It's a UFC joint, so a very niche crowd. Definitely will come back for more PPV fights! read more

the staff was extremely rude here. we had one sober friend in our group who was a recovering alcoholic and they insisted he buy a drink or they kick us out. I am very disappointed by the service and the rude staff. I'm a former bartender and know this service is unacceptable. minimum wage deserved. go elsewhere. read more

It was n awesome place good people and good food the atmosphere was awesome I will definitely go back again read more

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Your average bar. They were nice enough to accommodate a group of 9 of us. We went out to watch the Chelsea/Madrid game. They had it on the big screen! Staff was very friendly. They took our temperature and conducted contact tracing. They have social distancing signage and the tables are spaced out. read more

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Just as the rain started, I spotted this pub ahead of me and made a break for it. It's got the usual American-styled Irishness to it, though perhaps a little stronger than most. The bartender spoke with an Irish accent, the beers on tap included Guinness and another Irish Stout, the menu had both fish & chips and Shepherd's Pie. There were even TV's that were tuned to baseball and hockey, but also a futbol game that was happening somewhere in the world. I sat here for the time it took to sip one Guinness (well poured) as the rain finally petered out so I could walk the rest of the way to my train. Would I return? Maybe. read more

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By far the best pub in New York. We loved the atmosphere because it felt like an authentic hole in the wall bar that we dreamt of seeing in New York. My boyfriend decided we would check this place out before dinner for a quick drink which turned into an amazing night. The staff was so attentive and caring we could not believe we were being cared for so well. Never did you need to ask for water or a refill of beer they came far before you even had the thought. I will also say that a New York Giants game and a UFC fight we're on while we still received the best customer service. AnAn was our main bartender and he had so many recommendations, hilarious riddles, and such care for us while we watched the game. He was by far the reason we spent over four hours at the bar. Last thing, best pretzel in New York. I had been searching for the best pretzel and this was finally it. We cannot wait to go back! read more

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My new go to spot to watch wrestling and ufc ppv events the food and drinks are very good great staff very friendly and a very fun atmosphere to be at i definitely would recommend this place to all my friends and fellow yelpers as well read more

The server was very attentive and quick. The food was what you would expect at a bar. I ordered a Celtic Burger which came with sautéed mushrooms, cheddar cheese and Irish bacon...with a side of fries. I did also order a drink that was similar a Ginger mule but I didn't taste much ginger in it. They have bathrooms upstairs and a few no ore down stairs to avoid peeing your pants after throwing back too many beers. The crowd seem to be familiar and they had many Televisions playing various games, therefore it's the perfect feat spot to take in your sports favorite. read more

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Quick service, good food, awesome drinks! Stopped in before a show and wow, great find. Good and service was fast. We were running a little behind but our server Gladys really hustled. We even spoke with her before leaving and she was BEYOND kind, knowledgeable and amazing at her job to juggle so many tables. Food was cooked to perfection. Burger, steak drinks by the bar nice and cold and apps were all on point! I can't wait to go back. Great job and excellent place to pop in for a drink, nice meal or on the go!! read more

Needed a quick lunch after arriving in NYC. First off the service was excellent however the decor was very dingy and dusty. We sat in the back and it wasn't too crowded on a Friday afternoon. I order the BBQ wings which were pretty good. They had a nice crispness to them and tasty sauce. I also had a mid town burger with bacon and fries which was meh! The bacon may have been Canadian since it seemed more like ham. It was my nieces bday and they gave us shots of one of their specialty drinks - green tea and it was delish! So I wouldn't be clamoring to go again except to stop in and get the green tea! read more

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Hands down the best bangers and mash I've ever had. Everything was really good, but the gravy, oh my gosh. Damn good.

Oh boy do i have a review for y'all. Let's begin with I work across the street in the Empire State Building. I love this bar and this is my go to bar at least three days a week. Tonight my coworker and I went to jacks for a few drinks. I was two wines in and my friend was three - the bartender (female, Irish) instantly offered us a round on the house. We were super appreciative. We are in there so many times weekly that it felt like a sweet gesture. That being said, when we got our bill our check was for nine NINE wines. We had seven total and two were supposed to be on the house. We love the bar so we didn't care and wanted to pay + tip but we're just curious as to why we were over charged. The bartender was super rude and told us that she wasnt drinking and we were so what she said was correct. She was super aggressive and it turned us off from ever going to jacks again. I tried to reason with her and tell her we would pay the bill regardless so her treatment of us was super terrible and uncalled for. I feel like no one cares about this bar and we provided a steady business weekly. I'm super upset that 1. We were offered a free drink we didn't ask for and 2. We were double charged and treated so shitty because we questioned the bill. FYI we were at the bar 5pm-6pm. read more

The discrimination The manager of Jack Demsey's displays towards people with disabilities is appalling. We entered the restaurant with 11 veterans with disabilities, 8 of which had service dogs to assist these veterans with their disabilities. The manager immediately showed our group horrible and downright rude behavior because of our service dogs. It was explained to him that it is ADA FEDERAL law that we are allowed access to the restaurant like anyone else. The manager continued to argue that the dogs are too much and will take up too much room. This discrimination escalated so much that group members began to have panic attacks and were forced to leave. On our way out the manager was telling us to have a nice day in a snide tone that was clearly mocking us. Jack Demsey's, you just turned away 11 veterans with disabilities because we required medical devices (service dogs). This was the worst and most humiliating experience I have ever had and I DO NOT recommend this restaurant to anyone. The restaurant is not ADA friendly and deserves a visit from the ADA in the future. read more

What a great small local place to catch a UFC fight! I walked in, no charge fir the fight and a bit tough to get a seat so close to the fight. The churn freed up a seat at the bar and the patrons were friendly, the bar tenders were attentive and friendly! I am in NY for a couple of weeks and I will be back to see some familiar faces and hang out with a friendly crowd. read more

The discrimination The manager of Jack Demsey's displays towards people with disabilities is appalling. We entered the restaurant with 11 veterans with disabilities, 8 of which had service dogs to assist these veterans with their disabilities. The manager immediately showed our group horrible and downright rude behavior because of our service dogs. It was explained to him that it is ADA FEDERAL law that we are allowed access to the restaurant like anyone else. The manager continued to argue that the dogs are too much and will take up too much room. This discrimination escalated so much that group members began to have panic attacks and were forced to leave. On our way out the manager was telling us to have a nice day in a snide tone that was clearly mocking us. Jack Demsey's, you just turned away 11 veterans with disabilities because we required medical devices (service dogs). This was the worst and most humiliating experience I have ever had and I DO NOT recommend this restaurant to anyone. The restaurant is not ADA friendly and deserves a visit from the ADA in the future.Guess people with disabilities are not welcome here. read more

Great little sports bar set over a number of floors. Good selection of beers and wine. Sports on the TVs throughout. Loud, but fun.

Love, love, love the bartenders. Specifically the girl from Galway. Had a great time here wrapping up our day moseying around the city. Ended up staying an extra hour due to the great atmosphere. This will definitely be our new spot before rushing home on the train. Had a plate of mixed apps that was just what we wanted. Good mix of apps for a very reasonable price. read more

People who give bad reviews on Demsey are really missing the point. It's a no-frills Irish bar that doesn't pretend to be something it's not. It's a local spot in a megacity that might be the one few place that doesn't water down their alcohol. I came here for drinks before dinner. Then regrettably went to "Legends" to watch a Knick game, took a sip of their watered-down piss beer, and then came straight back to Demsey. Lol. For the price, service, and quality of a local bar Dempsey is my new go-to spot. Their food is a better quality Applebees but let's be real, you're not coming here for fine dining. You're coming here for good drinks, with good people, to have a good time. Try it out, if you hate it, your drinks on me. If you love it, leave a healthy tip. read more

I think I had been in here before for some reason or other years ago. Maybe twice. Those Irish pubs on the west side seem to blur together over the years. Found myself coming back for a friend's birthday this weekend with doubts. But they had the entire third floor sectioned off for us. Drinks on non happy hour were about $8-9 which is becoming typical these days. There was an enormous amount of people however and with someone djing the music. The bartender bought back my third drink even though there was an enormous amount of people and was super sweet. I also tried their birthday cake and ice cream concoction they had going around and it was absolutely delicious but I may have also been tipsy. Just for the fantastic and friendly customer service alone here I would be more than happy to come back and check out their happy hour sometime. read more

Had an enjoyable dining experience located very close to the Empire State Building. I had a crab cake sandwich & subbed the fries with cole slaw. My friend had the shepherds pie that did not have a crust but scrumptious designed mashed potatoes outlining the dish. We heard their cheesecake was good but both choose to top off diner with their warm chocolate lava cake with a side of ice cream. My beverage choice was their local fall pumpkin brew. Highly recommend their service & food. read more

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IDK how they passed a health inspection. Huge roach climbing the fire place. Bathroom and ceiling in dining area had a gaping hole in it.

Came here to watch Costa Rica play in the World cup. Well a bunch of Costa Ricans came out and hosted viewing parties at this spot. Huge, clean bar with excellent service, especially during such a busy season. Great mix of people in the crowd. Had a blast and would definitely consider hosting an event here. They do serve food but I was not there to eat. read more

OK place if there is nothing else around once you get out of a concert or sporting event at MSG. Luckily we got there before the rest of the crowds realized that its one of the few places still open and serving food. Unfortunately the only food they were serving were the appetizers, which were decent. Giving our options and that we were hungry and nothing else was open around. Beer was cold and tasty, although they did run out of some of the IPAs and not so mainstream brews. Lucky for me they had Stella and that made be very happy. Overall a good place for drinks and a quick bite especially late night, otherwise there are better venues around. Cheers! read more

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Went here last night to get a drink with some friends. Big place right in midtown, so it is convenient if you're meeting up with people. They are big Kentucky fans, so had the games on. Would also be a fun place to come and watch other games as they had a ton of TVs. read more

Free shot with a Yelp check in, yay! The bartender, when I showed him my Yelp notification didn't know what to do. So he called another bartender over, they didn't know what to do so they said "Screw it, Fireball shot for my friend" Lets get this party started Chums! This is a nice looking place. Long bar, sports playing on TVs and beer. Lots of beer choices! I got here a little after 5pm and had a nice Stout at the bar while I was waiting for my friends. Jack Demsey's isn't too far from Penn Station. If you're looking for a nice Irish pub and want to drink a pint, consider Jack Demsey's place. read more

I came here to watch USA's World cup game a weeks back. My friends picked this place and had already gotten a table for the group. The view of the TVs was not as good as I would have liked it. It was really crowded and people standing near our table obstructed our view. We shared a couple of plates of buffalo wings. There was a bud light special. Not all beers is served on the second floor. If you wanted stella you had to get it downstairs where is very more packed than upstairs. To me this was just an average place with nothing major to write about. I've been to other places nearby with the same food and atmosphere. It really doesn't matter where you go. But, I like the other places more. read more

Classic irish pub with great irish food. We stopped in after a Broadway show to watch some football. Nothing like 2 hours of Rock of Ages followed by bone crushing football. I ate at Irish stout pie. I don't know what particularly sets in apart from your standard shepard's pie, but it was AWESEOME. Don't order something that isn't traditional Irish fare; would you order spaghetti at an Indian restaurant? NO! There are a few beers to chose from. I went with the $4 Heineken Darks. Once the game was over I was full, buzzed, and satisfied. Not a bad way to spend a Sunday afternoon! read more

I ended up coming here because the bar up the road was "at capacity". We walked back to JD's because it looked good, had plenty of TVs, and there was space to sit. We asked for a table near a TV because we wanted to watch the USA soccer game, the Rangers, and game 4 of the Met's series. The host instructed us to go up to the THIRD FLOOR(that's right this place has THREE floors). That was pretty cool so we walked up and their third floor is giant and it's even more of a sports bar than the other 2 floors. This place is awesome for sports. The Food: Started with buffalo chicken wings and they were fantastic! I would 100% get them again. They came out in less than 10 minutes. They were so hot we had to wait a few minutes to even touch them because they were so hot. They tasted fresh and the sauce was perfect! For our meal I ordered the pulled pork sandwich. I rarely order a pulled pork sandwich and I don't ever recall ordering one from a non BBQ joint. I was impressed with the sandwich and would order it again. I ordered Onion Rings with the pulled pork and we both thought they were awesome too. I could not finish the sandwich or the rings..and I can eat a lot. My friend ordered the chicken fajita wrap. I had a bite of that and I thought that was good also. I will post pictures of everything we ordered so you can decide for yourself if they look good. Our bartender Emmett was great. He was knowable, friendly, and he kept us there drinking for an extra hour because of his great customer service. Next time I am in the area I will definitly stop in. read more

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