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McCarthy's Pub NYC

4.2 (108 reviews)
Closed 8:00 am - 4:00 AM (Next day)
Updated 3 months ago

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MCCARTHY'S PUB NYC ATMOSPHERE

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Casual
Live music
Moderate noise
Happy hour specials

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Shepard pie and Irish beef stew
Tiffany L.

Only came here because I wanted Guinness and I needed something to eat before watching Oh Mary! The food...was okay. I got the Shepard pie and my fiancé got the Irish beef stew. They were pricy, but that's Times Square. The portions were pretty fair, but the beef in the Irish stew was dry and the ground beef in the Shepard pie was too tough. The potato layer was nice and soft, but overall I found the inside to be a bit too salty.

Vikki B.

Cutest Irish Pub. Our bartender was fantastic! She was funny and attentive. Decorated for Christmas so super cute and cozy inside. Reuben sandwich is phenomenal. It's open faced and the corned beef is made in house.

Will M.

I thought it was going to be more touristy due to it being so close to NYC. I was pleasantly wrong. I felt it was very cozy and authentic with the menu, decor, and live music. Service was quick and attentive.

Stopped in after a show. Food was amazing. The shepherds was so flavorful. I would've gotten a picture of the angus burger but my daughter devoured it. Servers were beyond attentive! We had two different servers checking in to make sure we were good. Highly recommend!! We will be back!

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Emilee T.

Made the choice (on our first night in NY) based on this very yelp page and the images of the Shepherd's Pie and Irish Stew. Let me tell you, they lived up to the hype! SOOOOO GOOOOD! Also, my picky 15 year old lucked out because the very kind staff made her an off-menu item grilled cheese with French fries to go along with her Shirley Temple Everyone was so nice and welcoming, the upstairs (open to the street) was such a fun vibe, and we truly just had the best experience!

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Andrew T.

Great service, very friendly staff that was very Irish. When we walked in it stunk like fish. Drinks were strong and much appreciated after the Times Square madness..

Dan H.

Great place to escape the lunacy of the Times Squate crowd! Holy moly. Stop by and have a Guinness for fecks sake!

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Josh P.

When you walk in, you are welcomed by this lovely, cozy pub. The atmosphere is excellent and reminds me of when I was in Europe. The staff is fantastic and very welcoming. I got the McCarthy burger. It was a nice burger; the flavor was good. I did think it was a bit dry. Overall, I am glad that we picked this place. It has excellent pub food and vibes.

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Nicole C.

This was my first time here which is wild because it's across the street from my job and pubs typically have great wings... and you guessed it, i'm a sucker for wings. Before a show, my mom and I stopped by this spot for some food. We were greeted warmly by the staff and taken care of the entire night. It was a very pleasant experience and the vibe was great in there. It was clean and made me want to come back for lunch when i'm working. I asked for extra crispy wings and for the buffalo sauce to be lightly added. They did it perfect. I was sooo happy i found a good wing spot. I'm sad they aren't closer to my home but I have two jobs on that street, so I'm in the area all the time! Can't wait to go back! :)

Flatbread
Kayo N.

This is your standard multi-level Irish pub that you'll see in midtown/hells kitchen. We stopped in to grab a pre-show bite and to watch a soccer match. We sat on the ground level and ordered a few beers and some plates. The chicken curry with rice was pretty decent. Rice was a touch undercooked but the curry flavor was excellent, and I appreciated the generous portion, ample veggies and the fries on top. The flatbread special with salami was just ok. Not a flabread, but a more doughy mini pizza that reminded me of frozen pies from the grocery. Beer was good and the service was friendly and excellent. I'd say it's a decent choice for a casual stop for the midtown/times square area. Got bit up by mozzies while there, though I suppose it wasn't their fault.

Shepards pie
Kylonda G.

Food was ok. It was late and we were walking by and decided to run in for some drinking and ended up getting some food. Loved the Shepards pie. Wings were just ok, tasted a little old like they have been sitting for a while then flash fried. Dessert was surprisingly good as well.

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Ed D.

Service was great on this busy early Saturday evening. Food was also good. We were lucky enough to get a high top next to the bar to watch football on several TVs. Hard to go wrong with the ambience, food and drink selection in an Irish Pub in NY. However, stick with beer as my Texas Mule was pretty weak, even after the bartender enhanced it.

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Do yourself a favor a skip this place. Guinness was warm. Service was bad. Vibes were horrendous. Hard pass.

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A place in Midtown, NYC to relax with a pint, cocktail, or drink of any kind. Burgers and Irish Faire on a near gourmet level.

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Great Irish pub off of Times Square.... Delicious Bangers n mash.... fun ambiance.... Stopped by for some college football

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Friendly, courteous and service minded staff. Great spot to enjoy a punt while watching sports.

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