After enduring a gruesome stressful and worn-out workday, a friend and I came here for some libation to chill the night away. When the standard eight hour workday is over, I escape to my many passions and good company. This party of two company was not enjoyable as I had hoped when the person whom you're with was not in a good mindset killed the mood and makes it increasing difficult of his very irritable draining demon spirit. For Him: Long Island Ice Tea For Her: Cosmopolitan My dinner consists of: Tater Tots $4.90 Buffalo Wings $7.99 Peter McManus is not a standard bar but also serve food. Condiments are readily available upon arrival of food to the table or bar. I love bar food... tater tots, buffalo wings, burgers, Mozzerella sticks and fries as a foodie I'm open to all genres and ethnic foods. However to my dismay, this friend is a fool to keep a close mind for all things foodie as one can forsaken life's daily bloodline as he believes it does not excite him. Thereby making him a Petulant baby boy! Business cards are available by request of thermography printing with chessy /corny wording: "this card is not worth anything but it is free." Atmospheric conditions contains two old fashioned telephone booths with fully operational coin phones. It appears to be established for many decades as even their business card is without a telephone area code going back to the day when only Manhattan carried the 212 area code. TV screens are plastered on the walls for sports. Bar tenders are hustling busy serving patrons ergo, at times dismiss our summons for the bill to turnover this endless night. Ladies, there are no hooks under the bar for bags or personal belongings as you'll have to put it on your lap while sitting on the stool. Patrons are a mix of young professionals, hotties, men in suits, fossils, sport fanatics, foodies, avid libation lovers, and bachelors. Peter McManus is certainly a tier above a dive bar but do not bear all the overprice of an upscale restaurant. read more

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Good service - but ok crowd. No outlets or hooks at the bar for your things. Ambiance is a little old school - but I like that. I didn't try the food but it smelled amazing. Good prices - I paid $22 for two Jamison on the rocks. read more

Great reputation but everything is dirty in the pub: the tablecloths, the menus, the booths. Burger was great.

The place looks like a real dive but if you walk out based on that first impression, you will miss some tasty food and good beverages at fair prices. I had a very good hamburger and flavorful side salad with my brew. Our server was very nice and very knowledgeable about both the drink menu and the food menu. The seats are not particularly comfortable but I guess that's part of the dive bar experience. read more

If I lived in New York this would be my regular spot. So fucking cool and unpretentious and dirty in the best way possible. Pop pop burger was fire, Guinness was flowing, loud for the vibe but not too noisy to be unable to hear my friends read more

What a welcome sight during all this craziness to walk by Peter McManus and see that they had opened a little take away window! A short wonderful window chat with the friendly and patient server and bartender, and the ability to purchase their highly rated burger, and famous ruben sandwich for take away along with two beers! It was a win win, situation. Neighbors supporting neighbors. Thank you Peter McManus for your many years bringing and continuing to bring sunshine into our neighborhood. (The drinks and food ain't bad either!) read more

My girlfriend and I visited NY for my birthday back in October. A trip dedicated to my love for the Yankees. This bar, this tavern, this humble establishment has a place in my heart. I will never find another bar like this place. The staff was incredible. The drinks, flowing. The burger, oh my gosh the burger... delish. Any time I am in NYC, I will return. I dream of this place. The shots of Jameson, the juke box, and the locals telling us their stories. I have already instructed my girlfriend to spread my ashes there. Peter McManus Cafe & Staff, thank you for the most wonderful, rainy Sunday of my life. read more

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A local dive bar in the NYC that is dark lit, well air conditioned and has a chill low key environment for when you are thirsty and want nothing else but an easy spot to order a drink with a no frills bar tender and talk without all the extraneous components of service oriented dining. For the chill man (especially tired dads) who wants to just get out of the big city and is at times overstimulated by the bustling city environments. read more

BUT!!! Love McManus, one of the last neighborhood joints. Great burgers and salad, ok other food, the best bartenders. Open late when the rest if the nabe shuts down at 10p. BUT the bathrooms are disgusting (smelly, backed up, not staff's fault) the ladies especially - NOT ok! read more

Defiantly one of the more interesting places ive found to get a drink in nyc. This is one of the places that actually thrives off of keeping things as they used to be in the good old days. I was sitting at the bar and had just placed an order for a burger and fries when I looked up and realized the oldest cash register that I had ever seen in my life. I asked if it was the original register and they said yes! Neato! The bartender was super friendly and told me the history of the resturant as I listened intently and ate my burger! The burger was one of the best burgers I had had sense I had been to NY. I was extremely entertained checking out all of the fixtures and old stiff. There is no T.V in this bar place so it's easy to engage in conversation. The background noise makes the perfect enviornment, not overbearing but not too quiet. I really do appreciate this place and the fact that they haven't changed a lot of things. My only sadness was finding it a few days before I left the city. I'll defiantly be back when I come for a visit. read more

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Wasn't impressed with the burger really but I did ask for extra onions, pickles and tomatoes and they did not disappoint me at all with fulfilling that request. The wine was par but it's been around since 1911 so I mean I can't really complain right? Haha they must be doing something right. Definitely a louder place to be on the weekend. They have lowlight so if you're looking to hiding in the shadows from your date, definitely the spot to do so. P.s. Bartender was hot, but I couldn't flirt because I was with my date. read more

This is an improv bar, especially for the UCB folks. Reminds me of Flannery's and other no-frills Irish bars. Beer list is standard British/Irish pub fare, lacking the erudite 21st century beers my palate demands, but so be it. Didn't try the food but it smelled good. More like a 3.5 but I'll round off to support an improv-friendly pub. read more

Contrary to what I predicted, this is not an Irish coffee shop. It's very much an Irish pub. It's nothing more or less than what you would want in a such place--dark green decor, clover motifs, cheap drinks and a rowdy crowd. This spot is a quick walk from the F or 2, 3 lines. read more

The best burger in NYC. I've had the pops burger too many times to count. I love this neighborhood bar. While a lot of the city is changing and more and more chains are opening, it's places like this that makes me remember what I love about NYC. Support local and if you love a good burger, do yourself a favor and try the pops burger. I'd bet money, you will not be disappointed. read more

I love this place but they need to fix this, I burnt myself touching this column/pole read more

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Very cold atmosphere. Rude bartender begrudgingly gave me the menu. Even though the bar was empty I did not know where to sit because It was full of dirty dishes and glasses. He then proceeded to accuse me of sitting on another guy's chair when the guy's chair was still right under him. So much for a warm welcome. I guess straight women are not welcome in this bar read more

Great place, great bar staff, great jukebox. Just make sure you don't sit at the bar just inside the door with your back to the window. That seat is mine. read more

Good place. Went there with gf. She works with special needs kids and the staff goes here to unwind. The beer selection was decent. Comedy club must be near the place because we got good seats at bar when they went to show. One guy passed wind leaving. I knew it was him because he did a not-so-sneaky look back. Bar had decent food. We kept it simple. Bartender was cool but neighboring pain in the ass didn't like him . I d have to take bartenders side on that one. Will go back. read more

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The place is great! People are friendly and social. Mary is the best! Restaurant has great Chelsea history! read more

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Local pub. I passed by wanting to try the hamburgers. Price was right and I heard from friends theirs were good it was.past lunch time and I was hungry. The burger was as ordered well done. Came with choice of fries or tater tots. Burger was fine but not great. Tater tots were ok. Atmosphere. In the back room quiet. read more

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best staff you'll ever meet ,bartenders engage with customers on personal level ,they have a pretty good burger to :)

Chelsea dive bar. I got two beers for $11 plus tip but wasn't overall impressed by the place. I was expecting a bit of "Cheers," and it fell really flat. Mostly a male crowd, but definitely not a gay bar, even with the neighborhood location. The ladies room was nice and clean, so that's a plus. No plans to go back soon. read more

Over the years I have visited Peter McManus when in the area. It is one of the last of the old school gin mills left in NYC. This is a no frills drinking bar. This is not a pepper vodka, cucumber and mint crowd. It is a shot and beer crowd. They do serve food here, but I must admit I never ever have had a meal here. I enjoy coming here because it is convenient with a very mixed and electric crowd. You find suits, old timers, 20 somethings, hotties and Joe can I have another drink guy. Overall it is a decent and real bar kinda place. Real beer, for real people. It gets crowded for happy hour and after 8 PM. You won't go wrong having a drink or two at Peter McManus. They would get 5 stars but the TV's are 1980 tube technology sets. Need to install some HD TVs and this place would rule. If your looking for a place to start an evening and meet friends I recommend this gin mill.............. read more

I think this place has potential. Went there for the cheeseburger, but it was about 30 degrees outside and I could not properly review it. All I can say is order it medium rare, not medium. I'll be back there in the spring 2021. read more

I googled "dive bar nyc" and did a quick location scan to get as far away from the Sports club we walked to watch college football... we found this, fantastic little gem. Service was impeccable, the barkeep was friendly and recommended the best burger in NYC.. and the wings. Both, absolutely phenomenal. I would definitely recommend a visit to this relaxed, no frills, neighborhood pub. read more

Love this place!!! The food is incredible, drinks are great and the atmosphere is very cozy! I had the Reuben sandwich, which was to die for!! The buffalo hot wings are no pushover either. I wholeheartedly recommend this gem of a place with 5 stars!!!! read more

Peter McManus Cafe - Loved this place. The buffalo wings are the best wings I've ever tried. Just amazing!!!!! The Reuben is also delicious, five stars! - Cafes Near Me - New York, New York

I love the vibe. The genuine friendliness, the feeling that you're over to a friend's house for a drink. Nice staff. Good selection of whiskies. While there, take some pics in the two old phone booths. Lol read more

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I returned to this pub a few days ago. I come to the city about 3 times a year, and had not ventured to Peter McManus since 2018. Like last time, I had the pastrami Reuben. And like last time, it was superb. Waitress was very personable, nice. Linda is her name, I believe. I always look forward to visiting this pub whenever I am in the city. The Pastrami Reuben is great. read more

On a unusually lazy afternoon after watching a UCB show, i came in here for a few drinks. Its an old bar with a slight veneer of charm, not easily seen, but after a few beers, one can feel it. The 'ale' on tap was tasty, hence the 3 stars. They have these fake 'antique' lamps that hang from the ceiling that I swear use parts, hot and cold knobs, from a sink set, the exact one I had as a kid. The area is full of trendy restaurants and bars so this place seems to be a holdout. It does seem to be an official collection area for the neighborhood's losers and knuckleheads, super fat sweaty Italian guys talking nonsense...they are here. I overheard one guy that claimed to be a 'big collector of gold and gold coins' to a girl on a nearby bar stool. He however had never heard of 'Engelhard' , the largest precious metal producer on the planet Earth and he wasn't sure what a 'troy ounce' was either. I laughed almost enough to pee myself. So, If you wanna' meet the gang for a few beers this place will do just fine. Oh, and if you want to wash your hands after using the bathroom, you might be out of luck..(pic supplied) read more

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I've walked by this place over a thousand times and never went in until I saw the sign that said best burger in NYC so I went in and boy was I pleased !!!!!!went back three straight Saturday's and I found a home for the best food in the city and the bartender is very pleasant and makes sense great bloody Mary Five stars read more

Just ate here and had a ridiculously rude waiter. It totally ruined the night for me and that alone is why I can never come back here.

i cannot believe how blatantly rude the bartender was tonight. Butted into our private conversation and insulted us for having a discussion about Corona. Guess he doesn't believe in it or something. We were just talking about how one of friends died from it last year. And it seemed to anger him. It's not like we were bothering other people or anything with our discussion. Stay away as the staff seems highly unhinged and cold. read more

Love this stable in Chelsea. It has been there since Chelsea was a dump. The fish and chips cannot be beat.

Wow, this place is great!! The best burgers, cornbeef sandwiches... friendly service!! Highly reccomended:) read more

If you've ever said to yourself "I would like to hang out with ex-cops, aspiring comedians and alcoholics" this is the place for you. There's no pretension here because that would be absurd. The bar is lit with fluorescent lights, so if your date is not attractive this will be well highlighted. But don't bring a date here - this bar is as romantic and sexy as Carrot Top in a tuxedo. It's not a date bar. This is the bar you go to when your buddies come visiting and you want to go somewhere and drink a lot and talk about what makes your wife mad. One thing I like about this place - every third beer or so seems to be on the house. The crowd consists of folks like Old Drunk Regular, former SNL cast member Horatio Sanz, Huge Alcoholic Lady, and lots of kids who think taking $300 classes at Upright Citizens Brigade makes them hilarious. I like the place, though 65% of my friends will not come with me. When you're in the mood for a quintessential drinking bar, this place works just fine. Why they call it a cafe is beyond me. Do not eat here. read more

Last week, I went out to this pub near my new apartment with a friend for an evening drink. Once inside, we were seated quickly and left to shout at each other over the raucous din of the sporty "bros" jostling to be the most beered-up and boisterous. The drinks were fine, standard - I'd read something on the internet about well drinks being around $3.50, so I was pretty surprised to discover they are (of course) $6 - this I found out after hesitantly stating my uncertainty, then being shut down by our waitress, who was utterly devoid of manners and basic sociability. Two of my friends then arrived from Boston, to stay with me in New York for the night. Since the pub is right down the block, I thought it'd be convenient to have them meet me there, and maybe stay for another drink with them. To my absolute shock and confusion, as they sat down next to me my previous waitress stopped in her tracks and snarled, "Oh no, I'm not serving you!" At first I laughed, thinking it had to be a joke, until my Bostonian friend Alan interjected, "No... I think she's actually serious." I attempted to get her attention, requesting an explanation as to why she was refusing to serve us. She ignored me completely, and I was left at the bar trying to get the attention of ANYONE working there. I asked to see the manager, and was again simply ignored for several minutes. Finally, my friends and I had had enough, and simply departed - but not before I made it clear to the bartenders that I had every intention of writing this very review... Absolutely horrible experience. I will never return. Today when I walked by, their window was broken. Perhaps one of the many customers blithely ignored and treated like dirt took things to the next level? :P read more

Peter McManus is a local. It's one of those dark Irish bars where it's a lot of cops and firemen. But there's a curious element to it too because it's a local for improvisors from the various improv theatres near by(UCB, the Magnet, the PIT) too. So it's not uncommon to spot various comedians from time to time. Sitting in the booths in the back. You'll want to commandeer one of the three prized circle booths in the back. And not just because they're cooler, but also because the center two regular booths have wonky seat backs. You'll be battling the person behind you for leverage. It's not a fancy nor girlie place, so I wouldn't suggest ordering your "White Zin" or apple martini. Think more like Martini's in It's A Wonderful Life!("Mister, we serve hard drinks in here for men who want to get drunk fast.") Get a beer(try the McManus ale). Or a highball. If you hang out, you're going to get a buy back. Some things to note: McManus is a Yankee's bar. And most important, never ever bring your drinks from the bar to the booths in the back. You'll get a scolding from your waitress and they'll no doubt point to the big sign on the wall. You are forewarned! read more

My friend and I discovered this place one night a few years ago while walking around, just trying to find a laid-back place to gab and have a few drinks. Niether of us are into "scenes" or places where people get dressed up and act like annoying twits, so we passed by a handful of places while walking south on 7th Ave. Then we saw McManus and said, "yay! a pub!" As we walked in, there was some Willie Nelson playing on the jukebox and we just looked at each other, smiled and realized we had found our place for the night. We sat at the bar and chatted with the bartender a bit and just had a good time. It wasn't too crowded or too loud. Yes, it's a dive, but it's a comfortable dive. You can tell that a lot of the patrons are people who have been going there for years (decades, probably). We've been back numerous times (and we've seen Horation Sans there almost every time) over the past few years and have really enjoyed ourselves each time. The food isn't anything particularly awesome, so we usually just go for drinks. The jukebox has all of our old favorites and we always enjoy the assortment of tunes people play. The bathrooms are smack dab in the center of the place (which is weird, I think) and way too small, but it's not a big deal. The mixed crowd is almost always really laid back (unless the college kids come in, then it gets a bit obnoxious) and the bartenders are always willing to chat for a few if they're not too busy. This place is far and away my favorite dive in the city. It's old, comfortable and enjoyable. read more

The Peter McManus Cafe sounds all cute, but, at the end of the day, it is really just a divey, dirty Irish pub. They do have a back room, which makes it good for groups. Plus, they brew their own beer, the McManus Ale, which is actually pretty flavorful. But, otherwise, this place is just eh. read more

After a couple of $6 vodka sodas.... That's wassup: yo bartender, where ya from? Tatted-up Italian Bartender: Brooklyn, brotha'...born and raised. That's wassup: yo, old man, where ya from? Old Irish guy: Chelsea, young man. That's wassup: yo, Italian couple, where ya guys from? Italian couple with Mets jerseys on: Queens, ever been? That's wassup: yo, drunk girls, where ya from? Annoying drunk chicks in Ho' outfits: Westchester..slurr...slurr...blahblahblah I'm a Bronx boy and I dub this, "a classic New Yorker Dive Bar". read more