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    Playwright Celtic Pub

    3.3 (492 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 4:00 AM (Next day)

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    PLAYWRIGHT CELTIC PUB ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Good for kids

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    Jack n coke
    Kristie N.

    Went in here for a drink for st pattys day. It wasn't even 4pm yet. Bartender was very impatient and kept coming to see what we wanted (wasn't even there long and just sat down.) wasn't very friendly, even the couple that sat down next to us agreed. Definitely lost customers because of it.

    Pork schnitzel with roasted potatoes
    Andrew M.

    Solid pub food with surprising homemade quality. I had the fixed price special and the made beef and vegetable soup was great. The main was a nicely friend not fatty pork schnitzel with a great mushroom gravy. I enjoyed the roasted tatties! Overall good meal and price was fantastic.

    Dirty martini
    michelle s.

    this was one of the most disgusting place I've ever been the mozzarella sticks came out two minutes after I had ordered them and they tasted like they were microwave and frozen freezer burn frozen the martini even though I saw Tito that was Tito and then the margarita had no alcohol all acid never again stay away

    Shepherd's Pie and Blue Moon
    Paul B.

    Food was decent. Group of 4 of us were on the rooftop section and the service was decent. Keep an eye on your bill cause they automatically added a 20% gratuity even though there was only 4 of us and the menu says it's 22% for a party of 6!

    Shepherd's Pie
    Adam M.

    Gosh, this is a solid pre-theatre spot. We were at immediately. The wait staff was very nice! The menu is a very tight and appropriate size. The food was very good. Better than I expected to be honest. The decor was all ready for Christmas which is early but I didn't mind at all. This will definitely be a go to before seeing shows in the area.

    Derek N.

    This was a fun Irish/Celtic pub that we stumbled upon. I don't think it's the best Irish dig in the city, but it was fun nonetheless. The food was expensive for the portions they provided.

    Buffalo Chicken Wrap with Fries
    Steve S.

    Prior to seeing a Broadway Musical, my girlfriend and I came here on a Wednesday night, to have a drink and a meal before seeing our show. This place was only a few blocks away from where we were going, so it made sense to check it out. I liked how they had multiple levels of seating. We sat on the second level, and started off with some drinks. We tried the sangria special, and an IPA beer. The drinks were good. Standard NYC prices. I then ordered the Buffalo Chicken Wrap with French Fries. This was a delicious meal. The chicken was a great spice level, and tasted great. The fries were seasoned well too. Overall, we had fun hanging out here for a bit.

    Chili surprise

    Placebos not like it used to be. I always went there for the shepherds pie. I received chili surrounded by mashed potatoes. Way to go. I make better Sloppy Joes

    Menu
    Sydney S.

    Nice little pub by Times Square. It's a super cool concept as it has three different floors. The second floor has tables to eat and the third/fourth floor had bars. The fourth floor has a cool roof top bar. The service was fast and they had a good selection of beers/wines. The only con is the prices - $11 for a beer???

    Crab Cake Salad
    John A.

    Going to a play across the street. Still found bar seating about an hour before the show. Super annoying drunk person beside us. Bartender and a patron both intervened and made sure that the person was made to leave. Food was okay and not memorable. Place got very busy around 7pm with a combination of theater crowd/bachelorette party/holiday celebrations (late November 2024).

    Drink menu
    Barry S.

    They are nice and friendly here. They take care of you as soon as you come in. The drinks are good but never very strong. I will be back to try some food

    Falisha R.

    This is not the place to go.... I am a true yelper and I believe Yelp helps both people and businesses worldwide. So I was very disappointed when I checked into this bar and a 6$ drink coupon popped up for me and when I showed the manager my phone and the Yelp coupon she looked and told me that she didn't have 6$ drinks at her bar, didn't even offer 6$ off a drink for me nothing. She should of honored that. I know it's only 6$ but it's not the point. I have money. It just made her business look bad. Honestly it was just a little 6$ Irish coffee whiskey drink and if she would of honored it without the bad attitude she would have more stars right now from me.

    Captain and coke: yes please/

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    Food and service was very good. Ambiance was fine. Conveniently located near Times Square and Broadway theatre district!

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    Outside Seating and food was good! Surprised how fast the food came. Bathroom stall didn't lock though.

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    Loved the god and atmosphere soo much that we visited twice the weekend we were in NYC.

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    I ate at the bar, the bartender was very nice, and the food was great. I made the matinee in no at all

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