I ended up at this spot while hopping around to different bars in the area along St Mark's. Essentially this place is okay. I mean there isn't much happening as far as decor or atmosphere wise, but the place isn't exactly a hole in the wall either. One thing I can agree to is that they have a really impressive tap and selection of beers on draught. . I for one am a huge fan of trying different beers and there was no shortage of interesting drinkables on the list here. They also get in different seasonal beers as well. I think when I was there I had an apple cider fall IPA that was good. ** Hint- The bathrooms are covered with blacklight and they leave out chalk so you can write on the walls. . I can only image the shameful things I wrote while in there before I left. That was me. . . I'm sorry. read more

Great first impression: Smelled like weed, got a table, Imperial beer! read more

Extremely rude staff. The second you step in the door you can tell they want you to leave.

Paprika was too packed the other Saturday night. We ended up here for dinner. We had the most delicious Irish soda bread to start. I had the tomato soup and shrimp roll. Perfect. I was really surprised that the food was as good as it was. I've also been here for drinks before. This is a very chill spot. Some indoor and outdoor seating. Good happy hour deals! read more

The only Irish bar ive been to with Cuban Sandwiches. Decent vibe, good happy hour and friendly staff.

This bar was a great find... Though I had to trek from Chinatown. In the rain. It might have been hailing, too. It's very cool and dark. It got crowded when I visited, on a Wednesday night, but thankfully we snagged a table in the corner. Otherwise we'd be stuck at the kinda cramped bar. Friendly, attentive service is a plus. Also love the beers on tap! read more

Hung out with some real New Yorkers on my trip to NYC. We were walking down the street looking for a local bar and kinda just found this place. The night is kinda hazy but one thing that sounds out is the music at this place. It was very cool & the drinks were sooooooo DEE-lish. Wasn't overly crowded and it looked like a bunch of locals- not too shabby. I say yes. read more

Fine place. Roomy for a row bar. Food service is a little slow. But, I gotta say, the good is pretty good. The chicken pot pie was oddly delicious. Write it on a Word doc, print it out and shred it. read more

A surprisingly very cool bar, despite plain entrance and simple sign. Having passed (stumbled) by it a million times, I found myself meeting friends for some Guinness. On a slower night, it can be chill, especially if you find a candle lit table to sit at. Even when crowded, the place still has a low key feel and the music is really good. I once tried to listen hard and figure out what they were playing until the bartender noticed and said I shouldn't try because it was some random music his friend has produced. Cool stuff. read more

Stumbled into this place. Seemed at first glance to be small, cute, quaint. Strongbow on tap, good selection overall. $7 draught beer not great, but hey, it's new york. Honestly though, it can get kind of annoying depending on who the crowd is who is there with you, and I guess that's just the luck of the draw. We were next to a random lone man who was clearly eavesdropping on the conversation of my friend and I, and on the other side was a huge group of bros literally yelling at the top of their lungs. Really? This is a small place. There is no need to yell. There is no need for it to be loud. It should be nice and intimate. But boy was it loud.... read more

This place is usually a good place to hang out with some friends for a few. In fact we have a regular group that goes there. The only problem I have is that one day last year, even though we pre-arranged a meet-up there, they rented the entire place out to a Guinness even. I mean, it was free Guinness all night so the place was packed and we went down the street to a super expensive wine bar. I got very wasted. St. Dymphnas is still a great pub though! read more

For whatever reason, when I was young and temping in NYC - my friends just LOVED this place. I thought it was just OK - but hey - I am old and farty now anyway. Grab a brew here and eat some of the decent pub grub. Too noisy por moi. *dashes off to nearest sushi spot* read more

An Irish Pub with an Italian café feel? This is so NY. You could change the name to St. Dominico, replace the beers with cappuccinos and it wouldn't be too out of place. As my 4 friends and I were about to sit down, a lady, her friend and her 1 year old were about to leave. Most ppl would probably raise an eyebrow at the sight of a one year old at a bar but this place is so laid back that it didn't seem odd at all. As for the drinks, the beer choices were great and let us know that we were actually at a pub: Guinness, Goose Island, Magners, Boddinton, Kronenberg - to name a few - and the $3 HH deal is pretty much unbeatable around these parts. The cocktail choices were okay. Most of them seemed a bit too sweet for my taste but they did have a mean drink made with mezcal, a little bit of spice and some sour which was amazing. Unfortunately I drank too many of those and forgot what it was called. It's listed on their cocktail menu though so it shouldn't be too hard to find. The service was fantastic. However in the interest of full disclosure, I should mention that one of my friends knew the waitress . She was awesome and hooked us up! They also have a patio in the back but I saw a couple of people smoking there and since it wasn't very spacious, I stayed in. Space here is a bit tight in general but it's a great place to come with a couple of friends and take advantage of their HH. read more

With so many bars packed onto SMP this is one place I could see myself coming back to. I love the cozy bar feel it has and while it is crowded and small it is still comfortable. We came around 10PM on a Friday night and it was loud which is to be expected on a weekend in NYC. If it wasn't for the table of college kids acting like they were drunk for the first time we probably would have actually been able to hear ourselves speak. Drinks were good and came out fast and the cheese plate was also really good. I love their bread they give you as well, just amazing!! I'll definitely be back but I think next time I'd stop in a little earlier and enjoy some more of their menu without college kids screaming. read more

the best fried chicken sandwich in the city. genuinely. like please. stop going anywhere else for a a fried chicken sandwich.

A place that serves real pints. Not pretend 12 oz pints. Had a few Boddington's. Had a burger which was real tasty and cheap. (Yummy soft and chewy bun). Hand cut fries were eh. Real nice place to chill with buddies or to have drinks with a date. You can get ridiculous hummus across the street too. read more

What a wonderful bar!! I came here to celebrate with a few friends and we were looking for somewhere with a good happy hour, quite early in the afternoon. St. Dymphna's was one of the few places open with a happy hour around 2 pm on a weekday (yes...sometimes celebrations go on early!) so we went in here. I was very happy with the beer selection. They did not mess around with shitty beers on tap, instead poured some interesting brews that I had never had. The bartender was great and let us taste some before picking one. We also did shots and were impressed with the liquor selection. The food was also very good. I had french onion and my friends had more breakfasty things. Everything was tasty. The only other people in the bar were some creepy older guys, but hey, what should I have expected coming to a bar in the middle of the day! Will definitely be back! read more

Lovely little spot to find myself on a cold, snowy St. Patrick's Day! It felt as through I had walked into someone's house gathering, with friendly people scattered throughout the bar with family and friends. The Happy Hour specials were fantastic! I can't argue with a sweet deal on an Irish Coffee or Hot Toddy during the winter months. St. Dymphna's has exceptional service, great drinks, and a friendly atmosphere. I shall return. read more

Stopped in for that cheap Happy Hour draft beer. Got the Goose Island IPA, tasted good. It's a cozy, dark and classic pub. No frills, just chill. read more

Fun spot for a quiet drink, especially with a small group. Great selection of beers and solid wait staff, and the blackboard-style bathroom is a fun plus. Defo agree with @Michael M. that it feels like a little French bistro, but still a good spot. read more

This place is awesome. A great little bar on St. Mark's that is not packed on a Saturday night, which in itself makes this place a true gem. On cold winter evenings they have hot mulled cider for $6. Delicious! The bartenders are super friendly as well. They have a great soundtrack, playing oldies but goodies (including The Beatles to some 90s hits). So come here, hang out with friends, and maybe meet some new friends. I'll say it again, this place is awesome. Side note: $15 minimum on credit cards. read more

This is my go-to spot on St. Mark's. It's a casual, small-ish spot that's a little easy to miss, but it's actually pretty warm and inviting on the inside. It's dark with wooden tables both in front and in back. The music is eclectic - I've heard everything from Motown to Nirvana here, and it's always a fun surprise. I love coming here in the fall/winter for their hot mulled cider, which you can get with rum or whiskey. It really warms you up, and they make it pretty strong, too! Beers are also big and cheap here; I believe my friend got a beer for just $4, and it wasn't even happy hour. I like that this place is unpretentious - it's a pretty mixed crowd of mostly 20- and 30-somethings. It can get crowded on weekend nights, and there's a bit of an older crowd on weekday evenings. The bartenders are friendly, though I've noticed they charge varying amounts for drinks - my cider with booze has cost anywhere from $6-9 on different occasions. I've never tried the food here, but the chicken pot pie always smells delicious. Protip: don't leave this place without going to the bathroom! The bathrooms have chalkboard walls with buckets of chalk on the backs of the doors. If you see a drawing of bacon on the wall in the women's bathroom, that was definitely me. Overall, a great, casual spot to hit up in the East Village with cheap drinks and a laid-back vibe. read more

They have such high turnover with the beer, its always fresh. Most potent pint of beers you'll ever have. My sister had raved about it and she was right about it. Peter(the manager i believe, pronounced in a very irish way) is really cool and I would wait for him to pour you a beer. A true beer lover pouring a beautiful pint for you. A great "pub" if you will. Haven't tried the food but i heard its as good as the pints. read more

Really fun pub with a cozy, relaxed vibe. It's pretty small, so it's best to go with a smaller group, but they do offer seating in their outdoor patio that is heated during the winter (big plus), but closes at midnight (big drawback), BUT you can also smoke cigs, so you don't have to freeze in the cold outside. There is always a varied beer selection, ranging from a national go-to like Sierra Nevada to the satisfying Kronenberg, a French beer. Younger twenty-somethings are always sipping on pints and eating food that looks good, but I have yet to try. Both times I have been there it has been a great time. I would definitely recommend for a chill night in the East Village! read more

Came on a "Happy Hour tour of the East Village" and was upset at first at the false advertisement. We were really hoping for an outdoor area or patio but no dice at St Dymphna's. Luckily though we got a table next to the front windows and sat and enjoyed our $4 drafts. No other complaints. Decent place, though it had a strange crowd. The guy next to us ordered the fries and gravy and they looked pretty good. Not sure of their other food because no one seemed to be eating. Hm. All in all this place was "OK". I wouldn't go out of my way to come here but wouldn't complain if it's where friends had planned to meet, especially during happy hour. read more

Great little Irish pub. It definitely gets crowded and there's a huge bottle neck getting from the front of the bar to the back, but it's worth it for the great Guiness and cute little back patio. Also - the food here is surprisingly good. They took the Guiness stew off of the menu, which is a huge shame. Surprisingly the penne dish is great, which is odd for an Irish place. If you're here for brunch - the Irish breakfast is awesome. read more

I love this place. Excellent brunch menu. Yummy hot boozy drinks in the winter. Nice bartenders and waitress. Boom! 5 stars! read more

Bad service, overpriced food, and crazy sad vibe. Came here for a late lunch and immediately when we walked in I knew we should've just left. The chairs and benches are uncomfortable and wobbly - I saw the waitress once - she never refilled our waters - the food was so basic and expensive! My sandwich was $14 - the patron - came with tomato, strong red onions, avocado - so far so good - then this heavy cheap Chipotle sauce ruined it on top of the cheap toast. It came with arugala - with no dressing. Other sandwiches don't even come with sides. I don't really get this place. It says it's an Irish bar but it doesn't have that feel at all! I guess if you're only looking for a beer and happy hour give it a try but oh my god was the vibe bad. It was the saddest vibe - the music with the silence even though there was a good amount of people there. read more

I was taken to this cozy iittle Irish pub by an Irish-American friend to have a bite. But it was too hot out for food so I figured beer is filling enough and they have a great selection of Irish beer. I had something of dark beers after two was pretty tanked. I've still yet to really eat there. But I've nibbled on a basket of soda bread is simple and delicious. I still have a hard time pronouncing the name, so does my friend we just call it " Daf dif doi phifin's... you know that irish pub" The service is very welcoming and super laid back. The back patio, I recommend to drink a lot to really enjoy it, it's otherwise small and crowded with poker players. Great place to pre-game your LES bar-hopping adventure w/2. read more

I really love this place. It's such a nice cozy bar, and all of the staff is super friendly, and all the food I've had from here is delicious. Sometimes it can get crowded on weekends, but if you go during an off-peak time you can have enough space to start a dance party. The music is always really good, too. The hot mulled cider is killer, and there's a solid beer selection. Of course, we're in New York City and it's not a dive bar so you can expect to pay the standard $6 per beer. read more

Holy wow, if you are looking for a place to have a conversation with your company and actually hear what they're saying, come on over to St. Dymphna's. While I only had a White Russian in honor of Big Lebowski Day, the fact that I could enjoy a conversation even though it was happy hour on a Friday with a reasonably packed bar is why I'll certainly be coming back. read more

Classic east village pub. It hasn't really changed in the past 20 years. Same perfect mix of regulars. Strange east village holdouts, artists, bankers and models. Albums have been written here, in fact an album was named after this bar. The Irish breakfast is perfect, the Guinness pours properly, and if you want a great daytime hang, this is your spot. read more

great location, nice back patio, young too cool for school crowd. great music, ambience. ok service, but as someone who just gets beer there that doesn't matter much to me. prices high, but they are everywhere in the neighborhood/nyc/usa at this time so nothing crazy read more

Rude and not friendly staff. Very arrogant and not involved at all. Just running this place for the money obviously. We ordered some wine at the bar and asked for a price, the waiter told us he did not know and recommended to look above his head where the winelist was shown on a wall. So disrepectful. Don't bother going there. The food isn't that great either. read more

Great beers on draft. Great prices. This is a nice place to go when you want to hang out at a bar that isn't too noisy.

This place used to be great. You can sit down have a pint and/or fish-n-chips and just wast the day or hours away without being harassed or rushed by its staff, regardless who you are. I was regular at this place since the late '90s. And up to a bout a 2 years ago, they've had a revolving door of staff and the only ones they've retained are the arrogant rude obnoxious and holier-than thou staff, namely Ivan, Brandy, and that Asian dude who thinks that he's a member of the T-Birds. Gone are the friendly and welcoming and sincere smiling service and staff. I think staff with attitudes have their place in the bar/restaurant business but only if you were an exclusive or swanky joint. This is a dive/Irish bar. Straw that broke the camel's back is when I walked in one lazy weekend afternoon day, have had rough week and day and I walked in and sat in one of the few tables they have and just wanted hoping to have a drink. I said hi to Mr. Asian Grease Lightning, and as soon as I sat down, he tapped, no, he hit me, in my forearm asking "can I help You? not the sincere 'can I help you?' The passive-aggressive one that they mean "we don't want you here." But I was too exhausted and defeated to say "wtf, man?". So, I just walked out and never looked back ever since. I was basically treated like a bug that Mr. Asian Gangsta flicked. Maybe the neighborhood has really changed drastically and they are now catering to the newbies and flicking those regulars who have made this place a neighborhood staple. Much like the newbies that they now cater to, this place has become prime example of slummin' it. It has the outside appearance of a run-down but neighborly pub, but inside the customers they attract are the trust-funders transients with AMEX black cards. P.S. All the time I've been going there, never have I ever been comped; and Eric, the owner, always pretended like I was never a regular there. if you are young European, esp. Portuguese, or look like one, you are treated here like family and royalty, esp. if you have a black Amex card waving it in the air for everyone to see. read more

Cocktails were great! I didn't eat while I was there but Sarah was our waitress and she's amazing. So kind. My phone was dead and she charged it. She also found my umbrella as I was walking out and found me outside to return it. This bar is lucky to have such a genuinely nice person. read more

still a solid bar to take a date to, after getting dinner nearby. still has a great atmosphere. active but not overly loud. we sat in the back at first, but when a table of loud Brosephs plopped down next to us, I enacted Operation: Relocation. service is really good here. bartender is fast with the beer pours, and most of the beers are in the $6-7 area. Franziskaner dark weiss is a great beer and they have it on tap here - delish! in wintertime they've got hot mulled cider. I didn't try any, but I definitely want to come back and try some! read more

went a while ago, was craving full English/Irish breakfast. food was ok, toast was nicely done. but the bartender was extremely rude. Ye I get that it's early afternoon and I'm ordering breakfast with no drinks but it's still not ok to just leave me there with that eye rolling attitude, while carrying a racist conversation with the other guy at the bar. never going back. read more

St. Dymphan's is another neighborhood favorite. I love to come here for a pint and their classic pub fare like Shepard's Pie, Fish and Chips and the Bangers and Mash! The decor is muted yellow, that makes the place homey and cheery. The bartenders are always pleasant and provides excellent service. I wish I lived closer so I could visit more often! read more