Nice and a cozy bar. Caught this place while bar hopping on St. Patrick's. It's a pretty decent space with 8 to 12 tables and a bar. As usual crowded on St Patrick's but we had a reservation to avoid the huge wait. Ordered some beers and an Irish Coffee (contains Whiskey) for the table. Ended up ordering the Irish Coffee since there weren't cocktails available. On the whole, it was a good experience. Loved the music too. read more

The Four-Faced Liar - Irish Coffee - Pubs Near Me - New York, New York

An Irish pub with a dive bar feel. Guinness is required but they have a great selection of whiskys, Irish and non-, along with most other spirits. Firefly if over worked staff on St Patty's day. read more

The Four-Faced Liar - Pubs Near Me - New York, New York

ive liked this bar for a while, but their bartenders tonight ruined it for me. They were so rude and condescending that I don't think I'll ever come back. m read more

Like all basic white women I studied abroad in college. In NYC I've never found a pub that had the warmth and a good enough Guinness to make me want to consume carbs...I'm sorry SVW I know I shouldn't but it taste just like Ireland here. A nice bloke named Gav took me here. We talked rugby and "crushed pints" it was a good night. I really wish he had family money cause it could have worked. Sadly he didn't fit the bill, but I keep coming back to this place read more

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The best place for a Guiesness and my own favorite is the Lynchburg lemonade. Much love to staff, Mikey, Jason, Marko, Jimmy, John, as well as the owner Connor, always showing me genuine love for so many years. read more

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Don't go here. They have "regulars" that don't allow you to stand in the bar and talk to your friends without calling you a bunch of mean words and also trying to get you kicked out. Ridiculous service also from not only the bartender but also the bouncers that recognized what injustice was occurring but allowed it to perpetuate. read more

A great dive bar in the WV area. It's cozy And comfortable and offers multiple seating options. Great for both groups and smaller parties. Random thing to note, I love how many bag/coat hooks they had scattered throughout the bar. It's the little things that really make a difference. Normally at a dive I'd order a beer but they had a full bar so me and my date both got standard cocktails and they were good! I'd definitely come back here in the future. 5/5 read more

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I made a yelp account JUST FOR THIS. BOUNCER was rude and didn't let me in when I was fine. He let all of my white friends but not me (I'm Asian) And when my friends asked why he couldn't let me in, he didn't have a reason. If he had a reason maybe I wouldn't have posted this review. But he just sat there with his cowboy hat. I hope this guy is just a contractor because I would actually like to check out this bar one day. Do better!!! read more

The Four-Faced Liar - Pubs Near Me - New York, New York

It was a very dark bar and the bathrooms were really dirty. Lot of seating available but was not my favorite bar. Not rushing to go back unfortunately. read more

I'm a truly simple human. I love good company, a chill vibe and a well poured drink. There has never been a more beautifully, delicious poured glass of beer in my life, than the three pints I had of Guinness at the Four-Faced Liar. My friend and I visiting NY for a week, met up with some friends from upstate and as we were going about our touristy ways, we ended our night meeting up with them at this bar in the West Village and wow... for a bit early in the night it was super chill and laid back. As my friend began to tell the story of her dad coming to this bar and how its names after a clock tower, I felt like time shifted and I was transported to some local pub in Ireland. It was dark, honestly a little dusty and the tables just big enough to fit the amount of drinks for the four us and I loved every minute of it. A fantastic pub out in the West Village, with a taco spot right across the street. Definitely recommend pregaming before some tacos, then back again for more drinks. Also I love Guinness now. Thanks a lot. lol read more

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Great place , not uptight or classy seems like a very cool grunge/rock type atmosphere. Beers were good. The vibe is dive dark. Got pretty toasty and the music was rockin. I'm not sure about the restroom situation, they are in a very strange location. Will be back next time read more

The Four-Faced Liar - Cool beers and good times! - Pubs Near Me - New York, New York

Outstanding experience. People are great here. Prices and food quality is also good. A bunch of good-hearted regulars here make the vibe cool. read more

Went there with my girlfriend and asked to be seated. The waiter seated us outside. So far, so good. As it was cold out and we didn't want to go inside during covid, my girlfriend asked if the heater could be turned on. Waiter's reply: you can do it yourself. Okay, fine. Weird but fine. Here's what happened next: Waiter: what do you want? Me: what do you have on draft? Waiter: what are you looking for? Girlfriend: ... alcohol... Waiter lists off eight or so beers Me: I'll take two Guinnesses and two water Girlfriend: oh, we can't get the heater to work, could you help? Waiter: (sighs -- becoming angry) why don't you guys just sit inside? Brings back our drinks; slams them down. Waiter: that'll be 16 bucks He was so rude that we didn't even want to take a sip. My girlfriend at that point said "no, no thanks. We won't be drinking here." He angrily took the drinks back and said "okay, fine, whatever." This guy is a total nutcase. Avoid this place and the short Latino looking guy at all costs. read more

If you are a Guinness drinker, this is your spot! I looked up good Guinness bars in the West Village on Google and this place popped up and it 100% delivered. It felt like being at Cheers with a good group of regulars, great bartender (Eric) and a classic Guinness pour! read more

The Four-Faced Liar - Pubs Near Me - New York, New York

My real complaint is the lack of available outlets. It seems like an old school bar. It got crowded really fast. They have $3 well drinks special. Me and my friend got trashed as she invited more of her friends to drop by, which was cue for me to dip. Couples get so gross when intoxicated. Get a room. Neat spot. I'll come back. read more

Pretty concrete bar with a nice interior. I've been twice now and both times have sat at the bar and had very different experiences. The first time was post-drinks after a comedy show at the nearby Zinc Bar, then the Four-Face Liar was calm felt quite easygoing. The second time was a bit of a different ballgame. It was pretty packed and everyone just seemed aggressive. Is that a weird thing to call the energy of people in a bar. Not the aggression that gets you into fights or anything, but a lot of struggling for space and putting across that your needs come before anything else. Safe to say, there were a lot of armpits in my face with people trying to flag down a bartender. The bathrooms are also quite strange, the way the wall is right by them it's hard to form a line or see if someone else was waiting. The bar itself is located in a weird location- not *really* but it works in their favor. It's one of the fewer chill places in the area, especially if you need an escape from the NYU crowd. read more

My favorite bar in the city. Could spend days here drinking Guinness and hanging with the folks inside. Great bartenders and friendly regulars read more

Very impressive perfectly-poured Guinness pint. It's a rare sight! Thanks to Jimmy for the cool experience - so cool in fact we came back twice in the same day. Very reasonable $6 draft beers during Happy Hour starting at 3PM. That's for any draft beer, folks! Including the aforementioned perfect Guinness! A no-brainer pit stop if you're in the neighborhood. After a slice of Joe's Pizza and/or a Taïm harissa falafel that is... read more

Your typical dive bar. They have happy hour specials and a ton of seating (a back area with an older version of Buck Hunter as well). No outdoor seating, but they have big windows by the front (great for people-watching). The booths and chairs have seen better days, but it's the West Village so that's par for the course. Beer selection isn't the best, but there are some gems. read more

Great pub-like bar in west village. Plenty of outdoor seating and tables are spaced with plastic dividers for extra safety. Indoor seating is also available. Service was quick and friendly. Handful of beers on tap but not a crazy selection. Good prices. I'll be back! read more

I freakin LOVE this bar. It's my go-to with friends. It's so fun, and we always stop here for at least one on a night out. We're known to shoot a few tequila shots back here. ;) cheers! read more

A good post-IFC drink spot and a convenient place to meet for a drink around W 4th. It's got beer, liquor, and plenty of space and tables to sit, yet it's still cozy - what more could you ask of a solid local pub/dive? Also, Big Buckhunter! And euchre meetups on Saturday afternoons! read more

The Four-Faced Liar - Pubs Near Me - New York, New York

I have no problem with Four-Faced Liar. I'm just not passionate about it. It's a typical dive bar that offers wells, drafts, and a lot of seating. The crowd tends to be more on the older side -- which can be useful if you're escaping the W4 area. It lays in between the chaos of W4 and the chaos of the West Village. Often times you'll find mellowed out party people in this oasis. It's great for conversation though. We usually use it as a meeting bar. It's busy enough not to be DEAD but quiet enough to have a sensible conversation without shouting. Drinks are average and well enough priced read more

Super loud bar. Good for groups who come, you can comandeer any available tables around. Good for people in their twenties. Guinness was creamy and okay. read more

Not a bad place to hang out, drinks are fine and the crowd is cool. But I probably won't be back because the bartender was weirdly angry and it made us uncomfortable read more

The most unfriendly server. Three of our friends ordered multiple drinks at the bar, and the two of us felt cold sitting inside so we moved outside to sit only for 10 minutes. The server came out and told us we cannot sit here because this is for customers only but there are so many empty chairs and table, and we also ordered at least four drinks! Never coming back again! read more

Good drinks and very reasonably priced for the city. After 6pm on week days, place does become more populated with khaki wearing popped collared pink polo-ed finance bros/interns in the summer read more

I have had so many great nights here! This was the last bar I went to before NYC closed for Covid and it was the first bar I went to when NYC re-opened. It is a basic bar, nothing fancy but ALWAYS a great time. The staff is so chill and make you feel like their best friend. They do have space towards the back with a couple arcade games and is also large enough for a medium sized group (10-12 people). Definitely check it out when you're in the West Village! read more

I forgot how much I loved this place. Its a staple and I love coming here and having a couple drinks. There really isnt much wrong with it other than the bathroom line can get annoying. Darts and Buckhunter in the back keep the kids going back there. That said, the drinks keep flowing, the bartenders are tops. This would most definitely be my local spot if I lived locally... read more

This place Rocks!! Great Guinness and awesome Staff. Great place to meet perfect strangers. In the Spring and Summer they have outdoor seating (very limited seats) and you can watch the city just go by. The Four-Faced Liar gets it's name from a clock in Ireland. read more

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The Four-Faced Liar is awesome if you are looking for several, specific conditions: 1) A laid back place that's casual, though small 2) Somewhere that won't rush you and your loud, rowdy friends out 3) Don't care that it's cash only 4) Let you order food in and eat your aromatic food without judging you 5) Don't mind the mixed crowd of young, drunk people and old, slightly tamer though still drunk people If these are all "yes pleases" then by all means, come on down to The Four-Faced Liar, and sip on a cheap, cold beer as you and your friends tear up their couches and tables while fabricating drinking games in the dark corner, and eating taco truck burritos. They'll welcome ya. read more

This is exactly the type of bar I love. It was cozy, good lighting. There was a variety of seating. Good music was playing but not too loud. The drinks were reasonably priced which is a shock considering the neighborhood. The crowd was laid back, some playing games, no pretention. I will definitely be back. read more

I have seven words to share with you about The Fourfaced Liar: mysteriously packed despite overwhelming stench of puke. I keep trying to go to this bar because I enjoy both lying and drinking, but it turns out that I can never make it more than a foot past the doorway because I also enjoy smelling things other than regurgitated Guinness. I cannot figure out why there are always a billion people inside, and three or four more fairly decently dressed fools standing outside dangling cigarettes from their pleased lips on the sidewalk nearby. What gives? During the warmer months they set up tables outside, and they have some pretty decent drink specials, but if you try to go there during the winter I suggest toting an avant-garde-fashionable gas mask to keep out the aggresively wafting stench. read more

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I just moved. And yes its only a 5 or 6 minute walk from my old apartment. But as I told my brother as I set sail on my new adventure, "crossing 6th avenue makes me feel a world apart". In light of that, I needed to find a new bar that is just a "stones" throw away. Well I think The Four-Faced Liar makes the grade. For the west village the prices of beer and wine is more than reasonable and they have a little TV to watch the Yankees or whomever else is on. The crowd def. skews to the local post-work crowd during the week and is a hodge-podge on the weekends, but doesn't come anywhere near the riff-raffy feel of macdougal street. The interior is darkly lit and great for catching up with a friend for a beer or even a first date. I'll be back. read more

You could say this bar has four faces. the bar, the couples' tables, the card games in the back, and the regulars everywhere else. Tonight i snagged a seat at the bar. This could be anywhere: Cincinnati, South Bend, Grand Rapids. Any time too. But being New York and winter, the Rangers game's on. The bar tender looks out of it but commits tabs to memory. Settle up at the end. Mood lighting a combination of Christmas lights and somebody's mom's lamp. An unironic "thanks pal" at the end with a belated "happy holidays." I won't be back to see the three other sides. A regular told the bar tender the bathroom door handle's missing some screws and got back a big smile with a look like, "And?" Not for me, but I'm happy late stage gentrification still has space for places like this. Be advised: no mezcal substitutes. read more

I have to give this bar 5 stars based solely on the fact that they have arguably the best buck Hunter setup in the city. I am currently trying to qualify for the buck Hunter world championship (I'm not kidding) so having a great buckhunter set up is huge for me. Aside from the fact that they don't have food the bar itself is fine. Decent crowd, decent music, and good drink prices. They also let you bring your own food in which is nice since I don't know a single person who doesn't want to grab some food after knocking a couple back This is a small, dark, LOUD bar with minimal seating. Its especially loud when the live music is going. They also have a weekely poetry reading. So back to buck Hunter. Buck Hunter is an amazing game often found in bars with the equipment destroyed, the price jacked up, or in an area not particularly conducive to actually playing the game. Four faced liars machine is always in great condition, priced correctly, and in a spacious area of the bar. read more

A friend and I came here for a quiet drink since we wanted to talk and catch up. We were both a bit surprised that most of the clientele was straight when almost every bar in a few blocks is mostly gay. Not problem at all, though! Just an observation. The bartender was super quick to serve us and there was an open table right away. The noise level was low enough that we could chat and enjoy our drinks without having to yell. We only stayed for a drink but I still recommend this place if you're looking for a more chill alternative in the area. read more

Best poured guinness I've had all day (eight to be exact). To my compliment, the bartender remarked, "this ain't my first rodeo"... ...5 minutes later he damn near hit a customer at the bar while spinning a pint in his hand, smashed everywhere. Fucking hilarious, I'd come back. read more

The Four-Faced Liar - Pubs Near Me - New York, New York

Another negative degree windchill day in the city and I was meeting friends from out of town setting up to work on a big NFL sports gig in NJ, needed a comfy spot to pass the time and have a few pints. Left another rowdy downtown spot to come here.A movie was queued up and gratis Joes' pizza passed around from a previously hosted event that had just vacated. Guinness+Joe's pizza+movie+good bartender+totally chill vibe = excellent hang. I'll be back with friends. read more

Great Irish joint nestled in the West Village, don't expect anything fancy here! Decent rail with like 7 options... you got locals, Lagunitas as well as obv Guinness. Nice leather booths surround the bar along with some Irish knick-nacks and such. The bartenders are great which can really make or break a joint, no problems here at all! Usually loaded with Locals who are quick to chat up the tourists and talk about the good old days in The West Village. Prices are cheap for the area as a pint sets you back only $6. Couple TV's by the bar and they watch NY Football on Sundays obviously. Great stop for a quick pint for sure.. or 10! talk later PS- Great Music read more