I came here on a Monday night w/ a friend to celebrate her friend along with all of his friends and 6 month old baby... in a bar. Riiiiight. It was a friendly sort of place, with lots of beer selections which is awesome if you like beer. I had something blueberry and it kinda taste like a snozberry, go figure. With so many beers on tap one would have expected the beer list to be easier to read, but it was all in alphabetical order which is kinda wack, it should go from light to dark. Everything should be done in an order that will make me happy. The world would be a better place. I shared an order of their "cajun fries" which were just fries with lots of pepper on them. Meh. My favorite part about the entire experience was the fact that there weren't a bunch of crazy NYU students around bothering me. Sorry, but people who know me know that I hate all college students. Even when I was one. read more

Sadly I'll keep this short but sweet. The stouts we ordered were great, the service was not. Although we were seated immediately upon entering around 12:50 pm on a beautiful, warm sunny Tuesday, service slowed to a crawl and then a standstill. When our waitress returned to us a few minutes after seating us, she DID tell us that food might take a while because the kitchen was busy. "No problem," we optimistically responded. "Just keep the drinks coming and we'll be fine." So we ordered our stouts and sweet potato fries. Drinks came immediately, fries shortly thereafter. And that was it. Waitress never came back. Busboy came by to clear the table when it was obvious our drinks and fries were done. We had to order another round from him. Oh well. Please note, the place was half empty. In the hour we were there sipping and munching on one beer and fries, customers did start to flow in...I can only imagine the service THEY got when it was actually BUSY! When it comes to this place, it's one and done for me. read more

I stopped in here for the first time last evening on my way home from a meeting that left me very much in need of a chilling out. Since it was August and hot, I stopped by to look at the taps through the enormous open window at my eye level. I watched this place go up all through May and June while walking back and forth to the A train and it looked calm, relaxed, attitude free and charming. I popped in to look at the beer list and call Peter to come join me if he was free, which he was. I sat at the bar and had a pint and then a half pint of Wailing Wench. It was delicious. The bartender Sean was friendly and Irish, and poured me several samples of beers I hadn't tried in order for me to figure out what I wanted. All the draft beers were very well priced, with none appearing to be more than $6. And they offer Schaefer on draft....which is kind of cute. The place was fitted out on a budget but was very well done, so you don't notice the wood isn't expensive. It has an old feel to it, but not intentionally "faux", so you can see how it will weather and develop its own character over time. I am NOT a bar person and not only did I like it here, and find the crowd friendly and normal, but I would go back on purpose another time just to enjoy a beer and relax. Lots of whiskies, the single malts being fairly standard, but several Bushmills varieties to choose from if you like Irish Whiskey, which I do. read more

2014-Jan-06 They didn't provide the back-area we booked in advance, they charged us with a 20% service fee and they added 'tips' that they summarily included on some of the bills without notification. I forgot the name of the manager but she was impolite, and unhelpful. 2014-Jan-07 I decided to change the rating from one-star to three-stars after the owner of The Half Pint reached out explaining why our reservation got cancelled, and communication that fell through the cracks when they said they called our group to warn us. The service fee and self-added tips were just plain poor judgement from the folks working that night. read more

I went to an unofficial Yelp Event here, called lets get sloppy, and only two beers and a shot into this thing I was leaving with four women to go somewhere else. I like the back bar, with secret back restroom, because you know once you break the seal.... Shot glasses were kind of puny, I guess stick with pints, they always give u a generous pint. Beers were very strong and excellent. I had a duvel and a speakeasy both on draft. read more

Beer still good but... Do NOT order the jerk chicken sandwich. I was starving and it still wasn't good. Epic fail. read more

Half Pint is a great bar because it doesn't try too hard to impress you. it has the fundamentals of a good bar, and that's why it's a keeper: lots of space, great beers on hand, excellent bartenders, a kitchen serving good pub food that's open late, and sometimes even a DJ. they even let you reserve space if your group will be big enough - props to the staff for helping with that! fairly recently threw a little get-together event for some college friends, and while the competition was fierce for which drinking establishment would receive our patronage for such a rowdy and epic army, ultimately Half Pint won out. glad to see it is still as awesome as I remember from the last time I came, maybe a year ago. memory's a bit hazy, yanno? the DJ was pretty good, phasing in more awesome and cheesy 80s tunes as the night progressed to balance out the mediocre modern music he was playing earlier. no night is complete until a remix of "I Wear My Sunglasses At Night" comes on! it certainly got people up and dancing...or maybe it was the well-poured drinks that the bartenders were slinging. maybe a little of column A and a little of column B! convenient to get to - almost much every subway line in the city and the PATH train all stop right nearby. read more

We came for brunch and they were cool enough to accommodate 8 people last minute. The unlimited special for $16 was great, they kept bringing refills and only maybe twice in 2 hours did we need to ask. The food could have been executed better. All 3 of our angry burgers were missing crispy onions (but no point in sending them back and they would get cold if we asked) and my friend's scramble ingredients were indecipherable and there was definitely no goat cheese. Overall it was a fun brunch but I wouldn't take anyone there to make an impression. read more

Holla Yelpers, I have returned from the dead. My dearies who have been wondering where I've been- well you should know that I tore my shoulder ligament (labrum) from too much pole fitness. Silly me. Sad to say, I will never be able to aerial dance again but hey this should be for my never-to-written blog, so I'll stop. (though any friends who are in the field of medicine, message me I'm scurred!) My latest food adventure at the Half Pint in my 'hood came to me when I discovered Hoo Deals. What I like about Hoo is that you can buy an unlimited amount of deals per table- so, if you feel like 50% off burgers, you and your friends can all revel in the savings. That's exactly what me and my bf fellow Yelper did. $6 for $12 to be used on burgers and fries at Half Pint and sister resto Amity Hall (yay for choices) We'd tried Amity once before (ooh stuffed burgers) so we wanted something new and tried Half Pint. I would actually have to say Amity was better but discounted food always makes things sweeter. Maybe it was an off night. Walked in with no problems and got a nice corner table around 7 on Wed (deal can be used from Sun-Wed). Our waitress was really sweet, prompt and patient-- she had no qualms with the deal and didn't gawk at the fact that I was wearing a sling (a relief). She didn't also scoff at the fact that we wanted no drinks (no alky for me for all the painkillers I'm on)- though bf raised his eyes in approval at the whiskey offerings. The environment was much quieter and better than Amity. There isn't a whole lot of burger selection, but enough to feed everyone. Veggie, turkey, football player sized, chicken... yes chicken. Jerk chicken. This is what bf got and it was yummy. Well seasoned with really good mango chutney and guac. Standard side greens. I got the turkey. It was juicy and big but not as tasty as the chicken. Not too much seasoning but good corn and salsa. I was a bit upset that my plate didn't come with shoe string fries (as said on the menu) but hey the standard thick cut are still good with salt. Love fries. Not sure about return factor- but def worth a try for the drinks; try Amity's stuffed burgers next door. read more

This is a strange place. One of those bars where the beer list is stellar, but just about every other thing about the place is mediocre. Like the owner is some benevolent beer dictator who thought he could make a great bar by serving up every awesome beer ever without hiring people who are knowledgeable or passionate about beer. Good beer alone does not a beer bar make. read more

Went here for my bestest friend Jenn's birthday. See her review here as well (Jenn T.)! We got to Half Pint around 11 on a Sunday, and apparently NYC is a ghost town at that hour because there was no one else in the streets, let alone in the restaurant. Granted, what was close to a hurricane had blown through the city that weekend, but I am friends with enough New Yorkers to know that weather won't stop them from getting out of their shoe box apartments to drink and eat! From the minute we walked in the door everything was fantastic. Atmosphere was very cool, with a nouveau gastro pub theme going. Service was great, food delicious (try the hot pretzels, fries and burger), and the drinks...oh the drinks!! I am not usually a Bloody Mary fan, but I could have drank these all day long (and not just because I love alcohol). These Bloody Marys were chock full of garlic, horseradish, onion, celery, hot sauce...all the things that a typical Bloody includes, but they were blended and floating around in a tomato sea of deliciousness, so with each sip you got a little of everything. I have ordered various Bloodys since then hoping that they will be just as good, but I am always disappointed. I have heard the beer is great, too, although I was too busy with my Bloody Mary to even think about beer. I will have to go back and try. But after I have a BM first. read more

For years I believed that I hated all beers. Then a coworker turned me on to the joys of wheat beers on tap. I generally love pub food. So, I walked into the Half Pint today with great expectations, only to be let down. Yes, they had wheat beer on tap and it was as wonderful as I've come to expect. The food, however, was another story. I ordered yellow split pea and ham soup, 'cause it was a bit chilly today. Someone should tell the cook that with this much ham in the soup, any additional salt is seriously overkill. The french fries were also a bit too salty for my taste. (And I have a pretty high tolerance for salt.) Guess the idea behind all the salt was to keep you ordering beer. The place was filled to the brim with tourists on this Saturday afternoon. In fact, a tour group came through and purchased "Secret New York" books (presumably from the tour guide). If whatever tour they were on was touting this place as one of the best kept secrets in New York, those tourists were seriously robbed. read more

Found this place on a whim, and for a bottomless brunch it's great. The unlimited mimosas are perfect for groups. The food wasn't amazing but it was average bar food, which is the best bet if your looking for a boozy brunch. I'd come back for the vibes & probably with a group more interested in booze then brunch. read more

The Half Pint is everything a good bar should be! Their beer selection is grand, and I wasn't disappointed. One of the waitresses was helpful in pointing out their seasonal brews. We discovered new favorites, as well as downed our tried-and-trues. Its spacious, yet intimate. Casual, yet rowdy at times. Having our own little booth by the window made us feel very relaxed, and we ended up staying for a couple of hours! Had an awesome time! read more

Server thought my gf entree was our appetizer, then brought out my burger before the appetizer came, then brought out the wrong appetizer (no hot sauce on tendies) then my burger was brought back out cold. The raclette burger was pretty average, might be because it was cold. The salmon was very solid. Chicken tendies were pretty oily but overall good. Vibe was fun. Very loud. read more

Great place to grab a low key drink with friends. I recently went with a large group, and the cozy atmosphere, vast menu of draft and bottled beers, and beer towers (your choice of draft beer!) kept everyone complacent. We arrived early Saturday evening. The bar wasn't too busy and we were easily able to get a seat. Flash forward to midnight, this place was overwhelmingly crowded. I recommend going early if you want a seat! read more

Unlimited brunch drinks were great but are limited to the time you are eating, so eat slow!! The staff kept attempting to take our plates which is great that they were attentive but also annoying because we wanted to take advantage of the extra $16 it costs for unlimited drinks :) Overall decent brunch place, may go back. read more

I really want to give this place 4 stars. But.... Let me explain. I went here on a Sunday afternoon with 6 girlfriends for "bottomless brunch." Upon our arrival, The Half Pint honored our reservation and we were seated at 1pm on the dot. However, while the front of the restaurant was busy, lively, and bright, we were placed in the way back dark corner of the establishment. Fine. No big deal, my friends and I have a great time no matter where we go. The waitress sat 5 of us, and told us we has to wait for the other two girls to arrive (subway troubles) in order to start the bottomless brunch which was only a 90 minute limit. Again, fine. Once everyone arrives, the waitress comes over and takes our drink orders. They have you chose between a Mimosa, Bloody Mary, or "Brunch Punch" (prosecco, fruit juice, vodka, ginger ale). I tried the brunch punch, which was "OK" at most. I really wasn't a fan of it. When it came time for a second round of drinks, the waitress told us we could not switch our drink choice. I looked at her and told her very kindly that I really wasn't a fan of the brunch punch and just wanted to switch to mimosa. She hesitated at first, but then appeased me and let it slide. I was happy even though I didnt think the rule was appropriate. When it came time for food orders, 2 of my friends ordered the "Waffle Sandwich" special. After about 25 minutes, our food starts to come out with the exception of those two special orders. Our waitress was 1000000% blind to the fact that everyone at the table was eating except for 2 people. She did not come over and see how everything was, how the food was prepared, etc. My friends sat there food-less for 15 minutes. Beyond unacceptable. Finally this waitress comes over again for drink refills (which she needed to be called over for 2/3 times) and SOMEONE at the table has to point out to her that 2 people did not receive their orders. She responded with a dumbfounded look, and went to go check "what was going on." She came back and told us that in order to place the special order, she has to click a different button on the computer and that button was not working/being received by the kitchen. Fine. Not totally her fault..... kind of. By this point, all of us had finished our meals. The waitress asked if my friends still wanted their food (obviously?) if it could be rushed out. One girl said no forget it, the other was still willing to wait. About another 10 minutes go by and the waitress brings my friend chicken and waffles. This was not her order. My friend was very polite in telling the waitress that she was served the wrong order, and the waitress replies, "Oh. I don't know if its me thats confused, or the kitchen thats confused." Let me just stop right here. OBVIOUSLY, it was the waitress who was confused since she acknowledged the fact that my friend ordered the SPECIAL considering she used that as the excuse that the meal did not come out in the first place !!! This is now over an HOUR of waiting for the correct meal. All of us have been finished for a while, and this poor girl can't even get what she ordered. Finally, the correct meal was brought out to her. The waitress extended our "Unlimited drinking time" another 30 minutes, and she comped the meal that was an hour late, although my friend had to convince her to do so. Which in my opinion was extremely wrong. Overall, we really did have a great time, besides the fact that we were in the back room in a corner, and the service was exceptionally awful. Not sure if I would return considering I'm sure there are better places to go. read more

Well, the good news is, there's Good, there's Bad, but fortunately there's no ugly. THE GOOD: Comfortable place with low stools, high stools and high backed chairs at the bar. THE GREAT: It is SO hard to get a decent stout that isn't Guinness but this place has a nice selection (even though they were out of the Breakside Salted Caramel Stout that I wanted to try) THE BAD: Service? What service? The waitress informed us when she took our order that there would be a little wait for food since the kitchen was busy. No problem. She didn't tell us she would not be back to check if everything was okay OR to find out if we wanted another drink. Maybe there's a 1 drink maximum? Idk, but the guy who came to clear the dishes was kind enough to take my drink order. OVERALL: Not terrible. If you're looking to hang out and enjoy some Stouts, check it out. If you want ANY kind of customer service (or vague interest) keep it moving. read more

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I practically live upstairs (oops, don't stalk) so I walk by this place all the time. Came in here twice (on two different dates). It's always crowded and lively, especially during a sporting event. On the Sunday night I was in here it was dead, but I actually kind of liked it that way. Made it easier to talk and get served. I loved the bartender, he totally got me, I should have been on a date with him. When this place first opened and I would walk past, every person standing outside of the place had an English accent, yummy. But I digress... I also came here late on a Saturday night, it was packed -- tons of NYU kiddies, and kinda dorky looking ones. Oh well. Not really my scene but they have a great selection of beers. It's a good sized space, and you can order these like keg/pole things at your table with a tap so that you can just keep refilling your mugs, genius for us heavy drinkers. Plus, for some reason it always smells like pumpkin pie. Haven't yet had the food, it looks fairly mediocre, but I cannot judge unless I have tried it!! read more

I just want to be on top of you Danika... It was a bratwurst burger not a sauerkraut burger... which I have had before and thought was FABULOUS and the Tuna salad is really good too... so is the pretzel appetizer... ok I am moving it from 3 to 4 stars now... Now I see... shameless sitorsquat plug... you should be ashamed Danika... ASHAMED read more

I have worked in the restaurant business for 9 years. Last week I had the worst experience I have had at a bar in NYC to date. I was there for a going away party. The minute I walked in, I had a woman yell at me and tell me that I couldn't stand where I was standing because I was blocking her way. Ok, well then you shouldn't have put a party in an inconvenient spot. Everyone was more than willing to move over when people walked thru, as anyone would in a bar...it's called manners, well apparently that wasn't enough and she continued to yell at our party. So then, I proceed to the bar to get away from being yelled at and to get a drink. The waitress chases me down and tells me since I am with the party I have to order from her. I told her that the party tab was over, I wanted to start my own tab and hang out at the bar. She told me I had no choice but to order from her. Even though I was wanting to sit at the bar, with my friend and not even be a part of the party. Made no sense. And she was so rude about it. Insisted on taking my credit card and telling me how they don't pool tips. I get all that, but I was wanting to sit at the bar and she basically stole from the bartender and forced me to hang out in an area I didn't want to be in. Just so she could make my $1 tip on the beer. Apparently she needed that pretty bad. Regardless, I wasn't the only one that was grossed out by their behavior. I overheard a few people in the area all talking about how aggressive the employees were. Let's be real Half Pint, you are a bar. A bar in the village in NYC...not the Ritz Carlton. Chill out a bit... read more

Great food, good drinks, music, and atmosphere. But the service has consistently sucked. I went here often as a grad student at NYU, and revisited again last night - nothing has changed. I do enjoy the company here but wish the service was much better. read more

My girlfriend bartends here so I decided to pop in for a visit. The interior is warm with wooden tables and stools...very traditional type pub. There are two bars, tv's for sports (which I could care less about but hey, someone out there cares)... and a huge variety of great beers! YAY! This has one of my new FAVS, German beer Weihenstephan. Also, a good selection of tasty food. I had the large soft pretzels with mustard which came with a small side of sourcrout (this is great with beer btw), and a yummy creamy tomato soup with garlic rolls. All very very good. Such a great atmosphere. Met a few cool people that night (funny what venturing out alone does)... even met someone from the NY Yelp team. Love this place because it's a cool hangout so I would go here even if my girlfriend wasn't the bartender! read more

I stopped by for the Alabama vs Texas A&M game. Worst idea ever. They are situated at a prime location but only have 3 TVs, all of which are no bigger than 30 inches. We had to haggle to change one of them to the only college football game that mattered. Yes, tell me a game that meant more than #1 ranked team vs Johnny Football. But all sports aside, truth is The Half Pint doesn't hold itself out to be a sports bar so it would be patently unfair to rate it just on the quality and quantity of their TVs. I am not a big beer drinker and prefer whiskey/scotch/cognac on any given day. However, listening to my friends order their selection of beers makes this no different than any other bar in the area. Same selection of beers at the same prices. After about 10 Jameson on the rocks I ordered the chicken tenders to try to stay afloat for the remainder of the game. On the first bite I tasted freezer burn. They were definitely not fresh. I would not be able to tell the difference between these and a freezer bag of Perdue chicken tenders you would cook at home in the microwave. The biggest gripe I have about chicken tenders is the ratio of batter to meat. Here it was 3:1 in favor of the batter. They might as well have called it batter tenders. Other people at my table ordered the fries, chicken burgers, and pizza. Chicken burgers were inedible and the fries looked like they had drenched them in saturated fat. Overall it's a solid 2 stars given the other bars in the area. However if you're looking just to get sloshed then it might be a 3. read more

Cool place. They have draft beers of very original flavors and play very nice music. We went to have dinner during easter weekend and they have a special offer of a veggie burger, which was very good! read more

The Half Pint / Ernie's Bar - American Near Me - New York, New York

Good things: the atmosphere is pretty good, there was an acceptably low number of NYU frat boys there the night I drank here. Also, the table taps (or beer towers,whatever you want to call them) are very cool and were a big hit with our table. Other than that, this place fails to impress me. The food was terrible, which I think is actually a prosecutable crime in Greenwich Village. I'm pretty sure everything we ordered was frozen until just before it hit our table. The fancy drinks weren't very good--stay away from here if you like anything mixed with anything else. read more

I'm from Sunnyside. I like Irish pubs. I came here with my friend Charmaine. It's a pretty open space and had really nice wooden tables, which I liked. I order two Stellas and she ordered a grilled chicken salad with a mixed drink. The waitresses were nice and I had a good time overall. Its a good place to come in for a drink and some good old pub food. Portions are large and you can't go wrong with a Stella on draft. read more

Stopped in for a burger on the way to the Comedy Cellar, and was really and happily surprised at how good the burger and fries were. Thanks for the good grub! read more

I heard a lot about this place, after all, it is right next to campus. But, I have to say, I'm a bit disappointed in the drinks. I ordered a mojito, and it was definitely too strong that I just didn't enjoy it. I will give them back points on the whiskey sour, but then again, how hard is it to make one right? But the size of those drinks though... for at least $11 each? Oi. I created my own burger (medium rare with cheddar and sauteed onions), which came with fries on the side. The burger was okay, not the best, definitely could have been seasoned better. Also, the fries I didn't end up touching because they were soggy, lifeless, and leaking grease by the time I was done with my burger. On the plus side, the staff was nice and attended to everything that we asked for in a timely fashion. The execution of the food and drinks? Iffy... My friend and I spent about $50 each overall here, but I don't think I'll be coming back here anytime soon. read more

I am totally new to the area and have been inundated with options while walking thru the Village. This is the only place I've been to more than once and the SOLE REASON I've been back is Kenley at the bar. Her service, conversation and the overall ambiance she provides is unrivaled. If you couple Kenley with salt and vinegar chips and a bottomless brunch on Sunday's you really have no reason to go anywhere else. Ever. read more

Your experience here will vary Depending on what you're going here for. It's truly a sports bar having an identity crisis in my opinion. The games are on but no one seems to be watching. They have a good bar selection but the service is so slow and rude that you're better off going literally anywhere else. Went for brunch. They advertise $25 bottomless plus the price of an entree but unless you have 4 people doing it, they won't give you the famous tower, much less a pitcher. Instead, they'll come around once every 20 minutes and angrily fill up the cup on their own. The food was ok. Nothing spectacular but again, this place is truly a sports bar with an identity crisis so I sorta knew that going into it. The chicken and waffles were good but the pancakes tasted like they were heated in a microwave. Also, for a place that serves brunch you'd think they'd have more non alcoholic drink options. In terms of coffee all they have is hot black coffee with milk. No half and half, no almond milk, nothing. The servers were rude and in a hurry even though we were the only ones in there. Moral of the story, if you want a mediocre bottomless brunch where alcohol takes priority over food this is a place for you. However, if you want to be able to talk to you friends over a meal (or are above the age of 25) go literally anywhere else. read more

My wife and I came in for brunch yesterday and we really had a great time. We have been here before for brunch and I usually go for one of the skillets but I saw that on the specials they had a Breakfast Pizza with buratta, asparagus, pancetta and a fried egg. This has to be one of the best pizzas I ever had in my life and I suggest to the manager/owner to consider putting this on the regular brunch menu. My wife had the French toast and enjoyed it as well. The service was excellent with him filling up our glasses and checking in with us. We are looking forward to coming back to The Half Pint soon! read more

The Half Pint / Ernie's Bar - Breakfast Pizza with Buratta, Asparagus, Pesto, Pancetta and egg. - American Near Me - New York, New York

Sat down, seemed like a good vibe. They have beer/mimosa towers. Service was absolutely terrible. Only one server spoke to us, when we flagged her down for a second round she told us she wasn't our server but couldn't tell us who was. Literally, only this one server who "wasn't our server" spoke a single word to us in the 2 hours we were there but only when we called for her attention. 3 beers in 2 1/2 hours is insane. read more

Large selection of draft beers, smiling people and great vibe here. We got here after the place was recommended by a friend who used to live just by the bar. The area is cool, and very alive on Friday-Saturday nights, and to end up talking to a stranger is not rare here. We had 8 Beers and we ended with a ridiculous bill. I know I will be back here, and if you like beers, you should too. read more

Amazing!!!! Starts off with the fact that they feed animals from house bowls outside! The next set of treats are inside.. A menus of great options were handed to me and me and my partner couldn't agree on one app or entree.. We tried a plethora of both and had a sick time.. Thanks for the service and time... Be back read more

The food was delicious. Being from Wisconsin were are particular about our cheese curds and mac-n-cheese. Both were on point!! However, sadly, the wait staff was sub par. I had to flag them down to get refills, the bill, new fork b/c the one we had had goo on it....etc... When the one server would show up her interactions with us were in 1 word sentences. Not friendly or welcoming. I'd like to sit at the bar next time and see if the service is better... read more

Excellent food with good portions and very generous on the bottomless brunch. Couldn't ask for more on a Saturday.

Beer Tower looks like a bong! Thats what I thought when my date and I walked in early last night. Happy Hour specials are great! Cheap beer and wine. We didn't try the food though. Crowds are more preppy and NYU types read more

I saw this place on Groupon and decided to check it out. It was definitely worth the $20 I paid for two people: burger dish and drinks. Kind of expensive for a college student but I would go again. The staff was so friendly and the environment was so comfortable. Mostly adults having lunch when I went on a Friday afternoon, not too packed. Kind of empty. The food was amazing. I had the turkey burger and french fries, which was absolutely to die for. Turkey burgers are amazing! This place needs more customers. They make you feel like you're at home. read more