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    The Irish American Pub

    3.9 (416 reviews)
    ModerateIrish Pub
    Open 10:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Irish coffee
    Chris S.

    The Irish American in downtown Manhattan is a quintessential Irish-themed bar that feels like it's straight out of a TV depiction. While I'm neither Irish nor particularly familiar with Irish culture beyond media portrayals, this spot offers an authentic and enjoyable experience that earns high praise--at least from someone who's seen plenty of Cheers, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Family Guy, and The Simpsons. If it's man-cave-worthy with an Irish, Celtic green vibe, why not say this is the best Irish pub that seamlessly doubles as a sports bar and a cozy retreat? The drinks menu is a highlight, with options like Irish coffee or just Guinness. The service was quick as one could imagine as Irish coffee is simple to make. The combination of sweet, bitter, and warm flavors makes it a delightful experience. Although I didn't try the food, play pool or cards, or join in the karaoke, all of these activities are available and would make for a fun outing with friends. This seems like the perfect place to visit during March Madness or Saint Patrick's Day for a lively celebration. I'll definitely consider bringing friends back for those occasions and will likely update my review when that time comes. Mark my words, I shall return.

    Our check....highlighting is mine.

    Can someone please help? We had a casual lunch (5 of us) just before the holidays and I grabbed the check which was a fair $208.13. As I always do, I added a 20% gratuity. As I reviewed my receipt prior to paying my credit card bill in January, I saw that a 20% gratuity was ALREADY added. The actual bill was $161.50. So with the tip they added (32.30) plus the $40 I added, this was nearly as 50% tip! I've NEVER had a tip added on the bill for a small party of 5. I reached out to management to no avail. I feel very ripped off, and embarrassed for my Irish brethren who have gotten cheated as well. I hesitate to dispute the charge, as restaurants work hard to stay in business, but being duped like this is painful.

    spiced cranberry mule, Chips and Dips, honeybee
    Nicole K.

    guac was very good- chips extremely good. similar to moes chips but perfect amount of salt. cocktails very good, between $14-$18 so standard city price. vibe was great on a saturday night between 6-10 pmish. extremely fast and attentive service even with a mostly full bar and plenty of tables occupied. highly recommend!

    Good wings. Not amazing, but solid good. I will keep ordering them !
    Fadda M.

    Torn b/t 3 & 4 stars. The food here is not amazing - but it's good. The service was not great - my food was forgotten about. They were moderately busy, but seemed shirt staffed. The staff they did have were busting their tails & doing their best. One of my beers was skunked, & I was charged for it. That all being said, those are not even complaints. Very friendly staff, clean inside, & very nice interior. My only issue is that the lights were on too bright for a bar. BUT - this place has a vibe. I can imagine it was once filled with awful finance bro's with blue vests. However - so many of them thankfully work from home, or somewhere else, now. Since COVID - 2020, John St is eerily not very busy at lunch time now. But this place is. And it's not bankers. Contractors / construction guys. Some visitors. Rando's? A great mix of all kinds of people from all walks of life, being loud, letting off steam, and having a good time. This place is a real oasis in this neighborhood. I wish I knew about it a long time ago. They are also open late, & their kitchen is open late. This, and Fish Market, are the 2 best spots down here. But Fish Market is not open for lunch. So that narrows it down. This was a tough call 3 or 4 stars. If they just dimmed the lights a bit, wld go up to 4.

    Grilled Lamb Lollipops
    Katie B.

    My family and I spent Thanksgiving here and truly enjoyed. I didn't realize how busy they would be or how HUGE this place was. The holiday decorations are amazingggg. There was a pre fixe menu for Thanksgiving with good choices. I only got a photo of the lamb lollipops which were so delicious. I will need to go back and order from the regular menu to give a more thorough review but our Thanksgiving meal was very good and even though they were busy service was super friendly.

    Buttermilk chicken sandwich with parm truffle fries

    This was the best tasting chicken sandwich I have had and it came from a small Irish pub down in a basement. Amazing service and food.

    Entre: Buffalo Mac & Cheese with Blue Cheese  Lavender French Cocktail
    Mercedes L.

    I visited TIA for a Promotion Party. TIA is a "happening place", if you are looking for a good/happy time. I definitely recommend TIA. It's located in the lower level at 17 John Street, steps ... Food/menu has plenty to choose from, cocktails-same a great variety. The staff was so nice to me and my friends. It is a bar and Karaoke is ON, it started on time with continued performances. Great friendly ambiance. Visit The Irish American.

    Jerry T.

    service was good. wings tasted ok, the barbecue tasted like Buffalo for some reason. Bathroom was a little dirty.

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    Brian U.

    Came with about 30 workers to celebrate the retirement of three colleagues and was severely disappointed. From outside it looks like a small bar but inside is very spacious. We called several days ahead to reserve a section for us from 5pm - 7pm. Once we arrived instead of being greeted they just pointed to our section. No hello smh. Once seated we could see that they were moderately busy. The waiter in the section said we can order with him or at the bar. Unfortunately once we gave him our first drink order he said they were out of the banana maple smash. He then ran off and disappeared for 30 minutes without taking our food and drink order. After that delay we decided to go the bar and place our drink orders. Most of the bartenders were competent and did their job. However, the redheaded bartender was extremely rude even harshly telling one of my colleagues "you can see that we're busy" and not taking the drink order. Had it been one of the retirees she said that to all of us would have walked out. Needless to say we won't be wasting our money here again. There's no reason to pay for bad service and rude staff. Stout is a better sports in the area. Mezcali around the corner is a better bar with a great staff. Don't waste your time here.

    Quesadilla
    Jason L.

    A cool little subterranean gastropub in Fidi. Ironically I did not have any drinks while I was there because I was just looking for the closest spot serving bar food as I was craving guilty pleasure dishes. This is a no frills place, no overembellished names for dishes, everything is straightforward and delivered exactly as promised. The sliders were delicious, fries crispy and hot, and the chicken quesadillas could've been a bit warmer but can't complain too much. I wish that they offered some variety in sauces, horseradish or spicy mustard would've been great in my opinion. The server was just ending her shift as I entered and I felt that she was in a big hurry because my check came out before I even got all of my food.

    Veronika B.

    Great casual bar right in the heart of the Financial District. This lower level spot offers a range of beers, liquors, wines and food options. The vibe is casual and relaxed if your looking for an after work break this might just do the trick. The bartenders are always friendly and prompt, the great service always makes for a better experience. I enjoyed a perfectly poured glass of Guinness. The prices and very fair and better then most places in the immediate area. Lots of seating options at the bar or at the booths and tables off to the side. If your into sports, they also have several TVs. I plan on coming back here every so often.

    Chicken pot pie
    Nikki S.

    Wherever I go, I love to visit an Irish pub. I found this gem by chance. The atmosphere is really cool. You walk down into a basement type pub. The Liverpool game was playing so the energy was amazing. Our table ordered the chicken pot pie and fish and chips. Both were AMAZING. Sometimes fish and chips can be too greasy but this we perfect. We obviously had a pint of guiness and that was lovely too. Do yourself a favor and order a pitcher of beer as the prices are great. Our server was wonderful and brought my son over a basket of fries in celebration of his 12th birthday. I will definitely come back here in my next visit.

    My shot and IPA sample (Jeff was teaching me about IPAs)
    Chris J.

    Great service from the bartender Jason recently!!! One of my favorite spots in this area!! Babu & Shawn are great as well! Good vibes and delicious food!!!! Always a good time here!!!

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    Love this place! So fun. Has two pool tables and great food. The bartender Babu was so kind to us and gave great drink recs!

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    amazing food and vibes they had every flag hung up but Israel #FreeNorthernIreland #FreePalestine

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    Super fun bar to go after work. Staff is great and service is good. Classic and solid bar food.

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    I got a wet sandwich. They were generous with the ingredients like the cheese and pepper. Fries and…read more¼ of a pickle. Just left me wanting more. I liked that they had a Harp on tap! And the trivia was fun.

    The "Perfect" Pint is apparently a far cry from reality…read more Our server, Ruffino, seemed perfectly cordial at first, but that changed rather quickly when we discovered a 20% automatic gratuity added to our bill without any prior notice. We didn't find out about this little surprise until the check was placed on our table. Nothing like discovering an extra charge at the end of your meal that apparently everyone was supposed to know about except the customers. We went downstairs to the host stand and asked to speak with a manager. We were informed that there was no manager on duty--apparently, just a staff of bartenders. When we questioned the automatic gratuity, we were told that all orders over $100 automatically receive a 20% gratuity. There was just one small problem: we had never been informed of this policy, nor did we see it posted anywhere. We politely asked for the charge to be removed since it had not been disclosed to us. We were told there was "nothing that could be done." Naturally, we then went back to Ruffino and asked to speak with his boss. We were promptly brought the exact same person we had already spoken with downstairs--who then proceeded to tell Ruffino to remove the gratuity. So apparently, there was something that could be done. Good to know. Unfortunately, the situation then went from questionable customer service to outright disrespect. During the interaction, our experience working in the food service industry was insulted, and we were told, and I quote: "I feel bad for whatever establishment you worked for because I know it was S**T. Get the F**K out and never return." Classy. For the record, there were only four people in our party. The establishment's own gratuity guidelines state that a 20% automatic gratuity applies to parties of six or more, not four. So let's recap: * A 20% gratuity was added without being disclosed. * We were told it applied because our order exceeded $100. * We were unable to find this policy posted anywhere. * We were initially told nothing could be done about the charge. * Someone subsequently instructed Ruffino to remove it, proving that something could, in fact, be done. * And when we questioned the situation, we were insulted and told to leave and never come back. Honestly, the last part was the easiest request to accommodate. If "Perfect" is supposed to describe the customer experience here, I'd hate to see what happens at an establishment that's merely average. As for the request to "never return"--don't worry. We won't. Some establishments manage to make that decision remarkably easy for you.

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    I stumbled across this Irish Pub with a Rooftop view of the street by chance looking for a coffee…read moreshop. The rooftop view appealed to me much more than hanging out in a coffee shop. Since my favorite beer is Guinness. Figured it was time to get it while waiting for a friend at the theater nearby. I was glad that the waitress at the bar downstairs was really friendly and gave me directions to take the elevator up to the rooftop. I didn't realize this pub was shared with another pub next door. The elevators was located in between the 2 pubs. While getting to the elevator, it seems there was an attendant that brought guests up on the cozy little elevator. Though, there were no attendants later in the day. The waitress mentioned I could bring my glass up with me to the roof. So I did. Overall, I enjoyed my time overlooking the busy street while sipping my beer.

    Hostess downstairs - extremely rude and impatient. Little…read moreshort lady on the rooftop - even more rude. Bartenders - FIVE of them will ignore tf out of you until they have no choice but to speak to you because some finance bros came and called the bartenders over. Thought it was because I'm a woman but then this older Caucasian woman came to sit next to me and they came to her right away (I'm a woman of color). I even had to flail my arms just to get the tab and I can tell that it's their routine to ignore a certain demographic. I was only here because my friend had to meet up with my work colleagues so I thought I would grab a seat at the bar and enjoy a quick burger before heading out for birthday festivities. The burger and fries were good and the rooftop is nice. I have no desire to return but it's probably what they want.

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