Pretty typical Irish pub, was there for Knicks game. Good specials and good was good and quick. Good energy

The "Perfect" Pint is apparently a far cry from reality. 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. read more

The Perfect Pint - Stated below is the gratuity policy - Irish Pub Near Me - New York, New York

I got a wet sandwich. They were generous with the ingredients like the cheese and pepper. Fries and ¼ of a pickle. Just left me wanting more. I liked that they had a Harp on tap! And the trivia was fun. read more

The Perfect Pint - Irish Pub Near Me - New York, New York

Caught in a scam: Complete Irish experience, right down to being scammed on the auto-grat by Ruffino. What they don't advertise is that if your tab goes over $100, they automatically add a 20% gratuity. What they do advertise is a fantastic atmosphere with close-enough-to-traditional UK food that isn't actually native to Ireland. We confronted Ruffino over the arbitrary charge, and I asked to speak to the manager. Apparently, there are no managers on duty, there is only the owner. This was told to me by the ginger-headed bartender, who Ruffino called upstairs to deal with us. He told me that we could contact the owner via email. Unfortunately, that wasn't really an acceptable solution, given that an arbitrary, unadvertised charge looks an awful lot like a scam unless it is otherwise clearly disclosed on the menu. The ginger fella folded when I kept pressing for management, yelled at me, and then started bad-mouthing my place of employment as well as my veteran employment in the service industry. My honest opinion: Go here as a last resort. It isn't real Irish pub food. It's British food in an Irish wool jacket that forces you to pay 20% extra once your tab crosses $100, and apparently that policy is enforced by the six-foot-nothing Púca they keep behind the bar on the ground floor. read more

The Perfect Pint - Auto-gratuity for parties of six or more, but it doesn't say anything about auto-gratuities over $100 - Irish Pub Near Me - New York, New York

Was here on a Wednesday night for a holiday party.The wings, the quesadillas and burgers were all amazing! Richard the bartender is on point! He doesn't miss anyone without a drink and remembers what you otdered. Great vibes!Great time! read more

Fish and chips was so good And i had an amazing lemon drop martini i ever had; jean was so awesome too read more

Last night, my wife and I tried The Perfect Pint, which was next door to the place we were staying. We had just come from a very long and tiring day of sightseeing the Statue of Liberty, and we tired, hot (it was nearly 90° with humidity), and hungry. This is an Irish pub, and our server (maybe the owner?) was Padaric, who definitely was Irish with his accent. The first thing we did was order cold drinks. My wife opted for a Cosmic Spritz, while I had a glass of Stella Artois beer. They were both nice and cold. For our dinner, Padaric suggested the Irish Beef Stew, and boy was he right! Tender chunks of beef, mixed in with mashed potatoes, carrots, and a nice gravy. Yum! The decor is nice, with lots of TVs tuned to sports. All-in-all, a very nice ending to a long and hot day. read more

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This place is RACIST Me and my family walk in 10pm on a Wednesday when the place is almost entirely empty and order 4 beers and tried to leave within 30-40 minutes. Our waiter (picture attached) came to us once to take our order and to give us the bill (after we asked for it 3 times). We tipped $5 because he just handed us a beer and walked away. He later comes to us and starts angrily yelling at us about how the suggested tip is what we should follow and that what we tipped is "unacceptable." Then goes on a speech about how tipping works and asks us "where are you from? " in the most condescending and racist way. We're all from New York City, so not sure what he was trying to accomplish. He then walks away angry going "it would be best if you stayed home" and starts talking about us loudly to other waiters and other people at the bar. It was so unbelievable. We are 4 brown people, I doubt he would have talked to us that way in another scenario. Absolutely disgusting and racist behavior, I've never been talked to this way my entire life living in NYC. read more

Great beers on tap (I counted about 40!). Loved the Belgians! Good service. Didn't try the food so can't speak for it. Accommodates kids/families. Typical Irish pub atmosphere. read more

I truly wanted to like this pub. The atmosphere is very nice. I ordered the Harp fish and chips and my wife ordered the rib and chicken combo. The chicken was tender and juicy. However, the ribs were overcooked. I had the same experience with the fish and chips. the fish was left in the fryer far too long. I could pick it up with my fingers and eat it like a chicken tender. It was rubbery and any flavor that might have benefited from the harp beer was lost. I've had a lot of fish and chips in a lot of Irish pubs. This was not up to par. The cole slaw tasted good. The fries were okay. Our waiter was friendly. He was prompt and attentive before he left for the evening. However, he handed off our table to the bartender who was obviously overextended. The dinner crowd was coming in at a fairly rapid pace and he simply couldn't keep up. I did have a Guinness that was a perfect pour. Kudos to him for that. read more

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I came here to watch the Michigan vs OSU game. This isn't the exact vibe of a sports bar (clearly) but my friends and I wanted a chiller bar to talk while we watched the game. When I got there before kickoff, there was only 1 other person. They were playing a soccer game on the TVs. I asked if they could play the Michigan game and the nice bartender did! Except there was no sound at all... and no captions. I got a Magner's cider. My friend got the surf and turf. read more

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Is there such thing as the "perfect pint"? I highly doubt it, but I applaud this establishment for naming themselves this. Came here to meet with one of my old boss for a quick catch up. It's rather depressing inside as it's a bit dark and gloomy, but what do you expect from an Irish bar I guess. Service is pretty standard. We didn't venture to the top floor, where they got a terrace, which I suspect is a lot more cheery and brighter. I only got one beer so can't comment on the food. read more

Stopped here for after work happy hour. Heard there's *good beer* here from some UK colleagues so-- gotta be good beer! But, dirty tricks with the bill at the end, cost a star. It's 3 floors and each has its own vibe, the top even has an outdoor section. The first, has _all_ the taps. Ended up with a stella, can't lose there! We got food too: hot wings and sweet potato fries. Bleu cheese & chipotle mayo was RIGHT on! Albeit they needed to be asked for ketchup. Wings were not super spicy, but still flavorful! Fries were standard. Healthy amount for 3 people! Now: why they got docked a star: the check at the end was split 3 ways, but, the "suggested gratuity" was based on the FULL AMOUNT on the whole bill, for each of the 3 people. Doesn't leave a good taste in my mouth or my wallet. read more

The Perfect Pint - Irish Pub Near Me - New York, New York

We came here, mainly because it was listed as a sports bar and we wanted to watch a football game. Lots of TV's and they were willing to work with us to find seating where the game would be shown. Pretty large tap list and ice cold. Food was average bar food which is the only reason it is 4 stars, not 5. Enjoy. read more

The Perfect Pint - Harp Fish and Chips - Irish Pub Near Me - New York, New York

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I'm not much of a drinker or pub patron but this place is close to where I stay sometimes, when I'm in the city. So, I've stopped by a few times for a bite to eat or a drink. It can get crowded in the evenings and you may need to wait for a table or seat at the bar. At others times I've walked right in. Service is friendly but not overly attentive. It's a decent option if you are looking for pub food or drinks in this area of midtown. read more

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Nice bar with upstairs. Good pub food. Good beer and booze selection. Cocktails somewhat pricey (like an old fashioned) and may vary from classic designs but still decent. Friendly service. read more

Sean took great care of our group and fixed a few small issues graciously. Food was delicious and the drinks were good. Would go back!

A pleasant pub, spread across three floors. Staff is courteous but operates at a leisurely pace. They pour a nice pint of Guinness. It tasted like a fresh keg. But, it's served very cold so I would not describe it as "perfect." Let's call it "very good." read more

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The food was very good. The service was fantastic. I don't remember our servers name but he was great. He was prompt, attentive (but not annoying). We were there for 3 hours and he would stop by and check up to see if we needed anything, but he didn't keep coming by we were a group of 5 getting together to get caught up and he let us be. The only negative was the physical setup. To get a table we had to go up 3 flights of steep steps, without any elevator. So if someone isn't comfortable with the steps, especially to this extent, you might want to reconsider. read more

They stole my drink and kicked me out at 11pm i was chilling alone I couldn't understand why.. recommend visiting other establishment at least they"'re not gonna kick you randomly or steal you'r drink. They did leave me alone long enough to write this review thankfully. read more

Have an excellent Guinness and wide variety of whiskeys. This was a return visit after being away for a few years and it still was as good as we remembered. The food was traditional bar/pub food but done well and at a reasonable price especially considering the location so close to Times Square. read more

We stopped in here for dinner and a beer. I ordered the Garlic Burger, and it was pretty good! The fries were good as well. read more

The Perfect Pint - Gaelic Burger - Irish Pub Near Me - New York, New York

Another after work hang out that falls in line with the rest in the area. Bartenders while friendly were a bit difficult to catch for a refill. Plenty of screens for sports watching and the volume of place is a bit lower than other bars. read more

Service was quick, friendly and non rushed. Great variety in menu. I had the Irish stew that had large chunks of vegetables and a great amount of braised beef. Fantastic flavor depth. The Rueben was an open faced sandwich which was the best we have had in years. Clean restaurant and nicely decorated. Open till three am. They even have their own house beers. I would come back in a heartbeat! read more

Decided to grab brunch before a Broadway show and the Perfect Pint was a super close walk from the theater. Ordered the Full Irish Breakfast and it was fantastic! Service was quick and friendly on a Saturday afternoon with plenty of seating. read more

The Perfect Pint - Irish Pub Near Me - New York, New York

The staff here is great and the service is fantastic. Although it may be close to Times Square, you can expect great service for your everyday New Yorker read more

Came I for just a beer. Bartender was attentive. Fun spot. Feels very Irish. Seems to have multiple levels. read more

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Wife and I went for the Super Bowl and were surprised to be able to get a table. We've gone here a few times and it's a must stop every time we're in NY. The food is always fantastic and the service is always incredible. It wasn't too rowdy even though the Super Bowl was on and we had such a good time we stayed for the whole game when we planned on leaving at half. Perfect Pint lager is great as well. This spot remains on our NYC list of must stops. read more

Good food and plenty of good beer on tap! It's a big bar with three floors so it didn't feel as crowded on a Saturday night as some other bars can be. I also liked how they made some tables out of kegs- clever adaptive reuse! One downside was that the enclosed rooftop seemed to go from very hot to very cold every few minutes, which wasn't comfortable. read more

This is a nice bar to hang out for a few drinks. They had a nice assortment of beers on tap. We had the Harp Fish & Chips which was above average. The fries needed some salt and the coleslaw was too sweet. The bartender was working the bar by himself so you have to patiently wait. I was surprised that he was even taking orders for people at the tables. read more

The Perfect Pint - Harp Fish & Chips $16.00 Harp Beer Battered Cod, Hand-Cut Fries - Irish Pub Near Me - New York, New York

Way better than typical bar food. Been here 3x in the past 24 hours. Twice for cold beers and snacks after walking to Central Park and back and once just lunch. Well placed for where we are staying so that was a plus. Weather is amazing. NYC is kinda quiet. Stop here if you are near (and thirsty). Thanks Patrick. Wraps, Burger (gf bun), Guacamole (and the chips were warmed w spicy salsa on the side), Caesar Salad. Onion Soup. Oh and fries. read more

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Weirdly spacious for a pub in Manhattan, but this place is good for watching a game. The beer was good and the food was decent, but I think I would mainly come here to watch a game with friends. I would definitely come back for that reason, but I wouldn't come here just for a meal. Great for happy hour with colleagues if you work nearby or for a game, but not a place to come out of your way for. read more

I came here for a work event. They have multiple levels so we were on the third floor. It was a good amount of space for all of us. I didn't try any of the food but the classic Guinness was good. I also got a whisky sour which came with 3 maraschino cherries which I liked. read more

Came after work to have drinks with a friend. This place is kind of big with three floors . Def seems to be the go to spot after work. Dined on the enclosed rooftop which wasn't too crowded. I didn't really try any of their menu cocktails. But I did have my fav Moscow mule (they have 3 different types of mules) and it was made perfectly. The calamari was seasoned well and stayed crispy the whole 2 hours I was there.. the service was great with more than 1 server checking to see if everything was ok and making sure we were happy with our drinks . Absolutely will return! read more

The fish and chips at the Fresh Pint is simply perfect. They provide generous sized portions, and the cole slaw is fresh. read more

The Perfect Pint - Fish and Chips - simply perfect - Irish Pub Near Me - New York, New York

In town with some friends, and they were in the mood for a good burger and some specialty beer! Perfect pint is a unique 4 story restaurant located next to the Wyndham. They have roof top seating, but unfortunately it was full and so we sat on the lower level. They have the place nicely decorated, with some typical Irish decor and it certainly has that old Tudor type feel to it. They have a huge selection of beers draft and bottles, something for everyone and anyone's taste! The menu has some nice and different options. My friends got burgers, that they were very happy with, another tried the shepherds pie, which she also enjoyed. I chose their Cobb salad, not a huge salad but certainly packed with a lot of ingredients! This is a place that seems popular with the locals. If you're looking for somewhere quiet this is maybe not the place for you. read more

The Perfect Pint - Our server, he was quite a character! - Irish Pub Near Me - New York, New York

Everything was great until the bill came in my own fault I should have asked how much the shots were they came out to be 13 dollars each. However according to New York General Business Law. This law prohibits the changing of the price if chosen to use card. As it was not told to me if I use card I would be taxed or stayed on the menu or the restaurant until after I was charged after I asked about as it's not clear. Be wary of using a card I'm not sure if it was because I was a tourist. I've been here for more than a week and this hasn't ever happened. read more

WOW if this was just for service, the bartender on the second floor (older bald gentleman) was very attentive and one of the best bartenders I have seen. Was here for a work type function and there was shrimp, pizza, chicken tenders, and spring rolls. The fried shrimp and the chicken tenders were good. read more

VERY BAD customer service !! Walked in at 10:30 pm , told us we could only order drinks .... Went around corner to get food ... 20 minutes later came back to get a drink ... and we're told , we could no longer order drinks - they were closing ! MEANWHILE-- all signage ( including online ) says they are open til 2pm !!! HORRIBLE SERVICE ! Contacting local news about them ! Negative all the way around !!! read more

This place is honestly a disaster. We came with a great attitude but things went downhill vey quickly. Rude service at the entrance. Terrible service being sat down. Richard, the main and only bartender; is honestly a terrible employee.. rude from the beginning. He thinks he runs the show. Avoid this place at all costs. read more