I've been here several times and it's a great place to meet after work on Stone St. Really good selection of foreign and/or craft beers that's updated frequently for the seasons. An elaborate set of taps keeps the beer cold and fresh. They serve Imperial pints which gets you a little more beer for the price. Beer prices are consistent with Manhattan $6-8 for drafts. There's a full bar with everything including wine also. The bartenders were attentive, working us for the next round when our pints were empty which is important for a bar. The place has a dark, dungeon feel with partitions at the bar that isolates people/groups from each other. But, there's plenty of little nooks and seating areas especially outside in the summer. Part of the back bar is tight and you seem like your always in the way when people walk by to the bathrooms. I imagine that this is what a pub in Ireland or Scotland is like. I've never had the food here, just the cold beer. It's a good meeting place to start the night with a cold craft beer while you plan your next conquest. read more

Ulysees Folk House; Friends tales of yore, And draughts galore. A pint is raised , A shot put back Put behind ye' all t'day's flack Till 4am the wench will serve The bell she'll then ring And through door you'll fling read more

Worst. Food. Ever. I wrote a review about this place a while back only to discover I had accidentally tapped the wrong restaurant. To be clear, this is a review for lunch. I cannot speak to this place as a bar, but the food is horrid. My sandwich was dry and tasteless, fries were cold, my coworker got a moldy bun for her veggie burger. They were nice enough about it, but out of 8 dishes we ordered only 2 ppl seemed happy. At the prices they charge (which isn't that expensive) the food should be at least edible. I literally took 3 bites. read more

Not bad at all. Good food, decent portion. Good music in the background. Pleasant staff. All we had were burgers but they were better than average. read more

Ulysses - Looks yummy - Pubs Near Me - New York, New York

Saturday night "cover band" sounded like bad karaoke. Seriously, our group asked about karaoke and how to get the girl who tried her best to sing like Britney Spears to stop screaming into everyone's ears. Maybe that's harsh. I'm sorry, Britney-wannabe. I'm sure you sound great in your shower but piped ridiculously loud over a crowded bar? Mmm maybe don't quit your day job. read more

Great lunch spot again. Had nice pork chop outside the street as the weather starts to heat up. Not complaining but wish they have more lunch menu. read more

Food is AMAZING but we came on a Saturday for their small but amazing brunch menu and were so disappointed!!! The French toast is killer, amazing oyster specials and great condiments, the fries, mini burgers and cocktails are to die for however..... WORST. SERVICE. EVER. We sat so long we didn't even remember who our waitress was after she delivered waters. Someone else took our order for apps, after the oysters came we had no silverware or napkins. We finally flagged someone down to bring napkins. Someone else other than our waitress or the second waitress took our order and our food came out. Still, no silverware, no napkins, no share plates. Ended up flagging down a managers and silverware finally arrived....we gave up on the share plates. Such a shame, great runners and busters but oblivious and careless wait staff. I had to go ask a hostess for the check because every time our waitress passes she glared at us and didn't even ask if we were okay. Safe to say I will NEVER COME BACK AGAIN! read more

Came here around 5pm on a weekday afternoon. Waitress had an attitude that was off putting to say the least. When ordering, one person in our party did not hear what the waitress said. When the waitress had to repeat it, she had the look of disgust and an eye roll that was evident to everyone at our table. 2 people had burgers, both were ordered with no cheese. Both burgers came out with cheese. The salmon dish was a tiny portion of salmon, that person left hungry. The pasta in the shrimp over linguini was way overcooked. We were told by the waitress the dish was served spicy. The dish was not spicy at all, it was basically devoid of any taste. We have been to the Stone street area a few times. We have never been to Ulysses to either eat or drink. Guess we will try it next time for drinks. Hopefully the next server will loose the attitude. read more

We came in at a weird time of day (4PM), but the service was horrendous. Our server barely spoke English so we had to place our order a second time with another waiter after our drinks and appetizer never showed up. Then, once our order got sorted out, our appetizer was never brought out, but they still tried to charge us for it! This place is obnoxious, the service stunk, and I wouldn't recommend it unless all of the other nearby places were closed. Thanks for nothing, Ulysses. read more

Favorite bar in New York City - hands down. Great choice of beers on tap and bottles. Their food isn't just typical bar food. They have an awesome menu and it's definitely worth checking out for brunch on the weekends. Summer happy hours are the best time to enjoy a drink outside on historic Stone street and make some friends. read more

The whole reason I come to this place is just because it's close to my work place. They do have a huge selection of beers. Food is OK. But often times I felt being rushed by the staff. Especially when I was sitting outside on the cobble street with my friends at work. I understand whole lot of people working close by would like to have fun here on the stone street after work, but rushing people on the table in order to make room for more others to come is just simply not the way to do business. read more

I used to go to Swift quite a bit when I worked at NYU. This sister pub located downtown is similar in style but a little more 'Gangs of New York' looking. Took the family here after running in the Staten Island Half Marathon. I was exhausted but luckily there was a place to sit for all of us. No menus, only all-you-can eat brunch. I'm normally not a fan of brunch but this was a perfect place to be on a cold, rainy day. Ate corned beef, eggs benny, turkey, potatoes, bagels, salmon and washed it down with a Guinness. It was sloppy and greasy and the best post-race brunch one could ask for. read more

The chili is superb. The waitresses are lovely and well meaning. There are two parts to the bar. The zoo like crush at the bar where you first walk in, and then further inside ,the area near the stage. I've been here twice. Management's relationship to time and truth seems a bit shaky. The band I saw on 4/13 was advertised as appearing at 9. A sign at the place listed them as starting at 10- and they started their sound check at 10:30. The manager's attitude seemed to be, "You got a problem?", as opposed to,"How may I be of service"? The band had a great vibe,wonderful musicianship,and a few good songs. Your time and money would be well spent elsewhere. read more

I've been in the neighborhood for 3 weeks now, and eaten here a couple of times. Sandwiches & fries both times, turkey burger and turkey club. The main bar is pretty raucous, the side bar more calm and quiet for a dinner for one. The bar itself in this room is a little goofed up for legroom, get a pub table for one. Food was decent, service was good, I'd come back a third time. This and the Dubliner are the only two Stone St bars that I'd revisit. read more

Skip the brisket and order a burger. Nice bar and a cool area on Stone Street. There is a lot to chose from in the area and this place was ok. read more

Ulysses - Outside seating - Pubs Near Me - New York, New York

Talented and knowledgeable bar staff who know their products, from whiskey to scotch, beer to wine, cider and microbrews. Responsive, active, professional and courteous. If you are lucky enough to be seated where the beautiful and elegant young Irish lass is working, you will be treated as royalty and will be captivated and charmed by her warm smile and playful conversation! You'll know who she is when she greets you! The food is awesome. Where else can you get a lobster dinner (on Monday only) for $18.99? Great beer menu too! Oysters, lamb chops, bangers and mash, all delish! Don't miss this place! read more

BEWARE!! The waitress outside was HORRIBLE, not attentive, didn't give the correct type of alcohol we ordered. THEN on top of it all, I get a message on LinkedIn a few days later from someone saying that the waitress switched our credit cards. Not only was I charged for my bill but also the other person's bill and I didn't even leave with my credit card. I live all the way uptown so now I have to take time out of my day and travel back down town to get the correct credit card, all for a mess up from a waitress, I had tipped out, that truly did not deserve a tip. make sure you leave with the correct credit card and aren't charged twice!!!!! read more

This place gets 2 stars for their bangin' Irish Coffee, but listen---DO NOT OPEN A TAB at this bar. They asked my boyfriend for his card to open a tab, but didn't ask the people sitting next to us (we were seated outside at one of the long tables). 2 days later, he found a slew of unknown charges to his credit card. They stole his information. Be AWARE, just pay with Cash, but my friends please don't leave your card here for a tab. It's hard to think you can't trust an establishment like this, but it's a headache to deal with getting a new card, etc. that being said, the sangria and Irish coffee are delightful! read more

Worst experience ever. Got the first round fairy promptly and the the shit hit the fan. Took 45 mins to get the 2nd round. I would have been more understanding if only the waitress didn't say "it's not my fault". ...Sad. read more

I used to come here for their brunch buffet all the time, which was awesome and the staff was always great. It's been quite some time since I have been by, so me and my GF stopped in to give it another shot. The buffet has since been discontinued, but we still opted to grab a seat outside to enjoy the rare nice weather. I sat down on one side of the table and Rachel sat on the other, as couples usually do. But because of the cobblestone street and a random puddle it was very unstable and just uncomfortable, so I told her to.just sit next to me. This seat adjustment took a few minutes and I am pretty sure that someone on staff had to see it. Within a few minutes, the manager decided to come over and ask us to move down so other patrons could sit. I understand that these benches and tables are designed for group sharing, but if there are e other completely empty tables I don't see why I need to move for non existing customers. I said OK as I was starving and could only think of being fed, and proceeded to slide over the 2 inches I had before the table leg was touching my thigh. Once I realized that there was not an actual person that needed to sit down I slid back over because why was I straddling a table leg for no reason. Of course a few minutes later the same man asked me to move again, and gave me the "shue fly" kind of motion. This time I just started at him blankly and looked to my left as there was a middle aged white couple in the same exact seating arrangement as us, but not being harassed to move. I guess that man got tired of asking so he sent one of the waitresses over. But instead of giving me a curt hand guesture, she asked me like a human being, and I let her know that the other bench was unstable and that there was a puddle underneath. She completely understand and apologized. She is actually one of the only redeeming factors from this brunch from service hell. Our food finally made it's way out to us. My bloody Mary tastes like the horseradish had gone bad last month, with a bitter taste but no spicy kick. I also think the bartender forgot to add alcohol because I could not taste any of it at all. The pretzel bites were good, so was the burger and French toast we shared. The food was not the issue at all, but if I order a burger and fries, I expect you to bring me ketchup or at least ask if I'd like some. If I order French toast that is described on the menu to be served with fresh fruit and maple syrup, I expect to not have to ask 3 times for syrup. Maybe my expectations are too high, but what the hell are you thinking. So this already wasn't the best experience, but after everyone left, we noticed the manager thank them prolifically for coming. We purposely walked right in front of him and didn't even get a goodbye. To be honest the food was decent and the price wasn't bad either. If the blonde waitress was the only interaction we had with staff, this would be a 4 star review, but the manager really ruined it for me. Who gets told to move 3 times for people that may or may not come, and never bother to ask why we haven't moved. There's obviously a reason and you should be offering to adjust for US, not have your customers trying to rearrange your furniture so we dont fall into a puddle. Rant over... read more

Fabulous brunch. Fabulous location. Fabulous staff! We had our post-wedding brunch at Ulysses last weekend. The staff was so accommodating-- Margaret in particular was extremely responsive and helpful, making this one of the easiest parts of the wedding weekend planning process. She reserved the entire carvery area for our party and even made personalized tent cards to reserve our tables! Our servers were attentive and the GM's supervision over our event was the icing on the cake to make sure everything went as planned. The brunch itself is amazing! From carvery to omelets to bagels to raw bar, there is something for everyone at an extremely reasonable price. Mimosas and bloody Mary's are just $5 each. We will be back again and again. Thank you, Ulysses, for your hospitality! read more

Weekday = an interesting cross-section of the Wall Street "scene." Weekends = A big brunch and a free drink! read more

Came in late on Christmas night. (Tried to get in a Dead Rabbit but no go) bouncer sent us over to Ulysses. So glad he did. We were seated right a way by the bar. I had a couple of Irish Coffees and snacked on some appetizers then moved onto several beers . Great music being played thru out the night and into the morning. Staff were all very nice. Will return on our next visit to NYC. read more

The service at this place is horrible, the only reason I go is because I work in the Financial District and they have large outdoor seating when the weather is nice. Bad food, dirty glasses and the rudest waitresses you will find anywhere. read more

Ulysses is a great spot on Stone Street for food or drinks. The place is very spacious, with two distinct areas depending on where you're more interested in drinking or eating. Stumbled in here on a Friday night after the happy hour crowd had left and found it somewhat quiet. Most FiDi people go uptown but this bar still had a decent crowd. Their food was slightly overpriced in my opinion but their portions were decent. The only minus was how extremely loud their music was blasting. By the bar/door/main area when you walk in, you can rest assured your thoughts will be drowned out by the blaring music even before the alcohol kicks in;) read more

This place is full of interesting people. I prefer it in the winter because it gets packed inside and you can socialize more with other people. Sliders are delicious. read more

Good place to visit on Friday after work. Nice crowd, good beer selection with ok music. Unfortunately i didn't have chance to try food there, probably next time. It's good place to hung out with friends. read more

"A great place to get lost for a while, especially with friends." Excellent menu, great atmosphere. It would be nice if more folks would loosen up the ties and relax a little but wall street is only blocks away. The drinks are poured by pros and the food is always fresh and consistent. When i am in NYC it's always on the list. Great music! read more

The two stars are for the ambiance. They get a partial star for the food. We had the friend oysters the other day and they were some odd breadcrumb type that wasn't great. The service on the other hand leaves much to be desired. Even in a slow day, service sucks. read more

I walked in Manhattan on November, 26 and I saw attractive pub to have a quick drink. It was a quiet and historical street and very nice buiding. Tasted my first Guiness (8$) in New York and I enjoyed it :) Was there for about 30 mins but I will return to Ulysses for sure with some of my friens next time. Cheers! Slàinte! read more

Came to this restaurant because it seemed to have ok reviews and close to the hotel I was staying in. I'm currently sitting down outdoors and was very much looking forward to trying a new place but this will never be a restaurant I visit again. All due to the service. We sat down and didn't get a menu for about 10 minutes. Then we ordered our drinks and I understand it's a holiday but waters should be brought out and not requested twice. Our sever got our order and since then has not come back in the 20 minutes since we've ordered. She did bring us dirty plates which we had to request new ones for. Our food finally arrived which is ok, nothing out of this world but good. But my experience is affected by the service. I have a bad taste in my mouth and regret having come here. Not a good way to end a trip. read more

Food is better than the average fare you will find on stone street, but really on a nice summer nite its probably the beer you are more interested in anyway. Friendly waiters will do their best although it may not always work on a crowded nite. But enjoy anyway WIll read more

I don't spend a whole lot of time on Wall Street but whenever I do it feels like a foreign land. One with narrow corridors flanked by buildings the size of California redwoods where sun doesn't shine, the grid system is a distant memory, the dress code is "suit" and the bars and restaurants don't even pretend to be good. So when a friend from out of town suggested I meet him at Ulysses I was less than pumped. Weaving my way through the streets I came upon the typical big, dark, empty Irish pub but knowing that my friends we're "outside" I opened the bright back door to find a mini concrete playground beer garden in the back alley. We sat at big picnic tables and downed some benign American beers from a large bath-sized tin bucket...this thing was huge and must've held at least a case of beer. My bloody mary was actually pretty decent (not the gross disappointment I've had at some hipper hotspots) and when the food started coming it was actually decent as well. It's pub/bar food and I'd say it's airport-style overpriced for what you get ($11 for a plate of wings?). The pigs in a blanket were good but the dough was really ... flaky and mixed with the oily sausage, got kind of messy. Still tasty enough though not a winner...and why the salad? Nobody who orders pigs in a blanket is going to eat the lettuce on the side..but whatever. All in all a nice place to relax outside on a hot summer day. Lots of douchey finance types making misogynistic comments loudly to each other to mask their small endowment and pea-sized brains. So moral of the story, go with a big crowd of people you like and get ready to cough up dough for overpriced drinks & food. Still, the atmosphere on the patio here is better than anything else I've seen in this 'hood. read more

Nachos were super great!! Drinks were inconsistent but good. Ordered something special from the bar and it was exactly what I wanted, friend ordered something and it was inconsistent with his previous drink. Service was great! read more

The person responsible for this one star rating is the HOSTESS NAMED BRITTANY! Let me bgin with this: If this was my restaurant, she would have been fired on the spot last night. Here's how it went...after work a few very powerful and connected Wall Street friends and I went to Ulysses to get some food and a few drinks. It was a gorgeous night so it took a while to get a table. Once we did, a lovely waitress came over, took our orders and we drank our beers. A little while after we placed our order, the delightful hostess Brittany (read with a HUGE doses of sarcasm) came over to us and told us we had to give up the table because she had a reservation for that table (this we knew to be utterly UNTRUE). We explained to her that we had been sitting there for a while and that we had already ordered. Genius Brittany then told us that we would HAVE TO GET UP and she would put us a table "over there". Well, there wasn't a single open table "over there". We told her to put her party with the reservation "over there", but that didn't work for Brittany. She then told us we had to get up NOW and that she would get the (mystery) table cleared for us. Well, the table she referred to was being used by 8 men. All who were still drinking and eating. This went on for WAY too long and Brittany was not relenting. In hind sight, I should have asked for the manager immediately but, being that I am not normally a contentious person, we got up from the table and waited for our waitress to return my credit card that the food and drink order was already charged to. I walked over to said hostess, asked for her name and I SWEAR, she had to think about it. Again...GENIUS! She proceeded to show her true colors when the "resereved" party sat down and she kissed half of them hello. The customer service was SO REPUGNANT and the IGNORANCE of the hostess was so evident. At no point did she apologize, at no point did she offer us a round of drinks or one of the appetizers we ordered and subsequently canceled and as we were walking away...she said OUT LOUD, "You guys are so rude!" Well...as for who in this scenario is rude..WE VOTE FOR BRITTANY! Now, what Brittany did not know is that the people I was with are FREQUENT customers of this establishment and OFTEN go there after work in LARGE groups...well Brit...kiss all those tips and all those customers goodbye...because an email blast went out this AM telling SEVERAL offices to boycott your establishment! Have a great day Brit! And to the owners and/or managers of Ulysses...its my suggestion that you show Brittney which direction the unemployment office is (She'll never find it on her own!) read more

FAKE/FALSIFIED WINE. I asked for one of the wines, a cabernet blend, that sounded really nice and a cooked entree. The bartender took my order and then, to my surprise, she simply took a pre-filled glass tucked between a set of bottles and passed it to me. I said to her, "oops, that wine was already standing there. I'd like it from teh bottle so I can sample it first." The bartender giggled, said "Oh no problem" - then took my glass and restored it back. Then took a pinot bottle to pour a new glass. I said, "no, no- it was the cabernet please! May I see the actual bottle too?" Again, the new glass was hidden with the rest. Then, she fetched a bottle and held up to me, I said "okay I'll have a glass of that." But then, I realized that it was completely empty. In fact, after I had looked at the label, the bartender was planning to go right back to the mix of glasses again. So, I asked point blank: "Could you simply just pour me a glass from the bottle with the real wine in it?" The bartneder got extremely nervous and absolutely refused. Well, guess what I found out next! ALL the wines are apparently 100% the same. Ulysses management are seemingly secretly refilling the bottles with the same wine in the belief that no one will know the difference. Never mind how awful standing wine turns or how unhygienic in a congested bar. If they do this to the wines, then I wouldn't be a bit surprised if previously-served scraps or dogfood's in the meatsauce. Somebody needs to do an investigation. read more

Dos Verbos... Carvery Station! Despite the highly renowned bar atmosphere for "The Suits" during off duty hours, the lunch scene at Ulysses produces the same invigorating atmosphere, minus the heightened levels of inebriation. Of course, subtlety is a word best describing the carvery station during lunch hours at Ulysses. The Atmosphere: Enter Ulysses, a modest dark mahogany furniture establishment that's lit by strategically located spot lights. The décor of the establishment embodies the age old look of an Irish Pub that's mixed with a flare of the 21st century. Dark Mahogany solid oak furniture ranging from the bar, dining tables, and seat are the centerpieces of this establishment. Perhaps the most intriguing aspect of the décor is the 19th century styled metal chandeliers that sits above head in the carvery. Each of the chandeliers is powered by a single light bulb, thus giving the establishment a rustic yet enchanting feel. The Carvery Station... Despite the various Burger and Sandwich options available in the Kitchen, the Carvery Station produces some of the most scrumptious and sought after food on Stone Street. The general food servings range from 3 entrée courses (on this occasion, Sesame Encrusted Tuna, Guinness Braised Brisket, and Fried Sole), one sandwich option, and a multitude of side dishes are available for order. Let's not forget the Soup of the Day or the Salad Bar. The Food... Pulled Pork Sandwich with Brussels Sprouts and Mac & Cheese ($10.00). Pulled Pork Sandwich: Perhaps one of the most captivating Pulled Pork sandwiches consumed, Ulysses' production embodies the basic principles in the execution this concoction. The pulled pork sandwich did not contain any fancy decoration or perks. The sandwich was a huge chunk of pulled pork that's "sandwiched" between a sesame seed bun. At first bite, patrons will find that the tender texture and juiciness of the pork is vivid during consumption. The perfectly braised pork meat is accompanied by a BBQ reduction that's evident with hints of Ketchup and Brown Sugar. The most rewarding aspect in the taste of the application is the lack of saltiness embodied by the meat. The major player in this dish was pulled pork, plain and simple. Patrons will find that despite the tame and balanced nature of the pork used in the application, the balance between the tender texture of the meat that's accompanied by the mild hints of sweetness work to create a well executed and tasting sandwich. Brussels Sprouts: Perhaps presentation isn't the word to describe the Sprouts but taste would be more emphasized. As with the pulled pork sandwich, the presentation of the side is simply irrelevant. During tasting, the texture of the Sprouts contained a mild scrumptious crunch, thus indicating proper cooking. Patrons will also find that the hints of garlic infused in the extra virgin olive oil accompanying the mild salty flavors used to season the vegetable to be welcoming and appreciated. Macaroni & Cheese: Tantalizing and Invigorating are terms best reserved for the most remarkable of applications, in this case, Ulysses' Macaroni & Cheese application should be rewarded with such entitlements. During first consumption, the bold, savory and velvety texture of the cheese becomes the spotlight of the dish. The milky smoothness of the American Cheese works in conjunction with the Sharp Cheddar used in the application to create a brash yet buttery taste in the application. The texture of the pasta was simply al dente, mild hints of garlic and salt worked in conjunction with the cheese to create a sensational consumable. Patrons will find that despite the burdensome nature of the application, a comforting and soothing feeling is derived through this dish's execution. Notes on Ulysses: 1) Pricey: Entrees range from $12 to $20 2) Entrée Portions are rather small, 5 oz. to 6 oz. is what's expected for the price paid. 3) Service can be hurried due to the turn around of patrons. 4) Drinks... Order a beer or three. Ulysses' is that type of place 5) Burgers are sensation and shouldn't be looked as secondary to the carvery. read more

Thank you Baby Jeebus for the Radio Head cover band playing that Saturday night and the obnoxious drunken fools yelling out random madness. They kind of made me chuckle. And that second star is there because I like the picnic tables on Stone Street expanding the bar area. Pretty cool. Otherwise, too many Finance Guys and Barbie Dolls make Ulysses a dull bar. read more

Seemed ok...the bar is set up awkwardly so there is only a small gap to talk to the bartender.

Came here with a group of friends and really had a great time. Sure there are the financial pricks who think they're larger than life, but that's what you get in any FiDi bar. The drinks are decently priced and the bartenders are all friendly. Thumbs up. read more