The Irish have a rich history in New York City and authentic Irish pubs and restaurants can be easily found throughout the city. If you're looking for an Irish meal close to 34th Street, which runs from the east side of the city all the way to the west, there are several options.
Housed within the old Gregorian hotel, this beautiful and historical restaurant has been around since the early 1900s. It has been completely refurbished and you can enjoy both American and Irish dishes here for breakfast, lunch and dinner. In addition to its regular menu, there is a variety of party menus available, making the restaurant a popular place to entertain.
Brendan's Bar & Grill
42 West 35th St.
New York, NY
212-564-5405
brendansbar.com
The Galway Hooker, named after a type of sailboat, is a pub that serves lunch, brunch and dinner. The lively establishment hosts happy hours, quiz nights and live music. Sporting events are broadcast on a giant HD-projection screen and 14 plasma televisions dispersed throughout the bar. If you're looking for a place to host your next party, Galway Hooker can accommodate up to 800 people.
Galway Hooker
7 East 36th St.
New York, NY
212-725-2353
galwayhookernyc.com
Settle in at the long mahogany bar and enjoy a huge selection of beers, cider and spirits and American, Irish and English cuisine. There is a fixed price menu, daily specials and a weekend brunch menu. This very sporty-centric restaurant is the home to Manhattan's No. 1 Celtic Football Supporter's Club. You can also catch National Football League, Premiere League or Irish Rugby on one of the 13 televisions and all Celtic matches in the Celtic lounge. The party room on the lower level has a separate bar, four televisions and a pool table.
Jack Demsey's
36 West 33rd St
New York, NY
212-629-9899
JackDemseys.com
Close to Penn Station, this pub has cobblestone floors, stone walls, high ceilings, Irish breakfast and a diverse menu that even includes pizzas. Stout NYC is open until 4 a.m. daily and has a very long beer list that includes over 20 tap beers and about 125 bottled beers. Enjoy your favorite sporting events and host private parties here.
Stout NYC
133 West 33rd St.
New York, NY
212-629-6191
stoutnyc.com
For a Celtic-inspired dining experience, head to this bar and grill. The decor was created by Irish artisans who brought authentic furniture from churches and castles in Ireland to the US particularly for the restaurant. There is Celtic script on the walls and the traditional Irish fare has been revamped.
Tir Na Nog
5 Penn Plaza 8th Ave. at 33rd St.
New York, NY
212-630-0249
tirnanognyc.com
