Cornerstone is a classic New York pub, perfectly located in the Turtle Bay area, filled with friendly staff, ice cold crafts, and a fun atmosphere to watch a game or meet new friends. I truly should be hanging out here more often, because each time I come here, I thoroughly enjoy myself. Cornerstone has a long bar with ample space, several high top tables where servers will be glad to take your order, and a second floor with additional room and the ability to hold a party. Happy hour boasts several specials beginning at $6 for liquids and $7 for snacks. I have had their mozzarella sticks and wings on happy hour, solid option on a budget. They make a decent burger as well. Honestly the highlight of Cornerstone is the staff - ownership is genuine and sincere and highly invested in guests having a good time. Jasmine is an incredible bartender - sweet to talk to, engaging, and friendly, yet hyper attentive to her guests. Make this place a stop on your happy hour crawl or your go-to spot on a Friday or Saturday night. read more

Mid food but very fun to watch a game at. Go Knicks and thank you to the bartenders. It's really hot here too read more

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Came here for happy hour on a Tuesday. They have some outdoor seating. It is a bit janky, but it will get the job done on a nice day. They have a few apps for the deal for $7. Then they have various $9 wines, $8 wells, and $6 / $7 beers. We tried the mozzarella sticks which were pretty good. We also got the fried artichokes, also good, and the queso. Overall, a pretty standard pub / bar. Service was pretty good, even for outside, though sometimes abrupt... read more

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Solid bar. Came for a quick drink and snack on a Sunday evening and it wasn't too busy. Bartenders were kind and the food was alright. The buffalo wings were slightly dry but the sliders were great. They have two floors so there's a fair amount of space as well. read more

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A lot has changed since I've been here during the peak of COVID. Luckily we can put COVID behind us and not have to deal with any of the restrictions. Anyways...the place gets pretty packed and it feels pretty much like a college bar. Service is somewhat slow and tables aren't really cleaned after the party leaves until another party shows up. Drinks were standard and I had a good time with the group of friends I was with. Bathroom is a bit disgusting, but that's pretty normal when there's only one bathroom and you have a bunch of drunk people using it. read more

We came to watch a Kansas game on a Friday night. The bartender was clearly going through it...he was busy and things kept happening to throw him off (like busted kegs)...but he worked well and trying to keep everyone happy. Food was ok. We had enjoyed an Onion Dip, Queso, Mozzarella Sticks, Burger, Fish and Chips, and Chicken Sandwich. The Queso was much better than the onion dip- the onion dip was nothing fancy or different, tasted like the kind you make at home. The fish was really well done, although not too big of a portion- one more piece would be nice. The chicken sandwich was meh. A bit dry and son wouldn't finish it. Overall a fun place to come hang out and catch a game. Might return to see a game, but wouldn't run back just for the food. read more

We stopped in for Sunday brunch endlessly mimosas. They were only $20 for 90 min. What a deal! My dish was delicious and filling. Our table also ordered nachos, wings, spicy Caesar and an egg dish. We were all pleased. The bar was empty. We arrived at 11. The service was great. Can't wait to go back. read more

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Stopped in for lunch. Great staff, French Onion burger was good, and the fries were great! read more

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A fun spot for NFL Sunday -- the staff is really nice and changed the TVs near us so we could watch the 9ers! They also had a fun DJ with a raffle giveaway, which kept the bar lively. I'd recommend getting a beer tower to share, didn't feel too strongly about the fries or onion dip. read more

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Nice time here! Fast service, good volume on the TV makes it a good spot for watching sporting events.

Cornerstone Tavern is a cozy, noteworthy gem in the league of sports bars in NYC--whether it be wandering in after a long day in the hustle and bustle, meeting up with friends, catching up on some football, testing your knowledge at trivia nights, and my favorite: karaoke nights! There's something about belting out bops in a timeless, tavern style venue that takes away the nerves of singing your heart out. With less ego, and more community, I love how the host helps everyone feel encouraged and comfortable, handing over the mic like a passing of the baton, and supporting every singer along with the crowd. I was so moved in singing November Rain, and these two British lads were so kind and even shook my hand. I had such a wonderful time, and appreciate the times I've occasionally found myself at Cornerstone Tavern, with an amazing team of bartenders and staff overall who create quite the legacy in Turtle Bay. These folks work so hard, probably with very long hours, but nonetheless treat their customers like family. Thank you all for cheering me up, and creating such an awesome space. I will try my best to be back soon :) Happy Holidays! read more

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Waitress added 10+ drinks to my tab which were not our groups. Tried to take advantage of us. When we asked her about it she got insanely mad and slammed my belongings down. Not ok. read more

Came here for drag brunch and it was so fun! Insanely affordable, the bottomless was an amazing deal, and the chicken sandwich I had was an INSANE portion. So so filling and some of the best fries I've ever had. Plus - the queen was so funny and fun. A little more quiet and lowkey than other drag brunches, but for the price and quality I think it's such a deal. Bringing my family here next time they visit! read more

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It's a college bar. We came for the karaoke. Be prepared to wait in line and fight the regulars for a spot to sing. The bartenders cater to the regulars, which is fine, but don't treat new customers like crap! One person went to the bathroom and when she came back, the bartender bumped her song up to the front of the line again! Another guy rolled his eyes at us when we asked for another beer, scoffing as if the three feet he had to walk back to grab a beer inconvenienced him. But a highlight - we found this painting of a depressed Taylor Swift! read more

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Took my good friend to the drag brunch they have at Cornerstone every other Saturday this past weekend- it was my first time coming here, but it was a great experience! We were seated in the upstairs area for the show, and the bartender working up there was very attentive and nice. Only the brunch menu was available at the time, so I got the shakshuka- one of my favorite dishes. It was amazing- especially when there was warm and crispy garlic pita bread to dip in the sauce. The fries were also really good too, perfectly seasoned and crispy. Will definitely come here again! read more

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Came to Cornerstone for their Pride Brunch, and wow how much fun! I'm used to Miami Drag Brunches where queens are doing flips, so this was different for me but still fun! The bartenders were attentive always making sure our mimosas were full. The food was delicious. Great time! read more

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A great place in Midtown to get drinks after a long day at work. They are offering outdoor dining, but per Governor Cuomo's regulations, you must also order food to get drinks. Apparently it wasn't enough to just get their popcorn, so we order two appetizers. Order: - Chicken fingers (3/5) - Truffled popcorn (4/5) - Strawberry lemonade (5/5) - Al Fresca (3/5) Pros: - Great drink menu - Large portions - Quick and kind service Cons: - Typical bar food ~ not the most delicious thing you'll have, but it'll hit the spot while drinking Overall: Don't expect a 5 star experience. This bar is a great place for Friday nights after work to blow off some steam read more

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Will and Corey hold this spot down, especially for karaoke ... I've been to a lot of those in the city but this one is off the charts. Good energy, reasonably-priced drinks and good people. read more

Came for happy hour. Had a beer and cocktail, a few apps. Very average. Fried Artichokes were TOO breaded. Cocktails were weak.

This is the go-to lunch and happy hour spot around the office. Spacious. Very kind staff. Great food decently priced drinks. Kind regulars. read more

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Nah. Been here a few times. I was probably drunk, as I thought this was a good place. Butttt... This is a place for diplomats or trust fund babies. Bc I was given half a martini and charged full price. And holy! These ppl get DRUNK. But they definitely got drunk beforehand and stumbled in. So the karaoke is good, when drunk. Drink beforehand. And THEN the bartender tried to mansplain what a martini is. Ha. Ok, blonde man babe. It's 2 Oz of vodka and...I stopped him. I'm upset. It's good the customer will always be wrong here. So come drunk. Cuz this ain't the place to get drunk. read more

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OK FIRST OFF.... if ur trying to just get a meal don't come here bro. Also if ur tryna have a bunch don't come here. Placed filled w sports fans. We have no silver ware still as I'm typing this. The service is ass bro like dead asss. read more

Krispy Reviews Cornerstone Tavern Peanut Butter Espresso Martini: 8 out of 10. Great deals on beer towers as well. read more

I live in the neighborhood so I've been here 2-3 times, and it gets the job done. Would typically give this a 4-star review given the amount of times I have been here, but going with 3 this time around as I was here this past week and the service was so slow and unattentive. I had to flag down the waiter by waiting by the cashier and walking around just trying to find someone, anyone who worked there so that we could leave. Unfortunately, a disappointing experience. read more

Found this place by accident as the original target was packed. Cozy setting, lots of TVs, (more on that later) the bartender and staff were polite and very helpful. The place gets bigger as you wander around ( ok , look for the bathroom) with 3 levels and outdoor seating as well. We split a Buffalo Chicken sammy with carmelized onions, yummy! Good vibes from the staff and regulars, including but not limited to, a 6'5' guy in drag wandering up to the bar and nobody seemed to bat an eye! Lots of specials and entertainment, our go to place Midtown on the East Side ( about 2 blocks from the UN) read more

Great service, good food! Came here for Sunday brunch and I would say it's pretty good. There's a lot of other options in the area but this one seemed the most no-frill. Portion sizes are pretty big and the drinks were good too read more

Football Sunday could not have been better! We were immediately greeted by a very welcoming host David. No better place to be for Bottomless Brunch mimosas, sports-intellectual clientele, and Sunday brunch. Our meal was exceptional, and every plate we saw coming from the kitchen looked to-die-for. And excellent staff, most excellent service, friendly and professional. HUGE Shout out to bartender EMMY; you exemplify perfection, and we are so grateful for you very awesome service! You gave us an awesome day! read more

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It's a good place to go for some snacks and karaoke after. The food was ok but our waitress was wonderful! She also could sing very well. I came here with my friend after our evening event at Lotte. We decided to share a quesadilla. She ordered some truffle fries. I tried a bit of both and didn't finish the food. We were there for less than an hour. While waiting for Uber the bouncer told me that the karaoke session was about to start. What? I can sing here too? Cool! Now that I know about karaoke here I can come and sing anytime. Well, not really anytime. Karaoke starts after 10. read more

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Wednesday 4:35 pm. Bar was very busy. The young beautiful bartender was doing her best to keep up with all the customers. She was doing a wonderful job, keeping up with all of the patrons at the bar. She even handled an irate customer very carefully. He was going on and on about spending several hundred dollars when his friends get here but it seemed like he was just desperate for her attention. Either way she was very cordial and professional when dealing with him. When he left I noticed he only left a dollar.... So much for spending several hundreds. He gave off LDE but the bartender was amazing. I'll be back just for her! read more

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We stopped in because we wanted to get a quick bite- we asked if we added more veggies to our burgers if there was an extra charge ( the prices on the menu are already expensive), the waitress said no but when the bill came we were charged $6 more and when we asked about it the waitress basically said oops and didn't remove the charge . The food was just ok- we asked for the salad dressing on the side but our salads came drenched. It wasn't busy so it was either the waitress doesn't listen to the customer or the cooks disregard reading special requests. I liked the vibe - I recommend going in for watching sports and having a drink and I bet the karaoke is fun. read more

My nocturnal home-away-from-home whenever I'm in town for business. Karaoke every night, great KJs, cheap drinks (if that's your thing) and a great atmosphere/vibe. If you're in the area i recommend read more

This is a good spot to grab food and drinks on a weekend and watch sports without having to wait in line forever. The Buffalo chicken sandwich is massive (could feed two people) and really good and our server was super attentive and friendly. There's quite a bit of space between the main bar area, upstairs + back room, and outdoor seating so good for bigger groups, plus there are enough TVs to view from pretty much any table inside. We didn't order brunch but it's a really good deal for bottomless mimosas or bloody Mary's ($20 + entree). Good neighborhood spot if you're in the Midtown East area. read more

3.5 stars. literally on a corner. I would say this is your average bar. had to come here because the stag's head was packed and we needed a table for a group asap. you know, don't want any people complaining about the wait for craft beer (which btw is perfectly logical). decent $6 drafts and bottle specials, but lacking the selection of stag's head. on the plus side, they do show some ball games on reasonably sized screens. nachos were pretty good. average buffalo wings. but please consider the circumstances of my review given that a) I didn't really want to be here (lack of craft brews) and b) my dfs lineup failed me that night! has pretty stiff competition now that Clinton beer hall has opened next door. and again, stag's head... read more

Very popular place for happy hour, expect a very packed bar. Fun vibe if you're looking for a lot of energy from a crowded bar. read more

My go-to, always has been and always will be. I love singing karaoke and playing trivia there and really enjoy all the friends I have made there. Shoutout to Corey and Will! read more

Great place in midtown that's the right mix of casual lunch place but also time to go out and drink and catch up with friends place. I was in town on a brief trip to the city and this was near the hotel, so I went twice. The waitresses were super helpful and chatty and welcoming which is rare in NYC! They were so attentive. Lunch prices were pretty standard for a meal in NYC and the chicken wrap and fries that I ordered were tasty and super filling. The tavern also has Karaoke every night so if you're in the mood for belting out songs at the top of your lungs while drunk, you're in luck! Would definitely recommend this low key pub! read more

One word-MULE!!!! Get.the.mules. I literally just come here to drink and I only ever drink the Mules. Of you haven't already picked up on it-I'm a huge fan. I enjoy the atmosphere, it's great to see all the usually uptight, white-collar workers laying back and throwing back some drinks. It's a great place to network as well once the conversations start rolling or the drinks start coming, whichever comes first for you. All in all, bar is pretty solid. I could see myself being a regular whenever I'm in the city. read more

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Paid with my phone; dude was trying to look in my phone when I gave it to him to pay.

Nice late night bar. Good cocktails, cheap drinks and actually pretty good food. I even came for happy hour and liked the sliders they had for like $3. read more

Truffle fries were awesome! Wine was good but pretty small portions :/ nice, covid safe outdoor seating! read more

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