Every time we come to NYC to visit our daughter, we try to experience new restaurants. This was a small cool vibe place that had the local crowd enjoying dinner. We tried to get a table outside and were not able to. The hostess took us downstairs which we were pleasantly surprised of the space. We decide to go back upstairs to sit inside the main bar lounge area so we could peek out to the street and have some kind of people watching. The US Open was being played on the screens and it was a very nice time. The menu looked great. Decent selection for everyone. I ordered the Homestead burger and it was delicious. Don't let the hype of other places saying they have the best burgers in town don't believe them. This place beats out most of the places I have tried. The fries were perfectly cooked. My daughter ordered the chicken Cesar salad which was a decent size and good chuck of chicken. Very good dressing and not too drenched. My wife ordered the margarita flatbread which was okay. Sweet sauce and the dough was a little tough in spots. They had a couple of drink specials and I had the Kona beer with my wife having the Aperol spritz and she wasn't really a fan until she added a little more fizzy water to ease up the bitterness she claims. The server was very nice but the service was a bit slow. It wasn't a big deal. It looked there were two people dealing with the whole place. Overall, we will be going back next time in NYC. read more

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Very good bar staff, food is always very good. You can't go wrong having the food and the Guinness. A nice place to sit by the window and people watch or surly at the bar and take in a game. read more

Update: forgot to mention very friendly service and nice indoor/outdoor situation even the weather is nice!

Best fish & chips around the UES in my opinion. I Love the special sauce they put on the side. Dog friendly and a neighborhood gem. I come here sometimes after work for a drink and it's always so pleasant. I've never had a bad time here. read more

Went here after dinner with friends and absolutely loved it. I've been here a few times and every time with so much fun. Really fun place staying out and get drinks at night. Cool crowd of people. The bartender is really nice and very attentive. It's reasonably priced, which is awesome. read more

Solid food on the menu. Carlos is the best. Staff very friendly. Great place to watch sports

Went here for brunch and enjoyed my experience, was a good solid meal. Lunch menu is available for brunch which is awesome (I.e. not restricted to just the brunch menu). Solid brunch deal a dish plus 2 drinks where you can mix and match, both alcoholic and non alcoholic. Got the all American breakfast which was solid and I got what I signed up for. Good portion. The potatoes needed more crisp and less of the Cajun seasoning it had. Overall good experience, 3 stars + .5 so round up to 4, cause the brunch deal was such a good deal and service was good as well. read more

Doc Watson's - American breakfast - Irish Pub Near Me - New York, New York

I was looking for a bar to watch the first Eagles playoff game and the others were full so we ended up at Doc Watson's. It's a very spacious restaurant with good service. I ordered the cocoa bomb drink that came as a hot cocoa, chocolate bomb and a cup of warm milk and Baileys. It was delicious. We also got the nachos, fried chicken sandwich, and flatbread. The stand out was the nachos. They didn't use regular tortilla chips, they used something more light and fluffy. Would definitely come back. read more

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Like this bar a lot. Food is good, the prices are reasonable. A good vibe to grab a beer and a bite and watch a game. Bartenders are generous. Crowd is usually a cut above the typical bar scene. read more

Classic Irish pub on the upper east side. Stopped here on St. Patrick's day right before the rush. We were seated in the beer garden downstairs. You could tell they were very busy and or short staffed because our waiters seemed overwhelmed. The fish n' chips were ok; they were more batter than fish. We really enjoyed the sliders. They were very flavorful and perfect for sharing. Very on theme for the holiday. Overall, great place to hangout for a drink and catch a game. read more

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Cool Irish bar in Manhattan. I had their Irish breakfast and it reminded me of Ireland. Great job Waitress was friendly and talkative great customer service. Wish I had more time to hang out in New York read more

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This review is just about the stairs down to the downstairs seating area. I was there last Sunday for a birthday brunch and our group of 10 or so were seated in the downstairs area. The area was fine, but the staircase has a last step that is not the same height as all of the others, and since it was so dark down there and the color of the steps blend into the floor, we had two people from our party fall down at the last step and hurt themselves. Both of them fell soon after arriving, and one of the people who fell was my mother who ended up fracturing a bone in her foot. After the first person in our party fell we let the waiter now, and the response was along the lines of "oh yeah people fall down that last step all the time." My mom gave her name and number to the manager on call but she hasn't heard from anyone. Bottom line they need to put down caution tape or do something to alert people to the different height last step. read more

An old staple from the upper east side ' order the onion rings w/ friends and got a lava Cake for dessert, the onions rings are to me still a fan favorite to get ! Not greasy ! But enough to enjoy. We sat a 6 top here on a Wednesday night, that is quite! Our waitress was updated on whether we needed as folks, knifes and our food order! We sat in da back! Where it was more Quiet! They have a backyard which I never was able to see! But it's there! read more

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I came here on a Saturday and they had some Memorial Day Weekend deals. I got an aperol spritz ($7) and my dad got a Kona beer ($6) and we shared fries ($8.50). The fries were hot and crispy. My aperol spritz was not that flavorful. We sat outside and the sidewalk was very slanted. read more

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The restaurant created a special atmosphere we didn't expect. The place succeeds on every level. The dishes please while the servers shine. This place gets it right, cheap, and fast. The high ratings reflect the actual quality. read more

If you are interested in the World Cup they are playing all games, except for the ones at 5am and 8am. They also offer happy hour from Monday to Friday from 12PM to 6PM. $1 off from beers, wine & spirits. For reference the gin and tonic was $9. About the place, the food was great. Huge portions, a bit pricy for what's offered but since their sizes are big enough to share or take leftovers I would say the price is fair. We saw the game today at 2.00PM and there was only one girl working as hostess, server and bartender. I was surprised she was able to handled all guests at the bar and tables with such grace. I never felt the service was compromised because it was only one person offering it. She was great. It is a classic Irish pub, setting & decor and the food variety is good and diverse with some classics. We had the wings and the shepherds pie both delicious. I also read they offer bottomless brunch on weekends. They are also currently offering what it looks like a delicious thanksgiving menu for only $44 PP which is a great price for a 3 course dinner in the area. Will definitely be coming back to check their brunch. read more

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Doc Watson's serves meals prepared by people who care. The cost becomes attractive with friends. These meals offer appropriate value for cost. Workers combine expertise with friendly service. I regularly suggest this spot. read more

Food was great! They had both vegetarian and gluten free options which is always a plus. The food alone would definitely get this place 5 stars as it was also priced well, however the service was slow. We were sitting outside and did have to go in to have our server come out, it seemed like they were understaffed because the server did seem busy. read more

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Overall rating: 4.6 Super cute, watering hole in UES. I was in the area meeting friends and I really felt the local vibe which is hard to come by these few days. I got an espresso martini which was really good, but the sliders were OMG AMAZING. Very filling, very delicious. I was expecting the fries to be alright, but damn, they were good too! I'm so surprised for a chill bar. I wouldn't mindddd if the prices were more reasonable, but I don't expect anything else from eating in Manhattan. I'm not going to let the price affect how good this slider was! I sat at the bar and the service was normal. It did get very crowded after I ordered, so I missed the rush. I recommend giving it a try if you're in the area! read more

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Very solid NYC bar. Was pleasantly surprised at the Fried Chicken Sandwich. The focaccia bread and fried egg were both shockingly good. I don't have a complaint regarding my experience at Doc's but I don't think it stands out when compared to some of the other spots on 2nd ave. read more

Quintessential bar, food, moderately priced drinks. The bartenders need a reality check... they're not gracious... don't do it

Great pub. The place makes amazing buffalo wings, and the service is great as well. Perfect environment to watch a football game in, love spending Sundays there. The onion rings are good as well, they also have a nice outside area in the back. Definitely worth checking out read more

Average Irish pub. Lots of tvs which is nice for viewing a sports game. Nothing too else to remark on.

Went for drinks only. Kitchen closes between 10-11pm. But what a cute place for some late night drinks. 5/5 would recommend for an after dinner dive bar feel. read more

Went on a sort of first date/ meet. (about time!). Small cozy spot with some small high tops up front jammed in. I'm kinda tall ( 6"1 190) so space was kind of really tight. The bar was packed with everyone watching the games too. Had brunch both of us Bloodys I opted for the Turkey burger which was good and it came with these mini fries( best way to describe them) my guest had a regular burger and she liked it too. Service was good, friendly and in obtrusive ( just about perfect for what was needed). So why 4 and not 5 stars ? Too many tables jammed in. I fully understand the need to maximize real estate but it could be done a bit differently. read more

Place to be for live music, dancing and St Patrick's day celebrations. Great prices and always a great fun time with friendly people read more

Doc Watson's - St Patrick's day celebration at Doc Watson is where it is at this for this weekend! - Irish Pub Near Me - New York, New York

Solid spot for a quick drink. Can't complain about the beer. There's a long bar but also additional seating in the back and downstairs. We got a table in the back and the waitress was very friendly and kind. We also got the chocolate ice cream -- they serve it to you in a mini ice cream carton which was unexpected but cute! Maybe would come back to try some of the their food. read more

Live music and a plethora of TVs. We were able to watch football, baseball and the US open all at the same time. The food was only okay. A bit small for the price and overly salty. Drinks and the service were good. read more

Outdoor dining is really such a fun and unique addition to the city and our new way of life and some places just really nail it. They nail it. The food here is fantastic. The service is perfect and the seating arrangements outside make you feel safe and secure. I highly recommend the brunch menu. For $20 I got a cheese burger and two mimosas. The burger was phenomenal. Perfectly cooked and huge. And for this price, it may be one of the cheapest and best deals you can get on the UES. They don't rush you. They let you enjoy your experience and it's also super fun for people watching as the block is pretty busy. read more

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I was visiting NY and needed a place to watch the UFC fight on a Saturday night and this was the closest spot. Place was packed with a young crowd, but super friendly bar tenders, great atmosphere and energy, and got a good burger and fries, all while watching an absolute war between Mackhachev and Poirier. If you're looking for a packed, high energy, friendly place, this might be the right spot. If you're looking for a quiet, intimate place, you might look elsewhere. read more

Their breakfast is a set menu and has 2 drinks included (alcoholic included too) I ordered the Benedict with salmon and it was delicious. I asked for the French fries well done and they actually did so! They were super crunchy and perfect. There is also an outdoor section with several heat lamps to keep us warm. Happy camper read more

Doc Watson's - Benedict with salmon - Irish Pub Near Me - New York, New York

Great for watching sporting events and basic cocktails. I didn't have food this time but there are other places in the area I would go to for food first. Service was okay. The bartender when I was there just looked exhausted. The bathroom could use some attention too. read more

Great place for brunch! Family friendly and good food at a good price which is becoming harder and harder to find in this city now.

Have not been here in about 15 years, and it brought back a lot of feels. Sat on the patio which Im not sure still exists at the time of this review, but was nice to sit outside and enjoy a beer on the streets of NY. Mix of local NY beers and regs beers. Good bar food, albeit greasy, but wasn't mad about it. read more

Doc Watson's - a glass of beer on a table - Irish Pub Near Me - New York, New York

Good greasy bar food, great spot for a drink and watch a game. Been here many times from the day I moved to the city on the UES. Never have had any issues with service before. Prices are reasonable, especially compared to other spots nearby. Smack in the middle of some great restaurants too. read more

Doc Watson's - Boneless Wings - Irish Pub Near Me - New York, New York

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Grabbed a quick drink here. Waitress was kind and friendly. Great pub to pop into for a drink if you're on the UES and not looking to deal with crowds. They have both bar seating and table seating. Would go back. read more

Food is great the Guinness is cold. Great wings. I never had a bad meal there. They also had a night where Irish bands would play , service was excellent and my Guinness kept coming till I was done. It was reasonable . read more

Quick recap: this place is half bar half restaurant. And it works. Excellent place to catch the game or fight while also being an excelent sit down joint. This place has good drink specials, good sit down food, and great bar food. I Cem here for brunch once and while it's nothing to brag about, it was overall good. I've come here plenty to watch a game or fights and the bar food always hits the spot. This place has friendly staff and the place has plenty of space with its downstairs lounge. Highly recommend this place to hang out, especiaLly if you're looking for a calmer bar scene. read more

Doc Watson's - Boneless Wings - Irish Pub Near Me - New York, New York

Passed by and decided to step in for a quick bite to eat. Was seated immediately and got a nice view by the window. The service was fast, the aura was modern and lively. There was a bit too much Caesar dressing for my liking but outside of that the food was good. We ordered off the appetizer menu- which I'd say is a good portion for one person as a light meal. read more

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Really friendly bar, reasonable prices. I'd stopped for a drink, then noted they have happy hour M-F from 12 to 7. Enjoyed their wings and veggie sticks. read more