This review is solely about the service. Don't go here!!!! bouncers were so rude and make up rules for whoever they want. But the worst is the skinny white male bartender that cursed us out for adding a drink to a card and asking about Apple Pay. Why would you work in the service industry if you're going to act like a complete asshole and have such a short temper? Absurd. Didn't tip. (If you see this sir I never felt more rage. It was my first night living in nyc and I wish you all the worst in life but it seems like you already have it) read more

Really cool bar! I was told it was a bit of a dive but I thought it was cozy. They have some really cool outdoor seating. They're set up to resemble log cabins that can seat 2-4 people at picnic style tables. They all have decor inside like pictures on the walls and animal sculptures to make it extra welcoming plus lighting and heaters. The inside of the bar itself has some mixed level seating with a combination of picnic tables, high tops, and regular tables. There are two bars - once closer to the open space that doubles as a dance floor and a smaller one that services the tables near there. They had a few drinks that were advertised on a small sign board above the bar and they were pretty tasty sounding including a blackberry whisky sour. I will say that the drink I had wasn't super strong but that was perfectly tasty for me and not super expensive either. read more

Hopping pub in the West Village. Incredibly active and happening little pub. Plenty of draft, wine & mixed drink options to be had here. Bar is shaped kind of like a peninsula, and service was pretty good. A Guinness draft was $8 - little pricey, even for New York. This place has a full menu including appetizers like wings and nachos. They had what appeared to be a back room which you could have private parties in. They had door staff checking IDs, even ours. Heavy college presence so not your place if you don't want to deal with that kind of raucous party and shenanigans. read more

Great food and amazing tatter tots!!! I had a work event here in the back private party room and it was good for just about 30 people comfortlyyyy read more

An old place that has stood the test of time. They make excellent drinks and the food was delicious, especially the Sheppard's pie. Very cool atmosphere. Demar was an excellent server, very friendly and great all around guy!! read more

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Criminal to charge 30 dollars for two light beers with a 20% gratuity added on when the service is dogshit. Packed liked sardines in here. Take your hard earned money to somewhere better. read more

Food and service is incredible. Eduardo was very attentive and the bar has a great atmosphere.

Be prepared to wait... & wait... & wait. After much anticipation & long wait time I ordered a Cesar salad. It was okay. Nothing amazing. Nothing outstanding. I really wanted to order drinks but honestly the lack of costumer service killed it for me. I had more fun sitting by the sideline critiquing people's outfit. read more

Been coming here for years and it never disappoints ! Best steak sandwich you'll find out there Talk to the boys at the bar they'll recommend the best beers in NY Donald and his crew run a great bar , I recommend anyone who goes to NY to stop at Fiddlesticks Great place !!! read more

Fiddlesticks has not only elevated its cocktail menu, but their kind and helpful staff as well...as a seasoned New Yorker, I've been to fiddlesticks a few times before the pandemic but the past couple of months I've noticed a clear improvement. Specifically Monica and the other blonde Irish girl have always made me feel so welcomed and accounted for. I always appreciate outgoing and attractive staff and fiddlesticks delivers every time. I feel like I'm sitting at New York fashion week every time I walk in. I actually really respect their business model because there's no better way to sell your merch than to have hot staff wearing them. Every time I walk in, I crave a branded item even more. Special shout out to their espresso martinis--Dante is so beat now compared to theirs. Not sure who the DJ is after 9 pm but he is also doing a phenomenal job. Will be returning with a crew. read more

Awesome cocktails and food ! And they have heaters to keep you warm all winter long. Had Santa's coffee and pigs in a blanket and were both delicious read more

Fiddlesticks Pub - Heater - Pubs Near Me - New York, New York

One lucky Tuesday Fiddlesticks made such a good first impression I came here twice in the same day. Visit #1: Aprox 4:30PM. Met a friend for an outdoor seating afternoon snack and chat. We shared the Mac & Cheese and had a few beers. Mac and Cheese was amazing - definitely a contender for top 5 best mac and cheeses I've had in NY. One of those baked dishes that comes in a betty crocker type ceramic dish. The waitress can hardly hold it it's so hot, and the cheese is bubbling on top. You try to wait until it cools off but every bite you take is so cheesy, creamy, perfect, and wonderful you don't care your mouth is burning. And this continues, until the dish is cashed - somehow it stays hot, scalding hot forever. Yum. There is a pretty good happy hour offering $4 beers but you can't get it if you eat/sit outside. Visit #2: Aprox 8:30PM. Came back later that evening with another friend for drinks, it was a little chilly so we voted for inside. Thick wood all around, fairly lively bar crowd, cozy dark corners away from TVs - plenty of beers on tap to choose from. I tried a ginger cocktail, it was way too sweet and there wasn't nearly enough whiskey for my taste. Stopped in yesterday afternoon in-between West Village events - I was famished and ordered my standby, the Mac (photos attached.) I ate about 1/2 and was so full I had them bag up the cajun chicken sandwich I also ordered - what was I thinking? There was noooo way I could have eaten all that food - but it did heat up nicely in the oven this morning, and made for a spicy breakfast. read more

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Nice Irish themed pub. Only had some cheesesticks so can't really evaluate the food fairly. Service was OK. Bartender seemed more interested in something else rather than customers sitting at the bar. Wasn't within sight much and didn't make conversation. Nice selection of beers. read more

Do not go here. They overcharged my group of three people two rounds more than we ordered/received and were extremely rude to us when we tried to sort this out, on top of charging an automatic 20% gratuity on a group of three when they stopped at our table twice over the course of four hours. read more

Awesome spot, great vibes, amazing cocktails (blackberry whiskey sour), and fun food (wings, chicken sandwich, sweet potato fries, and spinach artichoke dip). I've actually been here twice in the past two weeks, the service is wonderful, the prices are fair, and it seems that all of the guests who spend time here are also of the same, free spirited mind. A group and I showed up last minute last Saturday and the team was happy to accommodate us on short notice. I'm excited for my next visit, all around a great time and great experience. read more

In my experience going here, the bartenders are super friendly and nice. It's definitely a plus, but the crowd can be pretty obnoxious. If you come during off hours and sit at the little bench by the window you are golden. It's definitely the best place to sit if you are with a group of friends. The drinks are a little pricy for what you get but at least they didn't water them down like a lot of places do. Biggest appeal about this place is the service though. Fun bartenders and waitresses make the experience a lot better than it would be otherwise. read more

"Great steak sandwich," repeated my friend at least 4 times. We had a nice time in their large back room early in the evening. Despite being relatively empty, the back bar's line/wait can be long... seems inefficient. Left to go to another bar and came back for dancing and got served much faster. I bet we'll be back for the "great steak sandwich" read more

Fiddlesticks had a great reputation, BUT this bar rejected our legitimate IDs, not sure if it's because they may have been known for attracting a young crowd or whatever but we were 23. So ridiculous. they confiscated our IDs and everything. Now I have to replace mine. NEVER going back. :( read more

This is the best bar in Manhattan. The ambiance is great, their setup during COVID has been stellar, the drinks are five stars and the service is as good as it gets. Highly recommend to any NY'er or any out of towner. read more

Crowded with a very collegey atmosphere. Simple beers were on the more expensive side for a city bar

Bar was alright. Pissed because bar tender decided to leave himself an extra tip even though I not only added onto the 20% already included. Never going back here, if you do pay cash. read more

Very strange place, seems they've decided not to deliver to my neighborhood anymore, not sure what what that prejudice is about, all orders from here are now cancelled right away. I mean the food is ok but not sure where they get off discriminating against people. Keep on looking, you can do better when it comes to simple pub food. read more

Though it's quite an unassuming bar tucked away, the staff here really made our experience great! We were looking to get cocktails before heading hone, and we stayed here for quite awhile because our bartender did such a great job! If you're looking for a good low key place and great drinks, this is the place to go. Many TVs for sports. read more

Fantastic staff and great drinks. I also had one of the best turkey burgers there!! I recommend people checking out this popular joint

Your traditional Irish pub here, it even smells like one. Came here on an early Friday evening and it wasn't crowded at all but good for people-watching. Staff is very friendly and random fact - they make a good espresso martini. read more

Well let's first say if you check in you get a free shot. So be mindful of that and check in! I love this bar, it's totally a chill bar that you can come to for Happy Hour or on a weekend afternoon to toss a few back and mingle. They have a great HH special that lasts well past happy hour. They have some tables you can sit down and enjoy your cocktail or beer. Also some outdoor seating for people watching on Greenwich ;) it always makes for an interesting afternoon. I've never eaten here but I am sure some people do :) If you are looking for a major scene, this is not the place for you ! But if you are looking to have fun with your friends and relax in the village check this place out :) Oh and there can definitely be a crowd here sometimes so be mindful :) read more

This was a surprise find. Stumble upon this place after the original place we wanted to try was closed for private event. We called the place as we were walking there, and the host was so nice that she reserved a nice corner for 8 for us. I have to say, all of my coworkers were extremely satisfied with the food and the service here. We did not expect a pub to carry such a high standard for food. We had such a good time. We will definitely go back again. Dishes we tried: -Avocado toast -Spinach Dip -Steak and Frites -Bangers and Mash -Chicken sandwiches Ambiance: Pub, bar, casual Service: 4 stars Food: 5 stars Highly recommend if you are looking for somewhere chill or looking for good bar food! read more

Only come here to see Emily who is one of the most creative young bartenders walking to Earth...incredibly intelligent and a borderline mixologist with the personality and humor to match... Get the $7.00 mini potpie during lunch since it is out of this world and ask her to make you a Nollets Gin/Whiskey cocktail...original and it nails it... The place is expansive...only thing I would change is the club music...the bar has been around forever and looks precisely the same with that Irish Cottage charm...The listing bar which I call "The Titanic" is also charming...all the fare on the menu are truly solid...wings could be spicier.. read more

Fiddlesticks Pub - Best Black & Blue with the most love ever placed into it - Pubs Near Me - New York, New York

Ugh, this place is way too crowded. Maybe it's crowded because I'm missing something about the "charm" of this place. But at 3am on a Saturday night (Sunday morning?), moving is almost impossible. It's way too loud, and, on top of that, the music is nothing to write home about (lots of top 40s). I couldn't stay for more than 10 minutes. read more

Came here on a Wednesday after work with some friends. The employees were really great, and a member of our party used to work here so they gave us a HEFTY discount which was really nice of them. We sat in a pretty secluded corner which would have been easy to forget about or miss as a server but our waitress was always coming back to check on us and was very attentive. The food was SO good. I got the shepherds pie and a side of fries (I love potatoes, okay?) to split with my boyfriend. So so good, I could've eaten an entire other one and then some. I also liked that the happy hour deals go until 8PM. So many places only go till about 7/730 and by the time I get out of work and get to the bar it's pretty much over so this was nice. I got the rose vodka soda ..... honestly .... skip this .... it was new on the menu so when I asked our waitress if she liked it she hadn't tried it yet so I got it on a whim .... it tasted like college .... Cool spot though and will definitely come back whenever I'm looking for a good shepherds pie or happy hour in the area! read more

Fiddlesticks Pub - Shepherds Pie - Pubs Near Me - New York, New York

Firstly - Check in on Yelp for a free shot!!! I love this place. On arguably the absolute cutest street in NYC. Sitting outside makes for amazing people watching. I've been here a bunch of times, usually just for happy hour or drinks on the outdoor patio, but last night I got the Fiddlesticks Salad and it was REALLY good. For $11 you get a massive salad with avocados, feta, tomatoes, and a bunch of other stuff thrown in. **Maybe get dressing on the side if you like yours lightly dressed, however, they are pretty generous with the dressing. Sometimes service is better than others. Waitstaff is usually good and you always have someone watching your table to make sure you're all doing ok. They put out sunscreen SPF 50 on the patio when its sunny out for customers to use so they don't get burnt - how cute and thoughtful is that?! read more

Fiddlesticks Pub - They provide complementary sunscreen on hot days! - Pubs Near Me - New York, New York

It's a dive bar. Nothing more, nothing less. Typical beer selection, a bit pricey for happy hour. Not too noisy to have normal convo and still hear music on background. U-shaped bar with plenty of seats. (Ok, what's up with busboy mopping the floor with pure Clorox in the middle of the evening? I almost fainted at the smell.) read more

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I've never been in a bar so crowded in my life! Bah! Where is the fire marshal on a Saturday night? I got elbowed by more bros in 5 minutes than I ever did in college (and I went to a veeeery bro-y college). Everyone in here seemed to be aged between 24-27 and was super attractive. Not a bad scene for a Saturday night if you can get yourself past the line and inside, where we were greeted by a girl throwing up in a trashcan. The only upside? Cheap drinks for this part of town. read more

Yeah, yeah, this place is kind of a dive...so what. I came here one night before heading out to a few other places with friends. We ordered a few drinks for their happy hour ($5 well drinks, beers, and house wine) and appetizers, and ended up having a pretty good time. The place itself isn't too much to write home about. It's a casual spot with where the staff puts on a fake brogue. The venue is large, and is a good place for groups, especially if you're starting out the night here. I read in other reviews that this place gets crowded on the weekends, but early in the night or on weeknights, this place has plenty of room to spread out. They have a pool table in the back too, which is a plus. The food was shockingly good for a random pub. We ordered the spinach dip and sweet potato fries, and I would eat both of them again in a heartbeat. The dip was warm and creamy, and fries were perfectly crispy--just what we needed on a cold, winter night. I was impressed, and I'd like to think that the other items on the menu are just as good. This place was a surprisingly nice stop on a random night with friends, and I'd definitely stop by again. read more

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People are allowed to do drugs on the dance floor but when my friend tries to pick up her watch off the ground, the bouncer hits her on the head and "escorts her out" very aggressively. Wish I could give zero stars. The bar has a fun vibe but this was unreasonable read more

I went here with my friend on Saturday night around 8:30. The service was EXTREMELY SLOW- expect to wait 20 min to order drinks, another 20 to get them, another 20 to order food, another 20 to get food, and another 20 for the check. Not a huge deal though since I understand it was busy. The main problem to me was the drinks. The cocktails are $15 each, which isn't insane at all for nyc, but they are WEAK. I have extremely low alcohol tolerance (2 shots worth gets me pretty drunk). I had two cocktails, and I felt NOTHING, and my friend was the same. We asked the waitress, and she said each drink has two shots worth of alcohol- there's simply no way this is true! She even offered us a shot on the house, and even that did not taste strong? In total, we ordered 4 cocktails, one app, two burgers, and left sober having our $140. Lastly, there are no Covid precautions if that is of concern to you. It is so cramped that people next to me couldn't pull out their chairs without hitting mine. Also, I do not recommend the falafel burger, but it was one of the only veg entree options. Weirdly crumbly. read more

Fiddlesticks Pub - Pubs Near Me - New York, New York

Oh, Fiddlesticks, where do I start? The fact that I'm dedicating my time to writing this review proves how much this place sucks. Do You think after working all day I want to hop on Yelp to write an essay about a pub? Nope, I don't- but here I am, my words and contrivance fueled by genuine rage and disgust. The bartender with the accent needs to get out of the service industry. I mean, I've been there, angry, miserable, and stuck doing a job I hate. I get it. I know serving drinks is tedious and annoying, but it's not that hard to be a decent human being. If it's too hard, maybe find a new job that doesn't involve human interaction? I won't waste more of my time diving into the specifics of my experience. Just know, if you want bad service, a creepy environment and horrible vibes- Fiddlesticks Pub is your spot! read more

Worst service I've ever had. Didn't listen to the customers when we said there was 2 extra drinks on the menu. Why wouldn't they listen to us? Idk. I thought the customer was always right. They said I was "too drunk" to have consumed that many drinks. Which was not true. DO NOT GO HERE. read more

I've been to Fiddlesticks several times, mostly to drink, but have also had a meal or two there. 1st DRINKS nothing special, this is about an average bar in that way, with moderately priced drinks.. FOOD about average for bar food, maybe a little better I've had their fries. I thought they were good. They were crispy. The grilled chicken salad was big, it tasted good and it actually filled me up, so I'd definitely say it was good and one of the better ones I've had at a bar! :D (I think it was a 'lil more pricey though) AMBIANCE looks and feels like a standard Irish bar, except it has a lot more space, lots of areas to walk and/or sit. I've only been here Thursdays thru Fridays, and there's always a good crowd. I'd say a mostly avg crowd with more than a few hot ones mixed in ;). Def a place you could come with your boys or have a girl's night out and have a good night out, without having to go to a club. BATHROOM Well, the men's room at least, is a miss. There's usually toilet paper on the floor, it needs some good order. read more

Fiddlesticks Pub - Pubs Near Me - New York, New York

This place was SUPER busy on a Friday night. It was super popular. I didn't arrive until around 10pm (they were closing at 11pm). The vibe was amazing, and we got super lucky with a table for 2 when another group decided to merge onto one table instead. There was a massive waiting list just to even sit down for a drink or two. I ended up getting a few beers with jalapeño poppers. I would say it was all good, but the atmosphere was amazing and definitely one of the top places to be and hang out in the West village. Lots of beautiful people here, yours truly included! Service was friendly, and they definitely communicate well with each other when I ordered another round of drinks with a different waiter. Not sure how this place would work if we had to remain outdoors. Hopefully a bunch of portable/outdoor heaters can be installed easily. read more