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    McCarthy's Pub NYC

    4.2 (118 reviews)
    Open • 8:00 am - 4:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 1 month ago

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    MCCARTHY'S PUB NYC ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Live music
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials

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    Trice T.

    Such a cute Irish pub we came in for a couple of pints on our first night in NYC. The staff were friendly and accommodating. They have quite a few good options for food I love truffle fries :) we will try to come back again whilst were here

    Mike G.

    Good spot in midtown for drinks. Bartenders were both friendly, as were the others around us. We didn't eat, but the menu looked good, and everything seemed reasonably priced. I wouldn't hesitate to come back again.

    Two excellent Irish coffee s .  Hmmmm B S. Bob and Shirlee  Or Bull $hit   lol either way Rebeca does a great job with a bright smile !
    Robert H.

    Back to McCarthys for a Guinness and Irish coffee before the show always come to McCarthy's when we come up to New York , it's a must ! Shout out to Rebecca our bartender for the great pour and big smile . Great place and atmosphere.

    Shepard pie and Irish beef stew
    Tiffany L.

    Only came here because I wanted Guinness and I needed something to eat before watching Oh Mary! The food...was okay. I got the Shepard pie and my fiancé got the Irish beef stew. They were pricy, but that's Times Square. The portions were pretty fair, but the beef in the Irish stew was dry and the ground beef in the Shepard pie was too tough. The potato layer was nice and soft, but overall I found the inside to be a bit too salty.

    Vikki B.

    Cutest Irish Pub. Our bartender was fantastic! She was funny and attentive. Decorated for Christmas so super cute and cozy inside. Reuben sandwich is phenomenal. It's open faced and the corned beef is made in house.

    Will M.

    I thought it was going to be more touristy due to it being so close to NYC. I was pleasantly wrong. I felt it was very cozy and authentic with the menu, decor, and live music. Service was quick and attentive.

    Irish stew

    While working in NYC stoped in with a coworker for a beer at the bar. The service was amazing Sean was very personable and suggested the shepherds pie on my next visit. I did and it was that good. The bar tender Amanda said if you liked the shepherds pie you should try our Irish stew next time And I did. It was amazingly good. Definitely try it. For being so close to all the busy activity in Times Square. McCarthy's staff were welcoming, very personable, and friendly like they knew you. Not fake. To top this off the best on tap Guinness I had. Not a disappointment. I went there four times and always treated excellent. Thanks Sean (who went back to Ireland for sports event) Amanda, Mikie, Liam and the staff for a great visit. And I bought their shirt!

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    Emilee T.

    Made the choice (on our first night in NY) based on this very yelp page and the images of the Shepherd's Pie and Irish Stew. Let me tell you, they lived up to the hype! SOOOOO GOOOOD! Also, my picky 15 year old lucked out because the very kind staff made her an off-menu item grilled cheese with French fries to go along with her Shirley Temple Everyone was so nice and welcoming, the upstairs (open to the street) was such a fun vibe, and we truly just had the best experience!

    Stopped in after a show. Food was amazing. The shepherds was so flavorful. I would've gotten a picture of the angus burger but my daughter devoured it. Servers were beyond attentive! We had two different servers checking in to make sure we were good. Highly recommend!! We will be back!

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    Andrew T.

    Great service, very friendly staff that was very Irish. When we walked in it stunk like fish. Drinks were strong and much appreciated after the Times Square madness..

    Dan H.

    Great place to escape the lunacy of the Times Squate crowd! Holy moly. Stop by and have a Guinness for fecks sake!

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    Great food and atmosphere! The bartender Paudie was super friendly and service was awesome!

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    Do yourself a favor a skip this place. Guinness was warm. Service was bad. Vibes were horrendous. Hard pass.

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    It was a friendly place with good service. I was there to catch the end of a World Cup game and was a good place to watch it.

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    A place in Midtown, NYC to relax with a pint, cocktail, or drink of any kind. Burgers and Irish Faire on a near gourmet level.

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    Great Irish pub off of Times Square.... Delicious Bangers n mash.... fun ambiance.... Stopped by for some college football

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