We did not have food so cannot comment on that. But Andrew, the bartender, was quintessential NY-Irish and a rockstar behind the bar. It's a very small, but impressive decor for a late-night cap off. A little FYI - MacLaren's Pub from How I Met Your Mother was not filmed in a real bar, but on a soundstage in Los Angeles, specifically at 20th Century Fox studios. The fictional bar was inspired by McGee's Pub, an Irish tavern located at 240 W 55th St in NYC, which the creators frequented while working for David Letterman. read more

A friendly Irish pub in Manhattan. After a long days work I was hoping for some cider. They had only one which was angry orchard on tap. And another bottled one. I was happy with angry orchard on tap although I wish they had more selection. read more

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A cozy pub, right around the corner from Studio 64. Great drinks and great pub food.

Couldn't resist stopping in to McGee's pub which was the inspiration for McClaren's in How I Met Your Mother. There's a great beer and specialty cocktails. Traditional pub menu and great atmosphere. It's close to Central Park and we went to see Colbert which was around the corner. read more

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This pub so often featured in the sitcom How I Met Your Mother, was a must stop visit for my daughter who is a fan of the sitcom show. Upon entry, you will see lots of memorabilia all over the walls from the show. We decided to sit for a break & order some appetizers and drinks. We opted for 2 orders of cheesy potatoes as everything else was pretty pricey & we weren't super hungry. Our server was okay, & checked up on us occasionally. We were seated right by the front door, and would constantly see people & fans of the show coming in & out the pub to get photos of the place. Our total for 2 appetizers and 3 drinks was a staggering $52! Little did we know, that they charge for refills! I feel this should be mentioned beforehand, otherwise we would've opted for ice water. I know NYC is on the pricier side, but this is just over the top!!! It was a fun experience being where the show was filmed and sitting next to the booth where the film crew sat, but this was just way too pricey for bar food, and not that tasty. Not sure I'd call it a tourist trap as there seemed to be many locals in here, but be prepared for the hefty bill if you decide to visit. read more

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Didn't honor reservation. Reservation was made a week before, two confirmations were sent by them.

My friend and I wanted to eat here before seeing The Great Gatsby, and I'm pleasantly surprised at how good the food was. I got the BBQ Grilled Chicken sandwich and highly recommend it. Service was fast, there were plenty of tables and it wasn't too loud. There's a nice bar area to sit at as well if you're just coming for drinks. read more

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If you're "How I Met Your Mother" fan, you've got to come here. The shows creators frequented this pub and drew inspiration while designing McLaren's. The pub has a few drinks inspired by the show. We ordered the pineapple incident and wait for it cocktails. Both were okay. For dinner, we ordered penne a la vodka, corned beef ruben, and old-fashioned chicken pot pie. The serving size is generous! The pie itself can easily be shared by 2 people. The vibe is fun! Our server was ever smiling and talking, and we had a good time with her. I had reserved a table for us on Yelp, but I think walk-ins are acceptable too. Do visit. read more

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a fun pub where the staff is really friendly. also several floors of dining. the drinks are named after different references from HIMYM and a lot of nods to HIMYM around the bar! read more

Loved visiting McGee's Pub. The atmosphere feels warm, lively, and full of character. Very cool place for fans of the TV show How I Met Your Mother, since this pub inspired the bar from the series. Beer was great, staff was friendly, and the whole place had that classic New York pub feeling. Definitely worth stopping by. read more

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We came by for a quick drink after dinner. Our friend wanted to check out the HIMYM bar! They were great and accommodating of our slightly larger group! Fun HIMYM themed drinks. Or just a nice plave for a beer. Fun vibes! read more

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Surprisedly, this place wasn't busy when I visited during the night. I made a reservation, but luckily it was not crowded at all. I didn't watch HIMYM but I was told that the bar does not look like the show. I believe the show is just inspired by the bar. I wished the bartender checked up or even looked at our direction. The bar was not really crowded, but we barely got checked up on. We ordered iced chocolate roll and a moscule mule. The iced chocolate roll consisted of patron xo cafe and root beer. Both of the drinks tasted great. I barely tasted the alcohol which I usually prefer. This place is a chill place to hang at, but I don't think I'll be coming here again. read more

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Amazing service. Went here for my boyfriends birthday. Staff was great, food and drinks were great. The place was nice and comfortable. read more

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Went to the city to find the place that inspired McLarens on how I met your mother. Love pictures on the wall and the HIMYM inspired drinks. I had the mcLarens burger. It's a regular burger served with fires and the Barney Blackout (llegal mezcal,triple sec and pineapple juice. read more

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Was looking for a bar with TVs. Didnt know it was the bar that apparently appeared in HIMYM. the service was super fast and the bartender was Irish so it felt like an authentic pub. Music selection was great. read more

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Would suggest making reservation. We did and were seated immediately on busy night. I had the chicken pot pie which was delicious. My husband had the turkey and ham entree which he liked. Mc Gee's is a lively bar/restuarant. I'm glad we chose to dine here in a city of many choices! read more

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Unfortunately, my experience here didn't meet my expectations. The customer service should and could be much, much better. I'm a big, big, BIG fan of HIMYM, and I was visiting NYC from California and was excited to visit here. I walked in and they sent me upstairs, but I was empty, so I decided to come back down and sit at the main bar. No one approached me at first. After a few minutes, this guy behind the bar showed up, and when I smiled at him, he said, "Hi, can I see a menu, please?" He just said he worked upstairs and left. Didn't call anyone else either. I returned to use the restroom, came back down, and sat on the other side of the bar. Then the female bartender gave me the QR code to scan and look at the menus. She was ok, but not super friendly like you would expect. I ordered the sweet Pineapple incident and the three sliders with fries. Average food. Overpriced in my opinion. She also offered me a complimentary drink since she made one by mistake, and I didn't wanna mix two different kinds of alcohol, so I stuck with my pineapple incident. Yes, there are posters of the cast all around but I guess any bar can hang those pictures and references to the show. I suggest to just stop by, walk inside, take a few pictures inside and leave ro go get dinner / lunch and drinks somewhere else. read more

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Stopped here later after a show because we were hungry. The writers for How I met your mother used to come here a lot when they were working on the show. The bar on the show is loosely based on it. There are a few drinks inspired by the show as well. They have their own beer as well as some others. We had the sliders (both chicken and burgers) and they were quite tasty. Perfect late night snack. Most of the staff were too young to even know anything about the show (which shows that we are getting old), but it was quite fun. read more

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The bar was decorated for Christmas, which added a festive touch. They have a lot of How I Met Your Mother memorabilia around the place, but overall, it felt underwhelming. We were seated by the women's bathroom, which only had a single stall and constantly had a line. It was an awkward spot to hold a conversation with people hovering near our table the entire time. The service was slow--it took so long to take our order that we only had time for two drinks before leaving. We tried the Wait For It... ($12.00) and Barney's Blackout ($13.00), but neither were particularly strong or well-crafted. It's worth a visit once to check out the bar that inspired HIMYM, but I wouldn't go in with high expectations. read more

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Solid Midtown Pub with Great Food and Friendly Service A few friends of mine were visiting from out of state, and we ended up at McGee's Pub kind of on a whim. It was busy but not overwhelming, and we found a nice spot at the bar. We ordered a bunch of appetizers to share -- the crispy chicken was the winner for me (that honey mustard sauce was addictive). My friends went for the hummus and nachos, and everyone seemed happy with their picks. The bartender was friendly and kept things moving even though the place was pretty active. Service overall was great -- casual but attentive. I finished off with a chocolate lava cake that hit the spot. Everything tasted fresh and well-prepared. It's not the fanciest place in Midtown, but it's comfortable, lively, and a great stop if you're looking for good food and a relaxed atmosphere. I'd definitely come back. read more

We made a reservation here because I was concerned that it might be a bit touristy due to the "How I Met Your Mother" notoriety this place received. We had a table pretty much ready when we arrived. The food service was quick for the place being relatively busy. The bar service, on the other hand was not very quick. My Guinness was served promptly, but my wife's vodka/grapefruit juice never arrived, so she ordered a Stella, which came right away. The moral to this story is that they appear to handle beer and shots of Jameson's well, but anything more than that will overwhelm the bar staff. I was a bit put off that my wife's beer wasn't comped, but that's their business decision. The food was very good and properly seasoned. If you can get a table, you won't be disappointed in your decision to eat here. read more

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Cool atmosphere, service was good. It's very busy so definitely make a reservation. I had the bangers and mash. The darkened onion gravy was the best gravy I've ever had, the bangers (sausage) were delicious and even the vegetables had the best flavor I've ever experienced. I had the (Gay Pirate) drink and I'm pretty sure it was straight liquor, to which I'm not complaining. read more

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The food was amazing. The service was great and very fast, we were in and out in 30 minutes, and the wait staff was very friendly and helpful. My friend felt sick and did not eat her food, and the waitress wanted to make sure that the food was quality so that she could take it off the check if it wasn't. I appreciated that. Additionally, if you're a 'How I Met Your Mother' fan, there are many photos and memorabilia in the restaurant. I loved it. read more

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Service was fast enough. We had no real issues during lunch time. Waitress was nice and attentive. Food was...just fine. It left a lot to be desired. You go here because you're a fan of HIMYM, not the food. read more

The worst Mac and cheese I have ever tasted. I am a huge HIMYM fan, and this place was a major disappointment. Drinks were mid, and food was not it. It gets 2 stars only because it gets bonus points for having a HIMYM theme. read more

How I met your mother bar! Been here a couple of times- always a great spot to hang with friends! We enjoyed the ambiance, friends and kept the drinks flowin! Our server was great, she was on top of it, making sure we had a glasses full! read more

Sorry that we didn't really care for this place. Just seemed run down and service was less than friendly. Upstairs looked abandoned and smelled like old mustard for some reason. We ordered apps and they never came so we just had 2 rounds of drinks and called it a night. read more

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Great service and food. Always a great time!! From the classic Irish dishes to an American cheeseburger, the food is top notch.

Nice atmosphere and the prices are decent for mid town Manhattan The cheese burger was excellent

I'm a fan of How I Met Your Mother so of course I had to visit this place! The booth and bar feel very similar to McLaren's. There's pictures on the wall from the show which was nice. We got seated at the bar and the bartender was nice and friendly. I got the pineapple incident (3.5/5) which tasted good. You barely taste the alcohol which makes me wonder how much alcohol you get to begin with. My bf got the don't drink tequila (3/5). It tasted strongly of ginger beer (almost too much ginger beer imo). Overall glad I visited this place while I'm in New York! read more

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Great drinks and good food. The wings were delicious combined with the Barneys Blackout 10/10. read more

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Absolutely amazing for any How I Met Your Mother fan definitely recommend food was great drinks were great

had to pay tribute to himym and stop by mcgee's came with some coworkers to say bye to one leaving the city we ordered drinks and food but i just got food. the wine had a generous pour the onion soup was cheesy and flavorful- good price for the portion would recommend / order it again the spinach artichoke dip was a bit of a small portion but it was decent flavor nothing special i was disappointed that the bar didnt scream himym i didnt see many tributes to it our server was 10000/10 she was cool would probably not come again but as a himym fan ill recommend it read more

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McGee's Pub Growing up How I Met Your Mother was one of my favorite shows, so I definitely had to see the inspiration. As someone who owns Barney's famous 'Ducky Tie' I had to get that as my drink. Ducky Tie: Bacardi Limon, Citronge Orange, Fresh Lime & Cranberry Juice (12). It was a very very good drink, and surprisingly, their drinks were not that expensive in comparison to the rest of New York. I had a great time sipping on their speciality drinks and looking around to see pictures of the crew. I will be back next time I visit NYC! read more

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Only reason to go is if you're a fan of HIMYM. Food is ok, would be enough to just pop in for a quick beer along the way to somewhere else.

Service was good but food was nothing extraordinary but still good. Definitely a place more known for HIMYM versus the food. Probably just a good place to go to for a quick drink and if you're a fan of the show. Ambiance was good and location is near Time Square. read more

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Out favorite place for a nice casual spot after the theatre. Great service, wonderful pub food, and a lively spontaneous

Cool pub to get out of the cold and have a baileys and coffee! Service is quick and friendly. Cozy pub environment read more

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Was staying in New York for a few days and I saw online that this place was a huge inspiration for the pub in HIMYM. Took a stroll here and saw the ambience. It's different than the show of course, but the bartender is incredibly nice and the food is good. Show-inspired drinks aren't bad and are solid callbacks. read more

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Had an absolute blast here after catching a show. Cozy booth, amazing curly fries and wings. Will definitely return.