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    McGuinness's Bar

    4.3 (42 reviews)
    InexpensiveSports Bars
    Open 11:00 am - 4:00 AM (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Juke Box
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Glenn V.

    Sunnyside into the Woodside area certainly has more than a few proper Irish pubs. With five star service, a five star decor inside that transports the passers through into a time past. A time when there was a boxing forum right across the street, a time America was stretching its legs and indistry was awakening into a proud world power. The men came to bars just like this to blow off a bit of steam from the daily bump and grind for a few pints before heading home. Although no food was involved, the genuine interest in newcomers treatment was immediate, sincere and unrelenting. I met a bunch of the old guard and shared many laughs over their stories and many Guinesses.

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    Le C.

    Snow day today, stoped by for a Dark beer. This place is good to chill, nice and cool bartender. Food is ok+, I will definitely will stop by any other snow day..

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    4 years ago

    Love McGuinness's! Great neighborhood staple. Bartender is always fantastic and so friendly. One of our favorite spots in the neighborhood!

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    7 years ago

    Stopped in for a drink while waiting for restaurant down the street to open. Bartender was nice and atmosphere was great!

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    6 years ago

    Great atmosphere and great crowd even in the late night hours. Definitely recommended for Sunnyside neighborhood.

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    7 years ago

    Love this place. Great staff, great convo, and good drinks. Pretty cheap too so thumbs up from me.

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    8 years ago

    Tunes , drink and staff excellent . Best Bar in Queens. Proper Irish experience . Five star. It's a must.

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    10 years ago

    Had a lovely few drinks in this bar. Met the owner and he was very welcoming. Definitely somewhere to come back to.

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    11 years ago

    I don't mind this place. Sometimes it's quiet here I like that when I drink. Kind of a dive bar but a good drinking place.

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    10 years ago

    Great guinness, even nicer bartenders. Very accommodating if you want a certain game on. Certainly worth a try.

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    12 years ago

    Cozy corner place on 45th , best prices in the neighborhood, friendly staff.....no posers

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