I can see why yelpers reported this place as closed. It sucks tbh. Cash only. Their ATM was down. The crowd just wasn't it. When we wanted to play music I guess a local was like I have 10 credits its my music. Like ok Pal, I just wanted to play ella y yo. Idk this place fell off. Then when we wanted to play pool we had to beat winner. I get it believe me but idk the vibes weren't vibing we left after 20 mins, sad cause I'm a local. Miss gibneys where everyone knows your name. They were very much open when we went, not sure why yelp says they are closed. Not sure if they have food. If you like misogyny then this is your place. No bueno. There was no toliet paper in the women's bathroom. read more

Really cool bar and plenty of sit. Is very friendly service. I always go there, is nice area.

Yikes this bar I've Been to plenty of times not a good atmosphere very uncomfortable bar read more

Fun staff, good drinks and fun social atmosphere. Definitely would recommend any day of the week. Playing pool and darts here is always fun.

I've been coming here since I was wee legal pup and have always found a seat at the bar and that will always hold a place in my heart. Best days are Thurs - Sat 11am​ - 4 :) read more

Top tier people. Cash bar makes everything easy and speedy the entire time but they have an ATM if you need. Always a great time.

Safe neighborhood Bar. Had a nice time with the wife here last Saturday night. Tommy the Bartender, nice guy with friendly service with a smile. Old time Irish. This is a no frills Bar's. Long Bar with plenty of seating, pool table and decent drink pricing; $6 Jameson's. Not much to say about this place, but I felt comfortable, safe and enjoyed my hour or so here. This is the kind of place to just chill with the wife. read more

I have been here quite a few times. This place is only a few blocks from where I live. Ive come here on Sundays when Marty and the G-Men are performing who are awesome also Everyone is friendly here, its a nice atomosphere. Ive also been here many times for parties, which they have a decent size party room in the back. You do have to bring or cater your own food for the parties but that's OK Great place, great people!!! read more

a irish bar on broadway in astoria thats not fancy , not loud. not filled with morons and a chill place to watch the game and relax. came in with my buddy to watch the nets game and i aint a booze drinker but one bud light and a bunch of diet cokes while sitting at a long wooden bar with a bunch of tvs all around will work just fine. no food but bring your own is ok , outdoor back patio is empty cause its cold and rainy but better weather is coming soon . a pool table and dart board if sports tv watching is not your thing . i like this place as the casual vibe is the complete opposite of the loud douchey dives i avoid and the drinks are priced right , bartenders are friendly and crowd is civil . 4 stars on my yelp meter. read more

Favorite local spot. Great people both staff and customers and even greater prices ($4 PBR/Modelo all day everyday or $6 for beer&shot combo). Extremely diverse crowd which represents Astoria well. Great pool table. Sometimes they have live music. Karaoke on Saturday nights is done well. They are very consistent with their buybacks which is refreshing. There's also a whole separate room that people rent out for parties. And the fact that they have a little back patio with ample benches and tables to smoke/drink/hang out. Dont whine about it being cash only. read more

Handsome bartender Good priced drinks Pool table and dart board. Outdoor smoking/drinking space is quite nice. Can fit all of your friends. Jukebox available for music. It's been around for almost 50 years, so chances are it will outlast all the other bars in the area. read more

I've tried to give McLoughlin a chance. But every time I come here, the beer is a little skunky. Nothing very exceptional about the place, except they have free karaoke late Friday. Eh, seems much better off going down the block to Gilbey's. read more

The bartender (Joe) is kind of rude. By which I mean the last time I went he brought up the one time I was sloppy. I've been there many times but he felt he needed to bring up the one scenario which was sure to embarrass me. In the same breath he asked about my pretty friend (who wasn't even there with me) that we'd previously told him was in a Years long relationship. Honestly, have some class man. Or at least some tact! read more

I was going to say that McLoughlin's is my favorite "old man" bar in Astoria, but that is a bit of a misnomer. With the mixed crowds it usually gets, the occasional live band and Karaoke on Friday nights it is not really an "old man" bar, although it is probably more appealing to 30 and 40 years olds than millennials, which is not a bad thing. It's a great "no frills" neighborhood bar which is probably the best way to describe it. Plus, they always have free Corned Beef and Cabbage on St. Pats. ;) read more

Great little divey sports bar just off the Broadway subway station. Cheap happy hour deals 11am-6pm every day. Little patio out the back where you can bring your drink and enjoy the sun. Perfect for a cold beer after work. read more

I feel betrayed by the owner, John. I had come here many times and my friend was a regular. We often brought friends, and last Saturday was no exception. We brought 4 more patrons, our friends, to this bar. We all smoked in the backyard. I was mildly tipsy, which is expected when going to a bar. Afterwards, we came indoors. I forgot my purse on the bench in the backyard RIGHT IN FRONT of the security camera, which never happened to me before in any bar. By the time I went to get it, my purse was gone and I found it in the open 'kitchenette' area near back exit. Immediately I discovered that someone stole all my cash (over $150). When I called the next morning, a female employee apathetically suggested that they don't check tapes for such things. I understand that they're "not responsible for lost or stolen property". That's a standard policy. But are they responsible for giving a damn about customers that bring them business? I bet that if someone stole the bar's property, they'd check the tapes in a heartbeat. My friend, who lives in the area, spoke to John today on my behalf. He said he didn't even bother looking at the tape and said he'll only give it to police (as if the cops would give a damn about $150). Yes, I made a mistake in forgetting my purse. That's on me. But considering how much business my friend and I have brought to McLoughlin Astoria Bar over the years, we thought that John would AT LEAST TAKE THE TIME TO LOOK AT THE TAPE because there are some shady people coming to that bar and customers' safety is not his priority. That means that whoever stole my money is probably going to come back and steal more from someone else in a vulnerable moment and John can't be bothered to learn who it was, for safety of his customers and their belongings. I get why he would not want to show me the tapes, but it's the absence of caring that bothered us most. John could have said: "Hey, I looked at the tapes. I saw who did it. I can't show it to you, but please let's contact the cops because this sh*t will not fly at my bar and I want people to know that." My friend and I will never come there again. If something worse were to ever happen to us there, nobody would give a damn. read more

After finishing a bottle of red the bartender gave us free shots. Seemed like a good deal. Karaoke on Friday nights. Awesome! read more

Great local haunt. No frills or faux-hipster chic attitudes...leave those at the door... but a good pool table, quaint outdoor patio space, cheap drinks, a fine Guinness pour. the crowd ranges from blue collar to old neighborhood locals to after hours to people just getting off the subway. Joanne is the absolute nicest barkeep in town. read more

The place is comfy and cozy, the drinks are good, especially those margaritas are delish!!! I love this bar! The crowd is diverse and fun! The bartender is awesome!!! I love Saturday nights, It's karaoke!!! read more

Like the Broadway and Irish gilley's bar close by an oasis of lives yet to live. Filled with classless hacks and desperate souls. At least here you can be you without reproach. Drinks are cheap and it's open late, if you keep quiet you can have a good time and meet new people. Compared to the places close by, 8t is your best bet! read more

I like this bar because I think it's about the closest thing to a Jimmy McNulty Baltimore bar in "The Wire." It's not real pretty, but it's got a long bar at which you can always find a seat on a weekday night or weekend afternoon, sit with a few regulars and find the hockey or baseball game you're looking for. No one will really bother you if you don't want to be bothered, and if you want you can bother someone else. Barkeep does his job well and will throw in buybacks if you sit around for a while sucking down beers or jack&cokes during a ball game. No, it's not fancy but this is a workingmans bar, utilitarian and real. read more

Stopped in here to rest our legs during a long walk through Long Island City & Astoria. The place is your run-of-the-mill Irish pub, but the drinks are fairly priced, they pour a good Guinness, the Bud bottles are ice cold, the bartender was nice, and there was free food (??). We dropped in on a Sunday and there were a few too many loud American football fans -- otherwise it was a good pit stop. read more

Perfect spot to end the night - here's why: DRINKS: Beer is cheap and poured quickly. The bartender almost seemed like he didn't like us, as he scowled as he served me two beers... However, cold and crisp beer in a can is perfect to me! AMBIANCE: It was a little bit of an older crowd, for sure, maybe people in their 30s and 40s. Then there were the typical barflies, old guys just hitting on us and being very friendly. MUSIC: THIS MADE MY NIGHT!!! I didn't catch the name of the band, but I did get a business card :) They covered the best music of the 70s through 90s, and it was so fun! Great singing and musicians overall. Because the only highlight was the band, I can't really say the bar itself was amazing. read more

If not for my friends, it being local and Joe, who's an awesome bartender I wouldn't be coming here. The place is a pungent lavatory at best, where dreams and pigeons come to die. The owner, John, treats his customers like money funnels, and doesn't give a sh*t when you're robbed at his bar. This happened to my best friend, and when we asked John to show us the security tape, after giving a run-around he told me that unless the police physically come down to shake it out of his clammy little fingers he won't show us anything. What's the point of having a security camera, besides him jerking off to better people? Nope. I regret bringing so much business to this bar over 3 years, and me and my friends will be upgrading. read more

I have a hard time finding bars that aren't too noisy, or full of wankers. Just a nice place to get a drink and hang out alone or with friends. This is the place. Plus, karaoke on Friday and Saturday nights! read more

not too pretentious, drinks that aren't too expensive, friendly bar tender (who looks like my dad). the place isn't too 'fancy' inside, but it didn't need to be. sort of like being back in 1945, and i wish my grandpa could have been there drinking with me. only thing, keep in mind that there's no atm in there so come prepared. read more

I was in there a few weeks ago. I met the owner john and joanne betty and gina all on different shifts. Great bar. Good drinks good buybacks. I will be back!! Friendly staff and the owner john was very accommodating. read more

easy, no frills, has a pool table, smoking patio in back.

Hi everybody My name is Derek, from London England.. Most of whom live in a great neighborhood called Astoria. We got together and decided to do a pub crawl and came upon this cool bar. Cleanliness, prices , bartenders and entertainment really satisfied us. It's amazing how a bar that's been in business for over 45 years is in great condition. I had great time at this place and will be sure to come back. read more