Great Irish bar. The crowd is lively and the staff is very friendly and attentive. Shepard's pie and boneless buffalo chicken bits are my faves! read more

Monks is always a great time! The staff is amazing and the food and drinks are always good! Great after work spot!

Best pub in Manhattan. Best bartenders, a no-nonsense owner, just an all around amazing pub.

Leaving a review for a dare but it was a good bar and I had the time of my life and fell in love and discovered the true meaning of Christmas here read more

Monk Mcginn's had solid drinks & great bartenders- what's not to love? I had the Juanita cocktail & a margarita- both were strong enough for a lack of better terms haha & reasonably priced. I also had the shepherd's pot pie which was tasty albeit I've had better. I would've liked it if the beef sirloin wasn't as chopped up & minced as it was. All in all, I would go to Monk Mcginn's again if I was in the area but probably stick to their apps/snack food & drinks instead. read more

Monk Mcginn's - New American Near Me - New York, New York

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Decent spot with some good food and drinks. I got a burger, which was pretty good, as well as a cocktail which was pretty solid as well. Definitely a popular spot, the place was packed when we were there. Nothing was particularly mindblowing from a quality standpoint, but everything quite good! read more

Monk Mcginn's - New American Near Me - New York, New York

Monk McGinn's is such a great spot, no matter what you're there for. It's perfect for celebrating a birthday, watching a game, or getting a group of friends together. The staff is awesome - they make you feel like you've known them forever, and they go out of their way to make you feel welcome. Highly recommend for your next game viewing or get together! read more

We stopped here for dinner and, although it was right in the middle of happy hour, the staff was still able to provide us with a table for two.  We started with their clam chowder, which was chock full of potatoes, carrots, and clam bits...nicely seasoned, creamy and buttery!  The burger was cooked medium with cheese and bacon...one of the most aesthetically pleasing presentations for a burger and the taste matched its looks...the salad components were fresh and the dressing was tasty.  Finally, the fish and chips kept pace with everything...crispy on the outside and flaky inside...the fries were not overly salted.  Bottom line, the service and food were excellent! read more

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Downtown Manhattan isn't exactly known for its night life, but Monks is a place that my coworkers and I have frequented for quite a while for a number of reasons, and not just because of the convenience (although it helps). From good cocktails and tasty food to service that has always been with a smile, this bar has always found a way to make it our easy go to. They don't revolutionize the game in anyway, but everything they do, they do well and that's what really matters. Another big plus is that they two floors worth of space, so if you happen to find yourself in a particularly crowded happy hour, you can always shift around. read more

Had a cute little lunch by myself here. The wings were good and the service was nice and quick. read more

Monk Mcginn's - New American Near Me - New York, New York

Business lunch was great. Bartender ladies were a real pleasure - very attentive and friendly. Everyone enjoyed their food. I had the irish Breakfast which is a favorite of mine. Generous portion all cooked right - very tasty. The pot pie looked awesome and guest devoured it. Another fellow had a sandwich of some kind and he remarked that is was very good. Good french fries too. I had a couple of Alagash Tripel belgium style ale and nice and cold poured right - the kegs here are good. What more can you ask for ? Friendly Irish pub with great service and food. I'll be back read more

Monk Mcginn's - Front of bar - New American Near Me - New York, New York

My review is based solely on the bar. They have some very good drinks. My friends and I sat at the bar and were comfortable. The bartenders left us alone to sit and chit chat, but were ever present when we needed another round. read more

Really good pub grub, friendly and attentive service, strong list of taps. Been a couple times, for lunch and drinks and apps. read more

I've been going here since they opened, throughout the pandemic, and it's amazing how this spot has thrived regardless. A true neighborhood spot, with the friendliest bar staff, great food(the boneless buffalo bites are delicious and a must have every time I go). It can get pretty busy here, but it's still pretty chill. Everybody is just having a good time. If you hang by the bar long enough, a seat will open up. Can't wait to head back! read more

Great fish and chips. The service was friendly. The fish was flaky and crispy and a sizeable portion. Mussels app had intriguing flavor combinations. Their cocktail menu is delicious and extensive. read more

Food: Good, nothing out of this world, but solid since portions are big so it is nice especially when you've had a few drinks. I actually really liked this place unlike other pub like bars that seem a bit more run down and the food is too greasy. I also noticed that mostly all dishes come with fries, pretty good in terms of price. I paid about $20 for this entire plate. As for cocktails, again, not out of this world, but good. They were a bit pricy (~ $17 per cocktail) especially since I've tried other spots that go for the same price and their cocktails are phenomenal (e.g. Warren Peace). Service: Good, they were nice. Ambiance: Good place for a catch up with friends, and to watch a game! read more

Monk Mcginn's - Chicken Fajita Panini - New American Near Me - New York, New York

I feel relieved to have discovered this spot! The staff all exhibit friendliness and provide guidance. This place should be your next destination! The kitchen seems disorganized. I trust this place completely! read more

This place sucks. Overpriced, poor service in the financial district. Do not recommend.

I hosted a holiday party here for a large group (70 people) on the first floor, and it was FANTASTIC! The Monk's team is easy to work with, flexible, and attentive. The service was excellent, and they made it a truly seamless experience. The food is also great - there are tons of options. We are excited to return next year! read more

Great local favorite! Personable bartenders, tasty French onion soup, waffle fries, and guacamole. Recommend stopping by.

Fantastic place. Food and Drinks are great. Service is top notch! Great place to host events or happy hour.

Ideal spot for post-work drinks, offering both upstairs and downstairs seating. The cocktails are undeniably delectable - a must-try if you're in the area. read more

New Year's Eve, went with friends. Food was amazing! Wings- spicy but not deadly, teriyaki much better. Quesadilla: big, but a bit crunchy. Cauliflower: good sauce! Drinks: standard, not much more to add. Would go again! And, it's not pitch black here! read more

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Monks is the absolute best!!! The service is absolutely wonderful! Eddie is one of the bartenders who often serves me when I go and he goes above and beyond every single time - Could not say more positive things! The bar is an amazing feel and the ambiance is great! read more

Everything about monks is great. Cool atmosphere, food is great as well as cocktails/casual drinks. Star of the show is the service - whole team is exceptionally nice but Eddie is the best bartender and makes the night! read more

If you're not familiar with Monk McGinn's, then I encourage you to do so. Additionally, if you're not familiar with Pulsd (a discount/promo website for restaurants & activities), then search it and sign up to receive their promo emails. My friend and I were in the area for a charity walk and in the past, had some difficulty finding a good brunch spot. Since the walk has always been in Foley Square, I did some homework weeks before to find a good Sunday brunch in this vicinity. I looked on Pulsd and voila! Bottomless cocktails brunch deal for 2 at Monk McGinn's for only $39. This included a main entree and a wide cocktail selection--unlimited for 90 minutes. Mimosa, Bloody Mary, Aperol Spritz, French 75, Punch tea were the options. When we arrived, the pub couldn't be more cozy in terms of atmosphere. Monk McGinn's was decorated all the way for Christmas. So many lights and wreaths adorned the restaurant and it looked so charming. Most, if not all tables were high top which meant whoever sat on the stools, it would be the backless kind. The waitress wasted no time in taking our drink order. I was addicted to their delicious Aperol Spritz the entire time, while my friend savored the Bloody Mary. The brunch menu had some really good choices and it was a bit difficult to decide. We both chose the seafood frittata which included shrimp, crabmeat and lobster although I don't recall tasting much lobster. As we enjoyed our cocktails (and yes, your 90 minutes is precisely timed) we eagerly waited for our frittata since we felt hungry. And we waited. And still waited. We both agreed that it was the longest wait in our experience. The waiter, who finally brought over our meals, mentioned they had to tend to a very large group. The seafood frittata was quite good, served with one slice of toast. I would have liked a teeny salad to accompany the frittata, but it was served solo. After spending more than 90 minutes at Monk McGinn's, my friend and I agreed we'd like to return for dinner and/or HH (lasts until 8 p.m. during the week). I really enjoyed everything about Monk McGinn's and definitely plan to return. Winner!! read more

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I have a new favorite drink! Walters Sour! Tangy, sweet, spice - this drink has got it all! Stopped by the bar after work for a few coworkers, and it seems like a good place for it, since everyone else seemed to be doing the same. Not much for happy hour that I know of. But amazing drinks! I also tried the Johnny Sirocco and if you like Mezcal, it's a must have! Can't wait to be back to try more! read more

Monk Mcginn's - Walters Sour - New American Near Me - New York, New York

I ordered a burger. After an hour I tried to signal a waitress, I think they realized I had been forgotten as people around me were getting food, and they had ordered well after me. She returned and said the food would be out shortly. Clearly they were currently cooking the burger. I was wrong. A steak sandwich came out. I mentioned this to the person who brought it out. But I quickly just decided to keep the steak sandwich. I didn't want to see food get thrown away. Despite me not eating the type of cheese on the steak sandwich. But it was also a beautiful medium rare. It was tasty, not great, but good. After more than an hour, anything would be good. But this was probably a sandwich many people would enjoy. I really want to give them 1 star. But the sandwich was decent and everyone was fairly nice. Everyone makes mistakes. But still, I won't return. They also itemized a Processing fee of 3%. Why they don't work this into their prices, I have no idea. read more

Delicious clam chowder and delectable shepherds pie. Great service and ambiance, too.

Went to Monk Mcginn's in tribeca for the Super Bowl. It's a nice Irish pub bar and far big with two floors. The food was classic bar food but everyone enjoyed. The staff was super accommodating with reserving tables especially for such a popular event like the Super Bowl. They have a great happy hour it seems too. read more

Came here with a pulsd deal for brunch. Such a fun experience! The food was great the drinks were strong, nothing is fancy very Irish bar but still tasted good. I was a fan of the tipsy teapot, we ordered a few of them through out our time, very fun to share. The only thing a little off putting was how drunk other people were in the restaurant during he boozy brunch. Maybe stop serving people falling off of their stools. read more

Monk Mcginn's - Tipsy teapot - New American Near Me - New York, New York

An impressive list of cocktails, good service, and complimentary selection of bites. I was there mostly for drinks but decided to order the boneless chicken wings and surprisingly it was probably the best I've ever. So tender and juicy and the Buffalo sauce was on point. The onion rings had a perfect crunch with sweet onions embedded. An elevation of common bar food. Good job. They also had tv outside to watch sports which is a nice addition. Will definitely be back. read more

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Been here twice for boozy brunch...can't say enough good things about Monk Mcginns! I made a reservation on Yelp for Easter Sunday. I was worried that there might be a disconnect between Yelp and the restaurant (it sometimes happens) so I called the day before to confirm my reservation. The woman I spoke to was super friendly and helpful, unlike other places that confirm and hang up immediately. It was quiet, but my friend and I were seated at a 4 person high-top table. I love having extra room. Every table is blocked by plastic dividers, so I definitely felt comfortable eating indoors. They have an unlimited boozy brunch, I personally love the French 75s. My friend switched between the drinks and she said everything was good. We both ordered the burger (so good) and the fries are amazing. I definitely left there full and tipsy. Can't wait to come back for another epic brunch adventure! read more

Monk Mcginn's - French 75 and Aperol Spritz - New American Near Me - New York, New York

Came here with three other girlfriends because we bought 2 pulsd deals at $39/each. "Your $39 Brunch For Two (a $98 Value) Includes: 2 Entrees (up to a $22 value each). 90 Minutes of Unlimited Cocktails including Bloody Marys, Mimosas, Peachy Bellinis, French 75s, Aperol Spritzers, and Tipsy Punch Teapots for 2 (a $27 value each). Tax & tip not included. We recommend tipping on the full value of the service." My friend who bought the pulsd deals made a reservation for the four of us at 2pm on a Saturday afternoon. When we arrived, the place was maybe half full. The crowd was mainly 20-30ish year olds enjoying brunch with friends. The brunch menu had entrees no more than $22, so we basically could choose anything from the brunch menu (cannot pick from their regular menu). I got the breakfast burger because it sounded filling and I was super hungry not having eaten anything all day in preparation for this. I got my burger medium rare and egg sunny side up. The burger was definitely sizable and filled me up pretty much for the rest of the day. For the drinks, I started with a bloody mary, which was a lighter bloody than the ones I've had before. It was still good, I tasted the vodka. Feeling more sweet, I stuck to mimosas for the rest of brunch. To end, our table ordered the Tipsy Punch Teapot because we were curious to see what it is. Our tea cups came with ice and a slice of orange. The tea pot had the punch in it along with ice to keep the beverage chilled. It was pretty adorable, kind of like a fun twist on afternoon tea. Because taxes and tips were not included in the pulsd deal, we ended up paying about $12 additional per person. So the total cost of brunch was around $32/person with bottomless drinks. A reasonable deal if you're able to down several drinks imo. read more

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What a RIP OFF! $12 per Guiness on a semi pint. Beer was $6 bucks maybe $8? Spirits alcohol is massively over supplied and prices are coming down every week. Bars like this are still hyper inflating prices and should start to get push back for this type of price manipulation. It's just the principle of them being Super GREEDY. read more

My friend and I came here on Sunday at 12pm with a Pulsd brunch deal - 2 entrees and unlimited brunch cocktails for 90 min. It was honestly worth every penny. The restaurant itself has an old-style feel to it (think a 1920s pub, but spotless, thankfully) and was pretty quiet which we didn't mind at all. The space was also very nicely decorated for the holidays which made the space feel even more cozy. Perfect for a casual brunch. In all honesty, we figured the brunch dishes would be 'meh' at best when we bought our Pulsd deal, but I was actually very pleasantly surprised at the quality of the food here. We wanted to try out 2 dishes so we each got a different one and decided to split them up - 1 Irish Breakfast with black and white pudding, bacon, toast, 2 eggs however you want them, fries, and beans and 1 Breakfast Burger which comes with a fried egg and bacon on top (we ordered it without cheese since I don't mess around with dairy) and fries on the side. This was a TON of food for 2 people but everything tasted delicious so we powered through and cleaned our plates. The burger was one of the highlights for me - perfectly seasoned and served with salty, crispy, addictive fries. Don't sleep on the food here because its REALLY good. For drinks, my friend Mel stuck with the French 75 and I tried the Bloody Mary and the Mimosa. The Bloody Mary was perfect, in my opinion - the spice and horseradish level was spot on. The Mimosa, however, kinda tasted like moth balls or soap - not that I have tried either one, but I will use my imagination here (maybe its the bubbly they used?), so maybe skip that and try out their other brunch cocktail options. We also really appreciated that the place wasn't crazy noisy. When we arrived at 12, there was only one other table getting ready to order. By the time we left, there were a lot more diners sitting at the bar area. I think TriBeCa is pretty quiet on the weekend in general, but it seems like this place is pretty new as well. I hope more people give this hidden gem a try. Definitely recommend! read more

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We went here after reading the reviews about their did bring good. We ordered the guacamole,a bottle of Cabernet and both had the Shepperds Pie, it was delicious! We like the place and we sat outside. The dinning inside is very nice and the service is on point. We will return. The portion was on the big sized. read more

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Stopped in for brunch one Sunday, just before noon with a Pulsd brunch deal. The deal was for two entrees, and 90 minutes of unlimited drinks. Other than your typical mimosas, and bloody marys, you can also choose from French 75s, and aperol spritzs, which I really appreciated. I had the French 75. The first one was good but after that, it it tasted a bit funky (maybe they switched champagnes?). For food, my friend and I decided to order the burger and the Irish breakfast, and go halfsies since we wanted to try both. Both were good, no complaints. It's definitely above average and a lot better-tasting than other restaurants with similar brunch deals. I also really liked that they were decked out for Christmas already. It gave the place a nice, homey feel. It didn't even feel like we were dining at a pub. I'd definitely come back for another brunch - hopefully before Christmas so that I can admire the decorations a bit more. read more

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Very cute pub that mostly consists of high top tables and the bar. Had a reservation for 2 and was promptly seated. They gave a normal menu and then one on an iPad. The iPad is a nice touch because you can see pictures of the food and drink (satisfying my inner kid with pretty pictures on a menu). After waiting a while and no one took our order I thought maybe we were suppose to order on the iPad, yeah no. I did the pulsd bottomless brunch deal where you get unlimited drinks and an entree. I went with the breakfast burger, which was big and amazing flavor wise. The only bad thing to say about the food is that they asked me how I like my egg, said over easy, but there was no run. Booooo As for the mimosas there were hardly any consistency aka some were stronger/less orange than others but overall tasty. It was a great experience and will be happily back. read more

Monk Mcginn's - New American Near Me - New York, New York

We went on a Friday night with a group of 9 people. We had reservations, but the place was still indeed packed even at 7pm. Overall food was okay and drinks was decent. Waitress forgot to bring our water several times amongst other things. Granted it was busy - but service could be better. read more