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First time eating here before a show at the Hudson Theatre. The service was great, food was excellent and you can't beat the location if you're headed to a show. Very quiet and peaceful inside. Definitely will be back when I am in the area.
Beautifully decorated for Christmas. The only Irish Pub around with a more mature vibe, not blasting music like a club before a Knicks game. Service & food were very good! Loved the amount of TVs to catch all the games on. I had the fish and chips and it was so good! It was definitely a more mature crowd for the most part, with music at a volume to enjoy and not overpower.
This seem like a popular restaurant in this area, based on how crowded it was when we came for an early dinner. The hostess kindly moved our table further away from the cold front area as we requested. The waitress was attentive and asked the bartender to make a bourbon drink that I didn't see on the menu. Although she denied our request to order chicken francaise and advised they only make meals listed on the menu. This was quite disappointing since any other Irish restaurant I've been to was happy to accommodate that order, if it wasn't on the menu. Not many of the other menu items appealed to me. The fish n chips we did order was standard fare. Lots of tvs in every direction I looked, each playing different sports games, and the noise level of tables around us was above average.
The service was great! We went on new years weekend and honestly the server was great! Never without a drink or food! The food!!!! On my gosh it was to die for! I loved all of it! Comes out hot and fresh! Dessert was just as good! I will tell you that going to an Irish bar and their drink specialty menus are mostly martinis with vodka was a little disappointing as I expected more things with whiskey but as soon as you ask for whiskey in your drinks, the bartender is more than willing to make you a drink whatever Irish whiskey you want.
Very good food, friendly service, and a great location. Loud, as most bars are, but you can still hear the people you're with. We've been twice due to the location and will probably return. Not a fan of the new trend of charging for every iced tea glass, but at least you get a full glass here.
We stopped in for drinks and dessert on a Friday night and were actually able to get seated! The place was recently decorated for Christmas and was loud and filled with patrons. Even though this is in Times Square The prices are great and the dessert was good. We'd definitely go back!
Disappointing Experience - Plenty Better Options in Times Square With pizza shops and Asian food everywhere in New York City, we were looking for something a little different and decided to give O'Donoghue's in Times Square a try. Unfortunately, it turned out to be one of the more disappointing dining experiences we've had in the area. Honestly, we probably would have been better off grabbing food from one of the temporary food vendors outside. The problems started with the service. There were three of us, and after being seated, we weren't given any menus. We had to flag down our waitress to ask for them. Despite clearly seeing three people at the table, she brought only one menu. When I politely asked for two more, she simply walked away without saying a word. A few minutes later, she returned, dropped the additional menus on the table, and walked away again. We then had to flag her down a second time just to place a drink order. Eventually she took our food order, and things only got worse from there. We ordered two appetizers and three entrees. Instead of bringing out the appetizers first, the kitchen delivered everything at the same time..., appetizers and all three dinners together. It completely defeated the purpose of ordering appetizers in the first place. Throughout the meal, getting drink refills or any attention from the waitress required repeatedly flagging her down. As for the food, it was equally disappointing. I ordered the sizzling steak, and it was not very good. The steak lacked flavor, and overall the quality was below average. The rest of the table felt the same way about their meals. Nothing stood out as memorable or worth recommending. Between the poor service, poorly timed food delivery, and mediocre food quality, this was not a place I would return to. Times Square has countless dining options, and I would strongly suggest trying somewhere else. You'll likely have much better luck than we did.
We were the 1st ones in when it opened,& in about 15min the bar was full, in a half the tables were getting full. Good vibe here. I just came off of dry january so I ordered some cosmos, our bartender made them perfectly! Next thing we know the rugby game is on & things got a little loud, it was a cool experience! We snacked on boneless wings(yum) and vegy spring rolls with a great dipping sauce. Loved it here. On the list for definitely returning. Maybe I'll be drinking beer that day
One VERY frigid night last week, I came out from watching the fabulous Keanu Reeves & Alex Winter in Waiting for Godot & spotted this place across the street. Figured I'd get some food to go to take home with me for dinner. I was greeted pretty quickly by the hostess when I went in and put in an order for fish & chips & a slice of key lime pie. The place was warm (except whenever the door opened) and very busy, so they would only allow people at a table if they were going to have dinner (people were sent to the bar if just drinks). There was live music & the decor was festive for the holidays, so I was entertained while waiting, and the food came out fairly quickly. The security (?) guy sitting near the entrance seemed nice too & was chatting a bit (but I was preoccupied with how to get home in the freezing weather & it was too loud to really hear him). It took me much longer than expected to get home so food was pretty cold--but the fish & chips were tasty enough and a large enough portion that I could eat the rest for lunch the next day (heated up nicely in a pan). The pie was decent. Overall seems like a nice enough option in Times Square if you want pub fare & a casual, warm ambiance, and don't mind crowds!
Definitely, that Irish pub you're looking for from the indoor ambience, to the beer selection to the food! My only gripe is no pitchers of beer! This pub has everything you're looking for trust me! Right at 44th St. and eighth Avenue Near Times Square, New York City! If you're looking for that spot to grab some beers in an incredibly lively atmosphere with a full gigantic Irish bar, and Irish food look no further! You will not be disappointed here. My son and I came here after a convention at the Javits center and we were looking to have multiple beers and lots of different tastes, we got it! They got all your classic, Irish beers like harp, Smithwick, and others, but they also have a selection of IPAs and every kind of beer!! Very good selection! Beers are served in a 16 ounce glass. I have to get this out-of-the-way I really wish they served beer in pictures. I know they make more money by making you buy it by the glass but it's a nice touch to be able to order a pitcher of beer in an Irish pub. It's part of the experience. So my search for that pub continues but this is definitely a must stop place if you're looking for an Irish pub near Times Square. But hey, the food was great! We got a Cuban sandwich, crabcakes, good old, gigantic nachos for an appetizer. The other thing is the seating here is very comfortable. I'm not gonna name the other pub we stopped at first, but the seating was not comfortable, and I knew this pub was nearby so we decided to leave and come here. Best decision I've made in a long time Highly recommended for an authentic Irish pub, near Times Square, look no further!
First time here , we sat at the Long bar and ordered drinks and the appetizer sample platter! The chicken wings were a bit bland , not enough spice or seasoning to warrant the taste. The chicken tenders could used more seasoning on it ! Kinda taste like it was frozen before cooked. The mozzarella sticks were pretty much just! And the potatoe skins actually had the best texture cause the cheese wasn't as greasy! Overall all it's not a Greasy texture . So you WONT be a mess after you're done ! and the sauces are paired w/ the samples! Our bartender was pretty quick on our service there when we needed another drink ! This place is hugh , I would say if you need room to eat and sit down. You're at a good spot . But bring your money . It's not too cheap remember your in Times Square area after all!
One of the more perfect Rubens I've had. The food and customer service was amazing. The venue was extremely loud, but they had live music and the bad was great. I will absolutely return to this spot right off of the main Time Square hub
Small place, just one floor and dark. Real candles were indicate. Great service, server was outstanding. The 12oz steak was sizzling and delicious. They allowed to sub the potatoes for salad and all was great tasting. The wings were tasty and the meat just gave off the bone very easily. Buffalo sauce had the right amount of spice!
2 months ago
The service here was super fast and understood the assignment. We told our waiter we had a show at 7 we had just strolled into the bar at 6pm. The happy hour is wonderful! Their mango mojito at their location it was only $14 just a block from 42nd street???? That's an awesome deal! Most places around here rip you off. :::bathroom alert::: Very clean bathroom, no unisex. There wasnt a changing table in the women's bathroom. It is very packed at 6pm! The waiters are super on point they know what they are doing! The beers are less then $10 during happy hour! Its a great place to come for happy hour. I wanna come back for their food. read more
Love me a good Guiness! It's only a block away from time square! I will say the glass was def not a pint, so paying $9 and getting shorted isn't cool, I'd recommend another Irish pub down the street. Also the bartender didn't acknowledge us for the longest time, it wasn't even that busy. read more
First time eating here before a show at the Hudson Theatre. The service was great, food was excellent and you can't beat the location if you're headed to a show. Very quiet and peaceful inside. Definitely will be back when I am in the area. read more
9 months ago
Beautifully decorated for Christmas. The only Irish Pub around with a more mature vibe, not blasting music like a club before a Knicks game. Service & food were very good! Loved the amount of TVs to catch all the games on. I had the fish and chips and it was so good! It was definitely a more mature crowd for the most part, with music at a volume to enjoy and not overpower. read more
This seem like a popular restaurant in this area, based on how crowded it was when we came for an early dinner. The hostess kindly moved our table further away from the cold front area as we requested. The waitress was attentive and asked the bartender to make a bourbon drink that I didn't see on the menu. Although she denied our request to order chicken francaise and advised they only make meals listed on the menu. This was quite disappointing since any other Irish restaurant I've been to was happy to accommodate that order, if it wasn't on the menu. Not many of the other menu items appealed to me. The fish n chips we did order was standard fare. Lots of tvs in every direction I looked, each playing different sports games, and the noise level of tables around us was above average. read more
9 months ago
The service was great! We went on new years weekend and honestly the server was great! Never without a drink or food! The food!!!! On my gosh it was to die for! I loved all of it! Comes out hot and fresh! Dessert was just as good! I will tell you that going to an Irish bar and their drink specialty menus are mostly martinis with vodka was a little disappointing as I expected more things with whiskey but as soon as you ask for whiskey in your drinks, the bartender is more than willing to make you a drink whatever Irish whiskey you want. read more
Very good food, friendly service, and a great location. Loud, as most bars are, but you can still hear the people you're with. We've been twice due to the location and will probably return. Not a fan of the new trend of charging for every iced tea glass, but at least you get a full glass here. read more
11 months ago
We stopped in for drinks and dessert on a Friday night and were actually able to get seated! The place was recently decorated for Christmas and was loud and filled with patrons. Even though this is in Times Square The prices are great and the dessert was good. We'd definitely go back! read more
4 months ago
Disappointing Experience - Plenty Better Options in Times Square With pizza shops and Asian food everywhere in New York City, we were looking for something a little different and decided to give O'Donoghue's in Times Square a try. Unfortunately, it turned out to be one of the more disappointing dining experiences we've had in the area. Honestly, we probably would have been better off grabbing food from one of the temporary food vendors outside. The problems started with the service. There were three of us, and after being seated, we weren't given any menus. We had to flag down our waitress to ask for them. Despite clearly seeing three people at the table, she brought only one menu. When I politely asked for two more, she simply walked away without saying a word. A few minutes later, she returned, dropped the additional menus on the table, and walked away again. We then had to flag her down a second time just to place a drink order. Eventually she took our food order, and things only got worse from there. We ordered two appetizers and three entrees. Instead of bringing out the appetizers first, the kitchen delivered everything at the same time..., appetizers and all three dinners together. It completely defeated the purpose of ordering appetizers in the first place. Throughout the meal, getting drink refills or any attention from the waitress required repeatedly flagging her down. As for the food, it was equally disappointing. I ordered the sizzling steak, and it was not very good. The steak lacked flavor, and overall the quality was below average. The rest of the table felt the same way about their meals. Nothing stood out as memorable or worth recommending. Between the poor service, poorly timed food delivery, and mediocre food quality, this was not a place I would return to. Times Square has countless dining options, and I would strongly suggest trying somewhere else. You'll likely have much better luck than we did. read more
We were the 1st ones in when it opened,& in about 15min the bar was full, in a half the tables were getting full. Good vibe here. I just came off of dry january so I ordered some cosmos, our bartender made them perfectly! Next thing we know the rugby game is on & things got a little loud, it was a cool experience! We snacked on boneless wings(yum) and vegy spring rolls with a great dipping sauce. Loved it here. On the list for definitely returning. Maybe I'll be drinking beer that day read more
One VERY frigid night last week, I came out from watching the fabulous Keanu Reeves & Alex Winter in Waiting for Godot & spotted this place across the street. Figured I'd get some food to go to take home with me for dinner. I was greeted pretty quickly by the hostess when I went in and put in an order for fish & chips & a slice of key lime pie. The place was warm (except whenever the door opened) and very busy, so they would only allow people at a table if they were going to have dinner (people were sent to the bar if just drinks). There was live music & the decor was festive for the holidays, so I was entertained while waiting, and the food came out fairly quickly. The security (?) guy sitting near the entrance seemed nice too & was chatting a bit (but I was preoccupied with how to get home in the freezing weather & it was too loud to really hear him). It took me much longer than expected to get home so food was pretty cold--but the fish & chips were tasty enough and a large enough portion that I could eat the rest for lunch the next day (heated up nicely in a pan). The pie was decent. Overall seems like a nice enough option in Times Square if you want pub fare & a casual, warm ambiance, and don't mind crowds! read more
Definitely, that Irish pub you're looking for from the indoor ambience, to the beer selection to the food! My only gripe is no pitchers of beer! This pub has everything you're looking for trust me! Right at 44th St. and eighth Avenue Near Times Square, New York City! If you're looking for that spot to grab some beers in an incredibly lively atmosphere with a full gigantic Irish bar, and Irish food look no further! You will not be disappointed here. My son and I came here after a convention at the Javits center and we were looking to have multiple beers and lots of different tastes, we got it! They got all your classic, Irish beers like harp, Smithwick, and others, but they also have a selection of IPAs and every kind of beer!! Very good selection! Beers are served in a 16 ounce glass. I have to get this out-of-the-way I really wish they served beer in pictures. I know they make more money by making you buy it by the glass but it's a nice touch to be able to order a pitcher of beer in an Irish pub. It's part of the experience. So my search for that pub continues but this is definitely a must stop place if you're looking for an Irish pub near Times Square. But hey, the food was great! We got a Cuban sandwich, crabcakes, good old, gigantic nachos for an appetizer. The other thing is the seating here is very comfortable. I'm not gonna name the other pub we stopped at first, but the seating was not comfortable, and I knew this pub was nearby so we decided to leave and come here. Best decision I've made in a long time Highly recommended for an authentic Irish pub, near Times Square, look no further! read more
First time here , we sat at the Long bar and ordered drinks and the appetizer sample platter! The chicken wings were a bit bland , not enough spice or seasoning to warrant the taste. The chicken tenders could used more seasoning on it ! Kinda taste like it was frozen before cooked. The mozzarella sticks were pretty much just! And the potatoe skins actually had the best texture cause the cheese wasn't as greasy! Overall all it's not a Greasy texture . So you WONT be a mess after you're done ! and the sauces are paired w/ the samples! Our bartender was pretty quick on our service there when we needed another drink ! This place is hugh , I would say if you need room to eat and sit down. You're at a good spot . But bring your money . It's not too cheap remember your in Times Square area after all! read more
One of the more perfect Rubens I've had. The food and customer service was amazing. The venue was extremely loud, but they had live music and the bad was great. I will absolutely return to this spot right off of the main Time Square hub read more
10 months ago
Small place, just one floor and dark. Real candles were indicate. Great service, server was outstanding. The 12oz steak was sizzling and delicious. They allowed to sub the potatoes for salad and all was great tasting. The wings were tasty and the meat just gave off the bone very easily. Buffalo sauce had the right amount of spice! read more
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Came into O'Donoghue's after walking past and hearing live music. It was a Saturday night and shockingly we got seats right at the bar no wait. The bartenders with their Irish brogues were friendly and were comforting. They were joking with us and other customers but weren't being overly chatty. He also made a killer espresso martini which I was skeptical about ordering at a pub. I would recommend and visit again if I'm in the area. read more
1 year ago
Food and service was great. I would highly recommend stopping in for a good meal and nice beer. read more
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This place is a total low-key gem! We're visiting from the Bay Area and totally appreciated the hospitality of the staff! They were kind and very welcoming and the drinks are on point!! read more
2 years ago
Great pub off Time Square, which truly reminded me of our visits to the pubs in Ireland. The front desk seated us promptly with our reservations, and our server came by right away. Typical pub food, but with a nice variety, which we had Crab Mushrooms, Salad with grilled chicken, and Fish and Chips. The crab mushrooms were excellent with lots of real crab, and the Fish and Chips were very well made with crisp texture and very little oil. And of course, Guinness on tap... Overall a great getaway to a friendly pub away from the crowds of Time Square. Tips for your visit: Make a reservation to ensure you have a table read more
1 year ago
We only stopped for a beer, but enjoyed our time here. The atmosphere is very much a NYC Irish pub. There were many beers on tap, as well as a big wine selection. I settled on a Stella Artois and it was served in a nice size glass. The server was friendly, but not intrusive. The place has an overall great feel and had many customers so I am guessing it's a good place to stop for food as well. read more
Went here with my wife on Saturday evening to get some liquid refreshment before seeing a show at the Belasco. We found a table near the door and got a greyhound and a Smithwicks. I usually opt for a Guinness, but I felt a bit rebellious. I'm very disheartened by the fact that a pint is no longer a pint. I thought it was just a St. Patrick's Day thing, but it appears to be permanent. Anyway, we had a nice conversation with Helen and discovered that she is friends with one of our favorite butcher shop's owner in our local town. If your want a nice bar for a drink pre or post show, stop by here. read more
Atmosphere - OK. Located just off of Times Square, the place has a neighborhood pub feel to it. It is very narrow, with a long bar (seating a dozen or so patrons, on the right when you enter and a bunch of small tables on the left side. The place is very dark. Service - Very Good. We had a couple of beers and the bartender was very attentive. Drinks - Very Good. There is a decent selection of beer on tap and bottles. Overall Value - Very Good. I like Irish pubs, and though this place is nothing special, the location and prices make the place a good value read more
2 years ago
We went here on the Saturday before Christmas week, and the atmosphere was amazing--very festive with live music. The place was quite busy, but the server still managed to get a table for us. The service was also fairly quick. We ordered a Frozen Daiquiri and a French Martini, both of which were tasty but lacked the strength I prefer in my drinks. The food was delicious. We ordered boneless chicken wings and veggie spring rolls, both of which were quite good! read more
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Great Irish establishment! Staff were friendly and attentive. The food was equally amazing. It is reminiscent of an Irish pub in Ireland. The owner was very gracious to us. We were a party of 9. The fish and chips were amazing. The Ruben was proportioned and balanced! Chips were cooked to perfection! read more
12/08/2021 Having to decide where to eat let alone what cuisine to eat in New York City is quite the feat for the faint of heart. I pretty much scrolled though a bevy of lists on Yelp along with what I have booked marked for this trip alone. Well, the ideal was to visit Carmine's to have Italian for dinner, and we were told to visit their sister restaurant (I don't remember its name). But anyways, O'Donoghues Pub was in my friends list as a lunch option and we happen to walk by it and thought; okay, we're having dinner here instead. When I think of Ireland, or Irish cuisine in general (well there's the pot of gold and dancing leprechaun that I'll think about), but no, I thought of food this time; and I really wanted bangers and mash! The Experience: true to the its Irish and pub roots; that is basically what I saw. It was dimly lit on the inside, and a tad loud with all the patrons. All of the seating are high stools and bar seating. The service and hostesses were so friendly in true Irish manner, with a touch of humor as well. It really brings me back to my time in Dublin. The Food: We started with fried calamari as an appetizer; and it was light and crisp. My bangers and mash was so delicious, and filling. My friend devoured her Atlantic salmon dish with asparagus and mashed potatoes in almost an instant. We each had a cocktail before ordering a round of Irish beer (Smithwicks - I think I have a new favorite beer). This was perhaps the easiest of meals during my visit to the Big Apple and I enjoyed it. read more
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Came in looking for some Guinness stew. Got a seat at the bar and grabbed a beer and stew. Came out hot and tasty with big chunks of meat topped off with a scoop of mashed potatoes. Wish they were playing Irish music instead of the Bruno Mars collection. read more
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156 W 44th St
New York, NY 10036
Theater District, Midtown West
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