I've been here more times than I can count. I literally only come here for Starlight Karaoke (Kelly is the best!) and the regulars who always sing at karaoke nights. Starlight Karaoke / Kelly is the only reason I'm giving Peter Dillon's a five star review. If it wasn't for Kelly and Starlight Karaoke, I wouldn't go here. read more

When my beloved PAT gets too crowded,but I'm fiending an after work drink, I'll slum it over to PD's. I like their tall boys of PBR and their very reasonable prices. The service is always good too. I don't like their women's bathroom situation. I'm petite and I feel extremely claustrophobic in there. Plus, the stairs leading to the bathrooms are downright treacherous! read more

Came here for drinks on a Saturday afternoon. Ambience: Your usual irish pub; simple with no frills. It was filled with mostly middled-aged males. Drinks: Cheap; they also had some happy hour specials including$4 Jameson shots. Not sure how it is at night, but this is probably a spot you go to for pregame. read more

Reluctant to write a review on this one, cause I live around the corner and don't necessarily want the secret out- but this is a great spot to watch football on a Sunday. They have a ton of nice flat screen TV's scattered through out the place and its NEVER too crowded. Bartenders are friendly and so are the customers- and they have every game on so what's not to like. Good Guinness pour too. The only thing I can say is they advertise free food, which isn't really right. They don't have free food. But you can order in and there are a ton of places really close by (Best Wingers, Famous Chicken Place) that'll get you the food you need as quick as if they had a kitchen. Now as far as going to this place at other times- I'm not really sure. The guy:girl ratio always seems pretty high from peering into the window. read more

FAB after work happy hour: 4$ pints of bud, blue moon AND stella!? Sold. 4$ shots of Jameson daily!? Double sold. They don't have a kitchen, but you can get food delivered! Which I also think is also quite fab. 4/5 stars simply because it gets way too crowded so fast, and the bathroom stalls don't lock; but overall, solid Midtown dive bar :) Will mosdef be making appearances more often! read more

Good option for happy hour in the area...some beers are $4 until 8pm. Service is good and there's a pool table too!

This place has magical powers. I've always ended up here with a bunch of my friends and the crew of either La Biblioteca/ Zengo and the morning afterwards, I'll wake up in another borough on a rooftop or in a Brooklyn loft. I tend to come in here late at night, where only the locals and regulars come through. Pool table, Karaoke and $4 Jamesons All Day. Yes to Buybacks. Aside from the cheesiness that they've retained for the tourists passing through from time to time (right near Grand Central), this it's a perfect spot to unwind and hang out. Classic Midtown watering hole. read more

Really good dive bar pool table all the locals great for sports and the finest and Ireland's top two bartenders gerry and John the lads sure know how to keep the locals happy and the tourists worth a visit read more

Came here last week with a couple of friends to have drinks and was pleased to learn about the happy hour. Can't beat $4 beers! Didn't have a chance to try any of the food, but will give it a try next time. Overall, seems like a decent, well-priced place to have after work drinks. read more

I've been coming to Peter Dillon's ever since I started working on the east side of midtown. The fact that this place doesn't have five stars on every review is a travesty. The bartender that works the 5-6 hours gets absolutely swamped but never leaves anybody waiting. If you opened up a kitchen, I would probably go nowhere else midtown east. Keep up the great work. This bar is essentially the Irish version of Cheers. Can't argue with that. read more

Great dive bar, just two blocks from Grand Central. Decent draft selection and prices very reasonable. They have good happy hour specials, which i just missed (crowded too) on Friday and also have karaoke night on Saturday which was fun to listen. read more

Had drinks here after work on a Monday and it was not crowded and the atmosphere was very relaxed. Would go back. I came back last week and staff is super friendly. Patrons were the same. It was crowded on a Thursday afterwork. Had another enjoyable time. read more

Peter Dillion's is a nice authentic, as far I know anyway, Irish pub. Not to say that I am the authority of determining what an authentic Irish Pub is, but everyone there had deep Irish accents. Seriously though, more importantly, the staff was extremely accommodating, helpful, friendly and pleasant. I enjoyed chatting with them and the environment seemed family-like. There is a pool table in a corner and many televisions to watch sporting events. Regarding food, they don't have a kitchen. However they let you bring in your own food. If you prefer not to, no problem! You can instead check out some menus available with things that can quickly be delivered via Seemless. Pretty good deal if you ask me! You can decide to eat what you want along with your fun Irish experience to go along with one of my all-time favorites, spirits! I sprang for Cuban from Sohpie's right down street. Yes, leave it to me, ...Cuban at a pub. I have a bit of a problem following conventional wisdom but it worked out perfect for me. read more

Met up with 2 of my girlfriends for Happy hour after work last night. I have to say, . It was definitely a lot of fun! Drinks are cheap, crow is good, service is pretty decent too. AND we even got free drinks from a table across from us! Will be back for sure! read more

Go here on Saturday afternoons. The British bartender lady is so cool and pours great drinks. It is such a neighborhoody type place, the patrons all seem pretty cool also. Many TVs playing all the different sports you can ask to watch. Oh, and it is very clean and comfortable too! read more

Good bar in Midtown East. It was really close to the Grand Hyatt. Wanted to go somewhere where it was super casual and had good cheap draft beers. read more

I usually feel weird writing a review for a place if I've just had a beer there. I mean, it's beer. How different can it be from bar to bar? I don't usually have fancy cocktails, and if you're a bartender who can't pour a beer you really need to investigate a different profession. Well, that's true in this case as well. It's a bar. They have beer. The bartenders pour it. The beer selection is standard New York pub. It's not going to be a fancy bar that you head to with your well-dressed friends to have a classy night of cocktails. This is where you head after work if you want them to pour you a beer, give you a smile, and go about their business. There is a pool table in the back, but I'm pretty sure those guys will shark you out of all of your money. All of it. It's nice that it's so close to Grand Central, I could definitely see stopping in here if I had to wait for a train rather than pay the tourist tax to grab a drink in the station. We were there too late on a Friday night to take advantage of the happy hour, but I've heard that it's good and the drink prices are reasonable even if it's not happy hour. read more

This is the closest bar to my office, which means that the bartender, Barry is one of my most favorite people to see after a tough day.. He's pretty cool and sing's a great tune on Karaoke. They have great drinks, beer selection and it get's fairly crowded, and loud on Weekends.. read more

For what it is, it's four stars. I've only ever been there between 5:30 - 8pm. They play generally above-average music for a midtown bar, and it's usually at most 50% "business casual" jerks fresh from the office (full disclosure: I'm one of them). Happy hour is until 8, I believe, and you get $4 Stella / Blue Moon and I think Bud Light now too, in case you're insane and prefer that over the other two. $4 Jameson (and now Jagermeister!) shots. It's not a dive, but it's not McFaddens and the like either - making it one of my favorite spots for happy hour. That and it's just down the block from my office, on the way to the subway. read more

I love this bar. There are not many fun bars around Grand Central, so this is a real oasis. The fact that they have a pool table as well, certainly helps seal the deal as well. This is a real regulars bar with a insanely eclectic crowd who often have one thing in common, which is basically to have drink and have fun (okay two things). If you are in the area stop by, you wont be sorry. read more

Two words. Pear brandy. No wait, make that four words. Blackberry brandy. Sorry, I like brandy. I love this bar. A pretty standard after-work type place, except the bar tender at this pub is ACTUALLY irish, and even says lassie! Always willing to put the TV on whatever channel you want. Nice pool table, and friendly atmosphere. The kind of place where if you stay long enough, they start giving you drinks on the house. Who doesn't love that. Just an all around mellow place. My only complaint is the tiny bathroom and the crazy steep stairs getting to it. read more

Cheap beer and free Karaoke. What's not to like! It can get crowded on Fridays but what Bar in Manhattan doesnt. read more

Peter Dillon's - $4 PBR's - Irish Pub Near Me - New York, New York

There needs to be more bars like this in Manhattan. It reminds me of New Orleans. The night there turned into a blur which is what we were going for. They had a special on tequila shots this particular night and that's a sure way to win my heart. The drinks were inexpensive (HALLELUJAH), after a few nights of bar tabs that make me cringe, it was so nice to find a place close to our hotel that was casual and like a bar should be. The bar was pretty busy by the time we showed up and we were able to find seating not at the bar. There were sports on which appeased my boyfriend and there were people in a room with pool who all were enjoying themselves. The crowd was super mixed, young, old, black, white, which is so refreshing in a city where you can go into a bar and everyone is in suits. What kinda party is that? In the end, WE HAD SO MUCH FUN and I can't get over how happy I was to find this place for their cheap beers and tequila shots. Thank you Peter Dillion's. read more

The drinks are cheap, the music is great and its dark! Just as a bar should be. I go here all the time after work and never have a bad night! read more

You want a beer after work near GCT? This is your spot. $4 pretty much anything on draft. Tallboys of PBR, pints of Stella, Blue Moon or Bud and shots of Jameson all run you $4 - not bad at all for midtown. It is what it is. It's a true bar. No food; comfy seating, office-types in the crowd, friendly service. It's not glamorous, probably as close to a dive as you can find near Grand Central. But that's the way I like it. 5 stars! read more

Look here, this is the best place I've been in nyc. Staying here for 6 weeks as an out of towner for work, no place has made me feel so at home. Raider's fans in New York, come here. This place is everything a pub should be. Come have fun. Late review. But best bar in New York. See you guys next year. read more

The only great place to play 'bar pool' in east Midtown. They have a pool table up-front and proud in the front room. ($2 but this is NYC, and it takes bills.) What makes it great is the quality of the players. Warning: league players tie up the pool table on most Tuesday nights. Usually have a live band on Wednesday evenings. Fun crowd. Cheap beer, with lots better beers on draft, plus shot specials. Greg is the charming bartender that appears to run the place single-handed, and then come from behind the bar to win the last game or two on the pool table. read more

Favorite pub! I go here after work with some of my coworkers and it's such fun. The bartenders are super friendly and hook you up with shots sometimes! I love karaoke on Saturday nights and you can meet such cool people there! Everyone I've met is incredibly friendly. read more

I thought this place had a good atmosphere and it is located conveniently. It's also pretty cheap as far as midtown Manhattan bars go. However, the service was dreadful. The bartender was incompetent and had to use customers who were nearby the bar to remind him of what others were ordering. The service staff was also slow and unpleasant. read more

Now, as much as I love my Irish brethren, I'm English so the appearance of a barman from the Emerald Isle doesn't excite me so much. A Plastic Paddy I am not. But 'Yer Man' here is actually an excellent host, ably assisted by various Brits. This place just has the 'X-Factor'; it makes me happy. I love the pool table, I hate the fact it's 'New York's Number 1 Man U Bar' (being an Arsenal fan), I love the way the sun shines in through the windows of an afternoon, I don't give a damn about having to walk down the rickety stairs to pee. Just the right mix of dive and slightly classier dive. read more

I used to work nearby in the area and frequented this bar a lot. Now that I work elsewhere, I try my best to come out with my friends. I love this bar - very chill and laid back. The bartenders are all very friendly and attentive. I gave it four stars, because although its not much you can do about it, I wish the bar was a bit bigger. It gets uncomfortably crowded with your usual midtown clique. read more

Love this place! I'm a regular here coming over after my work shift! The bartenders are amazing! They always know what I'd like to drink before I even say anything! All the drinks are fairly priced and good taste. The pool table is what keeps my coworkers and I up and going! Nothing but good times here! Cheers! read more

I didn't read the reviews before I went here... I just saw that it had 4 stars on 128 reviews. We were in the area and wanted to play some pool before we went to our next destination. So we checked it out but didn't know what to expect. We showed up early, around 2:00 PM on Saturday. With the exception of a full bar, the place was empty and the pool table was open. At first I was a bit turned off by the smell of body odor, but we stayed and grabbed some drinks (which are well priced). I admit that my first impression wasn't pleasant, but as time went on I found myself not wanting to leave. The atmosphere was great and the people that came in and out were extremely nice. Plus, the bartender was very nice and attentive. We had the pleasure of meeting the owner who was setting up Christmas decorations at the time. He couldn't have been any more welcoming. We ended up staying longer than expected and even went back later that night before we went home. All in all, this is a great place to grab a few drinks and hang out. I would recommend this bar if you are in the area. I wish I had an Irish Pub like this around me. read more

Honestly, I went here because of the great Yelp reviews but wasn't sure what may be coming. I had heard of it before and knew the vibe but never had the chance to go. Last Saturday my friend and I weren't sure where to go in the area so we stopped by and it was great! We had no idea there was karaoke and a pool table in addition do well priced drinks. The bartender went up to do karaoke and he was great! The crowd is friendly, but heads up to girls - mostly guys. Definitely more of a place to go with a group of friends than a place to go out to drinks with someone. I actually went with a friend just for a drink and we played a card game at one of the tables which was pretty cool. If you're looking for a solid bar in the area that isn't touristy and/or overpriced, Peter Dillon's is the way to go. read more

Super chill place! Great little areas to sit and have some fun conversation. I never gets TOO loud so that's good. There's a pool table too. I just wish they had a food here! read more

Is what it is. Dumpy happy hour bar. Small, low cieling, nice staff, pool table.

Absolutely the bar to go to if you are in the area. Stumbled here after dropping off a friend at Grand Central. The bar itself is pretty cozy, with booth in the back, a pool table and a big bar area with seating. Sat at the bar and the bartender was so nice and charming. The prices were great, having happy hour specials all night on a Monday. Come here for cheap good drinks and an authentic Irish bar. read more

Has great deals. But if I was not an Oakland Raiders fan, I may be offended by all the paraphernalia. Either way, the staff is really friendly and all the drinks were good. read more

We came too early and the live music didn't come on until 11:30, which is when it started to get a bit busier on a Saturday night. The bartenders were very nice and welcoming. All in all, a cozy Irish pub read more

I like this bar for happy hour. The drink specials are decent, usually featuring something other than Bud Light like Smithwick or Bass. If you arrive early enough for happy hour, you can usually find a nice corner spot to sit and drink, which is nice because the beers come to you [via waitress]. Bartenders and waitresses are A+. Don't expect to see basketball or baseball on the TVs at this bar; soccer..err..football dominates. read more