Great atmosphere here. Open store front with sprawling winds bringing the life of 1st Avenue into the bar. Bunch of window seats and high tops perfect for people watching up front. Long bar counter to chat with folks. Plus some cozier tables in the back. Nice versatility here. Big fan of the music selection - lots of rock from the late 2000s / early 2010s. Patrons and staff were very friendly. Beer selection was mostly macros. I believe Allagash was the only craft offering. Seemed like the spirit selection was their speciality. Lots of interesting whiskeys behind the bar but unfortunately no whiskey menu. All prices needed to be checked with the bartender. About ten house cocktails. They have a nifty looking espresso machine behind the bar too. read more

Fun vibe, friendly staff, but only okay food and they kept getting our order wrong! I had the Malibu bowl with chicken which was okay but needed seasoning and shared the loaded tots which we asked for without hot sauce but they brought it with hot sauce and originally didn't ask us if we wanted our correct order read more

The Sefton - Malibu Bowl - Pubs Near Me - New York, New York

Wife and I t were looking for a place to alight for a spot of time before an event a few blocks away. The inside was a bit packed and loud, but the outside table looked to fit the bill. Well-made cocktails and a generous flatbread kept us happy and full until our dinner two hours later. Service was attentive even outside, where folks can get forgotten. read more

Great place for drinks on a Friday night! Inside seating and vibe felt elevated and intimate while still having a view of the TV for the NBA game. Service was attentive bringing water the first time, wish we had a refill, and drinks came fast! Pornstar martini was yummy. Spicy marg was maybe more spice than marg flavor to our liking but still good. Presentation was cute with the dried fruit! read more

The Sefton - Pubs Near Me - New York, New York

Came here to grab a quick bite while waiting for my dog at the animal hospital. The food is pretty good. The hamburger nothing special about it. But for me that just for her period the burger hit the spot. Just perfectly cooked. Not too over seasoned. The flavor was just what I needed. The steak sandwich was the opposite. It has a lot of flavors compared to the burger. The bartender guy was nice. I wouldn't mind coming back to try other things on the menu. Chicken wings good size. Flavors okay. read more

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Great service from the bartender at the bar! They have great seating for groups near the entrance. Drinks were good! The bartender had a heavy pour but the lychee martini was 3/5 (I've had better and no lychee with drink). The takes two to mango also tasted very artificial. The music, vibes and ambiance overall would bring me back though. It's great for groups. More worth it during happy hour. read more

The Sefton - Two to mango Pornstar Lychee martini - Pubs Near Me - New York, New York

Just hosted my daughter's engagement party with a buyout on a Saturday night. In her words: the whole evening was perfect. Planning with Tim went smoothly with fair pricing given the ambiance which is far nicer than any of our other neighborhood bars and the good bar snacks. On the evening of, the bartenders were great-in short the vibes were immaculate. Couldn't recommend more. We may use again for another event. read more

The Sefton - Gorgeous ambiance throughout - Pubs Near Me - New York, New York

Cute local UES staple perfect for a fun night out or date night. A bit noisy later on in the evening but great quality service and decent food. I got the flatbread and it was giant - perfect to split between two people read more

The Sefton - Margherita Flatbread - Pubs Near Me - New York, New York

Jay was so great and attentive and we loved her! She was awesome and was so attentive. read more

Good little 1st Ave watering hole for the Upper East Side. The bar was packed for Happy Hour yesterday afternoon since it was nice out. We sat outside in the covered hut. All the tables were a tad wobbly, but that was OK. The happy hour specials were pretty good. $6 domestic bottles, $7 Stella or Narragansett drafts, $10 wine, old fashion, Negroni, or margarita. 4-7pm Waitress service was pretty slow and hard to flag down. Happy hour was ending at 7, so at 6:35, I tried flagging her down or even just trying to find her. When it was 6:55, I just figured I'd go inside and order at the bar. She wasn't happy about it, but then again I wouldn't be happy if she made me buy beer at like $5 more each. read more

Hubby and I popped in here one night because we just happened to be in the area with time to kill. His coworkers were celebrating so we stopped by for a drink and to say hi. It was extremely packed and at the time I was not too comfortable but they had a little corner carved out with plenty of space for us. We sat for a bit, ordered drinks and some tots and then made out exit. I can only review my limited experience. Getting the servers attention was a chore but it was very busy. The tots were not that great but that's all we had from the menu. The drink I had was kind of sweet and not really my cup tea but I'm sure we would have had a better time if we had stayed longer and had a more comfortable set-up. They have outdoor seating as well so that's an option. I wouldn't mind trying them again because they were packed beyond the brim so sure there are menu items that I must try. read more

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I come to Sefton pretty often but I have never written a review because I think I take this place for granted. Excellent drinks, great service, good food. I have obviously not tasted "everything" on the menu but most things. My favorites are Hyde park, old fashioned, two to mango and when the smoke clears (although they have been out of some ingredients for the last one) For food, the rib tacos are really pretty awesome. So is the harvest bowl . Will have to come back for brunch now! Late night Sefton vibe is pretty dope fyi read more

The Sefton - Pubs Near Me - New York, New York

Jay was incredible! I am a frequent at Sefton and she truly made a slow Sunday amazing. Could not recommend her more and will 100% be back. Thank you Jay!!! read more

Highly recommend doing a mix and match situation with a friend for your brunch! Perfect mix of sweet & savory. Burger was good but not great. Friendly staff & good outdoor seating for a warm day read more

The Sefton - French Toast + Hangover Burger - Pubs Near Me - New York, New York

Really a great place. The atmosphere, the service and the staff are amazing! Always fun music, amazing food-- fried chicken sandwich is delicious and the flatbread pizza. 5 stars overall and the vide is just welcoming and mixologist bartenders are so nice and friendly. It's becoming the UES local hot spot. read more

Really good vibes, this bar always has a cool crowd of late 20s and 30s professionals. Happy hour is always buzzing, make a reservation if you want a guaranteed spot. Limited menu but everything I've tried has been great. read more

I've been to The Sefton prior for drinks and it's always a good vibe. First time dining here for brunch and it did not disappoint! We ordered the Eggs Benedict (with prosciutto) and the Avocado Toast, with a side of potatoes. We both loved our meals! They are serving up a solid bottomless brunch option (drinks are strong). I will definitely be returning. Do check this restaurant out if you are in the neighborhood! read more

The Sefton - Eggs Benedict Avocado Toast - Pubs Near Me - New York, New York

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Will start with the positives! The food and staff were great. No issues there. My first complaint is the size of the tables that they expect people to eat meals on. If they served just happy hour snacks it would be fine but for three people eating dinner we really didn't have enough room. Also, they only had raised tables, none chair-level so it wasn't super comfortable spot for dinner. My second complaint is we were there during happy hour and they discounted one of my husband's beers (HH promotion) but not the other. We paid with a card with one of those little hand-held devices so I didn't see a breakdown of the charges before paying. We didn't realize the error until after we left. Overall it was an okay place but not somewhere I would ever make a point of traveling to again. If we were in the neighborhood and just wanted drinks and an appetizer, it would be a great spot. Anyone looking for somewhere in this neighborhood, we passed several other great dinner options: other pubs, Mexican, and Indian restaurants. Check around! read more

Very solid spot on the UES! Knocking it down 1 star for the "I had to flag down the waitress multiple times to order more drinks, get refills on our group of 5's waters, order food" etc. etc. Overall, music was good. A lot of seating both at the bar and for groups, and good vibes! But, just wish the service was better. read more

I'm glad I gave Sefton a 2nd try. The bartender Paddy was very accommodating and predicted my needs before I even asked. He works Wednesday- Saturdays at 6pm. The bartender before Paddy's shift also was very helpful. He let me taste a happy hour drink, because I was unsure if I wanted it. Thank you Sefton team! I didn't care for the wings because I thought it was a bit too sweet for me. read more

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Such a great spot for cocktails! We sat in the outdoor seating since indoors was pretty crowded. They have a really great cocktail list with a lot of unique options. If you like mezcal you'll have tons of choices here! We had the New Era, the Dove, New York State of Mind, and it takes two to mango. Everything was incredible! We also had the steak. read more

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Great bar on the UES! We went there for the happy hour and the drinks tasted really good. Also super nice vibe, great lighting and really busy. The food seemed really nice as well though we didn't eat anything. read more

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The Sefton is definitely a new go-to spot for us!! We went for dinner and ordered the burger & the chicken sandwich. Both were delicious!! The chicken sandwich was open face which was different but it really worked. It was the most flavorful chicken sandwich I have ever had. I can't wait to come back and get it again! We also ordered two old fashioned cocktails. I got the specialty almond one with mezcal and it was unreal! I definitely recommend their specialty cocktails! The ambiance itself is pretty fun. It was loud (it's a bar on a Saturday night, so that is expected). But I liked the music they played and the tables were decently comfortable. The service wasn't anything spectacular, but was friendly and timely for it being more of a bar than a restaurant. It's hard to find places that have at least good food / good drinks / good prices. Sefton is all three! This will certainly be our new spot :) read more

SO RIDICULOUSLY LOUD. Literally had to yell in each other faces to be heard at 8pm on a Wednesday night. Otherwise, good food and drinks and great service. Cute place. read more

Quaint spot on first ave with decent small bites and well made cocktails. Prices are good (around $14 for a cocktail) and the vibes are chill. The bar (pub) was decorated and festive right in tune for the holidays that just passed. Will defs be coming again! read more

Had a birthday here with some reserved bar area seating, food was delicious and came out in a timely way, good service, drinks were great, vibe was great. read more

Great drinks. Great food. (Especially the artichoke dip!) Great service. Great vibes! Love this cute bar. It is spacious enough for a big group gathering and they take reservations. The staff is helpful and attentive and everything tasted great. read more

Came here for a work celebration. Pretty crowded on a Friday night but we were able to reserve some space in the front with comfy booths. Outdoor space is nice. Great music, great vibe. Attentive staff. Overall great experience, highly recommend! read more

Great place to stop for a happy hour drink! Do not miss that they have $10 spicy margarita always - even when it's not happy hour. We love that! This place has the feel of the Penrose but much smaller, but the staff was super welcoming and accommodating. I came by on what was probably the hottest day of the year and said I'd wait outside for my friend and the hostess was very concerned for me and gently lead me to the bar to wait in the AC haha much appreciated. read more

Cool buzzy bar with a great vibe, mix of people standing/sitting at the bar and at tables with friends/dates. Music was good and I enjoyed the cocktails. The mezcal cocktail and gin cocktail were good. Espresso martini average. Beers on tap were what they should be. 3 stars + 1/2 star for good vibes, 3.5 round up to 4. read more

The Sefton - Interior - Pubs Near Me - New York, New York

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New bar / pub just opened last week. Feels a little like an "Irish Pub" but they are definitely aiming for a higher end feel with the decor and drinks menu. Plus an upscale cosy nook area in the back /side. Seems like a full gut renovation and lots of nice finishes. 1st Avenue has been lagging a bit after all the changes and new venues on 2nd, so this a a good upgrade, and adds a classier watering hole to this stretch. Although am a bit surprised the cocktails are $14 on 1st Ave... I guess NY is NY.. Hopefully they will do some happy hours etc. Staff said they will be adding food in a week or 2 but only a smaller bar type menu. read more

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Great drinks, great atmosphere, great music, great bartenders. A perfectly low key bar on the UES. Super comfortable environment, somewhere between an Irish pub and a high end cocktail bar, anyone will feel at home here. Their espresso martini is a must!!! read more

Love this bar. My go-to bar. Staff here is very attentive and friendly. Love their food: hanger steak, chicken sandwich, tater tots, salad, and more. Place is very clean and nice. Outside space is kept clean and comfy. read more

The Sefton - Guinness - Pubs Near Me - New York, New York

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I loved the music and vibe of The Sefton. I had the almond old fashioned and a gin & tonic and both were great. Ordered the sausage in biscuits which wasn't great. Service was fine. I'd go back but nothing knocking my socks off. read more

There is a special place in my heart for this place as they did their best to serve the community during the pandemic. True Irish love. What's not to like? The drinks are top notch, and the pub fare is as good as pub fare gets for this kind of place. The flatbreads are worth the cheat day. The service is as if you were family or friends. My only advice is to remove the cotton plant vases which seem a bit tone deaf, though they are pretty. Is that even Irish? read more

Definitely a fun great place to grab a drink and eat share some small plates. I tried the flatbread which was phenomenal and the cocktails were great. The place does get busy during happy hour times but is worth it. read more

Oh this is where the Banshee was. Much nicer now. Very good food. Nice vibes. One thing I'd ask is to put in a few tables that are bot high tops. I'm short and my feet dangle on those, so would be great to have some options. Otherwise, very nice. Nice looking bar as well. read more

The Sefton is such an awesome addition to the upper east side. I've been here four times including for brunch, dinner, and just a couple drinks and have enjoyed it every time. They cocktails are delicious (get the Irish coffee at brunch) and they're often adding new and unique options to the menu. They also have a good selection of beer and wine, and I even tried hard kombucha for the first time here. The food is super reasonably priced. I'll continue to visit here often. read more

The Sefton - Lots of drink options! Moscow mule, sauvignon blanc, and hard kombucha - Pubs Near Me - New York, New York

Great place with redicilously cheap food for NYC. Good appetizers for drinking. Sliders and chips and guacamole both under $12 each read more

The Sefton - Pubs Near Me - New York, New York

What on earth did I just pay $30 for?! It looks like they gave me someone's leftover tater tots. Sauces were missing from order and they basically charged me $1 per tot! The Mac n cheese is not as described. This is not fusilli pasta or a four cheese blend "baked to perfection with panko topping". This is some out of a box stove top BS. What a waste. read more

The Sefton - Pathetic Mac n cheese - Pubs Near Me - New York, New York

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