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A place · Bar · Upper West Side · on 2 of my lists

The Dead Poet.

Worth it, says Antonina. The pub’s appeal as one of the best Irish pubs in New York City lies in its extensive beer selection, both on draft and canned.

Antonina Pattiz
Antonina PattizI went myself · from my Best Irish pubs in New York

The Dead Poet, in my photographs

4 frames from my visits
  • A street view of an Irish pub called The Dead Poet with patrons seated at outdoor tables.
    Summer
  • A row of storefronts on the Upper West Side includes The Dead Poet pub and Land Thai Kitchen.
    Summer
  • A man sits alone at an outdoor table in front of The Dead Poet bar.
  • A person sits outside The Dead Poet bar on the Upper West Side
Where The Dead Poet appears on New York Dearest

It's on 2 of my lists. Each entry below is what I wrote about it there, with my verdict on that list, the fullest first.

Best Irish pubs in New York

No. 8 on that list
Worth it
  • Address450 Amsterdam Ave #2, New York, NY 10024
  • From my guide, updated September 2026.

Founded by former English teacher Drew Dvorkin, The Dead Poet is a literary-themed Irish pub in New York City, embodying a laid-back and inviting atmosphere. Adorned with framed portraits of famous authors and literary quotes, it exudes a sociable charm.

Although there’s only limited snacks like popcorn and hot dogs, patrons are welcome to bring food from nearby restaurants. The pub’s appeal as one of the best Irish pubs in New York City lies in its extensive beer selection, both on draft and canned. Notably, cocktails are cleverly named after classic books, creating a really good dilemma for patrons torn between choosing based on name or ingredients.

Read it on the list
Worth it, says Antonina. Been? Say if you agree.
Worth it

While snack options are limited to popcorn and hot dogs, you can bring your own food from nearby restaurants. However, it’s the impressive selection of draft and canned beers, along with cleverly-themed cocktails inspired by classic books, that make The Dead Poet stand one of the best bars in the Upper West Side.

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The Dead Poet

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The Dead Poet

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