Drink · Beer, pubs and breweries · 2026
The best Irish pubs in New York.
Every one from my own visits, updated September 2026. 9 places.
Irish pubs in New York City have found a way to intertwine themselves into the fabric of the city. If Irish pubs in New York. Even folks who aren’t Irish have come to cherish these institutions, many of them old and family-run.
So if you’re looking for the best Irish pubs in New York City I’ll give you a dozen that stand head and shoulders above the rest. From dinner-date destinations to the kind of pub you can knock shots back with bartenders, these are the spots you don’t want to miss.
- 11th Street BarBar · East Village11th Street Bar is one of the best Irish pubs in New York City thanks to the fun-loving, electric atmosphere.
- Connolly's PubBar · MidtownI’m not even Irish, but I feel at home every time I visit Connolly’s.
- McGee's PubBar · MidtownEven though McGee’s is a popular tourist attraction, the pub still manages to have an easygoing atmosphere.
- Molly'sBar · Gramercy ParkPlus, Molly’s is one of the coziest Irish pubs in New York City, and I’m not talking about the warm fuzzy feeling you’ll get from the whiskey or beer.
- Paddy Reilly's Music BarBar · MidtownWith the enchanting music and vibrant ambiance, it’s easy to lose track of time at Paddy Reilly’s, making it a memorable spot to revel in late-night camaraderie.
- Peter McManus CafeBar · ChelseaPeter McManus Cafe, among the best and oldest Irish pubs in New York City, holds the distinction of being the longest-running family-owned bar in the city (opening in 1936).
- The Dead PoetBar · Upper West SideThe 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.
- The Dead RabbitBar · Financial DistrictWith a resume like that The Dead Rabbit is a heavyweight among Irish pubs in New York City.
- The Playwright Irish PubBar · MidtownDespite the city’s typical pricing, The Playwright stands out with one of the more affordable Irish pub in NYC.
11th Street Bar
Bar · East Village · 510 E 11th St, New York, NY 10009
11th Street Bar is one of the best Irish pubs in New York City thanks to the fun-loving, electric atmosphere.
Connolly's Pub
Bar · Midtown · 14 E 47th St & 121 W 45th St
I’m not even Irish, but I feel at home every time I visit Connolly’s.
McGee's Pub
Bar · Midtown · 240 W 55th St, New York, NY 10019
Even though McGee’s is a popular tourist attraction, the pub still manages to have an easygoing atmosphere.
Molly's
Bar · Gramercy Park · 287 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10010
Plus, Molly’s is one of the coziest Irish pubs in New York City, and I’m not talking about the warm fuzzy feeling you’ll get from the whiskey or beer.
Paddy Reilly's Music Bar
Bar · Midtown · 519 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10016
With the enchanting music and vibrant ambiance, it’s easy to lose track of time at Paddy Reilly’s, making it a memorable spot to revel in late-night camaraderie.
Peter McManus Cafe
Bar · Chelsea · 152 7th Ave, New York, NY 10011
Peter McManus Cafe, among the best and oldest Irish pubs in New York City, holds the distinction of being the longest-running family-owned bar in the city (opening in 1936).
The Dead Poet
Bar · Upper West Side · 450 Amsterdam Ave #2, New York, NY 10024
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.
The Dead Rabbit
Bar · Financial District · 30 Water St, New York, NY 10004
With a resume like that The Dead Rabbit is a heavyweight among Irish pubs in New York City.
The Playwright Irish Pub
Bar · Midtown · 27 W 35th St, New York, NY 10018
Despite the city’s typical pricing, The Playwright stands out with one of the more affordable Irish pub in NYC.
Best Irish pubs in New York, 2026
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