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McSorley's Old Ale House

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East Village, New York

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Ranked #8 for cheap drinks in the East Village
The experts at The New Yorker and Food Network recommend this place
"Light or dark beer 🍺 Always a great time!"(15 Tips)
"Literally a spit and sawdust place"(11 Tips)
"... dark beer, loved the light beer-- can't go wrong with your beer choice here"(11 Tips)
"Oldest bar in NYC! Definitely worth a visit"(6 Tips)

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Tammy SellnerMarch 4, 2012
Hands down greatest Irish bar in all of NY ! Order the McSorley Darks, tip well (these guys deserve it), and make sure to take in all the amazing artifacts around the place !
WillMcDAugust 16, 2011
Been here 5+ times
One of the oldest bars in the city. Recently they were forced to clean the wishbones. Ask the bartender about it. PS light or Dark only. (Dark) and you have to be invited to sit down. Great Bar
NoviDecember 31, 2019
Lots of history and museum-worth stuffs. They sell light or dark beer on even numbers 🍻
Eugene TroynovJuly 13, 2013
Best bar I've ever been to!!! This place is crazy! Great beer. Sailor-bartender. You feel like you're on the sailor ship deck. Definitely must see!
Anya🍀 LibovaSeptember 23, 2013
5.50 for two beers. Choice is just light or dark,they serve beer from their own brewery. Very old bar with awesome atmosphere! Check it out !!
Simon CheadleMarch 12, 2019
Amazing interior, great service and really simple ordering - light or dark beer? A must if you're in the area
Robbie CluttonMay 27, 2012
Literally a spit and sawdust place, it's a must go on any Manhattan tour. Order the light beer, or dark beer. That's the only choice you have. It's cheap, but cash only.
John HarveySeptember 3, 2014
Great place to gather and enjoy a couple beers. Make sure to order the light and dark beers offered as they are both very good.
Raphael LangenscheidtJuly 2, 2015
Timeless classic. Never out of style, whether for a pre-dinner beer or post-dinner group drinks. McSorleys always goes. Bring cash.
Nina YiamsamathaJanuary 8, 2011
Grab a table and look around at the century-old decorations. They'll bring you endless rounds of beer if you want, but if you linger too long without a fresh mug, they'll kick you out.
Jonathan CourtneyMay 3, 2015
One of my favorite bars in NY. Crazy fast service, 2 beers served at a time and looks like an ale house from the 1800s
Ellie DMarch 26, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Even if you're feeling hungry, stay away from the cheese and crackers and save your appetite for later. THAT SAID, great dark beer and always a good time at McSorley's.
Derek LangdonMarch 18, 2019
Love this old Irish Pub. Worth the visit if you are in New York. One of a kind experience.
Washington FajardoMay 2, 2013
Try the cheese plate! Amazing mustard sauce! It's a plate with cheddar cheese, onion, cracks and mustard! Cheap, traditional and works fine with regular beer.
Nick AndlingerDecember 11, 2015
Classic old school Irish pub. Love the dark beer and the extra spicy mustard.
Gigi AgiusDecember 3, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Great old bar. Come when it's quiet so you can catch worth the bartenders and hear cool old stories about Mcsorleys.
Tom M.August 16, 2014
Loved the dark beer, loved the light beer-- can't go wrong with your beer choice here
Bob St ClaireJuly 8, 2016
Perfection. Two kinds of ale...sawdust on the floor. Get the cheese & saltines...and don't forget the mustard. 😊😳
James CNovember 17, 2014
Great history place. Great beer. Does get very crowded but worth at least one stop especially if visiting.
Calvin MultanenJanuary 18, 2015
Great bar with a lot of character and history. They have a light and a dark beer which are both pretty good
Juan Carlos MadridMarch 30, 2016
Amazing old OLD atmosphere and only two options of drinks: dark and light ale
raymondNovember 21, 2012
One of my favorite vintage places to grab a half-pint of ale. (Oldest historic Irish pub in NYC, circa 1854.) Best deal in town -- go with the dark! Cheers!
GadlingSeptember 7, 2010
Order a pint, and you get two... both of which are only half-full (but quite tasty). Chug the 2nd pint after you've tried some of the spiciest mustard in the world (comes with the cheese plate). -WV
Corey ManiconeJuly 25, 2014
The oldest bar in NYC serves two types of beer: Light & Dark. Can't go wrong.
Mark Neurohr-PierpaoliFebruary 21, 2015
Try the Roast Pork Plate - Roast Pork Plate at McSorley's Old Ale House (via @Foodspotting)
TaniaJune 18, 2017
Soooooooo cool place))) Highly recommend!
New York HabitatNovember 16, 2011
NYC's oldest bar. It's a bit like a frat house but is a fun atmosphere that everyone should enjoy at least once. Only two choices of beer - light or dark.
Matthew SpectorMarch 5, 2015
Light & dark. That's all. French fries are a surprise and the atmosphere is perfect. The oldest bar in NYC and still the best.
Arash NarchiJuly 26, 2017
Food is worth skipping but the atmosphere and history of the place makes it worth checking out for sure
Kyle ShawDecember 31, 2019
Make sure you check out the area around the bar to find Harry Houdini’s handcuffs!
Phoenix 💥💥💥September 24, 2014
Welcome to the oldest bar in Manhattan. Abe Lincoln came here! Grab a beer and some history.
Mackenzie ClarkFebruary 15, 2015
Super cool historic bar, beer (light or dark are the options) is pretty good and cheap for the city
Matthew GordonSeptember 21, 2014
Simple-but-good classic. If you're looking for a basic, relaxed experience this is it.
Farhana SheatsMay 10, 2015
Come for a fun classic bar night! Choose light or dark beer. Have a snack. Pay in cash.
Lily van DiepenOctober 23, 2010
Great old school vibe and boisterous atmosphere, though unless you enjoy being shoved every 20 secs, avoid this on Fridays and Saturdays, unless you get there early enough to snag a table in a corner
Paul KuhnSeptember 21, 2012
Been here 5+ times
The barman that looks like Brian Dennehy is the best. Slip him a $5 bill once and he'll make sure you always have seat when you come back. Never forgets.
AnnaJuly 7, 2015
Authentic and filled with character. Dark or lite can't go wrong with their ale. Slainte!
Naor TogenderMarch 20, 2016
Just an amazing place. Bring your friends and enjoy the old traditions and delicious beer.
Mike MontiNovember 28, 2016
The atmosphere. People you meet. The beer. The mustard. Everything is exactly as perfect as you would expect
Washington Square HotelMay 22, 2012
Dark, divey and cheap! It's a New York classic. Pick either the light or dark & be sure to have the cheddar cheese with saltines.
Lisa McKownNovember 2, 2018
Their dark beer is phenomenal and the Hash is probably the best I have ever eaten!!
The Daily MealJune 19, 2011
This legendary Irish pub is also the city’s oldest continuously operating bar. Based on the dust-caked chandeliers and walls stacked with memories, you'll believe it hasn’t changed much since 1854. Read more
DunjaApril 26, 2014
They have the original wanted poster for John Wilkes Booth. Also, almost nothing's changed since 1910, great pub!
Greg PhilippiApril 27, 2012
Original hang for Kennedy clan. Pix of Bobby in the front corner wall. Former Irish men's club...Check out the history ...great ale too!
Ro JMay 31, 2018
They only serve two types of beer - light ale and dark ale. Excellent service!
Lori-Jo SAugust 12, 2014
Pepe is the best. He tells the same Canadian joke to us all I'm sure, but what a great character. The answer is, BTW, Cabern-EH.
Food NetworkAugust 10, 2011
On Food Network's FoodNation with Bobby Flay, Bobby stops by McSorley's Ale House, the oldest Irish tavern in New York City's East Village, to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Find more tips at FN Local. Read more
Connie ChiuAugust 23, 2014
Historical and unique spot. Only two types of beer. Very crowded and often standing room only unless you go early.
Karl BergerDecember 13, 2018
Authentic, non-touristy bar. Large cheese and crackers easily satisfies three people.
NYU WagnerMarch 15, 2012
Order a light and dark. Don't be alarmed when they hand you four 1/2 pint glasses. That's all they have. The food's pretty good too.

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