McSorley's Old Ale House
Pub$$$$
East Village, New York
Go here. Experience the dark beers. It's worth it.
"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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Kristina GarciaAugust 17, 2012Light or dark ale. Get in, get out. (2 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
Try the veal and don't forget to tip your waitress.
Darks all day! The only tip you need is "Be Good or Be Gone". Tip well and come back.
Derek KanNovember 24, 2010light or dark - dont care - just keep it coming until u can be a part of history with the 100 year old urinal
Matthew JurkowskiJanuary 11, 2011With at least 100 people packed in, only 4 employees are needed to keep the system going. Watch as the barman carried 16 half pints at once!
Pamela MacNaughtanJune 28, 2010This pub has been open since 1854. Tons of character and great home brew. Check it out.- Evan WeissOctober 5, 2011Go (and stay) for the beer. Spicy mustard is good if you like horseradish like I do.
Lou GubertiAugust 16, 2011Can't argue with a classic. I always pick the dark cause I'm boring. Fries + Mustard is swag
John MorrisonMarch 29, 2009Beer orders come in two half pint glasses. Get a friend to order with you, you order McSorely's Light, the friend: McSorely's Dark and trade one for one with each-other.
David FragaJuly 25, 2011Get the cheese, onion and crackers plate. Beware the power of the spicy mustard.
Julia MontiMarch 11, 2016Loved the atmosphere here. Beer comes in two small mugs and the waiters are Irish. Great place to bring an old friend who's visiting New York and is looking for a fun place to grab beers before dinner
Looks like it hasn't been cleaned since the 1800s...but that just adds to the charm. Those are the original cobwebs!
Luis NaviaOctober 25, 2012Nothing like a good ol' irish bar. Ask the bar tenders stories about politicians.
Brian BallSeptember 4, 2013Don't complicate things by asking about the beer menu.. There's either "light" or "dark" ale. That's it.
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McSorley's Old Ale House
15 E 7th St (btwn Cooper Sq & 3rd Ave)
New York, NY 10003
United States
New York, NY 10003
United States
McSorley's Old Ale House has been a gathering place, a watering hole, the subject of art and literature and even a supreme court controversy. Established in 1854 - McSorley's can boast of being New York City's oldest continuously operated saloon.
Open until 1:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Sat
- 11:00 AM–1:00 AM
- Sun
- 1:00 PM–1:00 AM
(212) 473-9148
View menu on https://mcsorleysoldalehouse.nyc/menu
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No
Outdoor Seating
No
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Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
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"what a great beer selection with rotating beers and awesome happy hour specials. get curly fries and since wings or the nachos to get ready for the next round"
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