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McSorley's Old Ale House

McSorley's Old Ale House

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East Village, New York
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McSorley's Old Ale House
9.0/10
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  • Stars
    Ranked #10 for cheap drinks in the East Village
  • Stars
    This pub is famous for their dark beers. It's one of the most popular in the city!
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    Lauren T.
    "Light or dark beer 🍺 Always a great time!"(15 Tips)
    Robbie C.
    "Literally a spit and sawdust place"(11 Tips)
    Tom M.
    "... dark beer, loved the light beer-- can't go wrong with your beer choice here"(11 Tips)
    AJ W.
    "Oldest bar in NYC! Definitely worth a visit"(6 Tips)
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  • Casey F.heart icon on user image
    Casey FaheyMarch 15, 2015
    Ya gotta go along if ya wanna get along......
  • Taj C.
    Taj CorinaldiJanuary 30, 2013
    Use the Super old, yet awesome urinals
  • Jessie
    JessieJanuary 5, 2013
    This is the only bar you need to know.
  • Anthony G.
    Anthony GalassoJanuary 17, 2013
    Drink all the beer. Eat all the food. Pass out drunk. Do it again.
  • Charles E.
    Charles EdgeJanuary 14, 2012
    Pull up a stool and hit the Guinness on tap!
  • Josh M.
    Josh MorrisseyDecember 21, 2011
    John Lennon is counted as one of the many famous people who have frequented McSorley's.
  • Brian B.
    Brian BallSeptember 4, 2013
    Don't complicate things by asking about the beer menu.. There's either "light" or "dark" ale. That's it.
  • Harrison J.heart icon on user image
    Harrison JohnsonJune 2, 2018
    Order a two and two
  • Daryl W.heart icon on user image
    Daryl WolkeAugust 9, 2014
    You just come for the beer
  • Guy M.
    Guy MadsenMarch 20, 2015
    Beer is best at mcsorleys
  • Andresheart icon on user image
    AndresFebruary 15, 2016
    light or dark, cant go wrong
  • Raj S.
    Raj S.October 19, 2014
    Light or dark. Go big or go home.
  • Liz M.
    Liz MurphyDecember 31, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Dark beer is the way to go!!
  • Onur D.
    Onur D.March 10, 2013
    Best beer in town!!! Enjoy the dark!
  • Crunch Gym
    Crunch GymAugust 19, 2010
    You know the drill. Light or dark. Choose light and save inches around your waist line. Cheers! Read more
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    TingAugust 18, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Nothing better than a half pint of dark ale and a liverwurst sandwich here.
  • Phil m.heart icon on user image
    Phil murphyJanuary 3, 2015
    Great atmosphere
  • Andreas G.heart icon on user image
    Andreas GebhardOctober 21, 2021
    Light Ale. No question.
  • Gowowogo
    GowowogoJuly 26, 2013
    Half pints, so order 10 at a time.
  • Mike B.heart icon on user image
    Mike BarkerFebruary 16, 2015
    Great Irish Pub 🍀
  • Craig "Meatstack" C.heart icon on user image
    Craig "Meatstack" ClawsonJuly 11, 2015
    Authentic saloon
  • John C.
    John ClarkDecember 14, 2013
    My grandfather once seriously asked me, "Do they let women in there now?"
  • Matt S.
    Matt SzenicsApril 11, 2012
    Only $5! Remember, when you order "1" they give you 2 mugs!
  • Deb
    DebSeptember 19, 2017
    I'm very allergic, couldn't survive all the dust in this bar
  • Chris D.
    Chris DuganSeptember 24, 2011
    Order your beer light or dark. Cash only.
  • Chris A.heart icon on user image
    Chris AngelinaMarch 18, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    A NYC Icon!
  • Brian R.
    Brian RamosMarch 7, 2013
    it's going to be a shitshow for st patty's day but definitely an experience.
  • David E.
    David EvansApril 6, 2009
    Get two beers, put one on top of the other, and drink both at the same time..."the McSorley's Waterfall"
  • Alex R.heart icon on user image
    Alex RobertsonSeptember 24, 2017
    get both beers
  • Petrik G.heart icon on user image
    Petrik GergelySeptember 12, 2015
    atmosphere
  • Daniel S.heart icon on user image
    Daniel ShawJuly 8, 2016
    Cash only.
  • Corinne K.
    Corinne KieselatMay 14, 2011
    Though I just got a splinter in my little toe, the dark ale made up for it. Cheers!
  • Matt L.
    Matt LizzioMarch 14, 2012
    Sketch your letters into the old wood. Go Greek or go home!
  • Catarina M.heart icon on user image
    Catarina MastellaroJuly 6, 2013
    If you come to NY, you have to come here.
  • Andrew P.
    Andrew ProtoJune 7, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Seriously. The food here is great. Never been disappointed.
  • Lisa G.
    Lisa GrossoJuly 2, 2012
    Excellent food and friendly.
  • vaclav k.heart icon on user image
    vaclav knezMay 27, 2016
    Just sit and take a beer
  • Monique S.
    Monique SáDecember 9, 2012
    Crowded, nice beer... almost a trip to the past!
  • Jon
    JonJuly 7, 2012
    Fantastic urinals. It's a pleasure to piss here.
  • Oliviero B.
    Oliviero BorgnaOctober 10, 2010
    If your sitting next to the phone at the entrance you have to answer and say "McSorleys!"
  • Kristy B.
    Kristy BairdAugust 23, 2014
    Feels like home.
  • Navin I.
    Navin IyengarJuly 4, 2019
    Light or Dark Ale. That's it
  • Mat T.heart icon on user image
    Mat ThiesJanuary 15, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    I don't know how to write well enough to do this institution justice.
  • charlie m.
    charlie mc brearty srJanuary 2, 2012
    Would go to mcsorleys when I was younger. Must put on my bucket list.
  • Mizell W.
    Mizell WilsonJanuary 18, 2010
    have both light and dark, but get their early to avoid the lines and crowds ...real early Read more
  • Vansiheart icon on user image
    VansiJune 16, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    The dark ale of course.
  • Sue Ellen T.
    Sue Ellen TetlakAugust 21, 2014
    Coolest pub, ever
  • Cullen P.
    Cullen PowersMay 31, 2011
    So I just drank in a bar that Abe Lincoln drank in? Holy sh*t this is awesome!
  • Nabeel
    NabeelJuly 21, 2011
    Sit on the barrels outside and try not to inhale too much smoke from the people outside.
  • Taylor
    TaylorApril 3, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Light. Or Dark. They're both great.
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McSorley's Old Ale House
15 E 7th St (btwn Cooper Sq & 3rd Ave)
New York, NY 10003
United States
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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.
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Closed until 1:00 PM (Show more)
  • Mon–Sat
    • 11:00 AM–1:00 AM
  • Sun
    • 1:00 PM–1:00 AM
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(212) 473-9148
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