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McSorley's Old Ale House

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East Village, New York

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Ranked #10 for cheap drinks in the East Village
The dark beers at McSorley's Old Ale House is a can't miss
"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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Biz TraveldudeNovember 9, 2014
Two beers, light or dark
Jimmy LarkinJanuary 18, 2012
Make sure you get a taxi home. It's gonna be a wild night.
D C🐧September 9, 2015
🍻Dark beer🍻
Gideon OlshanskyMarch 14, 2016
Don't order anything that isn't light or dark beer. Seriously. Don't try.
Bucky BuchananDecember 10, 2010
An outstanding place when you just wanta drink beer in an olde time NYC tavern.
NJ State Auto Used Cars Jersey CityNovember 15, 2011
Great old bar in the Village
Dan TaylorJanuary 10, 2010
There are only 2 kinds of beer: McSorley's Lite and McSorley's Dark, but they are both delicious!
Gil LopezNovember 1, 2010
great place to drink, but be sure to take your appetite elsewhere
Morgan CohenJune 27, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Go to McSorley's and order a round of darks and some crackers and cheese. Tell Brendan that Morgan says hello!
Mark LoCastroMarch 4, 2010
Soo much fun. Last time I was there, my friends and I racked up a $350 bill. Awesome!
Amy CummingsJune 3, 2017
Been here 5+ times
2 for $5.50.
Brian FitzgeraldJune 30, 2011
Cheese plate and hot mustard! Nuff said!
Ashley MallinsonAugust 18, 2012
Get the tater tots!!!!
Steve PoppeMarch 12, 2011
Get the onion sandwich with a slice of meat.
Brian LDecember 11, 2015
#TeamDarkAle
Design HotelsJuly 27, 2010
Choose your beer Light or Dark, drink and enjoy the atmosphere... Read more
allisonJanuary 10, 2015
Outta towner old beers.🍻
Eduardo NevesNovember 22, 2015
The worst bar in NYC. The beer is flavorless. The waiter couldn’t be any ruder, and to people who think this is funny, it’s not, at all.
Victoria RyanMay 26, 2013
Been here 25+ times
Be good or be gone.
Bryan ThatcherNovember 11, 2012
Been here 10+ times
I would suggest the dark!
Ricardo MoralesAugust 2, 2013
awesome beer
Sam FederMay 19, 2012
Urinals perfect for holding two beers
Jacob CassMarch 14, 2010
Don't ask for whiskey, not so sure about the food either. This place is for beer only. Great beer / atmosphere.
NateSeptember 17, 2012
I'm really enjoying this cheese plate
Jak HornerSeptember 7, 2013
Bartenders are ridiculous. Don't go and play cards or they'll ask you to leave cuz you're not drinking enough. And charged us extra.
Louis MattaFebruary 8, 2015
Not too bad nice selection
Joey NowakJanuary 10, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Dark only.
Ben LaMasterJune 11, 2012
Drink two beers at a time, waterfall style
Mark LoCastroFebruary 23, 2010
Go to McSorley's to drink beers (light or dark) and chat with friends & strangers.
Peter DariosOctober 7, 2014
20 beers at a time
Charles ChiuJuly 22, 2015
What a pub should be like
Anna DahlströmMarch 16, 2013
The oldest bar in New York
Justin HallMay 24, 2013
Drink 2 beers at once!
Boy_LuceyOctober 26, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Been drinkin there since I was 17 and will continue till an hour after I'm dead.
Sloane BarbourJuly 24, 2011
Been here 5+ times
FYI : ordering one gets you two!
Fernanda ObregonMarch 24, 2014
Drink like a PIRATE!
Matt GenoveseFebruary 20, 2010
Start w four lights and as soon as you slow up you'll be told "you've had your fill!"
Kevin StaceyOctober 13, 2011
Been here 25+ times
It's like Applebees if the stuff on the walls was meaningful.
tiffany smithNovember 6, 2010
light or dark? yes please. always the best on a sunday afternoon.
Kelly HartillAugust 20, 2010
Dark or light it doesn't matter you'll be staggering home any which way...
Jessica BishopFebruary 8, 2015
I've never been to this place when it wasn't completely packed.
TommyJune 6, 2018
not good if solo - tables all arranged for small groups
Al SJune 9, 2010
Dark ale tastes like a very fresh Newcastle Brown Ale. Delicious.
Abilene HarperApril 1, 2011
"Dark" is the only way to go period!!!!
Mike JacobsonSeptember 17, 2013
Just because it's the oldest.
Jon RennieOctober 23, 2010
The pina coladas are amazing!!
RyanNovember 28, 2015
Crowded, loud, old, dirty, perfect
Puu KampolratanaOctober 23, 2014
Be good or be gone.
Jack SJanuary 4, 2012
More like McSurly's...rude and unpersonable staff. Average beer, 5 bucks gets you two mugs...light or dark. Go once to say you've been there.
RobFebruary 22, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Good Ale, Raw Onions and No Ladies

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McSorley's Old Ale House

15 E 7th St (btwn Cooper Sq & 3rd Ave)
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

mcsorleysoldalehouse.nyc

@mcsorleysoldalehouse

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