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The Playwright Tavern

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Theater District, New York

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6.4^/10

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"Order the Shepherd's Pie, it's superb!"(4 Tips)
"Shepherds pie was ok, typical pub fare, nothing impressive"(14 Tips)
"my favorite Irish Pub in NYC!!"(2 Tips)
"The jerk chicken wrap was tasty."(2 Tips)

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Tony SmithOctober 7, 2013
If ever I return to NYC this will be my first stop. Friendly and funny staff and potato skins were great but the Guinness was like Nectar.
Chris GarciaJuly 16, 2013
Been here 50+ times
Best thing to honestly get is the Playwright Medley. Its the perfect appetizer platter and worth the price.
Heineken USAugust 20, 2014
This Times Square bar has a broad selection of Irish food, and serves as the definite spot for watching legendary tennis and enjoying a Heineken.
Karl With A "K"July 26, 2016
Central location and the price is right. Try the Irish burger - it's so good! 🍔🍔🍔🍔
Chris PolloneAugust 8, 2015
Great place to grab lunch and use the bathroom between Big Bus Tours. The jerk chicken wrap was tasty.
Karadad SomervilleJuly 21, 2014
The Oscar Wilde burger is incredible. Hand pattied burger, portobello mushroom, cheese, huge
Greg ConnorsSeptember 18, 2021
I had dealt with art snobs at my gallery job but the juxtaposition of this concept, neighborhood and whatever I seemed to be, threatening the manager so much as to not serve me...New Yorkers no?
Greg ConnorsSeptember 18, 2021
I don't know. I was not given a chance, but I'm seeing now in reviews where it is kind of a tourist prop? I had just gotten off work.10pm asked if the kitchen was open and was treated asif I had 3 hds
Brandon BicaDecember 15, 2013
If you don't dislike mushrooms then the mushroom caps are definitely the way to go.
PaddyJanuary 20, 2016
Trying not to be overly critical here but this is your run of the mill bar in midtown. I wouldn't recommend to go here but I wouldn't advise to actively avoid either. More expensive than it deserves.
The Playwright TavernSeptember 27, 2013
Monday thru Friday! Our Happy Hour is perfect for friends and co-workers!
Faryde MonteroOctober 27, 2013
I checked in here and won a beer!!! It's totally true! Good for you guys, now I love this place!
EmmaMarch 26, 2017
Yummy chicken tenders!! The building is so cool; looks like Ireland!;)
Ceren SahinAugust 25, 2017
codfish was delicious but the atmosphere creates a kind of claustrophobia
Alex FishJune 15, 2015
Sunday nights, check out The Turn who will play any song you ask...except for The Eagles
Shawn S.January 20, 2019
This might be the last time I come. Bug in my water, hair in my food. The waitstaff wasn’t super friendly and the fish & chips I got seemed to be re-fried and too hard.
Ben FortneySeptember 4, 2017
Guinness was sour, so was the bartender. Pass, you can do better even in Times Square.
Laura FreedDecember 11, 2012
Skip chicken fingers. Huge globs of rubber. Fries were awesome.
Chris GarciaOctober 30, 2010
Been here 50+ times
great place to get good, different varieties of beers and a great place to watch the UFC fights.
John WiggsJanuary 9, 2015
Beer is good. Service does the best they can (hopefully) but fails. Food sucks hairy beanbag. Ketchup is generic no label paint thinner. Net - net over priced waste of time. Pathetic experience.
Doug MacMillanJuly 2, 2010
Burger, fish n chips, shep pie, chicken pot pie, or sampler. Say hi to Jimmy on you're way in
Elie BleierJune 22, 2014
Watch and listen to world cup games from the street!
Greg ConnorsSeptember 18, 2021
I wasnt given a chance to try anything.
Christina ChinFebruary 21, 2017
Shepherds pie was ok, typical pub fare, nothing impressive
Tucker WarnerFebruary 8, 2018
Great first stop at NYC Times Square.
JanelleApril 2, 2011
"the most important things to do in the world are to get something to eat, something to drink, and somebody to love you." - Brendan francis behan
A. Del SoleNovember 9, 2011
Fish and chips were lovely. Pair with a cider and all is good
Wendy GobbleNovember 12, 2012
This place was great and the bartender was very nice and friendly.
PabloOctober 19, 2015
Smithwicks red ale!!! Wifi is playwright
David EldridgeJanuary 23, 2014
Very nice batter on the fish!
Ulysses DieguesDecember 26, 2013
Drink the Blue Moon beer!!! It tastes wonderful.
Demetrius BradleyNovember 27, 2011
The irish chicken gets two pinky rings & thumbs up
Daniel AllardJuly 15, 2018
Decent midtown Irish bar. Everything’s good enough and with decent sports coverage, but nothing to get excited about.
A MJanuary 4, 2012
The James Joyce Burger, yes please. $7 beers, but hey, that's Times Square for ya.
The Playwright TavernOctober 23, 2013
Happy Hour food specials!
BabaleshaOctober 10, 2012
Don't get corned beef if you are not Irish!
Inman NewsJanuary 15, 2012
Too crowded downstairs? Venture upstairs for more places to sit and have a drink!
Amy PriestFebruary 5, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Most amazing food! Don't bother with the other Pubs.
Carol DwyerJune 18, 2014
Excellent service & food!
Ryan GallagherMay 29, 2018
Been here 5+ times
A good place to get drunk.
Faith FooteAugust 21, 2010
Ask to be seated upstairs for a drink and dessert after a show.
Mary GhazarianOctober 29, 2011
The Shepard's Pie is delicious!
Jenelle O'MearaSeptember 11, 2011
Cajun fries and camimari! Pretty relaxed upstairs
Flojo_DDecember 20, 2012
Shepherds Pie is delish.
David BrunoMarch 31, 2011
Order the Shepherd's Pie, it's superb!
Robb DempseyJanuary 11, 2012
Jerk chicken salad is refreshing
Dee McDanielSeptember 5, 2011
Roast beef sandwitchwes are great!
K-TinaJanuary 29, 2013
great French onion soup
Trevin YorkDecember 26, 2010
try the fish and chips, they're amazing!
Walter SchmidtDecember 10, 2011
Chicken Fingers are awesome

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