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Pub$$$$
Theater District, New York
"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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Heineken USAugust 20, 2014This Times Square bar has a broad selection of Irish food, and serves as the definite spot for watching legendary tennis and enjoying a Heineken.Upvoted Oct 19
Best thing to honestly get is the Playwright Medley. Its the perfect appetizer platter and worth the price.
Tony SmithOctober 7, 2013If 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.
Karl With A "K"July 26, 2016Central location and the price is right. Try the Irish burger - it's so good! 🍔🍔🍔🍔- Chris PolloneAugust 8, 2015Great place to grab lunch and use the bathroom between Big Bus Tours. The jerk chicken wrap was tasty.
Karadad SomervilleJuly 21, 2014The Oscar Wilde burger is incredible. Hand pattied burger, portobello mushroom, cheese, huge
The Playwright TavernSeptember 27, 2013Monday thru Friday! Our Happy Hour is perfect for friends and co-workers!
Greg ConnorsSeptember 18, 2021I 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?
Alex FishJune 15, 2015Sunday nights, check out The Turn who will play any song you ask...except for The Eagles
Faryde MonteroOctober 27, 2013I checked in here and won a beer!!! It's totally true! Good for you guys, now I love this place!
Brandon BicaDecember 15, 2013If you don't dislike mushrooms then the mushroom caps are definitely the way to go.- Greg ConnorsSeptember 18, 2021I 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
PaddyJanuary 20, 2016Trying 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.
Ben FortneySeptember 4, 2017Guinness was sour, so was the bartender. Pass, you can do better even in 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
- great place to get good, different varieties of beers and a great place to watch the UFC fights.
Daniel AllardJuly 15, 2018Decent midtown Irish bar. Everything’s good enough and with decent sports coverage, but nothing to get excited about.
Shawn S.January 20, 2019This 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.
Doug MacMillanJuly 2, 2010Burger, fish n chips, shep pie, chicken pot pie, or sampler. Say hi to Jimmy on you're way in
A MJanuary 4, 2012The James Joyce Burger, yes please. $7 beers, but hey, that's Times Square for ya.
John WiggsJanuary 9, 2015Beer 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.
Inman NewsJanuary 15, 2012Too crowded downstairs? Venture upstairs for more places to sit and have a drink!
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The Playwright Tavern
202 W 49th St (btwn 7th Ave & Broadway)
New York, NY 10019
United States
New York, NY 10019
United States
This is a place where you can relax – where the atmosphere is warm, the people lively and the food appetizing. A true Irish American bar and restaurant.
Closed until 11:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 11:00 AM–4:00 AM
(212) 262-9229
Features
Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
No
Food & Drink
Menus
Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails
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