Le Chéile

Not a bad little Irish pub. The food is fine, the beers are little warm to be honest, but the inside is cozy, nice, and it’s a fun spot to hang out and have some appetizers. Not a bad spot, and I might come back at some point. One note, for larger groups (we were 5), they do not split the bill.

Quality Irish fare and a tasty house beer at happy hour. Friendly staff, ample seating.

So yesterday, Christmas Day a friend and I went for an early dinner at Le Cheile. I knew something was wrong when the staff person at the door asked me “Is there something you want here?” I ignored the slight & gave him a pass as I realized English was not his first language. I replied that I wanted a table for 2. He directed me to a table. I waited for my friend. When she arrived (an elderly white woman) he came over with the menus My friend ordered then I ordered. I noticed that the staff person had his back turned to me while taking her order. When it was my turn he did a brief but not complete turn toward me. Never made eye contact. When my friend requested desert I said I’d like desert ….but he was gone. My friend jokingly replied “ guess you don’t merit desert”. The meal was mediocre and presentation was poor especially it being a holiday. My friends plate looked like dog food with slices of turkey. I knew we overstayed our welcome when a young server came over and asked if we needed anything. When we said no she put the check in front of my friend. She never acknowledged me even though I was holding up my AMEX card My point is that the staff treated my whitebfriend deferentially but ignored me. Totally. But no worries. They won’t have a chance to do it again

Great food and drinks. Long wait time for entree. I was told that there was a kitchen mix-up. I ordered the entrée first, then my appetizer. The appetizers arrived. My guest's entrée crab burger arrived. But not my crab lobster ravioli. The table that was seated ten minutes after us steak sandwiches arrived before the waiter decided to ask if everything was OK. Then I informed him of my missing entrée. To which he then checked and inputted my order, and I had to watch my guest eat while I waited ten minutes for my food.

Dropped in here for a bite while waiting for a tow after my truck broke down on the GW bridge entrance. Walked in and felt very cozy & quaint. I’m loving the bar setup & vibes. Got the corned beef hash for $18, add Mimosa for $2 more. Happy hour is $5 wines. After 2 drinks I’m really starting to like this place. Finished the meal with a slice of carrot cake. My only complaint is that the corned beef hash was overly greasy, I’m talking cholesterol & artery clogging grease. A bit risqué? 😅😅

A beloved neighborhood favorite with wonderful pub dishes. We chose to rent out the upstairs space for a wedding party and couldn't have been more delighted with our choice. Jenn made everything super easy for us in terms of locking in a date, menu, and pricing. On the day of, she kept everything running smoothly. During an impromptu speech she and the team prepared a champagne toast. She even helped us cut and distribute cake when the time came. In addition to Jenn, her team, Alexis, Forest, and Daniella, made sure our guests had all the food and drinks they needed. We had such a magical night thanks to their efforts. We cannot wait to come back again and again with our friends and family.

Stopped in while touring the area at 1:00pm on a Wednesday afternoon. Bar was recommended by Sgt. Rivera of NYPD a few blocks away. Glad he told us to try the mozzarella sticks - yum! Nice, old world, two story bar with local vibes - away from all the tourism. George Washington Bridge is a short walk away. Can’t wait to visit this area again soon and hit bar up at night.

First time here and I live right in the neighborhood.. I ordered the delicious Irish battered fish and chips and a Arugula salad with grilled chicken, cucumbers,avocado with green peppers. So good! I'm definitely returning Total five stars here. Wonderful service. Friendly staff. A pleasant neighborhood spot to just chill and have a nice dinner and drinks

Lunch today - half and half salad and sandwich- both were delicious!!! I had the house salad with the balsamic dressing and chicken sandwich. My friend had the shepherd's pie and loved it! I really don't believe you will go wrong with whatever you order.

There isn't much about this place that is Irish. The staff is definitely not Irish, the interior is more of a haunted house vibe, and the menu is very generic. The service is poor. Servers don't check on anyone in the restaurant. Ever. Every patron had to ask the mini queen behind the bar for extra water or condiments. The food is very bland. Very simple. Look at the picture of the onion on my burger.... Come on do better. Bread was stale and flakey. This place must still exist because lack of other options. People are settling.

Not really sure what has happened to this once neighborhood favorite. Staff seems to be more interested in drinking behind the bar and ignoring people and watching whatever game is on TV than actually doing staff-related activities.

Sad, barely cooked chicken tenders and fries that were undercooked and barely warm. I had two beers, the second of which I had to walk around the bar and get myself when the bartender went AWOL (the beer was poured but sitting under the tap). And this is midafternoon on a Monday, not terribly busy. I used to live down the street and came here all the time, getting chicken tenders and fries. I don't remember them being this sad.

Their kitchen is open for lunch. The beer selection is not great. Could use a German or Austrian pils. The Buffalo wings are also not really Buffalo - sort of a ketsup meets bbq meets something ? The Korean quesadilla is crazy tho, & the salads are also good. Very clean, friendly staff, & friendly regulars. Good vibe all around.

I was shocked by the unprofessionalism I experienced at this establishment. My girlfriend and I were at the bar when an employee (Short red head) without any justification, accused me of making them feel unsafe. I was immediately asked to leave After I had already paid my tab and was preparing to leave, this same employee approached me to tell me I wasn't allowed back. This accusation was completely unfounded The way this entire situation was handled--without any communication or fair treatment--was both embarrassing and unacceptable. I understand the need to maintain a safe environment, but there was no attempt to verify the claims, hear my side, or handle the situation professionally. For an industry that thrives on customer service and fairness, this kind of defamatory behavior is shocking. I left deeply disappointed and will not be returning.

Been here quite a few times and tonight came here for a drink and was harassed by a woman who claims works there. She has red hair and glasses. Very unprofessional and started arguing with me. Will def not be back and do not recommend

Over-fried chicken, under-salted everything else. The fried foods tasted like the oil was old. Maybe it would have been better if I'd had more to drink, but, man, this food was mediocre.

I've been here a few times and had a solid experience so I decided to come here on July 4th with friends. For the price, the food I received was abysmal. Pictures speak for themselves. Venue is nice, servers are friendly, but the food here is very hit or miss and for the prices that's a hard compromise, there are better options in the area.

I Sooooo want this place to succeed, because it's a nice variation in the neighborhood. Sadly, after a few tries, it's not working. The latest was the veggie chili, which claims to be beans, corn, carrots, peppers, and onions. This is the result: a pool of cheese and beans. I LITERALLY couldn't find even a single piece of carrot, pepper, or onion. Two stars, mainly for the decent tortilla chips only. :(

Best place in the world! I love it here and highly recommend this as a NYC staple to all tourists and all those who haven't had the pleasure of dining there. Don't miss out. Seriously. Food is to die for here. These kind of amazing pub/restaurant experiences are a rare gem and a must for any time of the day. Brunch, lunch, dinner, dessert, you name it, each one they knock out of the park. The kitchen staff, the servers, the managers, all are incredibly welcoming and accommodating to all sorts of needs. Thank you, Le Chéile. I've shared so many great memories with you over the years and look forward to many more delicious meals and cozy nights with you. gemineyez

Chiele sits on a street stripped with some cool cafes giving washington Heights its formal step into Bushwick level gentrification. Vegan items on the menu and $3 happy hour beers are your first clue. Chiele is clean comfortable and hangoutable. It's a stand out in the neighborhood with its happy hour and decent food. I had the vegetarian chili nachos for $15 which was pretty decent. I had the $3 red house lager which was fresh and tasty. Decent crowd that was a good mix of the locals. If you're in the area it's a reco.

Ordered a Chicken Sandwich and fries for take our; seasoning was good but some of the chicken was uncooked (gummy);bread was not well toasted; fries were cold; the chicken sandwich had that round 1/2 label glued to the cheese in the outside - see pic.

I came as a party of three mid afternoon. We sat outside which was nice. Pros: server was very nice and attentive Atmosphere was good, never felt rushed (it was not busy) beers were cold Cons: food left much to be desired Chicken breast with veggies -the breast was grilled and was dry but ok, the veggies (brussel sprouts and broccoli) were swimming in some sort of soy based sauce-it was mostly inedible. 2nd person ordered Chicken and veggies (beets and mashed) were ok-her chicken was inedible. Third perosn ordered a sandwich with fries, he enjoyed the sandwich but his fries were so greasy he opted not to eat them. Overall, it was not a bad time (due to the company) but I do not see myself returning.

I've been here before brunch was good the first time- dinner was okay. Had the grilled chicken sand-which; bf had the steak sandwich ( not enough steak); order of wings as an appetizer. Happy hour $3 beers (3types) & $5 wine (2 types).

Today I was served a plate of eggs Benedict with the yokes already broken and no hollandaise. when I requested a new order, after an interval, I was brought out the same plate, now with congealed egg yoke on the plate. The Bloody Mary was excellent, but what a disappointing experience from my go to pub.

Great neighborhood spot! Warm, welcoming and good food and excellent drinks. What more could you ask for?! There's a wide assortment of beers and I fell in love with this scrumptious orange cider, the Boo had a house ale that he loved. Hugh praise from a man who's spent quite a bit of time in Brussels, Ireland and the UK. We also enjoyed our food ...I had the fish and chips. Good. Though I wish my fish had been fried a teeny tiny bit crispier. The Boo had the chicken sandwich and it looked delicious. He said it was...since a bite wasn't offered, I'll take his word! The service was excellent. Warm. Attentive and professional. Perfect place to unwind.

The food was a huge let down! The soup was super salty, my partner barely touched it and couldn't even finish it, neither the Mac. The server we had disappeared, most likely done with their shift but didn't give a heads up so we told the bartender about the soup. At the end they tried to charge for the soup still but we reminded him and it was fixed. First time I bring him to my area and was disappointed, I've come here with my family before and we had a pleasant time...it has change. They're very generous with the wine pour so I give them that.

They have a few vegetarian options which is appreciated. But the potato filling based deep fried patty hurt my tummy and didn't have any protein as best as I can tell. The lemon-olive oil salad dressing did not have tangy flavors but seemed to be 100% oil, though it was yellow in color. It is hard to eat salad with just oil. I feel like if I went multiple times, I'd figure out other items on the menu I'd like more and the atmosphere is modestly pleasant.

This place rocks! Amazing happy hour- 7 days a week. Delicious variety of food. Lots of veggie and GF options. We will be coming back for sure!

I was very pleased with everything here. The safety measures were on point. Temperature taking, contract tracing form, sanitizer and mask wearing when not seated. Service was friendly, prompt and attentive. The atmosphere was what you would hope for in an Irish pub.. Cool, fun with great food and drinks. They checked all boxes. I ordered the chicken fingers & mozzarella sticks along with a few IPA's. All great. Best mozzarella sticks I've ever had. Wow! Next time your in the Washington Heights, NY area, give this place a try. You will be happy you did. I will be returning.

So, I know that the pandemic is effecting restaurants but.........come on. Before the pandemic I frequented Le Chéile and loved the burgers, sweet potato fries and desserts. See my previous review. Tonight, I was craving a piece of carrot cake and instead of buying from the supermarket, ordered from them. Usually, the piece was generous, sometimes I couldn't finish. So, I ordered a slice to go, got it home and opened it......to my shock.......it was 1/3 of what they used to serve. Sloppily in a tin take out container. $8 plus tax, almost $9 dollars for maybe three bites of mediocre carrot cake. You should be absolutely ashamed. Please see the photo. When ordering from them, don't expect what they used to be - lower that standard at least 50%.

ARGH - they never seem to get my burger temperature right, but I love their convenient spot near my home and the fact they are open hella late like all NYC places should be (hello, we're in the city that doesn't sleep!! Even uptown!). BUT they have a chicken sandwich that has some sort of spicy Mayo and avocado ...don't recall the name but CHILE. So good. All I am ordering from now on so I'm not disappointed by my burger order. Their spicy margaritas are on point too. They really get the spice concept considering the Irish aren't exactly known for understanding how seasoning works.....(shots fired - as the kids say :) )

This place I don't know if they racists or slow.. the food is great but the service is horrible!! Once u walk in no one welcomed you and acknowledges that you walked in you have to find your own table good luck if they take your order you may need to get someone attention at the bar .. as well as they forget your there I went in ready to pay for my food with friends 20 mins waiting for the check ! We got up and left this place is total trash I recommend it to no one ! They are trying to attract people but customers are treated wrong unless your white it's not fair I'm not the only one that went thru this!! Come on wake tf up :(

Those fries are ..:::: disgusting . Maybe double or triple fried!! That was my first a last time at this place

Whenever I go to visit my friend uptown, I come to this place. They play good music, the food is not bad, and the place is nice. The service is good, the guys working here are very friendly. You can either sit inside or outside. For summer is a great place to come and chill out. I love the area and the people around. This Monday I came to celebrate my friend's birthday who lives few block from here. Oh boy we ate a lot! Chicken wings, pasta, soup, etc. We had wine and the weather was just perfect. We had a really good time. Unfortunately due to the new mayor's "regulation" you won't be able to sit inside (this is getting crazier and crazier, seriously) unless of course ..... We all know :( The decoration, streets, and places around remind me Europe a little bit. It worth's coming here if you are around. I recommend it.

Situated on a slanted corner, this Irish bar has always had a homey feel. Beers are cold and the bartenders are friendly.

Service is mediocre but pleasant. They always forget to bring something, or it's late and cold. Food can be great or inedible. Inconsistent. Especially fried stuff. Sometimes it's crisp and hot, other times greasy, soggy and not so hot. The whole menu is like that. You never know if it's going to be the best thing you've ever eaten or disgusting.

guys i been coming to your restaurant almost 5 years, and this happened for the first time. i order chicken sandwich and french fries. i pay $19 and look at the picture what i got!!! you guys put few piece of french fries!!! really how much is potato ??? are you serious? you can not make profit by reducing the side orders. i order to go come home and open the package and was like this! look, i count and there were 10 pieces FF. i love you guys but please be careful

I've never written yelp note before. I'm so disappointed that Le Cheile would waste my time. The bar was nearly empty when I left, yet it took over an hour for a hamburger to be served. I won't be back for one year. I can see that the restaurant is successful with many patrons. You just lost this one.

The food was good but at the end the waiter decided to ignore us wen we was asking for the bill then wen I pay he said ' oh you not tipping us then don't come back in here ! Looking like he was drinking him self! By him horrible service emabarrass what is this i was gonna tip but he was fast to ask for it , it so sad sad!(Guillermo))

Yummy!! The farmers sides were delicious and the pesto mashed potatoes were most memorable, also the chocolate mousse cake - yum! There is really great outdoor seating with heaters that actually keep you warm. Definitely recommend and a good place to bring friends who are visiting. There are lots of options on the menu.

So sad I don't live close to Le Chéile anymore, but when I did it was my neighborhood bar! They have a great beer selection and decent menu; pub style food so nothing fancy. Great atmosphere and amazing staff.

Le Chéile has been in the neighborhood for over a decade and has become a staple of good beer, good pre-Covid entertainment, and good brunches. I used to eat dinner there when fully employed. Now it is one of the lifelines of a crowded neighborhood that needs good food and libations more than it ever has. I had a birthday yesterday and was getting over the flu. What did I want? A good burger. Up around 187th, they're few and far between. You end up buying raw ingredients, more of the time. I wanted one from a professional kitchen. I would review my latest transaction with notably hurt feelings - that while the food I got was nice in quality (particularly the fries which I did not order), the presentation, after a four minute walk home, using a padded shopping bag, was disheartening. All was in order - just cold. I can't understand why - for $16.33 (high for this area of town) - I couldn't have hot food at 2pm (an hour not the middle of the lunch rush, but who cares). At the window I was informed that there was no posted menu because I had to use my smart phone with a QR code. Not interested in playing with the phone, I cut to the matter at hand and ordered a burger with salad - sight-unseen. About 15 minutes of sidewalk bench-sitting later, my order was available. I carted it home only to discover that the salad I expected had been transmogrified into fries (not the best when you're coming off of a dizzying virus) and what was left was barely warmer than the room, even though the food had sat in a lined box and been transported home within an insulated bag. My conclusion is that I probably was probably made to wait a good seven minutes longer than I needed to. The food must have sat around in under a lamp. There was no apparent urgency in getting me my order, which was handed to me by a separate employee from the person who had taken my order. Hopefully my cash tip was pooled. In short, what should have been a pleasant experience was kind of sad and disappointing, based mainly on the lax attitude behind the service and the feeling resulting from eating apparent leftovers for a premium price.

The burger is really good! Not sure what's been going on but I call ahead and when I get to the place about 30-40 min after ordering, it's like they haven't started on it yet. Happened 1 or 2 times, no biggie, but I waited so long 1 time I had to leave after they had charged me. I told them just split the food themselves, I almost missed my shift! But the burger is really good!

Really good food, cute decor within the establishment. Server was attentive and professional, we were content with our service.

I've been a fan of this restaurant since 2013, for the most part the the food quality is pretty consistent. However, the portions aren't making sense. Prices increased and the portion reduced by a half or more. Use the ketchup container or pickles in the image as a point of reference.

I am always rooting for Le Cheile they have been here for 10 years I live up the street and would love to say I have this amazing irish bar at the base of the hill. BUT they never seem to quite get it right - I will still go and some of their food is really good - some of their staff is really good and friendly - Their Christmas feast however was very disappointing. it cost $35 and claimed it included all the fixings and dessert etc. Well it came and the plate had a very small portion of turkey literally two spoonfuls of stuffing 1 spoonful each of regular and sweet potatoes and two little brussels sprouts - they forgot the cranberry sauce and pie even! Now i get it - they were open on Christmas no one else was -thank you yes - but if you do it, do it right please that was no feast!

ifi can put 0 i would but unfortunately it's not an option . these people are horrible. service is non existent. and the ambiance the food is utterly disappointing i should have noticed when i saw the kitchen when i walked to the bathroom. they were killing a roach as my drink took over and hour. if you can avoid going here please do. this is not a good representation of washington heights.

Been here two times now because two different friends of mine recommended it for lunch and brunch. Both times were great. I really enjoy the artsy and interesting decor, and from the top floor you get a great view of the GW bridge! As for the food, I think the options are decent, mostly egg dishes and then the standard pancakes, French toast, etc. this past time I went with the eggs florentine, a Benedict that comes with spinach and potatoes on the side. Everything was flavored well and cooked pretty well. Would have liked to see a small side salad but it was still a filling entree. The really great reason to come here for a weekend brunch is the great drink deal! For only 2 extra dollars with your main meal you can get a mimosa! This is only applicable to the first drink though. I would definitely come back here to try some of their specials, which I assume rotate regularly.

It's a nice little spot for food and drinks up in the heights. I've been there for their monthly open mics in their side room a few times. Pretty entertaining. I had their burgers and fries when I was there. It was tasty and reasonably priced. The decor was okay. Staff and bar patrons were friendly. The place has a local watering hole vibe to it that everyone in the neighborhood hits up.

Y'all this spot is getting a full five star cause Mark hooked it all the way up. He was just so inviting and did not mind us being a lil loud. That's okay. We just have to monitor when we are loud or not. I can tell they re painted a few sections of the bar. Due to COVID, many restaurants are taking the time to renovate and paint. Regardless? The energy was great. As for the drinks, i opted for cider. It was a great vibe. Not sure how it is on other days and if us black and brown folks would feel super super safe in this spot when there aren't too many people. Ni trust know mark will make you feel safe. Love it !

I have been to Le Cheile and also ordered through Uber Eats - for breakfast and dinner. The burger has always been satisfying which kept us coming back but their potatoes no matter if French fried or breakfast are usually dry/stale, sometimes inedible. The last straw for me came in the latest UE order where they missed specifically requested ingredients like ketchup and pickles and totally omitted the the goat cheese on my Roasted Beets with Goat Cheese and were defensive when I called about it. The takeaway over time to me is they don't care enough - at least not to my standards.

As a family Christmas tradition, we eat dinner out at a different restaurant in NYC each year. This year we chose Le Cheile. We were greeted upon arrival by the hostess and shown to our table. We selected to sit upstairs and we were glad we did. It was nicely decorated for the holiday season and added to the coziness one could feel was already present. It was just the right place to spend the next 2 hours. The wait staff were very friendly and attentive. Drinks were on point. We all chose the prefixed holiday meal being offered and it came out hot, well plated and very enjoyable. They had a nice dessert selection that we all took advantage of... and of course we were very pleased.

Great neighborhood pub - never disappointed by the food, ambiance is casual and comfortable. Could probably get to "Norm" status pretty quickly - the bartenders are fabulous.

I've been here several times for brunch and today's my last. I almost never post reviews, but my experience here, to put it bluntly, was crap. My partner and I both ordered plates with poached eggs that were missing their yolk. When I mentioned this to the waitress (no issues with her she was polite), she went back to get us new poached eggs. I am attaching a photo of the "better" egg, which is visibly undercooked, gooey, and swimming in water. Not to mention, my partner ordered the guacamole toast which came with a thin smear of guacamole and soggy bread. My dish also came with canadian bacon that had a bunch of cartilage texture-like fat trimmings. In retrospect, I should have snapped a photo of that too to include with this review. It's annoying that this underwhelming brunch, which left us still pretty hungry, cost $40. Price to food quality makes absolutely no sense. Maybe they were just having an "eh" day, so I'm going to give them the benefit of the doubt. Just letting you guys know that my experience here sucked. Could not enjoy the food and left a lot on my plate. 100% not worth the price on their menu, at least for me.

Great drinks. Very strong. Friendly staff. Very relaxed environment. I would definitely return when I'm in the area! We got beers, spicy margarita and ciders. Spicy margs are infused with their own jalapeños. Great experience

Had an amazing brunch here recently with a friend. Not only is the restaurant filled with natural light but the walls are covered in old school photos. Tons of character. The French toast was so delicious and it came with fruit and eggs. Not to mention (for those interested, there's your first Bloody Mary for $2). Yes, you hear me, 2. The staff doesn't rush you out so it's a great spot to have a low key meal catching up with friends or with a significant other. Highly recommend going here even if you don't live in the area. It's conveniently located right off 181st on the A.

I ordered a piece of bacon for my dog with my food order and Le Cheile gave me a crispy but not too crispy, three-piece side that I shared with my dog. The bacon was very good, especially crumbled on brussel sprouts. Don't worry, I don't table-feed her at home, but we do choose where to eat out exclusively based on where my dog might find a delicious piece of bacon!