Malachy's Irish Pub

There’s nothing better than walking into an Irish pub anywhere in the world, especially New York the feeling of being welcomed, friendly and fun Thanks Jon for buying me a shot of Jamison

Stopped in well my daughter was playing soccer.. I got the pull pork sliders and it was perfect and came with fries only 14.00. Food came fast and Theresa the bartender was great and met a great guy Collum to chat with. Classic Irish pub.

Came through the area with a friend looking for a spot to have a drink or two. Popped in and the staff were friendly, the drinks were tasty and reasonably priced. The bathrooms were also clean. We didn't get food so can't say one way or another there, but had a great experience, would stop in again.

A perfectly serviceable Irish bar. I remember going here with my friend 18 years ago. The reason why I remember it is because it was a pivotal moment in both of our lives and it happened that this bar. Without going into it, it changed the trajectory of two separate lives. It was fun going back here all these years later. They even have the exact table that I sat at during that important day so long ago. This is an unconventional review, but take it forward. Is, maybe this typical Irish bar will end up meaning more for you as well?

Take your money elsewhere! Miserable service from a miserable lady behind the bar. Not worth the time nor effort to get there (even when you’re shattered after being on your feet walking around the American Natural History Museum for 4.5 hours and you just want to sit down and have a drink!)

Nearest Irish Pub to the Beacon Theater that I could find. Went for a few pre-concert libations and it did not disappoint. Our bartender, Mary was excellent, bar food was great, good drinks and good Guinness. Only complaint was the lack of proper 20 oz. Guinness glasses, they had the smaller 16's.

It was just our speed!! Place we found when we got out of Central Park by Strawberry Fields & Lennon Hotel (Dakota) . neighborhood joint with polite staff. Glad we found it

Great Guinness on tap and good fries. Worth a stop if you're looking to watch a game.

Great bartenders and waitstaff Great prices Great food Great prices Know how to a do Guinness correct , and one of the few bars in the area that still carry a nice selection of Canadian Whiskey

Don't come here expecting white gloved service and high end cocktails. This amazing, local, and dark watering hole is perfect for a few (to many) pints, mixed drinks and solid pub food with great fries. Yes, it's a very lived in bar but it's one of my favorites. I love everyone who works here especially the Irish guy who fills in from time to time. They have outdoor seating when the weather permits and a bunch of tables indoors. They just built an addition in the back that can host events and is used for extra seating. Great place to come before heading to see any shows.

Malachy's is a straight forward, no frills, Irish Pub. It's an affordable drink option if you want a beer and just to watch a game on the UWS. The food is also surprisingly good. They offer solid sandwiches and burgers and a variety of your standard beers. They also have white claw if you're into that. But there a couple of things that you will not get at Malachy's: - great lighting ( it's dark in here all times of the day. ) -speedy service ( it's run by great but older folk. And they're working hard but they are very slow and trying to manage the whole bar and the tables means they might take a while to get to you) In short, Malachy's is not the place you bring your parents when they come into town. It's the place where NYers go for cheap drink and a good time when they want a night out and some snacks.

Ambiance had old Irish vibes. Had seasonal fall decorations for my visit as well. Service was caring. Definitely worth a visit if in the area. Very friendly to military also.

grouchy bartender ladies in the afternoon......no rec't to see how I was charged...$12 double hotdog dish and 2 imports $33.oo before tip? overated a bit burnt out

This old school neighborhood pub is where it's at for the locals. It's dark and lit primarily by multiple televisions sure to be broadcasting a game you are interested in. The servers are real and get you exactly what you need with no bull. Treat them with respect and you'll get it in return. We go for the cheeseburgers. They are not gourmet but they sure hit the spot. Decent prices in an ever changing landscape. There aren't too many like this left in this neighborhood.

What a great time in Manhattan again for Tom Jones at the Beacon. Got in a bit early so headed off to Malachy's for a couple of drinks. It's been years since we've been here and the place looks amazing. The remodel a fantastic hit with several large screen TV's and a really nice vibe. As always the people in the bar are nice and we had a few friendly conversations with some of the patrons. This is a very warm and welcoming bar where you don't have to worry about the usual Manhattan stuck up crowd. Theresa was behind the bar and she is a charming and funny bartendress. It was hard to tear ourselves away to head out for the show because we were having so much fun at the bar. We didn't eat this time, but I know the food is good and at great prices for this area, you can't go wrong at Malachy's. I can't wait to return during the day when Billy is at the Bar - he is the best in NYC.

Very odd vibe/experience. Visited on a Friday midafternoon. The place was empty except for one nicely dressed woman, a patron, sitting at the bar reading a magazine drinking a canned beer. We grabbed a seat and 15 minutes later, after never seeing one person besides the lone woman at the bar whom never acknowledged us, we left. I will say the place seems incredibly clean and looked inviting. Reminds me of a "Twilight Zone" episode or the Album Cover from "In through the out door". I may give this a shot in the future simply because of the oddity.

Absolutely terrible place. We got our menus and we waited for another 10 minutes and nobody came back to her table. Plus they don't have Smithwick's on tap. Definitely not a true Irish bar.

We tried to come here after the marathon. Apparently they limit you to only sitting down for 19 minutes, then you have to leave. This is true irrespective of how much you order. So instead we went down the street to Gebhard's.

Moved to 72nd Street in May 2021 and fell in love with Malachy's I did not know places like this existed in NYC anymore. Super old school no nonsense Irish bar with terrific pub food and staff who, like the Irish, are friendly but don't put up with a lot of nonsense. Highly recommended for anyone who just wants to have a beer and relax. To echo another reviewer: Malachy's IS 72nd Street. So much so that the city has the crosstown bus stop right in front almost literally lined up with the entrance. On multiple occasions I have seen patrons walk right out of Malachy's on to the bus, like it was stopping just for them. Hilarious.

Billie one of the partner-owners is great with a really good music play list. He works early afternoons on weekdays only. But don't expect much conversation at the bar. Fairly uptight clientele and the few regulars are quite guarded. my biggest complaint is the ridiculously old bottles of no name spirits on the shelf that even a dive should be embarrassed to keep around. Teresa the primary owner gets a C- for lack of effort

The staff is extremely rude and condescending. The beer is not sufficiently cold, the cocktails are very small and contain very little alcohol. The bathrooms are repugnant with filth. The food that me and three others ordered was inedible. It was a disgusting presentation with a very bad smell. This included two orders of fish n chips, a roast beef sandwich and a pastrami sandwich. I witnessed the bartender be very abusive to a man who is a victim of another patron most brazenly attacking to him. The bartender didn't even try to understand the situation. She just got very vulgar and abused the innocent man who is clearly the victim of one of her regulars. The bartender was rude, nasty and judgmental beyond which word can express.! The highly respected man who was clearly victimized is a well-known personality and entertainment guru in the nations of Britain Ireland, United States and Australia. Moreover, he just bought a significant piece of real estate right down the street from this ungodly bar.

The best bartenders in town. No bouncers necessary. They keep ur phones when u lose them. And they serve a mean Guinness and good food most days. I mean I love all the bartenders but Dorian is the best.

Simply the best. My running teammates and I have been coming to Malachy's for 4 years now. The food and service are always great. They recently expanded their menu and sometimes have specials like turkey around Thanksgiving, soups when it's cold out, and quesadillas. The chicken sandwiches are the real winners though -- I sometimes come with 20+ people and almost everyone orders (and loves) them. They also decorate for various holidays! Being at Malachy's is like the warm feeling of hanging out in your best friend's basement with all your favorite people. It's so unexpected for a pretentious neighborhood like the Upper West Side. So come on by, except please don't come on a Wednesday night, because my teammates and I need those seats ;)

Great old school Irish bar, good pours, prices and company. Classic that I hope lives on.

Brand new facade and seating. Tablecloths! Who would have thought? Still great food at a good price. Win/win.

I'm giving this establishment 4 stars because it serves a vital purpose in the neighborhood. As a fan of dives, and a resident of the (lower) UWS, i'm basically SOL. Malachy's is the closest things we've got. The service is not necessarily friendly, but it adds to the charm. The bar food is a great value for the neighborhood and never disappoints. Emphasis on bar food, so do yourself a favor and level expectations (ie: the salad dressing is a bottle of Wishbone Italian). -1 star for two reasons: the mixed drinks come in a small stemmed glass that I just hate, and they should pour a proper pint of Guinness with a name like Malachy's Donegal Inn. You can ALWAYS count on a lively cast of regulars. Its a great place to sit alone and eavesdrop on the conversation of two nearby residents angry at their super, but not angry enough to move out of the rent-controlled 2 bedroom they inherited in 1977. So yeah, its a 4 star to me, but very well may be a 2 star to you. You could complain, but i'm not sure they'd care.

This place is the most racist bar in the world, never thought places like this still exist in NYC. One evening I walked in with some close friends who wanted a more upscale environment. I talked them into trying something gritty. Immediately, we were ignored but shortly after the bartender looked us up and down like trash. We felt so unwelcomed. My advice never go there.

This is the best bar in the upper west side and anybody reviewing otherwise drinks michelob. Malachy's IS 72nd street.

A greatly needed place in an otherwise spoiled, entitled NYC. I came here with a friend during the day and there were actually bar flies about, sipping on their well drinks and beer. THIS is the old NYC I remember from my youth. It is NOT the new NYC, where young people have high-paying corporate or tech jobs and whose favorite pastime is virtue signaling. (See one of the 1-star comments below: a woman that was looking for a bar that was "open minded" for her and her hubbie. Good grief!) Anyway, if you want to experience a REAL old piece of NYC come here and get your buzz on. However, if you're looking for a safe space to discuss defunding the police and such, please do us all a favor and GTFO.

This is the greatest place on earth. Perfect Guinness, good food, anyone who says otherwise is a dunce. 10/10.

Cool little local Place for drinks and a burger on the way to the Concert at The Beacon Theater. I Was Happy the owner ( I Think) came behind the bar before we left and served us. he was sociable and friendly

So I was expecting a dive bar, which is what I remember from years ago, but it was a cleaned up dive bar. I liked the dark interiors, typical bar lighting, no frills. They had a variety of bar food on the menu - we settled for some steak fries which were hot and crispy. We shared a few Stella's and gossiped at the table for a while. Service was friendly but scant. It took us a while to get our check. Clientele was diverse and lots of regulars were streaming in. Definitely a fun, unpretentious local bar to keep in mind.

I bought chicken tenders and fries to go and when I went to eat my food there was only 2 and a half pieces of chicken tenders and approximately 10 fries. I paid $15 for a "meal" that looks like it should've been $5. It's ridiculous I WILL never go there again and do not recommend.

I think this is one of the hidden gems in NYC, I really do! The burgers are great - one of the best I've ever had in the city - as are the fries, (and all the food - try the wings!), Guinness is fresh, staff is awesome and it's just a fantastic neighborhood bar where you can relax, have a cold beer, get a good meal and everyone there treats you like you're an old friend. You gotta give it a try!

Big TV for watching sports, open late on weeknights, selection of the usual beers...I came here on a random date at like midnight on a Wednesday and was pleasantly surprised to find it full of people. Everyone was friendly and it was a good mix of divey meets UWS. Enjoyed my guiness, the Lakers, and the date.

I stop in every time I'm in the city. It's one of the places I truly missed after moving away from the UWS. It's a throwback for sure and that's precisely fine with me. Good grub, cold beer and friendly neighborhood people. I hope it's there forever.

Never again! Place is dirty, old and outdated. As bar expert Jon Taffer says, dive bars can be dive bars without being dirty. This place missed the memo. Rude bartenders, slow service. Terrible wings and a horrible cheesesteak (dry and salty). Beer prices are soo expensive for a dive bar. 5 dollars for a warm draft budlight? No thanks. TV's are pathetic. They have 4 old box standard deff TV's. Just don't go.

Mid afternoon cruising through the city I spotted a modest looking tavern on 72nd near Columbus named Malachy's. As luck would have it, parking presented itself no problem, my wife and I stopped in for a light bite. Since in my formative years I was a bartender I've always had an appreciation for a good saloon. This is a classic. Food was delicious, service was charming, drinks were great. Would recommend and will be back!

The bar is the worst bar I have been in NYC. The entire bar is falling apart, things are literally duct taped together and the AC was leaking something on to my leg. The male bartender was rude and unpleasant to my friends and I. The female bartender was sitting at the bar and was difficult to get the attention of. My friend used the bathroom and was disgusted by it and had to resort to drastic measures as there was no toilet paper. Beer was average and I was nervous that I was going to get sick based on the rest of the bar.

Prompt knowledgeable service (not too smiley, but good quality service). Food is fresh and hot. We had "spring rolls" which were more like egg rolls (see picture) and potato skins which were loaded with cheese and real bacon (not just crumbled bacon!). Prices were alright. Happy hour is $1 off pretty much all drinks. Sprigs rolls and potato skins were each about $8. There's music playing and a few small TVs with sports playing. The AC is kinda noisy but the place felt cool and nice. We came in the middle of the afternoon on a weekday and it was moderately full indicating this is a good bar to visit. 4/5 stars simply because the food and happy hour special prices could be better. And the lighting is pretty dark if you sit in the back of the bar.

Putting this bar on the NYC St. Patrick's Day bar list. About 4 blocks from the parade route and withing a few blocks of other St. Patrick's day bars. On the west side of Central Park so it's a bit of a walk from the parade, about 15 \ 20 minutes, a long narrow bar with seating. We found a spot along the wall but after my husband ordered a sandwich the bartender had us sit at a recently available table. Our grilled chicken sandwich with fries $12 was very good as was our server. This was a surprisingly good spot to relax and enjoy a beer and sandwich away from the crowds.

Malachy's Donegal Inn is one of those hidden gems that one rarely comes across in New York City. Even through the pandemic this bar has managed to keep the same charm and culture as it has before it started. While Irish pubs are not few and far between, there's something about Malachy's that gives you the warmth of being at home with your family while still being in a dimly lit pub in the heart of Manhattan. When you walk in being greeted with a sweet Irish woman who will have a chat with you while you're getting climatized to the pub. They have a good selection of drinks and food, but they do lack on the draft beer side of things. The menu will give u everything you could possibly want from bar food while still serving Irish pub classics that would make any shepherds pie lover happy. I started off with the pretzels, having been told by some regulars in the bar that that's the staple appetizer. I also ordered a half pounder burger which was one of the best burgers I had in a very long time. The overall experience of Malachy's is one of comfort and a blast from the past kind of feel. These bars in New York City are on their knees for help and places like Malachy's won't be around much longer if the government does not allow indoor dining. When I go into these places I always leave hoping it won't be my last time to be apart of such a beautiful establishment.

Our Central Park pedi cab guy recommended this divey place as the "bar that NY bar owners go to". Had the Philly cheesesteak on garlic bread (very garlicky and yummy!) and the hubby had a burger. Philly came w fries and a pickle. Burger came w onion rings. Both were very tasty. Hubby also had 3 beers. Bill came back extremely reasonable. To note: - Women's bathroom was clean (and warm cuz there was a radiator in it). - Amount of TV'a were enough (don't expect a fancy sports bar set up). - Sound level (of tv's and background music) was perfect where I could have a very comfortable conversation with my hubby across the table (and my throat didn't hurt from trying to talk over the noise). - Staff are attentive and friendly. Highly recommend this place!

Went there before meeting some family. Was not what I expected. I thought..wow..upper west side..fun!! Cool! Open minded! NOT!! They had decent beer, but the food was just eh. The bartender was nice until he told me that not many women understood men and the ones that did were lesbians. Yeah, NOT exactly what I wanted to hear from someone serving me. I assured him that I understood men and I was very much a woman, but I didnt expect him to be so verbose as to his opinion of lesbians. My husband begged me not to say anything, and I didnt say much, but I was offended. Wont be going there again when I visit family.

What a great spot! Really good pub food...the BBQ Chicken Sandwich and the Balboa (Roast Beef on Garlic Bread) are standouts. Friendly and atmospheric...you feel like a real Upper Westsider here!

After visiting Central Park recently, my husband and I happened upon this place on our way back to the subway. In speaking with the bartender, we found out that the people who own the bar are 100% Irish. So this place is a genuine Irish bar. It has an old-school feel to it, with dark wooden paneling and the all-wood bar. The service we received was wonderful. Our bartender was a lovely woman who originally hails from New Hampshire. She was very personable and always made sure our glasses were full. The regulars that were in there were very nice to us as well. Our bar bill was reasonable. The next time we're in New York, we will make sure to stop back at Malachy's.

Five stars because it harks back to when the west side was a scary "taxi driver" type of neighborhood. This place is a step back in time from the bartender, Billy to the cronies at the bar and the music on the jukebox. LOVE IT. Fuck gentrification!

Standard Irish pub with good bar eats and relatively cheap beer. Stopped in while I was in Central Park and just wanted a dive bar where I wouldn't spend $8 for a bud light. Luckily, I found Malachy's. Had a couple draft beers, the bartender was friendly and even let some guys change the tv to a soccer match they wanted to watch, and the mozzarella sticks complimented the beer well. Whenever I make it back to Central Park, definitely hitting up Malachys.

Ended up here on a Sunday afternoon around 4pm & the waitress took our drink orders & we requested the menu so we could order. She forgot our menus & when I received my drink there was something black floating at the bottom of the glass. After informing the waitress she immediately fixed it & after requesting the menus once again we were informed that they ran out of wings. I found that difficult to believe because the place wasn't packed.. Plus isn't there football games that happen on Sundays? I feel that a sports bar should be prepared during game days, but then again I'm not a sports fan whatsoever so what do I know.

It's a real neighborhood place with decent prices for OK food and standard beer. Usually the staff's rudeness is on the charming side; not so much on the most recent visit, when we were told we couldn't keep the table without ordering food, then had the menus removed from us before we could order, were left mid-sentence when trying to order more drinks and, finally, in response to being told we were leaving because of their rudeness, got a "Come on, it's Thanksgiving!" Epic levels of chutzpah.

I have family nearby, so a friend and I stopped in on a cool Saturday afternoon for a beer and a bite to eat. Pretty much just what I expected - and that was just fine. It's an authentic Dive Bar - with that "dive bar smell" - dive bar service and mostly local dive bar clientele. Not a great selection of beers, but good enough - and it's cold. I had a roast beef sandwich that was pretty good. Service was okay - reasonably competent but not overly friendly - but that's exactly what I expected. Picture an old Irish bar in your head? It might as well be this place. Not a "Disneyland version" of an Irish bar, but a bar with an Irish name and an old-school Irish feel, that is actually owned by - Irishmen. There are places like this all over America - and thank god for that. Not looking for an uppity wine bar, or the hot new brew house where the hipsters all hang out? This might be your place.

Popped in here for a quick drink on Saturday. Haven't been here in 20 years and it smelled like they hadn't cleaned the place since then. Ordered a Rum and Coke. It was pretty small and weak. Definitely tasted watered down. The strangest thing about it was it had a sickly taste to it reminiscent of Pepto Bismol. As I left I remembered why I used to prefer O'Hurley's Irish bar down the block instead next to the Gray's Papaya.

A dive bar with cheap priced food and cold beer. What more do you need? Burger and fries for like $6, chicken parm sandwich for $7. My only CON is that there are two waitresses that work there, the younger cute one tends to be really nice while the older one can be a bit crabby at times. Unfortunately I generally see the latter...

I've lived in the neighborhood for years but never went in here. This is the story of how I learned that I was not missing much. Food was decent. Service was abysmal; the waitress had one of the worst attitudes of anyone I've encountered at a bar and/or restaurant. She perked up once we paid the check and were on our way out. There are too many places in the area to waste your time with this one.

Dive in...the beer is cold! This Upper West Side super dive bar is really a smelly and dirty Irish pub but my friends and I had one hell of a night here a few times when in the area and have fond memories of some people we would just meet at the place and hang with in the booths and drink until the sun came up. Do not go here if you are looking to be seen by the cool crowd...this place is for drinkers who like their bars dark,dank and dirty!

Ok - this is a BAR. It does smell like a BAR. But, if you want to go, sit and have a few beers with friendly bartenders and salty regulars, this is a great place to go. I've been a few times and the juke box is respectable, the beer is cold, the service is good, the bartenders are friendly, and there's always someone to start a conversation with. Haven't tried the food. There are so many other places to eat on Columbus or Amersterdam, I don't know that I'd go here for the food. Bonus - met Ray Davies of the Kinks there the other night after his concert at the Beacon.

Stiff pour, sweet bartender, good company, juke box takes ATM cards, clean bathroom. Don't go in there unless you are a Yankees fan or a local. But we had a great time even though we are neither Yankees fans or locals. But we are also hot chicks and hot chicks are always welcome.