The Irish Exit

After watching the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade and getting soaked, we went to the Irish Exit in Penn Station for a drink. This is a very cool Irish Pub with great cocktails and craft beer on tap. I started off with an Irish Cawfee that hit the spot. For my second drink, I had a Guinness. Our bartender was so friendly and provided excellent service. The Irish Exit is a great place to grab a drink.

The drinks are good. The place is massive. It’s always clean every time I come. There’s lots of room. It can get busy during game nights. The furniture and decor are nice. Staff is always pleasant. If you’re going to Penn Station, this is the place to be.

A truly fantastic bar in Moynihan that feels like more of a neighborhood haunt than a bar in the middle of a transportation facility. Staff is friendly and attentive, selection is abundant - with an exceptional cocktail menu - and everything is reasonably priced. Exit is a destination in and of itself, and a place I find myself returning to on the weekends.

🫶🏻This is my favorite spot in Moynihan Train Hall Station. Every time a family member or friend visits, we have our first drink together here. Many wholesome memories have been shared over a pint of Guinness. The drinks are amazing, the staff ( specially Pedro) are very friendly and welcoming. I particularly love the travel tag you can fill out and leave at the bar. It’s like sharing a piece of you with New York City. I highly recommend it ✨

The Margaret in Mexico is a must! Their expresso martinis are also delicious. Jacob is the best. Overall the service is a 10/10. The manager is also wonderful! The drinks are often quick and the staff is very attentive. Top notch and extremely surprising from a train station bar.

Stopped in for dinner before my train and honestly wasn't expecting much but this place is a hidden gem! The burger was cooked perfectly, and they make a mean old fashioned. 🍔 Such a cozy atmosphere too - felt like a proper Irish pub!

Had our quarterly team meeting in their private event space! The staff went above and beyond setting everything up. The cocktail selection impressed everyone, especially those signature Irish mules. Its rare to find such a perfect venue right in Penn Station - felt like we were somewhere fancy in Manhattan, not a transit hub!

Stopped by for a casual dinner, and they exceeded my expectations. I ordered the Guinness Beef Stew, which was hearty and flavorful, perfect for a chilly evening. The staff was so friendly and made me feel like I was a regular even though it was my first time there. I’ll definitely be coming back—next time, I’ll have to try their whiskey selection!

I am adding to my original review to express appreciation for the business owner reply. Thanks! I also wanted to say that the split flap board (it's called a Solari board) is gorgeous and sounds great. I had to look up the term. That's the thing over the bar. It's what they used to have in the 1960s and 1970s, which has been replaced by digital signage. Like those early "digital" alarm clocks -- it's electromechanical, and it makes a distinctive clickety-clack noise when it changes. Whoever spec'd this for Irish Exit, bravo. It's mesmerizing.

Bar with a lot of drinks. No food from the bar, but they have QR codes at the table/bar so you can order to the seat from the surrounding restaurants. The area can be roped off, but generally people were using it for all the restaurants and sitting, eating, talking and drinking. I like the little train display board that displays fun facts. Servers were fine, some interesting drinks in the book, and you can get food delivered. Have had better selection (they have some draft and some bottled/canned beers), but not a bad place to hang before a train.

We decided to have drinks at the Irish Exit while waiting for our Amtrak train to depart Moynihan Station. Hands down the best Espresso Martini. Also ordered a draft Brooklyn Lager. An Espresso Martini costs $18 but that's the average price wherever you go in the tri-state area. Definitely worth it!

The service here was fantastic--super friendly and welcoming! The vibe was unbeatable, with a DJ spinning great tunes that kept the energy up all night. And the food and drinks? Absolutely top-notch! Can't wait to come back!

Great place to grab a drink before your train, whether it's the LIRR or Amtrak. This is an offshoot from their home base, the Dead Rabbit, which is a NYC staple. You can order via the QR code, but the bartenders are attentive and will help you within a few minutes of you sitting down. Great drinks, and can pour a proper pint. Easily recommend if you're killing time

If you're at the train station and need a spot to sit, go to the food hall. Then, get a table and order some espresso martinis. They come out fast and do the trick. Bucky recommend.

Love this vibey bar in Moynihan! They have amazing non alcoholic drinks. The Irish coffee was amazing and I am excited to try the Guinness zero when they finally get it in stock again.

Omfg, if ur In the Fashion District for a quick drink u must stop by here The Irish Exit is the place in the New Penn Station to stop & have a drink b4 u get on the train to LongIsland or New Jersey or Amtrak The best bartender is AJ he makes a good drink w/ a bit of entertainment, so comical he makes ur experience pleasurable. Other bartender's r cool too. It's my go too, spot b4 I take the train home All bartenders work hard to please u. I hate to tell u about the spot bc it's becoming hard for me to even get a seat now. It's the new Hot Spot! It's the shyt, I definitely, recommend this spot.

Great spot for a quick Bev. I had an espresso martini (they call it the martini express) which was quite good. A bit pricey but what can you expect for a NYC train station. Amazingly, the espresso martini was actually on tap. This created very quick service. My friend got a lemonade which was quite the production as it was stirred. It was clear that a lot of care goes into these drinks despite the bustling location.

The Margaret in Mexico is a must! Their expresso martinis are also delicious. Jacob is the best. Overall the service is a 10/10. The manager is also wonderful! The drinks are often quick and the staff is very attentive. Top notch and extremely surprising from a train station bar.

Need to burn an hour so we stopped at The Irish Exit. Super friendly staff, pleasant music. We ordered the corned beef sandwich that comes from across the way at Pastrami Queen. The wife order her fav Sierra Nevada Octoberfest and I got a Manhattan. An excellent bar, highly recommended.

The service from Connor was excellent. He made a great old fashioned and Manhattan. The noise volume was tolerable so you were able to hold a conversation. Again Connor was the best

My lovely bride and I were wandering around the Moynihan Train Hall and we needed a quick and cold drink. We ordered 2 glasses of Coca-Cola, served with perfectly formed ice cubes and a wedge of fresh lemon on a wooden cocktail skewer. Prompt, pleasant and unobtrusive service. Reasonably priced. Highly recommended.

What a great surprise. We stopped in here for what was supposed to be a quick drink before we went home. I had the dirty Martini. I told the bartender that I don't like my martinis too dirty and he still suggested I try it. It's premade. I was really happy. Excellent. Service is definitely very good. Very happy and pleasant people to deal with very fast ended up having multiple drinks and the crisps which were delicious. Perfect level of vinegar and salt.

female bartender with short blonde hair was not accommodating towards my wife and had a bad attitude. Terrible customer service

I was charged a 31% fee for leaving with a tab open. Outrageous. The menu says it's only 20%, so that's a lie.

This is definitely a great place to visit. Whether you are waiting for your trip or just looking to have a good time with your friends or etc. This one particular bartender name Mario is excellent and exceptional in his craft. His creation and presentation he understood what was ask of the customer. His drinks are beautiful I must say and his customer service is beyond my bar experience if you ever come to the Irish exit I highly recommend Mario as you will not be disappointed

A true Irish experience. Visiting New York, don't miss this venue and enjoy one of their signature coktalis. Excellent finger food. A bit noisy but Penn Station it's fun and energetic.

Attentive, knowledgeable, friendly bartenders. Fun stop on your way to wherever you're headed. AJ is the best!

This place grosses me out. There are always loads of fruit flies which means there are over ripe / rotting fruit abound. They are slow to wipe surfaces and overall not recommended

We were just there today. The food was very good and more than you could eat. We were very happy with the attention we received from both the bartenders and the manager that was there. Although a little noisy.....obviously because of where you are and the number of travelers, the ambiance is still enjoyable. I love the sky lighted ceiling that they have. Looking forward to our next trip to NYC so we can stop here again!

This was a weird experience. The food isn't that great and the staff can't even answer questions about the menu. You have to scan the QR code at whatever table you pick and then the food and drinks are delivered to your table. Nothing special, won't return. Worst Irish Pub ever.