The Penny Farthing

The only bad thing I can say about Penny is that the guy at the front is extremely rude. Other than that, the vibes are great during the day and even at night. I’ve been to watch several games and it’s always a nice time. I wouldn’t go just to eat but I’ll go to have a few drinks and get a shareable plate

I have been here twice already in the last 2 weeks. Great happy hour deals and daily specials (for example, $5 espresso martinis on Wednesdays after 4pm and $5 Aperol Spritz on Thursdays after 4pm). The food is really good too, would recommend the firecracker shrimp and wings. I've only had appetizers but I will be back to try the main dishes. Try to get reservations in advance if you can as it gets busy in the evening.

Penny Farthing is a good place to watch sports in this area, thanks to its lively atmosphere and plenty of screens. The food is generally mediocre. It offers a mix of dishes but falls short with its salmon. While it was cooked perfectly, the portion was disappointingly tiny—definitely not suitable for anyone with a hearty appetite like me. If you’re looking for a satisfying meal, I would recommend sticking to traditional bar food. The atmosphere is great for a casual night out, but for those expecting a filling dinner, the salmon might leave you wanting more. Overall, it’s best to enjoy the classics here rather than venturing into the seafood offerings. To top it off, our server dropped off the check right as we started our dessert, which felt rushed. If you go, try the wings—they're the highlight of the menu.

I was overcharged here during happy hour and had a really disappointing experience trying to resolve it. When I called the employee acknowledged that I was charged incorrectly and took down my information but no one ever followed up or fixed the issue. I had to dispute the charge through my bank just to get it addressed and it’s still pending.

Sloppy service- paid 23% incorrectly higher bill!! So we had two glasses of wine, bread pudding, Mac and cheese , and grilled cheese sandwich . The food is terrible to all right. Grilled cheese sandwich came with roasted tomato in the bread and did not taste good. Mac and cheese was okay. The wine was supposed to be on happy hour. The waiteress did not apply the happy hour discount. So we ended up paying $15 for each glass which should have been $8!!!! It increases our bill by good 23%!!!!!!!! For food which did not taste good to pay with tips $90!! . Nope. Ambience top notch. Service sloppy.

This place was great!! We walked in by accident and right huge smiles from everyone since we walked in. The very first thing we saw was this waitress holding some wings that looked amazing!!! It was a Sunday brunch so I thought it was gonna be chaotic but no. Service was ok. They took a little while to get to the table but I think there were only 2 waitresses for the whole restaurant. We got the avocado toast and the chicken sandwich. Everything was delicious! I really liked the ambiance aaaaand to top it off they have tvs all over so you can get brunch and catch the games!!! Definitely coming back

Food was great but our waitress really didn't do a good job. It's a weekday lunch and we got there around 1:30 pm. Not busy at all. After we were seated outside, no one showed up to serve water or take orders for a long time. We had to flag the attention of the young woman behind the bar to send our waitress. Then she forgot to bring my friend's diet Coke. Again, we had to ask another waitress to send ours to remind her of the drink order. My Cobb Salad with grilled chicken was good, so were my friends' Salmon and Burger.

This place is nice. We always go there for lunch and sometimes we have our Christmas, Farewell lunch their or small events. We love the place because it is quick and close by our workplace. The place is always jam pack so you have to call ahead of time your order if you have a party and we always do. For appetizers the spinach dip with chips so yummy my all time favorite. And for the main course I have salmon or most of the Penny Pasta which had shrimps and arugula which for me its delish. For the dessert- lava cake is my fave always.

My friends and I frequent this bar as it's in the East Village and have great happy hour deals. We have came here Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday! Tuesday they have half price wine bottles, Wednesday is $5 espresso martinis, and Thursday is $5 Aperol Spritzes. I enjoy the drinks but the best part is their quesadilla. I am not sure what sauce they have but it is mouth watering, and truly the best quesadilla I've had. Service is always great and quick from my experience. The bar is also really spacious (and has two floors) with indoor/outdoor seating, so it's the perfect place for a big gathering or just to grab a drink after work!

Grey happy hour spot with some solid deals. A lot of outdoor seating, a big dining room, and a more intimate basement are. I have only been for their happy hours ($5 espresso martinis on Wednesday and $5 aperol spritz). Both were very good and reasonably priced. People I have been with have ordered food and it's been decent but overpriced. Service has been excellent both times. Overall I would come back for drinks but skip out on the food. 6.33 / 10

Sort of generic, modern-style "gastropub". Kind of lacks any real type of vibe or good music. Cavernous in size / feeling. That all being said - very clean inside, staff is super friendly & attentive, & very good service. Food is def. above average, & portions were adequate in size - I did not leave hungry or feeling ripped off, as so many places recently have made their portions smaller. Biggie - they are open for lunch on weekdays, when many places of their ilk now do not open until 4pm. Pubs that serve food & are open for weekday lunch in NyC are a dying breed. Note: the Buffalo wings could use a bit of breading & more seasoning / buffalo sauce, but very fresh & cooked perfectly.

Penny Farthing is a good place to watch sports, thanks to its lively atmosphere and plenty of screens. The friendly service adds to the experience, even if the food is generally mediocre. If you go, be sure to try the wings--they're the highlight of the menu.

I love the happy hour deal these espresso martinis have! You have to order food too and we go the spinach dip with chips and they paired perfectly together. There's lots of places to sit and chat. The crowd was definitely those who come for an after work outing.

I have been here twice already in the last 2 weeks. Great happy hour deals and daily specials (for example, $5 espresso martinis on Wednesdays after 4pm and $5 Aperol Spritz on Thursdays after 4pm). The food is really good too, would recommend the firecracker shrimp and wings. I've only had appetizers but I will be back to try the main dishes. Try to get reservations in advance if you can as it gets busy in the evening.

Came here for happy hour on Thursday, and got their aperol spritz deal - the spritzes are a bit too heavy on the soda. We also got the spinach artichoke dip and sweet potato fries for the table. I like the general environment as it's very spacious!

$5 espresso martini CANNOT be beat. They had a nice punch and the ambiance was casual but clean with really friendly patrons to chat with as the night went on. I'm not the biggest espresso martini person either, but this place will certainly convert you. It helps that the music here is great as well! A gem in a sea of overpriced cocktail spots.

MANHATTAN/East Village: The Penny Farthing is a cozy restaurant with wood accents, brick walls, and just enough sunlight coming in to add to the warm feeling. We stopped by for a quick drink and were pleasantly surprised that leashed and friendly dogs are allowed inside. A hot apple cider was mixed perfectly for a tasty drink to add to the comfortable atmosphere. Lunch and dinner are served every day with added brunch on the weekends. Check out this sports bar to watch the game with American style food.

I was looking for things to do on my first night in NYC, and as an avid espresso martini fan, I was on the hunt for any cool happy hours. Luckily I found out about The Penny Farthing online and made it a mission to include it as one of my stops for the night for their Wednesday $5 espresso martini happy hour. Service at the bar was super quick, and no matter the bartender, all of our espresso martinis were made super yummy and perfectly strong. It's nice that they were made to order instead of being on draft, which makes the $5 happy hour all the more worth it. It seemed like this would be a great place to watch a sports game, I believe they were showing the Knicks while we were there and there were a good amount of people watching or vibing along.

Laid back neighborhood bar vibe. They do offer food, such as steak/cobb/chicken salad, as well as burgers and chicken sandwiches. A few pasta dishes. They have a brunch with the typical fare: pancakes, burritos, poached eggs, steak, French toast. This is more of a spot to stop by for some drinks. They have a large draft and bottled beer selection, as well as hard seltzers. They do have a few house cocktails: Virtual Insanity: teremana reposed, Campari, lime juice, pineapple juice, and simple syrup. Poison: tanteo tequila spicy margarita with a tajin rim All mixed up: Vodka, Bailey's, simple syrup, strawberries Hot topic: gin, cucumber, lemon, simple syrup, egg white Bad reputation: whiskey, honey, lemon, simple syrup. The cocktails are decent. Not the best I've ever had, but would be a decent stop on a bar crawl or for a casual evening. If you're here, you're probably not looking for innovative craft cocktails or gourmet food. Service was laid back and made sure I was taken care of.

Just went for lunch. What an incredible place in such a bustling city. Went in, sat at the bar watched a bit of football and had an amazing meal. Went for the chicken sandwhich and how flavorful and cooked perfectly it was. One of my top chicken sandwhiches I've had. The bartender served with a smile and didn't bother or interrupt. Outstanding service, delicious food and a wonderful experience all around.

Say yes to happy hour and stop by any day of the week. You'll find happy hour specials on most days from espresso martinis to wine or brunch on weekends. Food is as expected. We got shareables and it was a good portion. Spacious and friendly staff. It gets pretty popular as the evening wears on. There's a downstairs - a bit darker lounge area as well as outside dining tables. Near USQ so there's many options. Come with coworkers, friends, with your BFFs, on a date - all can work it out.

I've never felt older. I think this bar is made for people who are in college or have recently graduated. Every person I met asked me where I went to school. Don't get me wrong, the bar was filled with very friendly people, it just definitely attracts a certain demographic. At night, the bar area is huge. It's a big open space, which is especially nice in New York. Service was quick and responsive and it was easy to grab a drink!

Hello!!! AllFunNewYork from instagram here again!! - Ok ok soooooo! This place is awesome! The 3 make no sense to me . The lunch is incredible! Great prices and delish food! Truly! The salmon is my favorite but the burger slaps! Now the bartenders are so cool! Love them all! They really make your visit so much better! Everyone is so nice! Now at night Wednesday is my day :) $5 espresso martinis alllllll dayyyyyy hahaha you know where I'll be! The atmosphere is very fun and chill. Does get packed sometimes but never too much. Can't speak for the late night weekends tho. Anyways love me this place I would come back anytime. I have brought multiple people and they all have a great time

Nachos were so damn good. I ordered the salmon and shrimp because I wanted to be healthy but ended up eating half a plate of nachos. Good service, big location which meant we were able to get a table

This is a great local spot that's large, and has a ton of TVs to watch games. They have a lot of tables and standing room so you can get in basically anytime. Their wings are great and definitely get their waffle fries. The service is good as well.

No frills exposed wood and brick bar, packed with locals as they enjoyed a well-chilled, reasonable-sized pint. Good energy and not too packed as to be uncomfortable, still found a slot by the bar with our group of seven. The bar was busy, two bartenders were efficient but it did take a wait sometimes so have patience. Crowd skews a bit younger with NYU close by, and music is very loud, with TVs in the background if you're a sports fan (no audio over the music though). Haven't tried the food here, but if I'm around next time after happy hour, will give it a shot!

So we were looking for a place to eat with our kids, before seeing a movie at the Angelika Village East. We were able to get a table here! It was busy on a Saturday night, so I'm glad we got a table! Right away we felt welcomed even though it was a busy evening. And everyone who came to our table was friendly and professional. We all ordered burgers and fries, because that's what everyone was in the mood for. Two of them were gluten free and the buns were mostly okay. The bottom half of the buns fell apart a bit, but that is understandable with many gluten free bread options. The burgers themselves were amazing. Cooked perfectly. Also, I'm a bit of a fry snob and these fries were fantastic. 5/5 would eat again. The decor was pretty cool. Hard to judge because had it decorated for Halloween and while we were eating they put up a disco ball, which the kids enjoyed. I've added photos of the interior of the restaurant for you to see. Overall, I would definitely eat here again.

Make sure to take your receipt with you or take a picture of the receipt! I'm not a fan of keeping the receipt either but The Penny Farthing really takes this to their advantage when charging. The price they charged me was NOT the price I paid. They definitely increased the tip for themselves and this is NOT OKAY. For context: We came here Friday night and order shots at the bar. Not sure if they thought we were too drunk to notice a discrepancy with the price but we were by no means drunks. Shame on you for trying to take advantage of people at what is mostly a college student sports bar. I begin to question the reputability of this place if they would go as far as to change the price paid so they could earn a few more bucks. I am now disputing this charge with my credit card company. I would personally never come back again, but in case you do decide to come anyways: Just be on the lookout for the price The Penny Farthing charges you.

Really good food, nice atmosphere, decently priced, good service. No complaints here.

Back in the area & a friend mentioned we should come try this place so we did. To start drinks I had the Love potion not bad good taste, whiskey, soda all decent. Appetizer we had Wings, regular & spicy good size wings, nice taste for the regular didn't try the spicy but the others enjoyed it. On the food I had the Burrata Salad it was good, nice Burrata decent over all. Also tried the Chicken parm sliders they were delicious & the Buffalo Mac & cheese which was very good as well. Also good was the Classic burger comes w Fries it was good, decent size. We gave the Apple cobbler a try , good combo w the ice cream it was a good dessert. Big place inside, service was good & prices are reasonable we enjoyed our drinks & meal.

My family and I ate here today for the first time. We were a large party of 10 plus an infant and I must say that it was loved by everyone. The menu had great choices that pleased everyone and we all loved the food. The service was excellent thanks to our server Betsy who couldn't have been nicer or more accommodating. We will definitely be back again.

I had such high hopes and expectations when I first arrived here with it being a well known happy hour spot found through TikTok. Unfortunately , it was extremely busy for a Wednesday. After putting my name on the 30 minute waitlist for an inside table (with 2 friends waiting with me), I went up to the counter after 20 minutes to check my status only to be ignored by a woman who I assume was a manager since she decided to help an older couple who came after (but stood in front of) me and then disappeared. To my horror, this was all witnessed by my friends who waited for the table with me. Luckily the lone hostess sat us after the 30ish minute wait. Our servers were friendly enough for how busy it was and our food (the spinach and artichoke dip) did the job. The highlight of the night was the $5 Wednesday espresso martini deal we redeemed, however I hesitate to say it was worth a 30 minute wait for a table that my friends saw was empty the entire time during our wait. It was loud, it was packed, and even though the deal for drinks was nice and the food was fine, I doubt I'll come back due to the management and vibes of the place.

Food was good and the service was better than average. To be fair our server had just moved to the U.S/NY from Scotland. He was very polite and professional despite knowing much about their food options and specials.

They're playing Canadian football instead of ranked college football matchup. Will not change

They've been changing their menu a lot so the dishes and their flavors change pretty consistently. I hear they're rolling out a new menu now. The staff is always friendly and really knowledgeable about the menu. The staff also changes pretty regularly so there are always new faces. The food is usually good though, and the interior is really rustic and spacious. Will continue dining here

Your classic sports bar but with very VERY subpar food and truly the worst drinks I have ever had. They have great deals but jeez these espresso martinis and margs are... they're bad man. But! If you're just looking for a beer and to watch some sports, this is a great spot. Lots of space and great outdoor seating. Really nice staff as well.

pretty busy sports bar offering discounted cocktails during HH. this place is a good stop on a bar crawl, which means the food isn't what you're here for, but the drankzzz. hot girl summer was a great cocktail, not too sweet, all the most refreshing. bartender upon request made me a bloody mary--which for an establishment like this, nice! good flavor. lots of places to stand, they'll let you sit at a table if you go to the hostess/server. although outside tables seem to be the move!

My friend picked this spot. He ordered a burger which told me was pretty good. I ordered the ahi tuna which I liked. Then, I was still hungry so I ordered the brandy chicken. I suggest just to leave the brandy chicken alone. Wasn't good at all! The bartenders were super friendly and offered to replace the dish since I was dissatisfied. I would come back for drinks only. It's a good spot to watch the game and meet up with friends. Nice classic pub vibes.

Love the atmosphere and fact there's indoor and outdoor seating. It's a fun sports bar and pretty big so it won't get too crowded until later. I always have a good time here and the selection of booze is fantastic - had a great aperol spritz when I came in yesterday! Also love the big selection of draught beer. I love that there's a vegan labeled pasta but if you don't want pasta your only vegan option is fries. I haven't tried the pasta because it looks a bit bland but would absolutely eat it out of necessity. Would love to see more 100% vegan options that fit in with the bar food theme like Impossible nuggets, vegan nachos, or even a beyond burger/sausage with vegan bun + sauce! Would also love to see a vegan brunch option with Just Egg - the egg folds are kept frozen ;) If you aren't vegan you'll be in heaven with the bar food. If you're searching for a spot to take your vegan friend this is a safe bet and they will appreciate you finding a place with a "vegan" labeled dish on the menu!

The $5 espresso martinis on Wednesdays cannot be beat! Always a great vibe. They didn't put the coffee beans in our espresso martinis this time, which was kind of a bummer since that definitely adds to the presentation. Overall, I will be back because the deal is just too good.

Ella is the best host. the $5 espresso martinis HIT. We had a great time on Wednesday night and the food was good

At the Penny the bartenders are super competent and mix with expertise. The atmosphere is uplifting and inclusive so it is definitely a comfortable place to be. I ordered the whole chicken which comes with mashed potatoes and spinach. It's decent and very filling probably because it is a huge entre. Best of all it was under $20 which is a bargain in Manhattan. This is a good go to place.

An incredible spot in the heart of NYU with always a cool vibe. It gets packed with college kids over the weekend but is a pretty decent spot to grab happy hour or a game with beer on tap or some amazing cocktails for a date. Hop in for a quick beer and some positive energy!

Went here for Sunday brunch at noon. There was no wait and we could pick any table outside. You get a free mimosa / bloody Mary / beer or coffee with any brunch entree which I thought was awesome . The food we ordered was great and even other food we saw coming out looked fantastic. We also ordered Aperol Spritz after our meal. Great service . Couldn't have asked for more.

This is my first 5 star review. Great location, great prices, great service. The pixel rigatoni had a peppery creamy sauce. Only complaint is how long it took toget my check. Will definitely go back.

Great spot for brunch, a quick drink, or dinner. You can always find a seat and they have great outdoor seating as well.

Very young crowd here and high energy. Went here with my work colleagues and they all had a great time. When I went, lots of folks were in their 20's

Chicken Parm Sliders what more could you ask for!! Great bar food and fun cocktails. Super friendly staff too!

My friends and I were just there on Friday. It was a pouring rain and their team kept sending our group all over the place until they finally put our group in the empty bar area. I already got super annoyed by that time because of the back & forth. We have tried a brunch of cocktails on the menu. The only drink that I liked from that night was Don't Stand So Close To Me. The rest was just pure STRONG LIQUOR like take it easy, girl! Our bartender was nice, but she made awful drinks... At some point my husband went to the front to get our friends in since we were in the far back and the bouncers and security almost didn't let him back in to our party. Like bruh, you had already taken your sweet time checking our ID and Vax card before letting us in, what's your deal here? Feel free to check out this place at your own risk. We definitely won't be back. There are plenty of nicer bars to check out in the E. Village.

I feel like I'm back in undergrad at this part. This is a loud, young, and fun restaurant. Their sister restaurant located next door closed. The sister restaurant was cozier and smaller, and this restaurant is bigger and louder. For bar food it's decent although a little pricey. I hate that they don't have a happy hour

Ordered the burger which was juicy and cooked to a perfect medium rare. The beer was pretty flat which is always a bummer but it happens. Good food and nice spot in a nice location. Overall good experience.

nice pub/sports bar, not blown away by the food (except the mac n cheese) but would come for the vibes and drinks and cute christmas decor! solid service, really nice bustling ambiance. the buffalo mac n cheese was actually super delicious which i was not expecting (9/10) but everything else was meh. wings were quite dry (5/10) and i did not enjoy :( chicken prosciutto was alright lol nothing special (6/10). overall could see myself returning for drinks or comfort food! it's also fun at night as a bar / club vibes, especially on the bottom floor

If you're looking for a place for groups this is it! We recently celebrated my brother's birthday here. It was a surprise party of 20+ people and was exactly what I was looking for. Nikki, Sarah, and Nicole were the Event Managers that I coordinated with beforehand. I submitted an event inquiry via email to their sister restaurant, Phebe's, which was booked at that date and time. Fortunately for me, they offered me a slot at Penny Farthing! We had one of the high tops in the main bar area which was great for standing and individual tabs. I was able to preorder appetizers for the group as well. The food itself was very well priced for groups! They were super accommodating and wanted to make sure they had all the details ahead of time. Once I arrived, Hannah, the manager on duty, greeted me. I'm so grateful that Hannah was there! She wanted to make sure my brother had the best time so she had the staff sing and bring out sparklers for his birthday. The food was awesome - we had the Spinach Artichoke dip, Fries Medley, Chicken Tenders, and Beef Sliders. Everyone loved it all. When it came time for the bill, it was super easy to pay for the appetizers since everyone was able to order drinks individually at the bar. Thank you to Hannah and all the staff at Penny Farthing. We'll definitely be back!

I really like this place! Reasonable prices and good food. Great place for a casual meal with friends. Came for happy hour and tbh they did not have the best happy hour but they had some fun drinks for summer (hot girl summer, don't stand so close to me, pfizerita, etc.). These were pretty strong tho. Loved the mojito. Now for the food. The fried chicken sandwich was pretty good but the fried chicken was definitely a little soggy. Really enjoyed the ciabatta and the chipotle mayo. Fries were good too but didn't wow me or anything. I do appreciate that these are good portions for good prices (almost everything was under 20 and I think on average ~$16. Loved the waitresses there!!! Shoutout my queen michaela!!!!!

This is one of my go to spots! I've had brunch here many times and loved it each time. I highly recommend the egg white omelette with mushrooms, spinach, and goat cheese - it's my fave! I've had dinner here too and it's been good. The waiting staff is really nice. The prices are pretty good too, especially for such an expensive neighborhood like the east village. The vibe is relaxed, which I also really like. It's chill and causal. Highly recommend!

Came in after a long day in the office , and was immediately greeted by the bartender Kevyn, with a "Y" . Great recommendations On menu options , also a Huge Knicks fan. Thanks again, Negroni was awesome !!!!

This place is actually such good vibes. I came here after a work dinner with about 13 coworkers and it was the perfect spot! There was seating and standing room available and drinks were decently priced.