The Playwright Irish Pub

Irish pub · Midtown West

The Playwright Irish Pub

Irish pub · Midtown West

27 W 35th St, New York, NY 10018

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Dozens of TVs screening sports set the tone at this Irish pub/eatery near the Empire State Building.

27 W 35th St, New York, NY 10018 Get directions

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@infatuation

"When: Weekdays, 4-8pm The Deal: $8 Select Drafts; $8 Select Cans; $9 Select Cocktails; $9 Well Drinks; $9 House Wine There sure are a lot of Irish pubs in Midtown. This one's called Playwright, and it's about half a block from Herald Square. It has plenty of tables and a big food menu, and it also happens to be a Dallas Cowboys bar. (Try not to hold that against this place—but if you do, we understand.)" - Bryan Kim, Kenny Yang, Will Hartman

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@eater

"The Playwright Irish Pub, an Irish-themed beer-hall, is set to open in October at the One Arts Plaza space. The pub will offer live broadcasts of games, live music on two patios, 50 different types of beer, and hundreds of whiskeys and scotches. The menu will feature traditional Irish favorites including bangers and mash, Shepherd’s pie, and Scotch eggs, along with traditional Irish breakfasts during brunch on weekends. The location has challenges, as noted by the former head chef of Proof + Pantry, due to fluctuating business depending on nearby events." - Alaena Hostetter

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Hardik Pakhale

Google

So, I stumbled upon The Playwright Irish Pub on a lazy Sunday night, and boy, was I pleasantly surprised! Despite it being the end of the weekend, the place was buzzing with life, definitely not your typical sleepy Sunday scene. The staff were super welcoming, adding to the already warm vibe of the place. And let's talk drinks – they were top-notch! From classics to creative concoctions, they had it all, and they were all delicious. It's the kind of spot where you can just kick back with your pals, enjoy some great drinks, and shoot the breeze. All in all, a solid choice for a laid-back hangout sesh. Cheers to The Playwright Irish Pub for a memorable evening, I would definitely visit again! 🍻

Jay Decker

Google

We were pleasantly surprised by this little pub in very tourist heavy midtown. They had a table for our group of 7 within minutes. For starters we had the Bavarian Pretzel which was tasty, a tender plate of Calimari, and Beer Battered Mozzarella Sticks which the kids loved. For dinner the Shepherds Pie was a favorite and the burgers were cooked to order. The fish and chips were good. The chicken sandwich and chicken strips were very well received by our kids. Service was quick and super attentive. We would definitely go again.

Dom Blubb

Google

Beware of mouldy food and check your bill!!! I had a Burger and the tomato was moldy (check the picture) When I talk to the waitress, he said, that isn’t that bad. At the end I had to pay the full price and they tried to fool me with the bill. Never eat and drink at this location!!!

Yani Ed

Google

This little Irish pub is one of a few in midtown, along with Blaggards, Westbury, Mulligans, etc. It's snuggled close to the bustling Liberty, but a small walk away from the train station. They offer an excellent deal on happy hour, and also lunch. Their lunch comes with a free drink, which can be beer, sangria, and so on. Even if not the lunch specials, their prices are reasonable for this area considering it is a tourist hub. It's not totally gouging your wallet, which is saying a lot. The staff are a bit sparse at times and they did get an order for our table wrong once. But the food is very good and they have a fun amount of sport betting events every year. In fact, their televisions pretty much play only sports all the time. I recommend their chicken sandwich. It's overall a great place to have lunch in the area if you're not looking for something too out of the ordinary.

Sue Cowperthwaite

Google

Staying in a hotel opposite we tried all the resteraunt in the area and ended up coming back for dinner 4 times in our 10 day stay and had drinks /coffee on two afternoons. It can be very busy and a little on the noisy side but it is so friendly its great to see the sports fans enjoying themselves. Carson and Muzul managed to find us a table on each visit and we ate our way through the menu. Its hard to single out one dish that is the best but we could not fault the New York steak or the filet. The bangers and shepards pie were as good as you get at home. Will certainly recommend it as a must go when in New York. We will not forget you

Travel by Gloria

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Bartender was cool and attentive. Ordered fries to snack on and French onion soup. Neither had much flavor. I wouldn’t go back for the food. Good vibes throughout but very warm indoors.

Mauricio C

Google

Fantastic food, great vibes. Great location close to the Empire State Building. Walking distance from Port Authority. 10/10

Nic Hourican

Google

We ordered the burger and the shepherds pie. Shepherds pie arrived in its own pot and was quite tasty, did need to add a bit of salt to heighten the flavor. Food arrived hot and to be quite honest I’ve been all around the world and their French fries were some of the tastiest I’ve had in the last couple years. Corn starch addition? Service could have been a little quicker on the drink end but the servers were quite friendly. Now be it, we did go on the 22nd of December, quite a busy time. Wonderful atmosphere for a pre dinner show

@infatuation

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@eater

An Irish Pub Will Take Over Proof and Pantry’s Former Arts District Home - Eater Dallas

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Hardik Pakhale

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Jay Decker

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Dom Blubb

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Yani Ed

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Sue Cowperthwaite

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Travel by Gloria

Google

Bartender was cool and attentive. Ordered fries to snack on and French onion soup. Neither had much flavor. I wouldn’t go back for the food. Good vibes throughout but very warm indoors.

Mauricio C

Google

Fantastic food, great vibes. Great location close to the Empire State Building. Walking distance from Port Authority. 10/10

Nic Hourican

Google

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