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The Dawson Restaurant & Bar Dive Bar in Midtown

4.5 out of 5, 297 reviews$15–40 per person

The Dawson Restaurant & Bar in Midtown

The mood

Casual, lively · good late at night · good with friends

Known for

buffalo chicken spring rolls

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The story

A mid-priced dive bar in Midtown. Insider tip: Happy Hour Monday to Saturday 2 pm - 7 pm. Bottomless Brunch Saturday & Sunday 11 am - 3 pm. Party inquiries are for 8 guests or more. Known for its buffalo chicken spring rolls.

Dawson 45 is a family-owned Irish pub and restaurant on West 45th Street in Midtown. It offers lunch, brunch, dinner, happy hour, live sports and a Sunday roast in a bi-level room, along with private-event spaces for company and holiday celebrations.

Specials & happy hour

Specials and happy hour at The Dawson Restaurant & Bar

  • Happy hour

    Happy hour

    Happy hour Monday to Friday, with Saturday and Sunday all day.

    Mon–Fri · 2 PM–7 PM

    From their website · Updated Nov 2026
  • Brunch

    Bottomless brunch

    Bottomless brunch on Saturday and Sunday from 11 am to 3 pm.

    Sat, Sun · 11 AM–3 PM

    From their website · Updated Nov 2026
  • Happy hour

    Weekend happy hour

    Happy hour all day Saturday and Sunday.

    Sat · 11 AM–2 AM

    From their website · Updated Nov 2026
  • Happy hour

    Weekend happy hour

    Happy hour all day Saturday and Sunday.

    Sun · 11 AM–1 AM

    From their website · Updated Nov 2026

What's on at The Dawson Restaurant & Bar

  • EverySun

    Sunday roast

    Sun

    Sunday roast and Irish favorites every Sunday.

    From their website · Updated Nov 2026

Know before you go

Vibe
Casual, Lively, Local, Sports
Perfect for
Date, Groups, Family, Business, Happy Hour, Late Night
Best times
Afternoon, Brunch, Dinner, Happy Hour, Late Night
Group size
Solo, Friends (2-3)
Insider tip
Happy Hour Monday to Saturday 2 pm - 7 pm. Bottomless Brunch Saturday & Sunday 11 am - 3 pm. Party inquiries are for 8 guests or more.

The details at The Dawson Restaurant & Bar

How to visit
Dine-in · Takeout · Delivery
Dietary options
Vegetarian · Vegan · Gluten-free
Setting
Indoors
Atmosphere
Cozy
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible restroom · Wheelchair-accessible seating

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