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Playwright Dive Bar in Times Square

4.1 out of 5$10–50 per person

Playwright in Times Square

The mood

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

Known for

Traditional Shepherds Pie

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The story

A budget-friendly dive bar in Times Square. Known for its Traditional Shepherds Pie.

Playwright Tavern is an Irish pub and restaurant on West 49th Street in the Times Square area. It serves lunch, brunch, dinner and drinks, with Irish, American and continental cuisine. The venue also has a second floor dining room that hosts private parties and events.

Specials & happy hour

Specials and happy hour at Playwright

  • Brunch

    Sunday brunch

    Sun · 12 PM–3 PM

    From their website · Updated Nov 2026

What's on at Playwright

  • Every2 days

    Live music

    Fri, Sat · 6 PM–10 PM

    From their website · Updated Nov 2026

Know before you go

Vibe
Casual, Lively, Local
Best times
Afternoon, Brunch, Dinner, Happy Hour, Late Night
Group size
Solo, Friends (2-3)
Insider tip
We are taking online reservations! We recommend making a reservation ahead of time. Sunday Brunch 12:00 PM - 03:00 PM. Second Floor Dining Room available for private parties. We have the perfect place & food for your special event.

The details at Playwright

How to visit
Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Setting
Indoors
Atmosphere
Cozy · Trendy
Payment
Credit cards · Debit cards · Tap to pay
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible restroom · Wheelchair-accessible seating

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