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Best Irish pub Bars in Manhattan, NYC (2026)

Top-rated irish pub bars across 16 Manhattan neighborhoods. Ranked by ratings, reviews, and vibe.

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Manhattan is home to 50+ rated irish pub bars spanning 16 neighborhoods. Gibneys NYC in Midtown leads the pack with a 4.7-star rating, but standout spots can be found from Chelsea to Upper East Side and beyond.

Prices range from $ to $$, so there’s something for every budget. Whether you’re planning a date night, meeting up with friends, or exploring solo, this page covers the best irish pub bars in New York City — ranked by ratings, reviews, and real vibe data.

Midtown14 spots

1
Gibneys NYC
★ 4.70Indoor
2
Pig 'N' Whistle Public House
★ 4.52,006 reviews$$Indoor
3
Rosie Dunn's Victorian Pub
★ 4.5339 reviews$$Indoor
4
Gabby O'Haras
★ 4.40Indoor
5
The Mean Fiddler
★ 4.40Indoor
6
P.J. Carney’s Pub
★ 4.41,293 reviews$$Indoor
7
Mulligan's Pub
★ 4.40Indoor
8
The Playwright Irish Pub
★ 4.30Indoor
9
Parnell's
★ 4.30Indoor
10
Hurley's Restaurant & Bar
★ 4.30Indoor
11
Niall's on 52nd
★ 4.3537 reviews$$Indoor
12
M J Smith's Food & Spirits
★ 4.3206 reviews$$Indoor
13
Jack Doyle's
★ 4.20Indoor
14
Blaggards Pub
★ 4.2823 reviews$$Indoor

Chelsea6 spots

1
The Irish Exit
★ 4.60Indoor
2
Maggie Reilly's
★ 4.50Indoor
3
Peter McManus Cafe
★ 4.50$$Indoor
4
The Tailor Public House
★ 4.40Indoor
5
The Copper Still Chelsea
★ 4.3Indoor
6
Storehouse
★ 4.30Indoor

Upper East Side5 spots

1
Trinity Pub
★ 4.50Indoor
2
Dylan Murphy's
★ 4.5721 reviews$$Indoor
3
Phil Hughes Bar
★ 4.4230 reviews$Indoor
4
Carlow East
★ 4.3550 reviews$Indoor
5
Doc Watson's
★ 4.20Indoor

Hell's Kitchen3 spots

1
Hibernia Bar
★ 4.60Indoor
2
Scallywag's
★ 4.40$$Indoor
3
McCoys
★ 4.30Indoor

Gramercy3 spots

1
O'Hanlon's
★ 4.50Indoor
2
Molly's Shebeen Bar + Restaurant
★ 4.50Indoor
3
Fitzgerald's Pub
★ 4.30Indoor

Upper West Side3 spots

1
The Dead Poet
★ 4.50$Indoor
2
Dublin House
★ 4.40Indoor
3
Malachy's Irish Pub
★ 4.20Indoor

Times Square3 spots

1
O'Donoghue’s Times Square
★ 4.40Indoor
2
Obriens
★ 4.30Indoor
3
Playwright Celtic Pub
★ 4.20Indoor

East Harlem2 spots

1
Irish Rover
★ 4.7382 reviews$Indoor
2
Sissy McGinty's
★ 4.60Indoor

Murray Hill2 spots

1
Paddy Reilly's Music Bar
★ 4.50$$Indoor
2
Fáilte
★ 4.40Indoor

Flatiron2 spots

1
The Celtic Rail NYC
★ 4.40Indoor
2
Molly Wee
★ 4.30Indoor

Financial District2 spots

1
The Irish American Pub
★ 4.40$$Indoor
2
T.J. Byrnes Bar & Restaurant
★ 4.3259 reviews$$Indoor

West Village1 spots

1
Grace's
★ 4.60Indoor

NoHo1 spots

1
Swift Hibernian Lounge
★ 4.50Indoor

East Village1 spots

1
The Grafton
★ 4.4437 reviews$$Indoor

Alphabet City1 spots

1
Mary O's
★ 4.4463 reviews$$Indoor

Koreatown1 spots

1
Jack Demsey's
★ 4.20$Indoor

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best irish pub bars in NYC?

Moodap ranks the best irish pub bars across 16 Manhattan neighborhoods based on ratings, reviews, and vibe. Top-rated spots include Gibneys NYC in Midtown (4.7★). Take the Mood Match quiz to find the perfect one for your mood in 25 seconds.

How many irish pub bars are in Manhattan?

Moodap has 50+ rated irish pub bars across Manhattan, spanning neighborhoods like Midtown, Chelsea, Upper East Side, Hell's Kitchen, Gramercy, and more.

Which neighborhood has the best irish pub bars?

Midtown has the highest concentration of irish pub bars with 14+ spots, but great options are found across Manhattan. Use the Mood Match quiz to find the best one near you.

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