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Best Pub Bars in Manhattan, NYC (2026)

Top-rated pub bars across 21 Manhattan neighborhoods. Ranked by ratings, reviews, and vibe.

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Manhattan is home to 50+ rated pub bars spanning 21 neighborhoods. United Restaurant & Tavern in Midtown leads the pack with a 5.0-star rating and 1 reviews, but standout spots can be found from Hell's Kitchen 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 pub bars in New York City — ranked by ratings, reviews, and real vibe data.

Midtown10 spots

1
United Restaurant & Tavern
★ 5.01 reviewsIndoor
2
Turtle Bay Tavern
★ 4.80Indoor
3
The Horny Ram
★ 4.80Indoor
4
The Blasket
★ 4.70Indoor
5
Kevin's Pub
★ 4.60Indoor
6
The Westbury
★ 4.60Indoor
7
Murphys Irish Pub
★ 4.60Indoor
8
Megan's Bar and Kitchen
★ 4.50Indoor
9
The Naked Pig
★ 4.50Indoor
10
Stout NYC
★ 4.50Indoor

Hell's Kitchen5 spots

1
Frankie's Pub
★ 4.916 reviewsIndoor
2
Central Park Tavern
★ 4.90Indoor
3
Deacon Brodie's Tavern
★ 4.70Indoor
4
The Waylon
★ 4.60Indoor
5
The Gaf West
★ 4.60$$Indoor

Upper East Side5 spots

1
Avoca
★ 4.80Indoor
2
The Gaf
★ 4.60Indoor
3
Caledonia Bar
★ 4.6340 reviews$$Indoor
4
Ryan's Daughter
★ 4.60$Indoor
5
The Five Lamps
★ 4.5241 reviews$Indoor

Alphabet City4 spots

1
5s
★ 5.00Indoor
2
The York
★ 4.8171 reviews$Indoor
3
Conor's Goat
★ 4.8196 reviewsIndoor
4
11th St. Bar
★ 4.5484 reviews$Indoor

Gramercy3 spots

1
Clara’s Gramercy
★ 5.00Indoor
2
Seven Sins Bar
★ 4.90$$Indoor
3
John Devoy’s Bar & Kitchen
★ 4.70$Indoor

East Village3 spots

1
Banshee
★ 5.034 reviewsIndoor
2
McSorley’s Old Ale House
★ 4.70Indoor
3
The Mayfly
★ 4.6233 reviews$$Indoor

Nolita3 spots

1
Delta Charlie
★ 4.90Indoor
2
Mary's
★ 4.80$$$Indoor
3
Cowboy Tom's
★ 4.6139 reviews$Indoor

Harlem2 spots

1
Cucina Italian tavern
★ 4.8256 reviews$$Indoor
2
The Vale Public House NYC
★ 4.80Indoor

Chelsea2 spots

1
The Yard's Pub NYC
★ 4.70Indoor
2
Gadfly Bar
★ 4.70Indoor

Upper West Side2 spots

1
The Upside Bar
★ 4.70Indoor
2
Westland Roe
★ 4.70$$$$Indoor

Washington Heights1 spots

1
One Love Tavern
★ 4.90$$Indoor

SoHo1 spots

1
Grand Street Social
★ 4.80$$Indoor

Flatiron1 spots

1
Anytime Bar & Billiards
★ 4.80Indoor

Chinatown1 spots

1
Whiskey Tavern
★ 4.62,193 reviews$Indoor

NoMad1 spots

1
Wolfe Tone's Pub & Kitchen
★ 4.60Indoor

Lenox Hill1 spots

1
The Raven Pub NYC
★ 4.6240 reviewsIndoor

Murray Hill1 spots

1
Tudor City Tavern
★ 4.626 reviewsIndoor

Financial District1 spots

1
Ryan Maguire's Bar & Restaurant
★ 4.5947 reviews$$Indoor

Lower East Side1 spots

1
Donnybrook
★ 4.5568 reviews$$Indoor

West Village1 spots

1
The Parkgate
★ 4.50Indoor

East Harlem1 spots

1
Lexington Publick
★ 4.593 reviews$$Indoor

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best pub bars in NYC?

Moodap ranks the best pub bars across 21 Manhattan neighborhoods based on ratings, reviews, and vibe. Top-rated spots include United Restaurant & Tavern in Midtown (5.0★). Take the Mood Match quiz to find the perfect one for your mood in 25 seconds.

How many pub bars are in Manhattan?

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

Which neighborhood has the best pub bars?

Midtown has the highest concentration of pub bars with 10+ spots, but great options are found across Manhattan. Use the Mood Match quiz to find the best one near you.

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