McSorley's Old Ale House

Nancy A. 

on Citysearch

9 years ago

This place is so awesome. Great deals. I'm so amazed about how drunk you can get for this cheap of a price. This is a definitely hidden gem in The Lower East Side. The seating is picnic tables or you can sit at the bar and this place serves food. This place has an old school setting. Tons and tons of black and white photos. Simply put this place is awesome and another hole in the wall gem! 

Jackie J. 

on Citysearch

11 years ago

Most overrated hellhole in the city. If you specialize in one thing, as McSorley's only serves ale, then you'd better do it right. The bartenders do not know how to pour beer, however, and the servers are the rudest and most unprofessional around. The glasses are slammed down on the table at room temperature, half full of foam. Once the foam settles, before you've taken even one sip, the beverage is only 75% full. If you're going to under-pour me warm, foamy beer, at least do it with a smile. I'm a young woman, and the serve... read more

Galen D. 

on Citysearch

12 years ago

McSorley's is the perfect bar to go to and get a round of one of the two beer choices, some mustard and crackers, and just enjoy the old time feel of it all. More often than not, you're going to have to sit with some people you don't know. That's not a bad thing. Last time I went, my friends and I met a bunch of guys who were in the process of sailing from Maine to Florida just for the fun of it. We all talked, laughed, and at the end of the night raced to chug our last round. Great beer, even better mustard, and ambiance st... read more

pyro63 

on Citysearch

13 years ago

This place is a "MUST STOP" – Wow, I have not been to McSorley's since college in 1985. Eveything you said about this place is mostly true... IT IS GREAT TO SEE THE PLACE HAS NOT CHANGED. McSorley's is a classic. It is unfortunate, but you missed the experience. This place is a MUST STOP. 

the goat 

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14 years ago

Terrible – My friend randomly picked this place for lunch today...I'm never going back. The staff was not necessarily rude, but very short and unwelcoming. The place is filthy and looks like it hasn't been cleaned in 100 years...not to mention that there is sawdust all over the floor. Only two beers to drink--dark or light. I didn't have any, so I cannot comment on the taste, but the glasses were dirty. No TVs or music. Crowd is stuck up and pretentious, even though the place is a dump. Food was not bad and reasonably priced... read more

kaneohe 

on Citysearch

14 years ago

Be good or be gone – For those who complain about the "mediocre" food and the "rude" service...did you happen to not see that this is an "Ale House". Perhaps you came here because you couldn't find the Hard Rock Cafe or Cheesecake Factory? Don't you think it is somewhat ironic that you would refer to a place with "rude service, limited menu, and mediocre food" a "tourist trap" seeing as they obviously don't cater to you? For those of us who call this place home, we say to you...BE GONE. 

quigs56 

on Citysearch

14 years ago

Tourist Trap – Rude service, limited menu and mediocre food. There is only two beers, one ale & one porter. Image an Irish bar without a good stout on tap! I was so very disappointed on the entire experience. It was the low point in an otherwise excellent four day NYC visit. 

Luke717 

on Citysearch

14 years ago

*** Luke's Review *** McSorley's – McSorley's is one of a kind. If you like history, good beer, the smell of beer/saw dust, laughter, and can handle a few rude employees at times. This place is a must. If you answer “No”, to any questions then this place is not for you, go find a pub that will server you your “Shirley Temple”- you have no right to be here!!! I have been visiting McSorley’s for over 20 years. I have introduced this pub to many people and all love this place. Yes, this place can get crowed at times. Yes, this ... read more

flaumtastic 

on Citysearch

15 years ago

Simple Place! – I was reading over one review that stated "over run by frat boys".... I have been here several times in a years time and not once have I seen one "frat boy" in this bar. Typically it is filled with all types of travelers or your typical hipster ordering Dark or Light beers and possibly snacking on a plate of cheese and Saltines. I absolutely love this place!