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McSorley's Old Ale House
- Bars
- New York, NY
About this business
McSorley's is a Cooper Union landmark that first opened sometime around the Civil War. It is one of the oldest continuously operating bars in the city. McSorley's serves two kinds of beer, McSorley's Lager and McSorley's Cream Stock Ale, and they are served two mugs at a time. Inside, you'll find sawdust on the floor and historic bric-à-brac alongside photos and news clippings. The menu is simple, with appetizers such as hearty cheese plates. Just be sure to keep the pub's centuries-old motto in mind: "Be Good or Be G... read more
Location details
15 East 7th Street, New York, NY, 10003, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. | |
| Tue | 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. | |
| Wed | 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. | |
| Thu | 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. | |
| Fri | 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. | |
| Sat | 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. | |
| Sun | 1:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. |
Just don't expect to enjoy it. – Not worth your time. Mcsorley's will leave you with a bad taste in your mouth (pun intended). Obviously they are only open because of people that would rather enjoy "history" than the company of their friends or GOOD beer. Enough said.
A classic swillery, overrun by frat boys. – On my last visit we did the drill: ordered a dozen dark beers, smelled the sawdust and tried to keep the decades-old cobwebs from falling into our mugs. I noticed that they now have a TV, which is kind of disappointing. As with the last couple of times I went (dating back five years or so), it was packed with thick-necked fratboys chanting USA USA USA and screaming the national anthem. Maybe they are plotting their own beerhall putsch; the "patriotic" ambience is uncomfortably over... read more
great beer – great old pub with only two types of beer, light and dark, and you have to buy two. Had sawdust on the floor. very friendly
Great Place – You should bring visitors here- as it is a great place with lots of history and character. Don't come here looking for an absolut and cran.. you get 2 choices.. light or dark. Do it and enjoy..
One of a kind place. Fraternity like atmosphere. – McSorley's is not for everyone, as you can tell by the negative reviews. However, if you are the type of person who likes being in a crowded, noisy bar with lots of drinking and laughing, this is the place for you. McSorleys is a national institution. Women weren't allowed in until the early 1970's and I remember when they only had one co-ed bathroom. There are a tremendous amount of historical momentos on the walls from the 1850's on. Many past presidents and famous people ... read more
People Cant Enjoy History Should be Shot – Hey to all who didn't give this pub a good review either you cant enjoy history or arent truly irish. the pub is like this for a reason ITS BEEN LIKE THAT FOR A HUNDRED AND FIFTEY F'N YEARS AND AINT GONNA CHANGE FOR NO ONE. IF YOU CANT APPRECIATE IT THAN YOU SHOULD BE SHOT. I WENT THERE FOR MY 21ST AND HAVE GONE BACK EVERY YEAR FOR MY BIRTHDAY AND CANT WAIT TO GO AGAIN THIS MARCH GREAT PRICES CRAPPY SERVICE AND CHEAP FOOD IT DOESNT GET BETTER. GREAT ATMOSPHERE AND LET ME GIVE YOU A ... read more
Leave your trendy friends at home... – Quickpik just can't appreciate what makes McSorely's the best bar in NYC. If you want to go to some trendy night spot and hang out with snobs and sip overly expensive fruity cocktails, then theres a million places in the city you can go. But if you want to go hang out with real people who pass the time by knocking back a few and actualy talking instead of listening to lame hip hope music, then you want Mcsorely's. The people at Mcsorelys are the best. Old irish drinking songs break out ... read more
We visit every time we travel to NYC – Quickpick, you must be a snob, the fun of this place is that it is old fashion, I have never had any problems you incountered and have always had a great time going here.We travel to NYC probably twice a year and always make it a point to stop in for dinner on every trip. Dinners are simple and easy.
I wouldn't take a dump in this dump. – I'm sorry I didn't follow the advice of the other negative reviews. First off, the staff inside is extremely rude. These morons have no sense of common courtesy, particularly one idiot with a cheesy Australian accent who could best be described as a dingo-berry. Instead of working with the crowd, they seem to go out of their way to make things difficult. What I haven't seen mentioned is how unsanitary this place is. There is a guy who looks homeless who seems to be shuffling around with... read more
Frequently asked questions about McSorley's Old Ale House
How is McSorley's Old Ale House rated?
McSorley's Old Ale House has a 5 star rating with 92 reviews.
When is McSorley's Old Ale House open?
McSorley's Old Ale House is closed now. It will open at 11:00 a.m.
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