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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. |
Always a Party at McSorley's!!! – Great times for everybody at this place! My friend Rob got so drunk there last Saturday, he took his pants off and tried to pork a telephone pole outside the bar. One thing I will tell you about this place...they don't mess around! When my friend Joe asked why they didn't serve ZIMA on tap, the bartender ripped his underwear out, threw him out of the bar by his shirt collar, and called him a geek while he mashed his face in a heaping pile of dog doo! After that, the bartender came back in an... read more
Best Ale House - bar none! – The first couple of reviewers were clearly out of their depth. This is an ALE HOUSE folks, not a place for martini sipping attention seekers.... The history of this NYC staple is worth a visit just to say you stopped in and drank were Presidents Lincoln and Kennedy (to name a few) drank. I started my professional drining career at McSorley's in the 80's and make it a must visit whenever I get back east! Tom, the barman still maintains a tight ship in the back..."Be good or be gone!" Come early an... read more
Rude service, bad atmosphere – I went to McSorley's on a Friday night with a group of about seven friends. I will never go back. The service was rude, unfriendly, and pushy. The waiter would only find space for us at a table once he had been tipped substantially, and leading up to that point he yelled at me and my friend for standing in the table room - apparently you can only sit in there. The hostile waitstaff only perpetuated a hostile atmosphere among the other patrons - people were very possessive over their chairs (sin... read more
Insulting, rude waitstaff. – Being a fan of McSorley's the first time I went, I promptly took my boyfriend there during his visit. We sat down, looked around, and enjoyed our first round. When my boyfriend ordered another round, the waiter first of all got the order wrong (but my boyfriend didn't say anything, not looking to start any problems), then proceeded to stare at my boyfriend as he paid. I thought it was just a miunderstanding-- my boyfriend thought he had mispaid-- and then the waiter proceeded to tell us the bar w... read more
Not my style – The bartenders are pretty mean. The old guy distributing the beer thinks he is the man. I don't like walking on saw dust. The only good thing is the cheap beer. Good for getting hammered with your friends before going out to a place with better music and ladies.
a great local spot – Ever since I was a kid, my grandfather used to tell me about this bar. The old-time atmosphere is still there; reflected in the news clippings on the walls and the faces of many of the patrons. While it can be mobbed by tourists sometimes, its still a worthwhile stop for a few pints.
Gotta Love McSorley's – Granted, McSorley's has gotten quite touristy, but I still love to go there every once in a while. It is kind of funny to watch the tourists get all confused on how to order, or ask them what kinds of beer they have :o) The beer is great, the atmosphere is fun, and--music or not---it's always a raucous good time. It's like they say, you haven't been drunk in New York until you've been drunk at McSorley's :o)
Be Loud All You Want! – Given that you're walking into a crowd on the weekends, you're always bound to meet people. I wouldn't say that it's a good type of place to really mingle, but a lot of tourists and out of towners stop in to drink and experience the place. I love the sawdust, the old stove, the gajillion framed badges, photos, and articles plastered all over the walls, as well as the beer. The atmosphere is just really relaxed, and the staff is pretty tolerant of the noise... they're a buncha old men, but cool nonethe... read more
I never remember walking home – best neighborhood bar in the city, you have to order drinks 2 at a time, I recommend the 20/20 vision myself. Fill the table with beers and then see how many you can drink in one sitting. here's a tip that worked: one time my friend and I ordered forty beers for the table of cute girls sitting next to us. They were so shocked they had to invite us over!!! also, always order the meat platter of the day, it never disappoints.
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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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