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The Half King

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Specialties Our thirty foot bar is perfect for relaxing with a pint, or one of the bar's specialty cocktails. Happy hour is 5-8pm where you can get $5 draft beers. The Half King hosts a Monday-night reading series which includes some of the best-known writers and journalists in the country, including Pulitzer Prize winners and Nobel laureates.The series which is free and open to the public, readings start at 7pm. And a photojournalism exhibition every 6 weeks on Tuesday nights at 7pm. History Established in 2000. The interi... read more

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505 W 23rd St A, Ste A, New York, NY, 10011, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tue9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wed9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thu9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Fri9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
SatClosed
SunClosed
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Gina Marie Mortillaro-Tief 
12 years ago
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baconpie 
15 years ago

Worst Service Ever – Two well-dressed, polite friends and I stopped here for a drink. The bartender studiously ignored us. It wasn't crowded, it was 4pm on a Saturday afternoon. The host and hostess, both with the most affected speech [seriously touched - they were like the wanna-be retail fashionistas on SNL, as played by Will Ferrell, Pierce Brosnan and Jimmy Fallon] I've ever heard, were defending the snobby bartender instead of making him serve us. He literally served the people to our right, to our left and at the other... read more

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15 years ago

Pretty much agree with every positive review on here. – The headline says it all. Have never been disappointed at Half King. Accommodating staff. Friendly crowd. Good vibe. 

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CSMobileUser 
15 years ago

Great all around – Love this place for lunch, brunch and dinner. Reasonably priced and really good service, their meals are always delicious. Also right next to the new fabulous Highline Park!! A must on weekends! 

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ScubaSteve25 
16 years ago

im a little mad they took the lamb burger off the menu, it was sooo good. anyway its a great pub. nice selection of beer. bartend mike is the man. food is good quality pub food 

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Tsuyoshi I. 
16 years ago

Great location but service can be better I frequently come here after gallery tour in Chelsea. The location makes it very convenient. 

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Tsuyoshi I. 
16 years ago

Great location but service can be better I frequently come here after gallery tour in Chelsea. The location makes it very convenient. They serve nice bar food particularly sweet potato fries. The price is rather high, but justify with the location. I sometimes feel that people at the bar do not treat me right. They are rather brunt and not accommodating. I suppose you can do that if the place is busy enough. 

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16 years ago

Feel like a queen at Half King Summer and fall are the best times to take advantage of Half King's outdoor seating. And it's great if you have a dog...you can all plunk down outside. Tons of great beers , wine , and cocktails. The food is pretty good...burgers, mussels, nachos. Great place to check out all the hunks walking back from Chelsea piers. And you can smoke on one side of the patio outside. 

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Contributor 
16 years ago

Shunning the pretension of the neighborhood's more snooty art galleries, this Chelsea bar and grill serves up classic fare in an easy-going environment. – Ever faced the challenge of curtailing an insatiable beef-and-beer craving while strolling through the land of 1,000 salads? Find refuge at this top-notch, food-focused neighborhood pub, where the burger reigns supreme, in all its glory, with a chipotle mayo crown. The patrons tend toward a mix of boys about town, tired moms in need of a break, and gallery-goers seeking an... read more

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How is The Half King rated?

The Half King has a 4 star rating with 670 reviews. 

When is The Half King open?

The Half King is closed now. It will open tomorrow at 9:00 a.m. 

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