Blackwells

Photo of Blackwells

Located in New York, New York

Address: 150 E 47th St, New York, NY 10017, United States

Phone: +1 646-998-3021

Rating: 4.2

Services

  • Delivery
  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in
  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Sport
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Food
  • Food at bar
  • Happy-hour drinks
  • Happy-hour food
  • Spirits
  • Wine
  • Toilets
  • Casual
  • Cosy
  • Groups
  • Tourists
  • Accepts reservations
  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments
  • Credit cards

Categories

  • Bar
  • Restaurant

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Comments

  • Review 1 (2024-10-19 - Rating: 5)

    Came here after a flight for a quick first meal in NYC, and wow, the French Onion Soup was so good. Of course, everyone has a personal taste but my wife agreed it was amazing and got one for herself. On our last day in NYC, we stopped in again for a couple of bowls before heading to the airport. My 5 year old daughter almost finished an entire bowl on her own! If you are a French onion soup fan, make sure to try it here.

  • Review 2 (2024-10-15 - Rating: 5)

    I came across Blackwells one night on my way to the train. It was pretty packed but the sole bartender was taking care of the entire house with just one bar back and I have no idea how he did it. Anyway, it took him a while to get to us initially but it was not his fault. Service was excellent and the food was surprisingly good. Im sure Ill be back but this time itll be on purpose.

  • Review 3 (2024-03-13 - Rating: 4)

    Super casual atmosphere in the form of a welcoming Irish pub. Enjoy a Guinness with the shepherd’s pie for the full experience. Great friendly service.

  • Review 4 (2024-02-01 - Rating: 4)

    Great beer, food, and atmosphere. Can get crowded and loud. Staff and service is amazing.

  • Review 5 (2017-08-28 - Rating: 5)

    Love this pub. Honestly in my humble opinion probably the best pub in NY. Friendly Irish bar tenders (cliche), fantastic food (better then the other bars Ive eaten at in NY) and large selection of beers, wine and spirits.Great prices as well. If youre a salad person, try the steak salad. The steak alone is worth it!

  • Review 6 (2023-10-26 - Rating: 4)

    Went for lunch, was able to be seated right away, and quiet enough to have a conversation. The Korean bbq cauliflower appetizer was delicious, I would have it again. The French onion soup was one of the best Ive tried. I also ordered the calamari which was good. A bit on the pricey side but its in NY, what do you expect.

  • Review 7 (2023-08-02 - Rating: 5)

    Nice Irish Pub. Good food, great service and some good variety.

  • Review 8 (2024-02-16 - Rating: 5)

    Had to stop in because of the name but will totally come back (cant wait). Cocktails were amazing! Highly recommend!!

  • Review 9 (2022-09-23 - Rating: 4)

    It was my First visit, we were able to find a table quick at dinner time during the week. The staff was friendly, the drinks were good, the boneless wings were just ok, they were made differently than the usual boneless wings. Overall a fun place to visit but maybe not my first option for next time.

  • Review 10 (2023-11-26 - Rating: 5)

    The atmosphere was great and menu was full of options!The steak was a little over cooked, but still tasted good!

  • Review 11 (2023-03-30 - Rating: 5)

    Great neighborhood Irish Tavern just steps from Grand Central.

  • Review 12 (2024-12-09 - Rating: 4)

    Good food, great service

  • Review 13 (2019-03-09 - Rating: 4)

    The food was so delicous!! We got the vegan meatballs (they tasted almost like risotto balls), brussell sprouts and mac and cheese. All of it was very delicious comfort food. A little overpriced but I suppose that is standard for new york food.

  • Review 14 (2022-10-26 - Rating: 4)

    Deserted when we were there because it was only 11:30am. Food was delicious..Chicken Marsala was perfect and the Shepherds Pie was the real deal (were Brits so we know...😉)..our server let my wife try a couple of different Pintos to get the right one.

  • Review 15 (2018-01-24 - Rating: 5)

    Great place, love the servers and the food was fantastic.

  • Review 16 (2022-11-18 - Rating: 4)

    Blackwells has become my favorite happy hour spot in midtown. My only complaint is that they close too early on Thursdays. The space is very open, so youre not bumping into people simply trying to walk around.

  • Review 17 (2017-03-24 - Rating: 5)

    This place is warm and inviting. The locals are friendly and the bar tenders are charming and witty, with cute Irish accents. The chef must be a good one because my steak was cook perfectly!

  • Review 18 (2018-08-27 - Rating: 5)

    THIS PLACE!!!My friends and I decided to stop in for lunch on a whim. The staff was super friendly. Very empty (corporate area on a sunday afternoon). We were seated immediately and had the entire reasturant to ourselves (except for a guy at the bar). Our waitress (michelle) was prompt, friendly and very helpful. We all decided to start with an appetizer. We got the mac n cheese, fried calamari and pita bread with hummus.I literally cant stop thinking about the mac n cheese .Literally. Cant.It was AMAZING. Gruyere and chedder jack, perfect. The calamari was light, fresh and crispy. The pita bread was delicious and the hummus was great. The portion sizes were AMAZING for appetizers. We endes up not purchasing an entree! We did however also purchase thw French toast brioche. The toast was light, flavorful and beautifully paired with strawberries ( the menu says apples, but we asked for strawberries!). The syrup was great, everything was great. Amazing portion size (not too big) and everything came out the kitchen quick. One of us had a drink and the bartender put the perfect anount of alcohol, not light nor heavy handed. Exceptional experience, we will absolutely be returning.

  • Review 19 (2018-11-01 - Rating: 4)

    The menu and daily specials have kept me coming back two weeks in a row. Great lunch spot for the folks that work nearby. It also works great as the local happy hour drinks hot spot. The menu is surprisingly not just your typical bar/pub food. They have a unique menu ranging from Quinoa to Cheesesteaks. Even the French onion soup is pretty good.We started with the Burrata and Fried Eggplant. Topped with parmesan reggiano cheese and tomato, as well as some arugula on the side. Very good. The eggplant was thinly breaded but crispy and complimented the tomato with burrata combination.The signature named Blackwell burger with bacon was a hit with my lunch buddy, served on a brioche bun. Per my foodie buddy, the fish and chips were great. Its fried cod fish served with malt vinegar on the side and Cole slaw. Generous portions and fries too. I had the tuna melt with fries and it was only ok, probably just need to change the cheese type it came with (it was provolone I think, cheddar wouldve been better).The chicken and shrimp entree with a butter tequila sauce is a hit. The shrimps have the tail on so FYI, you will have to pull it off when you eat it. Great presentation.Ive also tried the beef chopped steak topped with a mushroom marsala sauce. It was juicy and medium rare as requested. Very good. Both entrees came with steamed vegetables and our choice of potato. We opted for the mashed - buttery and smooth.

  • Review 20 (2023-09-11 - Rating: 5)

    The food was really good. The Guinness was exceptional. Will definitely go back in the future

  • Review 21 (2024-11-01 - Rating: 5)

    Best bartender in the city.

  • Review 22 (2019-03-24 - Rating: 4)

    Busy with the after work finance crowd. Came here for drinks with a friend. The bar has a good list of beers and bottles. Hard alcohol as well. Service was plentiful and prompt.

  • Review 23 (2022-03-19 - Rating: 4)

    Blackwells is a roomy gastropub with an Irish vibe situated on E. 47th Street in midtown Manhattan, New York City. This place gets very crowded indeed. Decent beer and food and friendly staff.

  • Review 24 (2022-06-15 - Rating: 5)

    Amazing service and beer selection ! The food is out of this world - Get the pizza!! daily specials are amazing too.

  • Review 25 (2022-10-07 - Rating: 5)

    Pub with nice interior. Service and food was quick and efficient.The place has a big dining area in case you dont want all the noise from the bar area. Prices about average for this area.

  • Review 26 (2017-10-13 - Rating: 4)

    The food was decent, there was no wait to get in for dinner or drinks. Prices are where you would expect for around here, beers are going to run $6-8 a pint.

  • Review 27 (2015-11-13 - Rating: 5)

    Excellent food and staff were very friendly. Nice atmosphere, well worth a visit. The Blackwells burger was delicious.

  • Review 28 (2018-12-20 - Rating: 4)

    Great place to stop for lunch, has smaller menu but lots of side options. Staff was very prompt and nice.

  • Review 29 (2019-02-24 - Rating: 5)

    Nice place good selection of whiskeys and stuff and good bartenders and I had burgers too which werent too bad too not bad 5 star place oh and the bathroom was clean too which is pretty good for a bar good stuff

  • Review 30 (2018-11-18 - Rating: 5)

    Nice place. They gave me a drink on the house after 2, which seems to be a usual thing in all the *good pubs* in NYC

  • Review 31 (2019-02-04 - Rating: 5)

    Blackwell has friendly staff and a good selection of beers. They know how to draft! Food is available as well.

  • Review 32 (2019-02-08 - Rating: 5)

    Great friendly service. Good value tasty food. Bar has a nice vibe.

  • Review 33 (2017-09-19 - Rating: 4)

    Seems like an ok place. Only stopped in for a beer. The beer seemed fresh and the glass was very clean. Bartender was very nice.

  • Review 34 (2019-11-22 - Rating: 4)

    They call themselves gastropub, and it is deserved. Blackwells has a relaxed pub atmosphere, and their menu has enough choices for gastronomy pleasures.

  • Review 35 (2023-10-17 - Rating: 5)

    Best bar in town! Bar food is outstanding and always delicious! But the best is David, theres no bartender like him, he makes you feel like youre family or part of the gang. Music is amazing and the whole place is just cozy and inviting. Youll love this NY hidden gem!! ❤️

  • Review 36 (2023-03-01 - Rating: 5)

    Irish pub food served up well, nice beer selection.

  • Review 37 (2016-02-26 - Rating: 5)

    What a place. I just loved it. All the staff are awesome. Delicious food and the atmosphere is very nice

  • Review 38 (2018-01-23 - Rating: 5)

    Traditional Irish pub. The steak is fantastic! Ate at the bar both times. Great experience.

  • Review 39 (2019-06-21 - Rating: 5)

    Awesome place: Excellent food and nice people!!!

  • Review 40 (2021-06-12 - Rating: 5)

    Absolutely a great place to hang out. David was the best ever and the food was great.

  • Review 41 (2019-06-09 - Rating: 4)

    Had a nice meeting here with a group of 8 we walked in and they very graciously accommodated us liked the place and the staff

  • Review 42 (2021-10-08 - Rating: 5)

    Great Food! We were welcome with a smile after being out 18 mos.

  • Review 43 (2017-10-15 - Rating: 5)

    Great service and food. I especially like the Cajun Salmon Avocado salad.

  • Review 44 (2023-05-04 - Rating: 4)

    Service was excellent and food came out quickly!

  • Review 45 (2015-12-04 - Rating: 5)

    Fantastic staff, relaxed atmosphere & nicely dressed place. Perfect for nightcap, open until 2 am.

  • Review 46 (2020-03-11 - Rating: 5)

    Good burgers here. One of my go to places for lunch during the week.

  • Review 47 (2020-03-17 - Rating: 5)

    Great food, good happy hour house beer, great service.

  • Review 48 (2022-04-23 - Rating: 4)

    Great place .food was excellent. Service was excellent

  • Review 49 (2024-05-16 - Rating: 5)

    Great atmosphere and food!!

  • Review 50 (2017-01-19 - Rating: 4)

    In a crowded Manhattan bar space, this place is a welcome change. Few lines and prompt service.

  • Review 51 (2018-05-20 - Rating: 5)

    Lovely Staff, great service and reasonable prices. We had a great time.

  • Review 52 (2023-05-19 - Rating: 4)

    Good bar type food. Good service. Great spot for a quick lunch. Not crowded. Chicken Quesadilla tasty and filling.

  • Review 53 (2019-04-19 - Rating: 5)

    Fast service, good food, nothing bad to say.

  • Review 54 (2023-08-01 - Rating: 5)

    Great bar and atmosphere. I hope to return soon.

  • Review 55 (2017-02-20 - Rating: 4)

    Irish pub with a few irish people working there. Decent food and drink.

  • Review 56 (2019-04-20 - Rating: 5)

    Friendly bartenders, clean facilities, good food

  • Review 57 (2019-04-17 - Rating: 5)

    Very good food, great service

  • Review 58 (2016-11-24 - Rating: 5)

    Fantastic service and food was very tasty.

  • Review 59 (2019-02-26 - Rating: 4)

    Very nice. Service was very good, very nice atmosphere.

  • Review 60 (2022-06-26 - Rating: 5)

    Usually not too crowded. There are seats inside if you need a quieter place to talk.

  • Review 61 (2017-09-27 - Rating: 5)

    Just discovered this nice place just across the street from our hotel. My wife and I are Aussies and in NYC for 4 days What a pleasure to find a busy pub thats unpretentious and has atmosphere. A little noisy but thats what you want in a pub. Good, honest hearty food and very friendly service. We have one more night in the city and well definitely be back.

  • Review 62 (2021-11-16 - Rating: 5)

    Their burgers are amazing. 5/5

  • Review 63 (2018-12-31 - Rating: 5)

    Nice place. Friendly Irish chap behind the bar and quick food service. A Few different beers available. We had a cottage pie and steak, both were really good, 18 and 29$. Steak was cooked perfectly and came with veg and another side. Comfortable atmosphere.

  • Review 64 (2017-12-21 - Rating: 5)

    Great atmosphare and good comfort food.

  • Review 65 (2019-02-08 - Rating: 4)

    Pretty decent pub food, if you are curious in sampling an English version of Chicken Curry without traveling over the pond to London, this place is it. Just wish they could have had a hard shell fish and chip instead of the beer batter, but it still tasty as well. Cozy seating, acoustics carry thought out the pub, friendly and attentive service.

  • Review 66 (2019-08-27 - Rating: 4)

    Beautiful pub and restaurant with a versatile menu offering something for everyone. My favorite so far are fish and chips. The batter is crisp and the fish flaky .I highly recommend this item and the shepherds pie as well.

  • Review 67 (2015-12-22 - Rating: 5)

    It took me a while to figure out what I wanted for dinner. There were so many great items on the menu. I went with the shrimp and goat cheese salad. It was delicious. Friendly staff as well. All around great place for quality American comfort food.

  • Review 68 (2018-04-03 - Rating: 4)

    Great owner great bartender, true story!!)

  • Review 69 (2020-01-02 - Rating: 5)

    Awesome place! Friendly staff and good prices. Definitely a good place to grab a drink and good food as well.

  • Review 70 (2021-07-16 - Rating: 5)

    Great food, cold beer, Happy hour crowd indoors but plenty of tables in back for group dinners

  • Review 71 (2021-11-16 - Rating: 5)

    Great. Seems to close early so double check before you go!

  • Review 72 (2023-04-20 - Rating: 5)

    Great Bar for food and drinks

  • Review 73 (2022-12-10 - Rating: 5)

    Keep going back. Great place

  • Review 74 (2017-09-24 - Rating: 4)

    Nice classic NYC bar. Not too much sports, not too many Bros. Spacious comfortable place to have drink and a talk. Good bartenders.

  • Review 75 (2017-07-23 - Rating: 4)

    Cozy Irish bar with awesome pies. This is a comfortable place to dine when elsewhere is over crowded. Great service.

  • Review 76 (2018-06-21 - Rating: 5)

    Great place to eat & watch sports. Always ask for extra napkins. Its that good!

  • Review 77 (2018-12-15 - Rating: 5)

    Good Irish pub on east 47th street, surrounded by office blocks and hotels. Good beers, packed out after six oclock. Good food, reasonably priced.

  • Review 78 (2017-01-11 - Rating: 4)

    Standard pub grub done nicely. Bartender is funny. 5 stars if it were a lil cheaper but standard for this area.

  • Review 79 (2016-05-06 - Rating: 5)

    Great atmosphere...friendly staff. Love the blackwells ale ....and buffalo wings. Loved the music too

  • Review 80 (2017-12-07 - Rating: 5)

    The calamari is so light and crispy, its soooo good! The wings are good too. Love this place.

  • Review 81 (2018-06-23 - Rating: 4)

    Wonderful gathering place where the food & drinks are second to none. Staff very attentive.

  • Review 82 (2018-01-26 - Rating: 5)

    Very nice pub that usually is quiet. The staff is very friendly, and the atmosphere is very relaxing!

  • Review 83 (2018-01-02 - Rating: 5)

    Delicious spot in the office building. Amazing food - great service!

  • Review 84 (2017-02-06 - Rating: 5)

    1St time here. Friendly service. Excellent food. Reasonable prices.

  • Review 85 (2019-09-25 - Rating: 4)

    Nice staff, good burgers, decent prices

  • Review 86 (2019-06-20 - Rating: 5)

    Excellent food! Great salmon, steak and wraps! One of my fava

  • Review 87 (2018-05-01 - Rating: 4)

    Good ambiance, good service, bartenders who know how to make a drink properly and tasty food. Overall a good experience for dinner. New York prices but, hey, its in New York!

  • Review 88 (2015-12-12 - Rating: 5)

    Great service, friendly staff and the food was delicious. Great selection of Irish beers and whiskeys! My girlfriend says the bathroom was clean too...

  • Review 89 (2017-08-09 - Rating: 4)

    Loud with indifferent service, but interestingly enough the food is actually worth it. Surprising what you can find in Midtown.

  • Review 90 (2019-04-02 - Rating: 5)

    Excellent service !!! ASK FOR DAVE ,ALAN. OR JOHNNY

  • Review 91 (2018-05-26 - Rating: 5)

    People were friendly, bartender remembered me when I came back... and my drink was never empty! Total good time!

  • Review 92 (2020-02-26 - Rating: 5)

    Blackwells has a great menu of pub food and the service is excellent.

  • Review 93 (2016-11-24 - Rating: 5)

    My local lunch spot. The chili here is great. So is the Blackwells burger. Friendly bartenders and wait staff.

  • Review 94 (2018-12-13 - Rating: 4)

    Friendly staff and good pub food, good place to meet friends.

  • Review 95 (2015-11-28 - Rating: 5)

    Spot on and the dishes were well prepared even though it wasnt busy. Great value too.

  • Review 96 (2016-03-09 - Rating: 5)

    Great place for dinner and a drink after work. Johnny the bartender is first rate.

  • Review 97 (2017-04-07 - Rating: 5)

    Great food and atmosphere.

  • Review 98 (2018-01-27 - Rating: 5)

    Very good food and beer. Recommended

  • Review 99 (2018-11-20 - Rating: 5)

    Very welcoming establishment, top barman called Alan and lovely food

  • Review 100 (2019-02-22 - Rating: 4)

    Good beer selection and awesome bar food

  • Review 101 (2016-06-10 - Rating: 5)

    Lovely start to our NYC visit. Great burgers and friendly staff.

  • Review 102 (2019-12-04 - Rating: 4)

    Good American bar and good old american food

  • Review 103 (2018-11-06 - Rating: 5)

    Great Irish food and nice customer service

  • Review 104 (2019-07-04 - Rating: 4)

    Pleasant accommodating staff, nice atmosphere.

  • Review 105 (2019-09-26 - Rating: 5)

    Food was amazing! Frech onion soup is soooo good

  • Review 106 (2016-10-17 - Rating: 5)

    Great food, best burger I have ever taster, also have English dishes

  • Review 107 (2017-09-02 - Rating: 5)

    Great calm atmosphere, good music great service and solid food selection.

  • Review 108 (2016-12-01 - Rating: 5)

    Great service for the area, I really like the staff. Standard prices for beers for midtown.

  • Review 109 (2016-07-17 - Rating: 4)

    Nice meal, nice place, nice attention.

  • Review 110 (2019-05-06 - Rating: 5)

    Good drinks and fish n chips!

  • Review 111 (2016-06-17 - Rating: 5)

    Delicious food, prompt service, kind staff. Ill be back.

  • Review 112 (2023-01-25 - Rating: 5)

    Great chili and soup.

  • Review 113 (2022-10-21 - Rating: 5)

    Great place for after work drinks

  • Review 114 (2019-03-26 - Rating: 5)

    Great food, great service,

  • Review 115 (2022-06-10 - Rating: 5)

    Good pub.

  • Review 116 (2017-12-27 - Rating: 5)

    Had some drinks and appetizers here with some friends from out of town last week. I dont normally spend time in midtown, but this was such a nice bar that I felt compelled to leave it a good review.

  • Review 117 (2022-02-09 - Rating: 5)

    David is an excellent bartender.

  • Review 118 (2015-12-14 - Rating: 4)

    Food is good and staffs are friendly.

  • Review 119 (2017-02-10 - Rating: 4)

    Decent Irish pub food

  • Review 120 (2020-02-03 - Rating: 4)

    Good quality food!

  • Review 121 (2017-11-09 - Rating: 5)

    Great non-fuss watering hole

  • Review 122 (2017-05-11 - Rating: 4)

    Its a bar that has burgers.

  • Review 123 (2019-05-07 - Rating: 5)

    Very nice

  • Review 124 (2018-02-11 - Rating: 5)

    Good food

  • Review 125 (2018-11-19 - Rating: 5)

    Nice pub

  • Review 126 (2019-06-25 - Rating: 5)

    Great service. O

  • Review 127 (2019-06-06 - Rating: 5)

    Great place for lunch

  • Review 128 (2018-03-17 - Rating: 5)

    Good St Pattys!

  • Review 129 (2016-09-11 - Rating: 4)

    Its a pub

  • Review 130 (2017-06-17 - Rating: 5)

    Great watering hole

  • Review 131 (2018-05-29 - Rating: 5)

    Great NYC public house

  • Review 132 (2018-01-05 - Rating: 5)

    Perfect! Just perfect!

  • Review 133 (2020-02-24 - Rating: 5)

    Loved this place.

  • Review 134 (2018-02-23 - Rating: 5)

    Great place

  • Review 135 (2019-08-04 - Rating: 5)

    Good place

  • Review 136 (2019-11-01 - Rating: 5)

    Nice place

  • Review 137 (2018-11-23 - Rating: 5)

    Nice place

  • Review 138 (2017-01-13 - Rating: 5)

    Nice place

  • Review 139 (2018-10-13 - Rating: 4)

    This is a pub where you can have a casual meal and drink beer. Restaurants around here are often very crowded, but when I went there early (around 6pm), there were plenty of seats and I was able to relax.

  • Review 140 (2024-09-09 - Rating: 5)

    Everything perfect, from the music to the food! Above all we liked the chicken wraps, the best we ate during our trip to NYC. The staff were also very friendly and above all the service was fast, which is something we have not experienced in many other places we have been.

  • Review 141 (2022-09-04 - Rating: 5)

    We came to this place after a meeting around the neighborhood. It has a nice atmosphere and the staff was very nice and attentive. The food was good and the drinks were very delicious.We visited this place after a meeting in the same neighborhood. This PUB has a nice atmosphere and the staff were very friendly and attentive. The food was good and the drinks were very tasty.

  • Review 142 (2019-07-09 - Rating: 5)

    We had our last evening here after four weeks in the USA. The restaurant playfully delivers what the reviews and menu promise. Our food was some of the best we had eaten in four weeks. Gladly again, only recommended.

  • Review 143 (2021-12-31 - Rating: 5)

    Meets expectations - Rees good fish&chips and cheese cake - friendly and friendly service

  • Review 144 (2017-10-06 - Rating: 4)

    Very good food and attention. Excellent salmon

  • Review 145 (2019-12-20 - Rating: 4)

    Great burger!! Good coffee in clean surroundings

  • Review 146 (2016-09-27 - Rating: 5)

    A great place, good service, good food. I recommend it.

  • Review 147 (2016-11-25 - Rating: 4)

    Excellent steak, helpful staff. Honest account.

  • Review 148 (2021-10-08 - Rating: 5)

    ...very good I highly recommend it

  • Review 149 (2020-02-17 - Rating: 5)

    Excellent service!

  • Review 150 (2018-02-18 - Rating: 5)

    Incredible food!!!!

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