Playwright Tavern Act II

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Located in New York, New York

Address: 732 8th Ave, New York, NY 10036, United States

Phone: +1 212-354-8404

Rating: 4.3

Services

  • Outdoor seating
  • Dine-in
  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Live performances
  • Sport
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Food
  • Food at bar
  • Spirits
  • Wine
  • Seating
  • Toilets
  • Casual
  • Cosy
  • Groups
  • Credit cards

Categories

  • Sports bar
  • Pub

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Comments

  • Review 1 (2024-09-07 - Rating: 4)

    Food was really good but not a real Irish Bar. The only thing Irish was the Guinness!

  • Review 2 (2022-07-06 - Rating: 4)

    If you catch this place at the right time, its spot on. Food was excellent. But wow it can get so busy really quickly.Popped in a few times, and the staff were all so friendly and helpful.Good drinks and food, its a shame that some of the customers were so very loud it was quite off putting 😔

  • Review 3 (2025-01-02 - Rating: 5)

    Very friendly, I still recommend the mushroom ravioli! It is so good, you will not regret it.

  • Review 4 (2023-04-05 - Rating: 5)

    Went on a Thursday night. Not too busy which was nice. Good drinks and the French onion soup was great. Had great service too!

  • Review 5 (2023-05-03 - Rating: 5)

    We popped in here as we were walking back to our hotel. The waitress was nice and fun! We liked the atmosphere so much we went back the next night for dinner and drinks. Reasonable and delicious!! Highly recommend!

  • Review 6 (2023-03-20 - Rating: 5)

    Nice and friendly pub! I was too late for grub but theyre open til 4am, cold beer, wine, and whiskey of course! Reasonable prices too.

  • Review 7 (2024-08-26 - Rating: 5)

    It was a great time, great service, the food was great, very friendly atmosphere, we definitely recommend. 😄🍽️👌 #GreatTime #GreatService #FriendlyAtmosphere #Recommend

  • Review 8 (2024-08-06 - Rating: 5)

    Great food. Great service!

  • Review 9 (2017-11-03 - Rating: 4)

    Blueberry Moscow Mule was good. Excellent brushetta and crab cakes. House salad was delicious. Messy burger was huge. Good garlic and rosemary fries. Nice atmosphere.

  • Review 10 (2024-02-20 - Rating: 5)

    Spectacular! We were in a bit of a hurry to get to a play. They got us in and out in 30 minutes with a good lunch and a Guinness for my husband. Very friendly.

  • Review 11 (2023-04-26 - Rating: 5)

    Great food, our server Maria was just wonderful. She was very attentive and pleasant! I had Shepherds Pie and my husband had Fish n chips, food was great! Tasty wine!

  • Review 12 (2024-02-02 - Rating: 5)

    A great pub, with great food, service and a good atmosphere, bonus is they have sky sports! Made to feel welcome by owner Jonny and his staff, made it our local during our stay, highly ecommended!

  • Review 13 (2021-11-09 - Rating: 5)

    The food was absolutely amazing! We were a party of 4 and ordered 4 different entrees. I tried all 4 and was highly impressed. Food came out fast, fresh, hot and made to order. The environment/vibes were pretty chill/laid back as well.

  • Review 14 (2023-12-29 - Rating: 4)

    I enjoy the informal atmosphere, casual food menu, and lively conversation. I had the roast pork and a very efficient waitress as we were going to a show....

  • Review 15 (2024-11-25 - Rating: 5)

    Great food and drink friendly staff great atmosphere 👌

  • Review 16 (2024-03-07 - Rating: 4)

    Great local place. Club sandwich was perfect and the burgers are THICK.

  • Review 17 (2023-08-21 - Rating: 5)

    Did only go for drinks with some coworkers, the menu looks fine, comfort food however no food this time, very friendly staff, drinks were consisting and Cristina at the Bar was great 👍

  • Review 18 (2022-07-16 - Rating: 5)

    This place was great. The food was really good and it was prepared really fast. Great first place stop-off for a first trip to New York.

  • Review 19 (2019-06-21 - Rating: 5)

    High quality sushi with many different types, along with fast service!

  • Review 20 (2022-12-21 - Rating: 5)

    Great spot great food and drinks and staff

  • Review 21 (2020-11-18 - Rating: 5)

    I dont agree that this joint is spacious...no, it is beyond cramped in there, but its a very cozy atmosphere in there. I was there on New Years Eve, so maybe it was just especially crowded for the holiday.There are bars on each floor which works out great. Delicious cocktails! Drinks are a little on the pricey side, but an ok deal considering it was Manhattan. I could see myself hanging out here all the time.

  • Review 22 (2021-10-10 - Rating: 4)

    Good food, great service!

  • Review 23 (2022-02-14 - Rating: 5)

    Great service. Nice atmosphere at the bar and on the roof. Waitstaff is personable and attentive. Well definitely return. Bar food was enjoyable. Well have to try dinner.

  • Review 24 (2019-01-05 - Rating: 4)

    Nice bar, friendly service, decent NY steak and decent Shepherds Pie. Their was live music on the first floor... This place has multiple dining areas and bars.

  • Review 25 (2023-09-15 - Rating: 5)

    Lovely pub. Food very good and staff very good. Look forward to returning again before we head home.

  • Review 26 (2023-04-03 - Rating: 5)

    Perfect place for pre-show drinks

  • Review 27 (2022-11-23 - Rating: 5)

    Great bartender. And they have Heineken on draft

  • Review 28 (2024-05-01 - Rating: 4)

    Always enjoy visiting this Irish Pub when i am in the Time Sq area of Manhattan.

  • Review 29 (2022-01-18 - Rating: 5)

    The beef Stew hits home. And love the Shepards pie too

  • Review 30 (2023-12-04 - Rating: 5)

    Stopped in for a quick bite. Celtic burger was delicious. Perfectly cooked.

  • Review 31 (2022-10-01 - Rating: 4)

    Staff is friendly and attentive and the food is good. Music is dated Top 40 stuff from 5-10 years ago. Mu only conplaint.

  • Review 32 (2021-07-15 - Rating: 5)

    Nice place.Good atmosphere.Great drinks.They had the ufc fight on last week well worth the cover charge.

  • Review 33 (2022-11-22 - Rating: 5)

    Great place for a quick and tasty bite at a reasonable price. Friendly service.(Try the Blueberry Mule!)

  • Review 34 (2022-05-26 - Rating: 4)

    Have stopped here several times for drinks and appetizers before a show. Above average bar food and will rush it if you ate limited on time.

  • Review 35 (2022-09-09 - Rating: 5)

    A great place around Times Square to grab a beer and a plate of excellent buffalo wings.

  • Review 36 (2016-12-28 - Rating: 5)

    Nice view from the Rooftop. Great red and white Sangria!

  • Review 37 (2022-08-29 - Rating: 4)

    This is a chill lowkey place good music and its really quiet and theyre open late as well check it out when you have the chance

  • Review 38 (2019-04-23 - Rating: 5)

    I always come here before I see a show. The drinks are good, the staff is friendly. Its nice.

  • Review 39 (2024-10-19 - Rating: 5)

    Nice

  • Review 40 (2024-03-29 - Rating: 5)

    I love this place. Shepherds pie is a must try.

  • Review 41 (2022-08-16 - Rating: 5)

    Good Service, great Food and bears. Perfect location, reasonable prices

  • Review 42 (2023-02-01 - Rating: 5)

    Great Pub, With Some great choice of beers, exellent Staff with a good vibe

  • Review 43 (2019-04-09 - Rating: 5)

    Great place, friendly stuff and food is tasty. Little tip: try out the messy burger.. 👍

  • Review 44 (2018-12-28 - Rating: 4)

    Excellent place for drinks, dont recommend the food. Top floor outdoor patio is great.

  • Review 45 (2024-04-16 - Rating: 5)

    Tiny bar but an amazing time. The architecture is beautiful inside. The service was great as well!

  • Review 46 (2023-09-02 - Rating: 5)

    Perfect place to have a pint of Guinness after seeing the brilliant & hilarious The Shark Is Broken

  • Review 47 (2019-07-27 - Rating: 4)

    Food was good, staff was pleasant, nice portions, overall a nice experience. Would visit again!

  • Review 48 (2024-04-30 - Rating: 5)

    Had no idea this place existed but what a fantastic pub!!! Gorgeous roof terrace, great selection of drinks and a nice break from all the ott fancy bars in NYC

  • Review 49 (2022-06-18 - Rating: 5)

    Great atmosphere, food and drinks!! Prices are good too!!

  • Review 50 (2024-01-13 - Rating: 5)

    The staff was so nice! They changed the channel on one of the TVs so my daughter and I could more easily watch our favorite team. 😍

  • Review 51 (2022-11-06 - Rating: 5)

    Nice place , good food and fast services and very gentle people.👍❤

  • Review 52 (2024-03-18 - Rating: 4)

    Great menu selection. There on St. Patricks Day. Great beer selection.

  • Review 53 (2019-03-08 - Rating: 5)

    Great food, good service with a nice atmosphere

  • Review 54 (2018-12-12 - Rating: 4)

    Following a show, this is our favorite place to grab a drink while awaiting our bus back to the hicks of PA. Climb the stairs to the bar where its not as crowded. You can even order food or a snack.

  • Review 55 (2021-05-07 - Rating: 5)

    Guinness was cold, service was great, bartender rocked...my kind of place.

  • Review 56 (2021-07-15 - Rating: 5)

    Everything was delicious! Great atmosphere and awesome food!

  • Review 57 (2019-12-15 - Rating: 5)

    Amazing food, cool atmosphere, and please try the Irish Mule. Its AMAZING!

  • Review 58 (2023-07-17 - Rating: 5)

    Great place with amazing steak nachos!

  • Review 59 (2024-04-22 - Rating: 4)

    It was alright. The tables were packed in tight. The hostess was less than enthusiastic.

  • Review 60 (2023-01-15 - Rating: 5)

    Best Irish Coffee Ive had in a long time

  • Review 61 (2024-02-19 - Rating: 5)

    The food and service was awesome! Even 0% coolers for the non-drinkers!!

  • Review 62 (2020-03-09 - Rating: 5)

    Cool place, fun vibe, great service!

  • Review 63 (2024-03-14 - Rating: 5)

    Please update your business hours. Currently, youre advertising that youre open 8a to 4a, but today, 3/14/24 at 943a your doors are locked 🔒☺️✌️

  • Review 64 (2022-08-27 - Rating: 4)

    Great local bar good food good people great rooftop view from the bar upstairs

  • Review 65 (2022-09-25 - Rating: 5)

    Great after Broadway show bar to finish off the night.

  • Review 66 (2022-03-01 - Rating: 4)

    Very good Irish bar nice people and very good food 👌

  • Review 67 (2022-05-04 - Rating: 5)

    Ice cold Guinness and nice TV in a comfortable setting.Good spot!

  • Review 68 (2022-06-28 - Rating: 5)

    Best place to hang out in NYC. The best: the staff, always kind!

  • Review 69 (2023-11-07 - Rating: 4)

    Great day of sport and great bar staff went a couple of times thanks guys

  • Review 70 (2023-12-05 - Rating: 5)

    Surprising delicious.usually not a fan of Irish food

  • Review 71 (2023-08-28 - Rating: 5)

    Great people. all around.. food is more than worth the price

  • Review 72 (2023-09-21 - Rating: 5)

    Hassain is amazing, very respectful, and good at his job.just wish more people like this

  • Review 73 (2023-06-28 - Rating: 5)

    We didnt eat but what a cool bar. The bars were very clean the staff was a lot of fun. I would go back in a New York minute haaaaa!

  • Review 74 (2016-05-20 - Rating: 5)

    Best corned beef hash Ive had in my entire life.

  • Review 75 (2022-10-05 - Rating: 4)

    Looking for a place for a quick bite before the show. Stumbled on this place and we were pleasantly surprised. Both food and drinks were excellent, service was attentive and pleasant. Prices were in line.Definitely a stop we will return took next time were in New York.

  • Review 76 (2020-01-16 - Rating: 4)

    Good food and service. Be ready to climb stairs!

  • Review 77 (2022-08-17 - Rating: 4)

    Nice venue, we had a late night drink there though the music was loud. I guess it would be quieter earlier in the day when food is served. Staff very pleasant and helpful. Not extortionate prices like other bars in NYC. Will go again.

  • Review 78 (2023-10-04 - Rating: 4)

    It is a long trek to the rooftop, but kinda cool place to have drinks.

  • Review 79 (2019-01-11 - Rating: 5)

    Delicious food, attentive wait staff!!@

  • Review 80 (2023-05-25 - Rating: 4)

    Dishes ok. A bit pricey. Beautiful tavern.

  • Review 81 (2023-12-17 - Rating: 5)

    Perfect after show drinks & snacks!!!

  • Review 82 (2022-07-15 - Rating: 5)

    I loved every moment being inside this location. Has a great atmosphere and good quality of work staff. I would definitely bring your date there for an evening of fun and laughs.

  • Review 83 (2022-09-10 - Rating: 4)

    Just popped in fir a cocktail before a show. Drink and service was good. Didnt eat anything. Recommend.

  • Review 84 (2022-07-27 - Rating: 5)

    Fun after show show. Live entertainment. And not only can the bartender make you a cocktail she can sing spectacularly too.

  • Review 85 (2022-11-08 - Rating: 5)

    Friendly atmosphere, good beer. Nice spot to sit and relax or have some food 👌

  • Review 86 (2022-08-27 - Rating: 4)

    Good food, reasonable prices ,great staff. Easy to make new friends, rooftop dining a plus!

  • Review 87 (2022-12-20 - Rating: 4)

    Good beer selection, great irish coffee with real fresh made whipped cream.

  • Review 88 (2023-01-29 - Rating: 5)

    This place is a blessing & the crowd are awesome. Its a must go to place.

  • Review 89 (2019-03-10 - Rating: 4)

    Burgers were good service slow

  • Review 90 (2022-03-25 - Rating: 5)

    Great spot for food and drinks before or after a show. The staff is always very friendly. We look forward to good there whenever we are in the area.

  • Review 91 (2023-05-05 - Rating: 5)

    I epricate this place after work its chill and super perfect to relax. If you want the best food in the area this is it too. Youll get eccentric drinks with the very friendly staff late at night .

  • Review 92 (2022-11-25 - Rating: 5)

    Nice pub, pastrami was fab 🥰

  • Review 93 (2023-07-30 - Rating: 5)

    Great service, excellent drinks!

  • Review 94 (2018-12-29 - Rating: 5)

    I liked it alright. Now stop with all the damn questions

  • Review 95 (2023-01-06 - Rating: 4)

    Typical Irish pub food. Good service. Clean.

  • Review 96 (2022-02-01 - Rating: 4)

    Casual place in the Times Square/theater district area. Nice atmosphere, good pub grub.

  • Review 97 (2024-01-25 - Rating: 5)

    Great music here.

  • Review 98 (2020-10-25 - Rating: 4)

    This place has great drinks and very enjoyable food we really loved the crab cake skewers they were delicious. And I really appreciated being able to get a good Reuben Sandwich without having to go to you know where.

  • Review 99 (2022-06-26 - Rating: 4)

    Wish they had more veggie options but otherwise great place and good service.

  • Review 100 (2023-04-18 - Rating: 5)

    Tasty food and super nice staff!

  • Review 101 (2022-03-21 - Rating: 5)

    Fabulous place. Great staff. Very welcoming 5 stars

  • Review 102 (2022-04-04 - Rating: 5)

    Very good. I had the crab cake sliders and they were really good.

  • Review 103 (2021-05-30 - Rating: 5)

    We have been to this place several times. We loved the food, especially the burger, and the grilled shrimp. The malers are reasonable and the service is friendly and impeccable

  • Review 104 (2022-04-10 - Rating: 5)

    Food was great, service was good

  • Review 105 (2020-03-01 - Rating: 5)

    Good and fast services. Good food

  • Review 106 (2021-08-11 - Rating: 5)

    Playwright is a great place for a drink or some Englisj food - in middle of the theater district it is a fun vibe and people are friendly

  • Review 107 (2022-02-02 - Rating: 5)

    Lovely little piece of Ireland right here off busy streets

  • Review 108 (2021-10-22 - Rating: 5)

    Rooftop bar has great vibe. Best French fries.

  • Review 109 (2021-05-30 - Rating: 5)

    Lovely atmosphere, loved the rooftop area of the restaurant. Food is excellent and wait staff is friendly!

  • Review 110 (2021-04-07 - Rating: 5)

    Great old school Irish pub, workers definitely not Irish. But they are friendly and attentive.

  • Review 111 (2022-06-13 - Rating: 5)

    Lovely friendly bar. Definitely worth stopping by 🙂

  • Review 112 (2021-06-22 - Rating: 5)

    First place we stopped when we arrived in NYC and it was great.

  • Review 113 (2021-09-12 - Rating: 5)

    Cool bar and great rooftop bar as well

  • Review 114 (2021-08-08 - Rating: 5)

    Very recommend !!! Food is great! Service the best! Prices affordable!! Will be back!!!!

  • Review 115 (2021-11-27 - Rating: 4)

    Very busy for a Monday night. Good music and good drinks.

  • Review 116 (2019-12-12 - Rating: 5)

    Rooftop Bar was super inviting, bartender was great, helpful with directions and the fish n chips were bomb!!

  • Review 117 (2019-02-02 - Rating: 5)

    It was a busy time of year when we visited NYC so naturally the pub was very crowded, but we were seated within 15 minutes and enjoyed a nice meal.

  • Review 118 (2019-01-16 - Rating: 4)

    Cool spot. decent food

  • Review 119 (2022-08-08 - Rating: 5)

    Good pre theater drinks

  • Review 120 (2019-05-05 - Rating: 4)

    Good food and friendly service

  • Review 121 (2022-10-11 - Rating: 4)

    Nice food and friendly atmosphere

  • Review 122 (2019-12-17 - Rating: 4)

    Cool bar! Great wings

  • Review 123 (2022-08-07 - Rating: 5)

    Great food, and great atmosphere!

  • Review 124 (2020-01-03 - Rating: 5)

    Awesome place to eat or drink.

  • Review 125 (2018-11-26 - Rating: 5)

    Lovely staff and chilled vibe

  • Review 126 (2023-02-03 - Rating: 5)

    Great food and service

  • Review 127 (2021-07-15 - Rating: 5)

    Grear place to have some food and drink before a show.

  • Review 128 (2019-01-27 - Rating: 5)

    Delicious food, great staff

  • Review 129 (2021-12-03 - Rating: 5)

    Great place , great drinks

  • Review 130 (2022-01-17 - Rating: 5)

    Customer service exceptional

  • Review 131 (2018-12-12 - Rating: 5)

    Fast service, friendly staff

  • Review 132 (2021-05-08 - Rating: 5)

    Great atmosphere & service

  • Review 133 (2022-02-06 - Rating: 5)

    Delicious Fish & Chips!!!

  • Review 134 (2021-12-13 - Rating: 5)

    Great place

  • Review 135 (2020-02-10 - Rating: 5)

    Great bartender, drank beers!

  • Review 136 (2022-02-06 - Rating: 5)

    Very nice

  • Review 137 (2019-01-13 - Rating: 4)

    Good food

  • Review 138 (2019-02-02 - Rating: 4)

    Food was delicious

  • Review 139 (2017-05-08 - Rating: 5)

    Met the love of my life there

  • Review 140 (2020-09-14 - Rating: 5)

    Unexpected awesome rooftop bar

  • Review 141 (2017-08-03 - Rating: 5)

    Nice rooftop for drinks

  • Review 142 (2022-09-06 - Rating: 4)

    Pleasant atmosphere.

  • Review 143 (2022-04-30 - Rating: 4)

    Okay

  • Review 144 (2022-06-30 - Rating: 5)

    Great food

  • Review 145 (2023-07-05 - Rating: 5)

    Fantastic place

  • Review 146 (2020-03-07 - Rating: 4)

    Good pub food

  • Review 147 (2019-03-30 - Rating: 5)

    Excellent

  • Review 148 (2021-08-20 - Rating: 5)

    Beautiful 😍

  • Review 149 (2021-09-27 - Rating: 5)

    Great bar !!!!!

  • Review 150 (2020-02-29 - Rating: 4)

    Great food

  • Review 151 (2023-05-13 - Rating: 5)

    Excellent food. Amazing service!

  • Review 152 (2024-10-30 - Rating: 5)

    Very kind and attentive staff. Impeccable cuisine, delicious and plentiful. Honest prices. Interesting beer selection

  • Review 153 (2024-08-19 - Rating: 5)

    Very cool pub. Great beer. Great food

  • Review 154 (2023-05-27 - Rating: 5)

    Ho boy! I loved. Great place, great food and great atmosphere. Im definitely going back.

  • Review 155 (2024-09-12 - Rating: 4)

    Very good atmosphere 👌👌

  • Review 156 (2016-10-25 - Rating: 5)

    It is a 4-story restaurant bar with a good selection of drinks, they have house beer and it is very good. The food is served in large portions. The atmosphere is relaxed. There is a terrace on the 4th floor but they do not allow smoking on it.

  • Review 157 (2023-10-25 - Rating: 5)

    A nice place for a cocktail or a beer or to eat.Intimate downstairs, spacious upstairs

  • Review 158 (2023-08-27 - Rating: 5)

    Excellent place for a Friday night

  • Review 159 (2021-07-15 - Rating: 5)

    A fun atmosphere to share with good friends

  • Review 160 (2022-08-26 - Rating: 4)

    Good fast service, tasty food, good service, no elevator

  • Review 161 (2019-05-04 - Rating: 5)

    You have to eat it once, super delicious, absolutely cozy atmosphere even for just a drink at the bar.

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