The New York City Traveler

Where to Eat and Drink this St Patrick’s Day

by Heather on March 14th, 2008

This year, St Patrick’s day not only falls during Lent, but also during the sacred Holy Week.  The Archdiocese of New York is taking a hands-off approach, keeping religious celebrations separate from civic celebrations.  If your beliefs are as flexible as the Catholic Church and you’re not worried about being excommunicated, here are a few great establishments that will have you speaking Irish Gaelic in no time!

Uptown

• The Kinsale Tavern (map), an Irish bar on the Upper East Side, is my personal favorite bar, if only for the fact that they serve Brahma, my fave Brazilian beer. Don’t worry, they have all of the normal standbys included on their 30-beer-long draught list. Just remember that you are on the UES when you see the Zucchini Rounds on the menu!
• Those that say there are no neighborhood bars left in Manhattan obviously haven’t been to Abbey Pub (map).  Tucked away (way) uptown in Morningside Heights, this bar still believes in buybacks!   

Midtown

• At Molly’s Pub and Restaurant (map) you can pull up a chair by the fireplace and chow on Shepherd’s Pie while downing Guinness by the pint.  The sometimes lackadaisical waitresses just add to the laid back atmosphere.  It really feels like you’re at a proper pub in Ireland.
• Maggie’s Place (map) is on the upper-end of Irish restaurants and bars in Manhattan.  This small family-owned restaurant serves everything from Dublin Fish & Chips to Irish Lamb Stew.     

Downtown

• I recently featured McSorley’s Old Ale House (map) in my Tavern Day post.  This no-fuss bar in the East Village serves two types of homebrew beer:  dark and light and both are delish!    
• Swift in Greenwich Village (map) will at least make you feel like you’re at mass as you sit in the church pew booths.  The backroom that has enough space for you and your entourage.     

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