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McSorley's Old Ale House

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East Village, New York

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Ranked #10 for cheap drinks in the East Village
The experts at Food Network and New York Habitat recommend this place
"Light or dark beer 🍺 Always a great time!"(15 Tips)
"Literally a spit and sawdust place"(11 Tips)
"... dark beer, loved the light beer-- can't go wrong with your beer choice here"(11 Tips)
"Oldest bar in NYC! Definitely worth a visit"(6 Tips)

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LindsJuly 7, 2010
This place has been around for a while. Abe Lincoln & John Lennon both have drank here. Afterwards, walk down the street and check out Burp Castle.
DonnaDecember 1, 2014
I dare you to order the cheese plate.
Geoff KimMay 15, 2011
This place has been serving ales since 1854 - and it looks it. "two darks for me and my friend 'ere" (via Scoville) Read more
Andrew WhiteAugust 15, 2016
Dark or light beer. Drink. Awesome
Tracey ChurrayJune 15, 2014
Cash only! Don't skip on the sawdust on the floor.
Luke Vander LindenDecember 26, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Try the veal and don't forget to tip your waitress.
Matthew JurkowskiJanuary 11, 2011
With at least 100 people packed in, only 4 employees are needed to keep the system going. Watch as the barman carried 16 half pints at once!
Haven MooreDecember 30, 2022
Been here 5+ times
get the cheese platter
Pamela MacNaughtanJune 28, 2010
This pub has been open since 1854. Tons of character and great home brew. Check it out.
Melissa FordJuly 4, 2016
Worth seeing it just because how famous it is
Lauren PatrickApril 6, 2016
Best cheese plate ever.
Derek KanNovember 24, 2010
light or dark - dont care - just keep it coming until u can be a part of history with the 100 year old urinal
Tom LeonardoMay 26, 2012
Been here 25+ times
Darks all day! The only tip you need is "Be Good or Be Gone". Tip well and come back.
Evan WeissOctober 5, 2011
Go (and stay) for the beer. Spicy mustard is good if you like horseradish like I do.
E. RivMay 23, 2014
Bring cash Playahs...no cards accepted! !
Ryan AmbsApril 29, 2015
On this day in 2015, David Villa signed a soccer ball for McSorley's
AlexAugust 17, 2014
Crackers with cheese and mustard, beer and chili
John MorrisonMarch 29, 2009
Beer orders come in two half pint glasses. Get a friend to order with you, you order McSorely's Light, the friend: McSorely's Dark and trade one for one with each-other.
Vero ValenzuelaJune 28, 2020
Try the Fish and chips!!
🌎EricAugust 9, 2014
can have a funk, but quick service
Lou GubertiAugust 16, 2011
Can't argue with a classic. I always pick the dark cause I'm boring. Fries + Mustard is swag
NancerellaMarch 15, 2016
Gotta love their dark beer!!!!
Bryan DavisMay 1, 2016
The dark beer is great.
Jackson GallagherSeptember 26, 2014
A must see if you're in the area.
katharine vazquezJuly 7, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Come for the historical smell!
Michael NataleJanuary 4, 2016
Get to know the guys. Brandon is the man.
David FragaJuly 25, 2011
Get the cheese, onion and crackers plate. Beware the power of the spicy mustard.
J. I.G.November 4, 2014
Fun place for a few beers with friends
Bounce The CatOctober 30, 2013
=^..^= Thanks to Kurt Gardner for the reco!!!
Steve TaylorJuly 23, 2011
The dark beer is my favorite and the fries are really good.
Julian ModestoAugust 7, 2014
Always good for groups
Pete BergJanuary 6, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Looks like it hasn't been cleaned since the 1800s...but that just adds to the charm. Those are the original cobwebs!
Tom DiMaggioJune 25, 2021
Historians will love this place.
MeghanNovember 5, 2011
2 beers for 5 dollars- the light beer is the way to go
Pir GranoffSeptember 10, 2015
Ask for "1 dark and 1 light"
Anthony WadeAugust 15, 2014
Two kinds of beer. Dark and light.
Julia MontiMarch 11, 2016
Loved the atmosphere here. Beer comes in two small mugs and the waiters are Irish. Great place to bring an old friend who's visiting New York and is looking for a fun place to grab beers before dinner
James RiosAugust 15, 2017
Fish and chips Friday's. Delish
ThumpJuly 28, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Get the sandwiche, so classic!
Heiki ViljanenJune 7, 2013
I dare you to ask for a lager when you order...!
Luis NaviaOctober 25, 2012
Nothing like a good ol' irish bar. Ask the bar tenders stories about politicians.
Kimberly RussellFebruary 24, 2011
Ask about the McSorleys's waterfall!
Caitlin DickerboomMarch 10, 2015
So packed. Great bar for a Tuesday night...
BrendanMarch 12, 2021
Been here 25+ times
Be good or be gone
Erica ClaytonJanuary 14, 2011
I highly recommend the chili... sooo delicious. pretty much perfect.
Andrew McCrumOctober 11, 2017
Ales, cheese and craic!
Fabrizio CasoMay 13, 2012
you can't order one beer, they give you two beer each time
John WallaceApril 5, 2014
Get the Cheese Plate.
Renee OsgoodFebruary 6, 2011
If your a girl, don't try flirting with the bouncer to jump the line. He will have none of it and you will wait a longgggg time
Brian SearlOctober 17, 2010
This is one of the oldest bars in Manhattan and highly recommended for any visit to NYC.

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