McSorley's Old Ale House

McSorley's Old Ale House

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East Village, New York
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McSorley's Old Ale House
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  • Stars
    Ranked #8 for cheap drinks in the East Village
  • Stars
    This pub is famous for their dark beers. It's one of the most popular in the city!
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    Lauren T.
    "Light or dark beer 🍺 Always a great time!"(15 Tips)
    Robbie C.
    "Literally a spit and sawdust place"(11 Tips)
    Tom M.
    "... dark beer, loved the light beer-- can't go wrong with your beer choice here"(11 Tips)
    AJ W.
    "Oldest bar in NYC! Definitely worth a visit"(6 Tips)
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  • D C.heart icon on user image
    D C🐧September 9, 2015
    🍻Dark beer🍻
  • Nabeel
    NabeelJuly 21, 2011
    Sit on the barrels outside and try not to inhale too much smoke from the people outside.
  • Taylor
    TaylorApril 3, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Light. Or Dark. They're both great.
  • Biz T.heart icon on user image
    Biz TraveldudeNovember 9, 2014
    Two beers, light or dark
  • Amy C.heart icon on user image
    Amy CummingsJune 3, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    2 for $5.50.
  • Dan T.
    Dan TaylorJanuary 10, 2010
    There are only 2 kinds of beer: McSorley's Lite and McSorley's Dark, but they are both delicious!
  • Bucky B.
    Bucky BuchananDecember 10, 2010
    An outstanding place when you just wanta drink beer in an olde time NYC tavern.
  • Gil L.
    Gil LopezNovember 1, 2010
    great place to drink, but be sure to take your appetite elsewhere
  • NJ State Auto Used Cars J.
    NJ State Auto Used Cars Jersey CityNovember 15, 2011
    Great old bar in the Village
  • Mark L.
    Mark LoCastroMarch 4, 2010
    Soo much fun. Last time I was there, my friends and I racked up a $350 bill. Awesome!
  • Brian L.heart icon on user image
    Brian LDecember 11, 2015
    #TeamDarkAle
  • Brian F.
    Brian FitzgeraldJune 30, 2011
    Cheese plate and hot mustard! Nuff said!
  • Ashley M.
    Ashley MallinsonAugust 18, 2012
    Get the tater tots!!!!
  • Morgan C.
    Morgan CohenJune 27, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Go to McSorley's and order a round of darks and some crackers and cheese. Tell Brendan that Morgan says hello!
  • Steve P.
    Steve PoppeMarch 12, 2011
    Get the onion sandwich with a slice of meat.
  • allison
    allisonJanuary 10, 2015
    Outta towner old beers.🍻
  • Bryan T.
    Bryan ThatcherNovember 11, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    I would suggest the dark!
  • Eduardo N.heart icon on user image
    Eduardo NevesNovember 22, 2015
    The worst bar in NYC. The beer is flavorless. The waiter couldn’t be any ruder, and to people who think this is funny, it’s not, at all.
  • Victoria R.
    Victoria RyanMay 26, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    Be good or be gone.
  • Jacob C.
    Jacob CassMarch 14, 2010
    Don't ask for whiskey, not so sure about the food either. This place is for beer only. Great beer / atmosphere.
  • Design Hotels
    Design HotelsJuly 27, 2010
    Choose your beer Light or Dark, drink and enjoy the atmosphere... Read more
  • Sam F.
    Sam FederMay 19, 2012
    Urinals perfect for holding two beers
  • Ricardo M.
    Ricardo MoralesAugust 2, 2013
    awesome beer
  • Louis M.heart icon on user image
    Louis MattaFebruary 8, 2015
    Not too bad nice selection
  • Nate
    NateSeptember 17, 2012
    I'm really enjoying this cheese plate
  • Joey N.heart icon on user image
    Joey NowakJanuary 10, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Dark only.
  • Peter D.
    Peter DariosOctober 7, 2014
    20 beers at a time
  • Ben L.
    Ben LaMasterJune 11, 2012
    Drink two beers at a time, waterfall style
  • Mark L.
    Mark LoCastroFebruary 23, 2010
    Go to McSorley's to drink beers (light or dark) and chat with friends & strangers.
  • Charles C.heart icon on user image
    Charles ChiuJuly 22, 2015
    What a pub should be like
  • Justin H.heart icon on user image
    Justin HallMay 24, 2013
    Drink 2 beers at once!
  • Anna D.
    Anna DahlströmMarch 16, 2013
    The oldest bar in New York
  • Sloane B.
    Sloane BarbourJuly 24, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    FYI : ordering one gets you two!
  • Fernanda O.heart icon on user image
    Fernanda ObregonMarch 24, 2014
    Drink like a PIRATE!
  • Matt G.
    Matt GenoveseFebruary 20, 2010
    Start w four lights and as soon as you slow up you'll be told "you've had your fill!"
  • Jak H.
    Jak HornerSeptember 7, 2013
    Bartenders are ridiculous. Don't go and play cards or they'll ask you to leave cuz you're not drinking enough. And charged us extra.
  • Kevin S.
    Kevin StaceyOctober 13, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    It's like Applebees if the stuff on the walls was meaningful.
  • tiffany s.
    tiffany smithNovember 6, 2010
    light or dark? yes please. always the best on a sunday afternoon.
  • Boy_Lucey
    Boy_LuceyOctober 26, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Been drinkin there since I was 17 and will continue till an hour after I'm dead.
  • Kelly H.
    Kelly HartillAugust 20, 2010
    Dark or light it doesn't matter you'll be staggering home any which way...
  • Jessica B.
    Jessica BishopFebruary 8, 2015
    I've never been to this place when it wasn't completely packed.
  • Al S.
    Al SJune 9, 2010
    Dark ale tastes like a very fresh Newcastle Brown Ale. Delicious.
  • Puu K.
    Puu KampolratanaOctober 23, 2014
    Be good or be gone.
  • Tommy
    TommyJune 6, 2018
    not good if solo - tables all arranged for small groups
  • Jack S.
    Jack SJanuary 4, 2012
    More like McSurly's...rude and unpersonable staff. Average beer, 5 bucks gets you two mugs...light or dark. Go once to say you've been there.
  • Jon R.
    Jon RennieOctober 23, 2010
    The pina coladas are amazing!!
  • Collectivus
    CollectivusNovember 2, 2011
    I dropped a Collectivus Pint of Irish Thingie here. Look for Thingies near here too. Read more
  • Abilene H.
    Abilene HarperApril 1, 2011
    "Dark" is the only way to go period!!!!
  • Mike J.
    Mike JacobsonSeptember 17, 2013
    Just because it's the oldest.
  • Alex R.heart icon on user image
    Alex RobertsonDecember 14, 2017
    No women allowed 1854-1970. Whew
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McSorley's Old Ale House
15 E 7th St (btwn Cooper Sq & 3rd Ave)
New York, NY 10003
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McSorley's Old Ale House has been a gathering place, a watering hole, the subject of art and literature and even a supreme court controversy. Established in 1854 - McSorley's can boast of being New York City's oldest continuously operated saloon.
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    • 11:00 AM–1:00 AM
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    • 1:00 PM–1:00 AM
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(212) 473-9148
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