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The Penny Farthing

The Penny Farthing

Bar and Gastropub$$$$
East Village, New York
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    Has a stamp of approval from The Wall Street Journal and The Corcoran Group
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    Tony X.
    "my time at a party downstairs"(11 Tips)
    Kevin R.
    "Buffalo Mac & Cheese is delicious."(4 Tips)
    Elizabeth Y.
    "Awesome happy hour drink specials"(3 Tips)
    grace c.
    "Great lunch deals and beer selection."(5 Tips)
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  • Tony X.
    Tony XerriApril 18, 2013
    They make a great Manhattan here. Also a nice selection of brews. I spent most of my time at a party downstairs and it was nice and comfortable. Staff was great and prices very reasonably. Hit it up!
    Upvoted Aug 13
  • Ben G.heart icon on user image
    Ben GaspariniMarch 8, 2017
    This is one of those places. You know the places you go when you are an intern in the city and you want to meet someone else in their 20s to spend the night with. After that it wears off..
    Upvoted 3 weeks ago
  • James P.heart icon on user image
    James ParkMay 24, 2013
    My favorite restaurant. The buffalo chicken salad is amazing, especially because of their peeled celery and carrots as a topper. The steak salad's great too. Actually, everything here is effing great.
  • Paige C.heart icon on user image
    Paige CAugust 17, 2019
    Their lunch special is extremely generous and delicious. Really enjoyed it. Sit outside and have a drink.
  • grace c.
    grace cDecember 7, 2017
    Been here 10+ times
    My go to lunch place when I am in the area! Great lunch deals and beer selection. Order the chicken sandwich with chipotle mayo - you won’t regret it.
  • The Corcoran Group
    The Corcoran GroupOctober 7, 2013
    A fratty and crowded bar by night. We prefer to come here on a lazy Sunday afternoon for their $6 sangria special.
  • The Penny Farthing
    The Penny FarthingFebruary 3, 2015
    Hi Everyone, looking for somewhere in the East Village to enjoy a delicious lunch today ? Why not join us at The Penny Farthing. There's lots of tasty options on our menu! 11am-4pm :)
  • Victoria N.
    A classic. Fun at night out with friends, but gets very crowded. I've also gone during the day when it's less packed for a beer and played charades with friends :)
  • Rachel R.
    Rachel RApril 26, 2015
    Curly fries are tasty and a great value for only $5 per huge serving. Great spot to watch games; several large TVs throughout the dining area.
  • RDW
    RDWApril 27, 2013
    people actually wait in line for this spot at night, HA, but good spot, pretty decent food, large bar, lots of people having fun, and always a broad to be had, good size too Read more
  • Maurisse J.
    Maurisse JohnsonApril 25, 2013
    Good place for after work drinks especially if its nice outside. Watch your tabs at the bar, they've been known for adding drinks to your tab if you're in a large group thinking you won't notice.
  • The Festive Anthropologist
    The Festive AnthropologistSeptember 24, 2014
    Amy is such a breath of fresh air in an isle of glib servers. Trust her food recs, and enjoy a very welcome "I'm not from here" attitude that results in hand written recs to other venues.
  • Julia M.heart icon on user image
    Julia MontiDecember 7, 2015
    Happy hour wines are $5 and a very healthy pour. Good after work crowd and good place to dance on the weekends.
  • The Penny Farthing
    The Penny FarthingJanuary 29, 2015
    Hi Everyone, we hope to see you this Sunday for the Superbowl :) $3 Bud & Bud Light Bottles and Draft will be flowing at The Penny Farthing !‪ #‎superbowl‬ ‪#‎bud‬ ‪#‎thepenny‬
  • Erica T.
    Erica TaylorAugust 29, 2014
    I've been here for brunch and it's really yummy. I like the decor of the place too. Their challah French toast is awesome.
  • The Wall Street Journal
    The brunch menu ventures into playful fare like the most popular dish, "eggs in a nest," two eggs served any style over parmesan toast. The mimosas, bloody Marys and sunflower martinis are also good. Read more
  • BoozeMenus
    BoozeMenusFebruary 24, 2012
    The Penny Farthing has a great draft beer selection, go for the Goose Island ($7), but if beers not your thing there also a decent selection of inexpensive wines – try the Martin Codax Albarino.) Read more
  • Ebis L.
    Ebis LesFebruary 9, 2011
    The food is great in here. Try the steak salad, or the skirt steak and for breakfast try the steak and eggs. Love the steak here. really cool bar tenders. Also has a great party on weekends.
  • Kevin R.heart icon on user image
    Kevin RickertJuly 18, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Buffalo Mac & Cheese is delicious. They have a good beer selection. It could get very crowded during peak hours.
  • Frank F.
    Frank FayerJuly 27, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Dope spot. Always a great time. A lot of room upstairs and down, and downstairs can be fun when they turn the lights off.
  • Joanne R.heart icon on user image
    Joanne ReinardOctober 18, 2016
    Crowded but huge place. Sit at the bar if it's just for drinks or have to order something to eat to have a table...as usual. Wine is good
  • Octane
    OctaneAugust 7, 2014
    Been here 100+ times
    This place can get pretty crowded on the weekends. If you can't get to the bar, there's another one downstairs that may save you time.
  • Erik M.
    Erik MichielsenSeptember 11, 2014
    Burger is fantastic. Pair with waffle fries. $11.
  • Fatou B.heart icon on user image
    Fatou BahSeptember 7, 2015
    Been here 25+ times
    Divine steak salad. Lunch time price is $9! Unbeatable.
  • Hana S.heart icon on user image
    Hana SlevinJanuary 1, 2014
    Great brunch! Lots of options, very reasonable prices, and comes with a Mimosa or Bloody Mary.
  • Wilson Z.heart icon on user image
    Wilson ZhouJune 23, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Nice place to have brunch, price is various up on choice and complimentary mimosa Bloody Mary etc...
  • Kristine A.
    Kristine ArutyunyanFebruary 10, 2015
    Great atmosphere to enjoy and awesome food! Loved "Irish mule" drink
  • Wojciech Z.heart icon on user image
    Wojciech ZalotSeptember 30, 2014
    We take Burger and Ceasar Salad and both of them were pretty solid, and finally sour pickles!
  • Samantha O.
    Samantha OrtizJuly 1, 2013
    Go for brunch! Complementary Drink and the food was great!
  • Josh F.heart icon on user image
    Josh FerryFebruary 27, 2017
    Young crowd, but a fun bar none the less!
  • Nicolette R.
    Nicolette RomeroOctober 5, 2014
    Come here to get rowdy. If you get food, the short rib sandwich with tots is on point!
  • Carolheart icon on user image
    CarolSeptember 7, 2015
    Bro bar. Gets very crowded at night. But happy hour on the weekdays are quiet and chill
  • Chet M.heart icon on user image
    Chet ManciniFebruary 22, 2015
    Spacious, great menu, and large bar. Good for a happy hour.
  • Mandi
    MandiMarch 16, 2013
    Great customer service & bar staff! Casual yet classy environment. Get the Cajun shrimp... Very tasty!
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    planet5April 21, 2019
    Great brunch with a lot of choices and complimentary drinks!
  • Maxwell N.
    Maxwell NortonNovember 29, 2013
    Dear penny farthing my name is max I love your restaurant and the grilled cheese is awesome and the tv is great too
  • Lizaheart icon on user image
    LizaAugust 19, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    $5 wine happy hour!
  • Jessica P.
    Jessica PartingtonAugust 13, 2013
    Delicious Pama cocktail with brunch or in the morning!
  • Becky C.
    Becky CaseOctober 7, 2012
    This might have been a great bar if I were still in college, had no respect for myself, was attracted to douchebags, and enjoyed drunk sweaty men shoving me around all night.
  • Andy P.
    Andy PascalAugust 24, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Always show love to Zack and/or John at the door - great peeps.
  • Jade B.
    Jade Bailey-AssamNovember 20, 2011
    Good brunch deals. Each brunch item comes with a complimentary bloody mary or mimosa. Perfect "hair of the dog."
  • London N.
    London NagaiAugust 24, 2014
    People say it's a bro bar...people are right...that being said, I have been here many times..sorry I'm not sorry
  • CollegeCandy
    CollegeCandyDecember 5, 2011
    If you're looking to meet drunk college kids in NYC, this is the place to do it! Book the downstairs area for your birthday.
  • Leanne Z.heart icon on user image
    Leanne ZJune 9, 2017
    Good for people watching, happy hour, and late night downstairs.
  • Brad G.
    Brad GerickJune 16, 2012
    It's a bar. With a heavily wooden decor. And a modest beer selection. A nice fall-back, I suppose. (Didn't order food.)
  • The Penny Farthing
    The Penny FarthingFebruary 10, 2015
    Happy Hour at The Penny today! 4-8pm. 40-50% off Beer, wine & Well Drinks! :)
  • The Penny Farthing
    The Penny FarthingMarch 8, 2015
    Happy International Women's Day to all the lovely ladies in our lives! Come and raise a glass at The Penny Farthing today! :)
  • 'Natasha M.heart icon on user image
    'Natasha MarschJune 24, 2014
    Wonderful Tuna salad for lunch! Gluten free and delicious!!
  • Chris D.
    Chris DignesDecember 29, 2012
    Never have so many manly men ordered such girly drinks. You just keep yelling about that cranberry vodka and two Bud Lights, guy. It's working.
  • Daniel S.heart icon on user image
    Daniel ShawJanuary 31, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    A free drink with your (affordable) bunch, can't complain about that.
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