The Penny Farthing
Bar and Gastropub$$$$
East Village, New York
The experts at The Wall Street Journal and The Corcoran Group recommend this place
"Good for people watching, happy hour, and late night downstairs."(11 Tips)
"Buffalo Mac & Cheese is delicious."(4 Tips)
"Awesome happy hour drink specials"(3 Tips)
"Great lunch deals and beer selection."(5 Tips)
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Tony XerriApril 18, 2013They 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!
Ben GaspariniMarch 8, 2017This 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..
James ParkMay 24, 2013My 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 CAugust 17, 2019Their lunch special is extremely generous and delicious. Really enjoyed it. Sit outside and have a drink.
- 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 Penny FarthingFebruary 3, 2015Hi 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 :)
The Corcoran GroupOctober 7, 2013A fratty and crowded bar by night. We prefer to come here on a lazy Sunday afternoon for their $6 sangria special.
Victoria NatenzonMay 3, 2014A 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 RApril 26, 2015Curly 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.
The Festive AnthropologistSeptember 24, 2014Amy 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.
Maurisse JohnsonApril 25, 2013Good 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.
Julia MontiDecember 7, 2015Happy hour wines are $5 and a very healthy pour. Good after work crowd and good place to dance on the weekends.- The Penny FarthingJanuary 29, 2015Hi 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 TaylorAugust 29, 2014I've been here for brunch and it's really yummy. I like the decor of the place too. Their challah French toast is awesome.
BoozeMenusFebruary 24, 2012The 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 LesFebruary 9, 2011The 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.- Buffalo Mac & Cheese is delicious. They have a good beer selection. It could get very crowded during peak hours.
Joanne ReinardOctober 18, 2016Crowded 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
Dope spot. Always a great time. A lot of room upstairs and down, and downstairs can be fun when they turn the lights off.
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.
Divine steak salad. Lunch time price is $9! Unbeatable.
Hana SlevinJanuary 1, 2014Great brunch! Lots of options, very reasonable prices, and comes with a Mimosa or Bloody Mary.
Nice place to have brunch, price is various up on choice and complimentary mimosa Bloody Mary etc...
Kristine ArutyunyanFebruary 10, 2015Great atmosphere to enjoy and awesome food! Loved "Irish mule" drink
Wojciech ZalotSeptember 30, 2014We take Burger and Ceasar Salad and both of them were pretty solid, and finally sour pickles!
Nicolette RomeroOctober 5, 2014Come here to get rowdy. If you get food, the short rib sandwich with tots is on point!
CarolSeptember 7, 2015Bro bar. Gets very crowded at night. But happy hour on the weekdays are quiet and chill
Maxwell NortonNovember 29, 2013Dear penny farthing my name is max I love your restaurant and the grilled cheese is awesome and the tv is great too
MandiMarch 16, 2013Great customer service & bar staff! Casual yet classy environment. Get the Cajun shrimp... Very tasty!
Becky CaseOctober 7, 2012This 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.
London NagaiAugust 24, 2014People say it's a bro bar...people are right...that being said, I have been here many times..sorry I'm not sorry
Always show love to Zack and/or John at the door - great peeps.
CollegeCandyDecember 5, 2011If you're looking to meet drunk college kids in NYC, this is the place to do it! Book the downstairs area for your birthday.
Jade Bailey-AssamNovember 20, 2011Good brunch deals. Each brunch item comes with a complimentary bloody mary or mimosa. Perfect "hair of the dog."
- The Penny FarthingFebruary 10, 2015Happy Hour at The Penny today! 4-8pm. 40-50% off Beer, wine & Well Drinks! :)
- The Penny FarthingMarch 8, 2015Happy International Women's Day to all the lovely ladies in our lives! Come and raise a glass at The Penny Farthing today! :)
Brad GerickJune 16, 2012It's a bar. With a heavily wooden decor. And a modest beer selection. A nice fall-back, I suppose. (Didn't order food.)
A free drink with your (affordable) bunch, can't complain about that.
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Located in the East Village, The Penny Farthing is known for great drinks, comfort food, great Weekend Brunch & our spacious party room located downstairs!
Closed until 11:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu, Sun
- 11:00 AM–2:00 AM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:00 AM–4:00 AM
(212) 387-7300
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. MasterCard & American Express)
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Music
Yes
Parking
Street
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
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Brunch, Lunch, Happy Hour
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Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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