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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During Santacon, they didn't allow Santas of any kind. Only fratty brahs here.
You're from the tri-state and or went to one of the Sushi-12 colleges.
Paul GalliganAugust 5, 2010Calamari is great even better on the second one thanks to the boss. Good hospitality.
Megan GemOctober 6, 2013Way too crowded with the wrong kinda people. They have multiple security guards acting like its a club telling you where you can and cannot stand. Better places in the neighborhood, I won't be back.
Liz RattrayMay 28, 2015I do not like the minimum to order drinks but then again a few more shots never hurt anyone...
K.T.November 7, 2010Go here late night if you want to be surrounded by sloppy drunks sucking face in your personal space. Literally, I can see 5 couples making out right meow.
Jane KimNovember 4, 2011Decent pint of Guinness. Come here if you want to listen to 90's sorority music.
TatianaMay 4, 2013Dude checked the crap out my I.D. Then asked for a card to confirm. Never felt younger... Or more uncomfortable!
There is really nothing that recommends this place. Rude servers. Indifferent managers, mediocre food. Decent beer selection, but this is NYC. You can easily do better.
DJ RaiZe on the set each and every Saturday - www.djraizenyc.com
GaudinessApril 21, 2011Negative ten on the service & food- round up on change - only good thing is the decor ;p
Sanjeev SreetharanApril 12, 2013average bar. nothing really exceptional about it other than its affinity for Michael Jackson songs
- aMay 27, 2016The food was terrible. Eggs Benedict were overcooked and with barely any hollandaise. Too expensive.
Joseph WerleAugust 12, 2012Took my mother here and she found a piece of a latex glove in her food... After she already chewed it..
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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!
Open until 2:00 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
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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