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Overall Total Score
3.9 out of 5
Very good | 4971 reviews

What User likes about McHale's Bar Grill:
Perfect place for a before or after theatre bite. Attentive staff, lots of choices of entrees and appetizers to fit your mood or a picky guest. Can’t go wrong at this pleasant midtown spot. Best Guinness this side of the Atlantic View all feedback. What User doesn't like about McHale's Bar Grill:
Stopped for lunch before Wicked. It appeared that they were short of help, so the service was slow it took visits to the table just to deliver our drinks , but also among the most unfriendly I have ever received. While my salad was decent although the cheese was fried, my friend’s cobb salad looked to be made with lettuce past its prime. My other friend was served the special Irish breakfast without the baked beans t... View all feedback.

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Menu
5.0 ★ from 63 reviews

Great place, eat. service and management top notch. come here. salante.

The best Irish pub in new york! the bartenders are great and do not feel the need to flirt to make a sharp difference other bartenders who are slim!

Mchales rocks. I love a classic Irish bar and grill. I stopped sitting on a nice Saturday morning at 10:00 a.m. for a quick drink and breakfast.

I like this place, I never been to an irish bar before and there the service is perfect and the food delicious, the steak very good and the potatoes fries umm...

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Very good pub. Excellent food and great to watch soccer. Great selection of Beers

Located near the Gershwin Theatre, McHales offers a convenient pre-show dining option. Despite some complaints about slow service and average food quality, the restaurant has a cozy atmosphere perfect for groups. Positive remarks include the Shepherds Pie and friendly staff interactions. While the food may not be outstanding, the accommodating service and festive decorations create a welcoming environment. Guests appreciate the quick service, large portions, and generous hospitality. Overall, McHales is recommended for its location, friendly service, and varied menu options, making it a solid choice for a night out in the theater district.

Opentable
4.1 ★ from 1261 reviews
Babs
21.01.2024 - 10:27

We were seated by the door and the bar with several noisy soccer games on TVs. The crowd was into the games and the servers were slightly busy. Everyone was ver...

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JenniferM
21.01.2024 - 10:27

Friendly staff, great portion sizes for the price super convenient if headed to the Gershwin theater for a show.

Pacifico
23.03.2024 - 11:55

The service was fast and attentive, and the food was outstanding! The portions were generous and made with quality ingredients. I will definitely return!

Жахахамбу
23.03.2024 - 11:55

We were greeted very warmly by the owner and felt very comfortable when going in. My husband has issues walking and they offered the downstairs which was very c...

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ChariseB
23.03.2024 - 11:55

We came here before a show and enjoyed very good food and service.

Google
4.3 ★ from 1366 reviews
Al
21.01.2024 - 10:27

Friendly local customers and staff. Great stew. Great atmosphere. From the two Canadian girls.

Cindy
21.01.2024 - 10:27

Great location for a pre-theatre bite and for sports fans. TVs well placed throughout the restaurant to watch all your favorite games. Love the wood paneling an...

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Jim
21.01.2024 - 10:27

Best bar in NYC, great food and service! The official home of The Blueshirt Underground Show for NY Rangers viewing parties!

Adriana
21.01.2024 - 10:27

Great hot drinks to end the night. Hot toddy with bourbon cask or hot chocolate with screwball. Apple pie and cheesecake! Great way to wrap up the night!

Mark
21.01.2024 - 10:27

Great sports bar to watch the Georgia vs Alabama game...even if we had to be upstairs with loud Rangers fans.

Int Restaurants
3.7 ★ from 2439 reviews
Lovetoeat
28.07.2023 - 14:49

For pre -Wicked or theatre bites, McHale’s service and quality is always top notch. The caesar salad is amazing and service is always with a smile. Fresh beers...

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Madhavi
28.07.2023 - 14:49

Great for a young family<br/ <br/ Casual pub atmosphere that was perfect for our family with young kids. We went at 7 on a Wednesday night and it was pretty emp...

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Reetika
28.07.2023 - 14:49

We stopped in for a drink and appetizer. Great place to watch a sporting event. The bartender had all the baseball games going. Nice beer selection. We had the...

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Just popped in for a beer and ended up staying hours (because of s great bartender and getting some bar food. Great wings and slab bacon sinfully good.

Mairead
28.07.2023 - 14:49

This is my favourite Irish bar in NYC.. from the location to the interior everything is perfect. The service is flawless and the management team should be very...

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Yelp
3.5 ★ from 273 reviews
Gastroranking-us
4.1 ★ from 694 reviews

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