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(212) 254-6636
118 Saint Marks Pl
New York,
NY
10009
40.7272
-73.9847
Neighborhoods: East Village, Downtown
Years in business
Established in 1996
Price:
$
Last updated 4.01.09
Category:
Restaurants, Neighborhood Bars, Irish Pubs
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Bar & Pub Special Features:
Restaurant Special Features:
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
No
What People Are Saying About Cullen Restaurant
Featured Review
Karen Hudes
Contributor
The Scene – For years this peaceful watering hole has been a trusty spot for ducking out from the bustle of St. Marks Place. With a no-standing-room bar (the waitstaff needs to pass through) and two small rooms of wood dining tables, everyone in the house always has a seat. Dinner is the busiest hour, with lighter trickles of guests late nights and afternoons; in summer, the crowd expands to fill the back patio. – – The Draw – The kitchen whips up a tasty fish fry, with tender cod in a crunchy beer-batter coating, and just slightly underdone chips. The Dymphna's pie is…
Editor's Tips
- What to Drink:
- Guinness is always good, but vary your routine with a pint of Tetley's--also rich and creamy, but a bit brighter tasting. The Strongbow dry cider is subtle and not too sweet.
- Save Money:
- Happy hour is from 4pm to 7pm everyday.
- Know Before You Go:
- The patio closes at 11pm.
- When to Go:
- The Irish breakfast is served until 4pm daily, and a veggie version is also available.
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Good place for quiet conversation or to drink with a group of friends you actually want to hear
by mnbecker
Charming building with a good atmosphere - you can sit at the bar and meet new people or at a table with your friends. Friendly patrons and staff, good drinks.
- Pros: Great place to go with friends or a date that you want to be able to hear
- Cons: Drink specials could use some work - lots of competition around
Best Burger in NYC
by steptothewu
This is a cool little local Irish bar. More importantly though, it has the best burger in NYC (chopped onions and all).
- Pros: Awesome Burgers, Chill, Awesome Burgers
Only a few words...
by miguelcoias
Best Irish Pub in the City...
A place where interesting people meet, to exchange ideas and spend a good time in a inviting, and relaxed place with great service, and an amazing barstaff :)
OK, with a bit of time.
by Drink_Club
An Irish style bar in faux downscale East Village fashion hell. Packed inside, there was a table or two outside. It's a place for NYU jocks who are intimidated by the noserings and sleeve tattoos in the other local bars. One waitress manages all the tables. She didn't seem to be having an easy time of it. I ordered their version of Chicken Pot Pie. It arrived sometime the same day with a single napkin. Another Drink Clubbers used it to blow his nose.I was left with none... or an unpleasant choice. I requested a few more. A clean plate, two beers and a toilet visit later (the next day, actually), the napkins arrived. The beer was good, and the waitress-- what we saw of her-- was friendly. The outside garden is pleasant. Just make sure you have lots of time. --Drink Club is a roving group of Manhattan drinkers
- Pros: outdoor garden, good beer choice
- Cons: slightly expensive, SLOOOOW service
What a find
by egaliardo
I threw a small birthday party for a friend here. The atmosphere is so great - lowkey, casual. The service was amazing. People in our party trickled in and ordered food as they came. The waitress kept up with our ongoing requests, and was so efficient and pleasant, and appreciative. She really made our night. And the food - beyond your typical bar fare - was delicious! We had such a great night! I've been here for casual drinks before, but was delighted that they were so capable and willing to handle a crowd! This place rocks.
- Pros: great food, friendly service, neighborhood feel
The Details on Cullen Restaurant
Place Categories:
- great service
- great food
- good place
- great atmosphere
- clean beer
- great bartender extraordinaire
- cool little local irish bar
- full heaping plate
- amazing barstaff
- pleasant outside garden
- great peter
- great value
- clean plate
- clean toilet
- acttally quite good veggie sausage
- fresh traditional irish fare
- cozy brunch spot
- convenient close
- best irish pub
- best burger
- friendly waitress
- good drinks
- love st dymphna

