Cullen Restaurant

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…

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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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ambiance	100.0% positive	“Delicious, cozy brunch spot” “Charming building with a good atmosphere - you can sit at the bar and meet new people or at a table with your friends.” “The atmosphere is so great - lowkey, casual.”
drinks	100.0% positive	“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.” “clean plate, two beers and a toilet visit later (the next day, actually), the napkins arrived.” “Peter (bartender extraordinaire) is great, and the drinks are a great value.” “The beer was good, and the waitress-- what we saw of her-- was friendly.” “Good place for quiet conversation or to drink with a group of friends you actually want to hear” “This is a cool little local Irish bar.”
food quality	90.0% positive	“The food is amazing!” “heaping plate full of fresh, traditional Irish fare.” “Its close, convenient, welcoming and the food is always well done.” “More importantly though, it has the best burger in NYC (chopped onions and all).” “But aside from that, the food is great.”
overall	100.0% positive	“St. Dymphnas is the best place to go when you're feeling down.” “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 :)”
service	100.0% positive	“Peter (bartender extraordinaire) is great, and the drinks are a great value.” “Charming building with a good atmosphere - you can sit at the bar and meet new people or at a table with your friends.” “The service was amazing.” “The beer was good, and the waitress-- what we saw of her-- was friendly.” “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 :)” “Friendly patrons and staff, good drinks.”
value	100.0% positive	“Peter (bartender extraordinaire) is great, and the drinks are a great value.”

09/25/08

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

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11/08/06

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

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11/21/05

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 :)

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09/16/05

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

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12/07/03

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.

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Editor's Tips

09/25/08

Good place for quiet conversation or to drink with a group of friends you actually want to hear

by mnbecker

11/08/06

Best Burger in NYC

by steptothewu

11/21/05

Only a few words...

by miguelcoias

09/16/05

OK, with a bit of time.

by Drink_Club

12/07/03

What a find

by egaliardo

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