Tir Na Nog

Doesn't Recommend

Julia C.

Joined 9 months ago

I used to like this place for what I thought was a lively atmosphere. Lately, though, certain rather undesirable elements amongst the "regular" patrons have overtaken the scene. These drunks act like they own the place and aggressively grope women in full view of the bar staff but are never rebuked because of the strength of the dollars they leave behind. There are only four tiny screens so it's not a sports bar, but it's so noisy that you can't hear yourself or anyone else. With so many Irish pubs within a four-block radius of MSG to choose from, this one is definitely way overpriced, as other reviewers have noted, since they all serve the same grub. For a really good time, give Tir Na Nog a miss in favor of more straightforward sports bars like Stout (33rd/7th), where the decor is not so artistic but the crowd is more civilized, the bar menu is better for the money, and viewing capabilities are what you'd expect them to be.

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Michael M.

Joined 1 year ago

LOVE LOVE LOVE. Like seemingly every other reviewer, I am just smitten with Tir na nOg. I had the Shepherd's Pie two weeks ago and now walk around dreaming of it. The smoked salmon is the best in the city. The new craft beers are outstanding, particularly Leffe and Lagunitas. The service never fails to please.

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CalField

Joined 2 years ago

The best restaurant near Madison Square Garden. The hospitality at Tir na nog is legendary; like any great Irish pub, they know how to make you feel welcome. The food is terrific; it has the best Shepherd's Pie I've ever had, the meats are terrific, and the Salmon is always perfect. I'm also quite pleased they've added a line of craft beers to the traditional Irish choices; Smuttynose is my new favorite. It's a great place to go with a group on Saturday night or for Sunday brunch.

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gripdxd

Joined 11 years ago

Fun Irish Pub. I was here the day after Thanksgiving and had a blast. There were (3) irish ladies singing and they were great. The lady bartender took good care of us & hooked us up. It wasn't too packed and their was a great mixed crowd. I also visited a 2nd time not too long after and enjoyed myself again, but not as much as the first. That's because they had different performers, but regardless it was all good. I will say that the seating areas where people eat in the bar area were pretty dirty, nobody was cleaning up, ick.

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mereditheats

Joined 6 years ago

Awesome Bar. I stopped into Tir Na Nog earlier this week because it looked like a pretty chill place to just grab a few drinks with my friends. Well it totally is! The bar is really relaxed, good atmosphere, and good bar food! The staff was really nice and they all had *exy Irish accents which was a definite plus!!

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rrrucker21

Joined 8 years ago

Yumm-A!. Once again, I picked the best meal, the boneless lamb w/ bak choy! DE-LISH! :-) Also had the soup de jour (clam chowder), creamy but not overly rich, just right with no sandy clams (yuck to sandy clams)! :-) Great prices in my opinion.

Hubby had the raw oysters (he said they were ok) and he had the shep's pie (edible).

I would recommend reservations, it was packed for a Friday night and even though we were about 15 mins early, we were promptly seated by the most gracious host. I wish I knew his name, as he put us at ease instantly. :-) Waitress was just ok. She was more interested in talking to her regulars then checking in on us and making sure our plates were cleared in a timely fashion.

Look like it would be a great bar to go to after work and catch a game or tv news.

Overall, scale of 1-10, I gave it a 7. Enjoy!

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fsween

Joined 7 years ago

Good times. went on a saturday to pre game before going out....had a blast. bartenders were cool. great bar to hang out with some friends.

good food also ....

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rlsnyc04

Joined 7 years ago

Great for a party. We had my boyfriends' birthday dinner party here on Saturday - 15 of us. The staff was extremely attentive and patient, the table had some privacy which was appreciated, and the live irish music made for a great atmosphere. The only two downsides: the hostess would not seat us until all 15 were there - even when 11 of us were crowded at the bar area. It is also a tad pricey for your typical irish bar/restaurant...even the cheeseburger is $13. My boyfriends' rib eye, which granted was large, was $30 alone....that belongs in a steakhouse!

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Contributor

Joined 10 years ago

A comfortable pub environment with Irish cuisine.. Tir Na Nog takes its name from the Gaelic phrase meaning "land of eternal youth," and though its crowd is decidedly middle-aged (dark-suited business types, sports fans and Irish locals), there's a sense of youthful exuberance. With antique woodwork, wood and stone floors, stained glass, chandeliers, vintage photos and bric-a-brac, the pub setting feels homey and welcoming. The menu includes foie gras-chicken liver terrine and Irish oak-smoked salmon.

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zamboni071

Joined 11 years ago

Enjoyable Time!. The food was delicious and the atmosphere was very warm. Our party had an all around good time.

Definitely worth checking out.