(212) 317-8929

1156 1ST Ave
New York, NY 10021 40.7622 -73.9599

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Neighborhoods: Upper East Side, Midtown, Lenox Hill

Last updated 4.16.09

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Bars & Clubs, Bars & Pubs, Taverns

What People Are Saying About Becky's Pub

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Enjoy Happy Hour with friends and co-workers at the relaxing NYC bar, Becky's Pub.

ambiance
60.0% positive
  1. “The decoration is awesome too there is so much to look at.”
  2. “But the service was lousy and everyone was on their damn cell phone (me included), so it didn't create a good atmosphere to watch Sunday Football Games at.”
  3. “Good drinks, nice waitresses, great Christmas atmosphere.”
  4. “This place looks fun, but the waitress I had was horrible.”
  5. “All warm and cozy, like a neighborhood bar should be.”
drinks
95.0% positive
  1. “I've even brought dates there for a beer and good conversation.”
  2. “Good food - nice staff - and lots of beers on draft.”
  3. “The bartenders and waitresses are friendly and they have a great selection of beer on tap.”
  4. “usually a good neighborhood pub except when idiots like the ones posting 1 star barge in to pound back shots and drinks for 7 hours (all from the same day).”
  5. “Beckys is a great neighborhood bar, great beer selection, yummy english skinny 'chips', awesome pizza.”
  6. “They have over 20 good beers on draught, and served in an Imperial glass (20 oz glass)?”
  7. “This place is good for my favorite meal: burgers and beer.”
  8. “They are not a true reflection of what this bar is really like, and it sounds as though someone is making up reviews.”
  9. “On the postive side the choice of foriegn beers on tap was refreshing and the burger I had was great.”
  10. “All warm and cozy, like a neighborhood bar should be.”
  11. “love the cigar store indian he is a great addition to the bar.”
  12. “Since we ate at the bar the bartender was making sure our glasses were full.”
  13. “built on a foundation of 24 draft taps and good bar food.”
  14. “Good drinks, nice waitresses, great Christmas atmosphere.”
  15. “find myself going back there b/c the food and drinks are good - and you can even watch english soccer or hockey there.”
  16. “Fun, accommodating, friendly, beer bar”
  17. “Good bar to hang out at if you want to take a break from drinking in the village with the whole college crowd, or B&T crowd in the meatpacking district.”
  18. “What a great beer bar!”
  19. “Good beers on tap, and the most amazing chicken nachos in the city.”
  20. “This place is a decent neighborhood bar with a great beer selection.”
food quality
92.8600025177002% positive
  1. “Beckys is a great neighborhood bar, great beer selection, yummy english skinny 'chips', awesome pizza.”
  2. “built on a foundation of 24 draft taps and good bar food.”
  3. “BUT, we all got to try something new and the food, though somewhat usual, was tasty as a hotdog at Yankee Stadium.”
  4. “This place is good for my favorite meal: burgers and beer.”
  5. “The food tastes great and huge portions for a low price.”
  6. “On the postive side the choice of foriegn beers on tap was refreshing and the burger I had was great.”
  7. “The food is also good, and although it may be a tiny bit pricey, the sizes make it worth it.”
  8. “After waiting for 20 minutes (the place was dead) for basic pub food, my husband politely asked when it would be ready -the response we got in return was very nasty & then she proceeded to talk about us & point to us with another waitress the whole evenin”
  9. “good food, nice selection on tap”
  10. “Good food - nice staff - and lots of beers on draft.”
  11. “The service is great and the food is wonderful.”
  12. “Good beers on tap, and the most amazing chicken nachos in the city.”
  13. “However, Do not expect cheap prices for food or great service.”
  14. “find myself going back there b/c the food and drinks are good - and you can even watch english soccer or hockey there.”
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. “The bartenders and waitresses are friendly and they have a great selection of beer on tap.”
  2. “good food, nice selection on tap”
  3. “Beckys is a great neighborhood bar, great beer selection, yummy english skinny 'chips', awesome pizza.”
  4. “This place is a decent neighborhood bar with a great beer selection.”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “Becky's is a great place to go with some pals and have a good ole time getting drunk!”
  2. “Maybe had one to many, but on holiday with my peeps-they are a good local place.”
  3. “love going to Becky's Its a great place to relax and enjoy a pint.”
return potential
0.0% positive
  1. “After waiting for 20 minutes (the place was dead) for basic pub food, my husband politely asked when it would be ready -the response we got in return was very nasty & then she proceeded to talk about us & point to us with another waitress the whole evenin”
service
52.63000011444092% positive
  1. “Fun, accommodating, friendly, beer bar”
  2. “they got busted last week for serving to minors, since then the staff have become really nasty for 20-something customers.”
  3. “You can do better elsewhere if all you want is ordinary pub fare and decent service.”
  4. “Good staff.”
  5. “The service was not good, I guess when the gratuity is included, why bother.”
  6. “my friend and i were with our group of friends (mid 20s) and we were the only ones who got carded, twice, & the waitress was really nasty about it!”
  7. “The bartenders and waitresses are friendly and they have a great selection of beer on tap.”
  8. “But the service was lousy and everyone was on their damn cell phone (me included), so it didn't create a good atmosphere to watch Sunday Football Games at.”
  9. “However, Do not expect cheap prices for food or great service.”
  10. “The service was horrible, the people there were hideous, and I'm pretty sure they over-charged me on my tab!”
  11. “The staff are friendly and ladies it'll be hard to keep your hands off Tom!”
  12. “The service is great and the food is wonderful.”
  13. “I've been here several times and have always had friendly and fast service.”
  14. “Since we ate at the bar the bartender was making sure our glasses were full.”
  15. “Good food - nice staff - and lots of beers on draft.”
  16. “After waiting for 20 minutes (the place was dead) for basic pub food, my husband politely asked when it would be ready -the response we got in return was very nasty & then she proceeded to talk about us & point to us with another waitress the whole evenin”
  17. “They also added the gratuity on for some reason - probably because most people don't notice so they tip twice - and the service was awful!”
  18. “Good drinks, nice waitresses, great Christmas atmosphere.”
  19. “This place looks fun, but the waitress I had was horrible.”
value
100.0% positive
  1. “Food is good and cheap.”
  2. “Other appetizers are also very good, and really good sizes for the price.”
  3. “The food tastes great and huge portions for a low price.”
  4. “The food is also good, and although it may be a tiny bit pricey, the sizes make it worth it.”
  5. “However, Do not expect cheap prices for food or great service.”
  6. “Good prices in comparison to other Manhattan bars.”
wait time
0.0% positive
  1. “After waiting for 20 minutes (the place was dead) for basic pub food, my husband politely asked when it would be ready -the response we got in return was very nasty & then she proceeded to talk about us & point to us with another waitress the whole evenin”
1 Star Rating: Poor

11/16/10

Third time's the charm...or just as brutal

by loosie4yetagain

Well well well. Here we are again. Thought it was only fair to give this place another shot. I mean I am vaccinated, so what's the harm?

First thing that happened when we walk in? My friend steps on a plastic bag filled with dog (I hope) poop. That should have been the signal to turn around and walk out.

Had brunch and drinks to start. We were literally the second people to walk in the bar and they ran out of champagne for my mimosa. How do you run out after 2 people? Did the first person's mimosa come in a pitcher? This isn't even the point. The day got much worse. The waitress was clearly drunker than I was. I think we solved the mystery of where all the champagne went...and she was taking our order. Well if you call stumbling over chairs taking someone's order... Highlight of the day: my friend found a metal shard in his potatoes. SURPRISE!

I wish I had the ability to give this place negative stars. Not only was it terrible (yet again), but I didn't even get bombed this time. Shame on me.

2 Star Rating: Below Average

10/19/10

ehhh

by danny12488

it was a decent time.

4 Star Rating: Recommended

06/27/10

Good Happy Hour

by blgerson

25 cent wings on Mondays gives something to look forward to if you have "a case of the Mondays". They make them crunchy how I like them.

Good beer selection on tap, and they are all $4 for happy hour. The tattooed chick bartenders are legit, the guido guy is kinda a d-bag, but what guido isn't? This place is legit.

  • Pros: Good Happy Hour
1 Star Rating: Poor

07/31/09

Won't come back here unless desperate

by lilianfrances

Came here for lunch recently. Ordered a fountain soda with my meal. Both my and my companion's beverage were flat, which we reported to our waitress. She replaced our beverages with canned soda but had the gall to charge us $5.50!

You can do better elsewhere if all you want is ordinary pub fare and decent service.

2 Star Rating: Below Average

11/14/08

Gave it one more try

by loosie4again

Since all of you locals (aka town drunks) had such a problem with my friends and I giving this place a bad review, we decided to give it another try. Sadly we did not come in and drink for 7 hours...didn't feel like having to sell a kidney to pay my bar tab...but we did have brunch. It took about 20 minutes to bring a mimosa. I know the whole concept of mixing TWO WHOLE liquids together is a tough one, so I completely understand. It also took about 45 minutes to bring out some eggs. I asked for ketchup from our waitress, which never came. But don't worry, the couple next to us got some without asking, so that made it all okay. The only reason I give this place ANY stars is because the two times I have been there I have gotten drunk. But I have also gotten drunk in a sump so that's not saying much. Good luck in the future, guys!

The Details on Becky's Pub

Place Categories:

  • great service
  • good bar food
  • warm neighborhood bar
  • really nasty staff
  • really nasty waitress
  • great key place
  • good pretty
  • good beers
  • great beer bar
  • good drinks
  • ready response
  • really good sizes
  • friendly bartenders
  • like idiots
  • unexpectedlly good brunch
  • good conversation
  • favorite meal
  • really enjoy becky
  • not good atmosphere
  • love cigar store indian
  • great burger
  • full glasses
  • awesome decoration
  • great portions
  • most amazing chicken
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