11/23/08

great live music bar

by tikinyc

i recently went to paddy's for the first time, and i must say i was very impressed - while there is a cover ($5) and the beer isn't cheap (i think about $5-6 for bud light bottles and $6 for magners), i will definitely go back for the live music

• Pros: great music
• Cons: cover, but its worth it

01/30/08

Not what it used to be

by terrapin07

This place used to be a gem, now it's just another overpriced Manhattan pub without any charm. In its heyday, I never minded paying the cover charge because the bands were good and the pints reasonably priced. But after my last visit, none of this rings true. A 5 dollar cover 3 hours before the band goes on and 7 dollar pints will have you bankrupt even before the band shows up. Also, on my last visit I noticed there wasn't a lot of people there which means other people feel the same way I do. The place used to get packed and was always fun. There wasn't even one person in the back room. I am sad to say that I will never return to Paddy Reilly's, but I will keep the good memories of how the place used to be.

• Pros: Good Guiness
• Cons: High Prices

01/03/08

This pub is the greatest place in the world!!!

by dv34

Sincerety and authenticity oozes from this friendly and laid-back pub. Step inside and you'll feel like you're living in a Shane MacGowan song. This place is home to some of the most interesting and friendly people in the city, and a venue for some outstanding Irish, folk, blues, and bluegrass performers.

Try to catch Random Folk (Tuesdays), the Prodigals (Fridays), Aprille Goodman (Sundays), and the Mickey Finns whenever they're playing. The Sunday afternoon bluegrass session and the Thursday night traditional Irish session are great for listening to and playing with.

• Pros: Awesome music, atmosphere, and crowd. Super friendly.