MJ Armstrongs

With a classic pub decor and vibe, M.J. Armstrongs gives locals a relaxed spot to eat, unwind and drink.

(866) 746-0603

329 1st Ave
New York, NY 10003 40.73443 -73.980329

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Neighborhoods: Stuyvesant Town, Midtown

Hours:

Daily 11am - 4am

Price:

$

Last updated 10.27.09

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard

Cuisine:

Traditional American

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MJ Armstrongs

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M.J Armstrong's opened its doors in the winter of 2002 instantly becoming a favorite of neighboring Stuyvesant Town, Gramercy Park and Lower East Side residence. Since, it has become a meeting place for all Manhattanites to watch their favorite teams and enjoy the night life over a cold drink and great meal.Friendly staff, full bar, 16 beers on tap and a menu that exceeds that of regular pub fare has kept MJ's a favorite place for friends to meet or to meet new friends. With over 14 screens around the bar and 3 big screens, MJ Armstrong's is guaranteed to accommodate all sports fans on any…

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With a classic pub decor and vibe, M.J. Armstrongs gives locals a relaxed spot to eat, unwind and drink.

Editor's Tips

Brunch:
Indulge your tastebuds at the delicious brunch selection on weekends from 11am-4pm, which includes two complimentary sodas, juices, Bloody Mary's, Mimosas, domestic drafts or house wines. ($12.95)
When to Go:
No matter what day you stop by, you are sure to find daily lunch specials and discount entrees. Every Tuesday, lunch specials are only $6.95; Wednesdays munch on $5 appetizers and $2 domestic mugs from 6pm to close.
The Extras:
With three projection screens and 10 TV's with volume, you will never miss a game. Saturdays from 12pm-8pm enjoy $5 appetizers, $3 domestic pints and $2 PBR can.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. “With friendly service and countless big screen T.V.'s broadcasting every noteworthy sporting event, you'll always find the experience both comfortable and entertaining.”
  2. “have been there for Red Sox v Yankees and the Jets playoff games and found plenty of fans from both sides giving you that friendly stadium atmosphere.”
  3. “Tons of giveaways, affordable drink specials, great atmosphere and good people.”
  4. “It's got a "Cheers" like atmosphere and everyone is very friendly.”
  5. “great neighborhood spot with a casual, refined, and relaxed atmosphere.”
  6. “It is so much fun, drinks are affotrable and the food is very good!”
  7. “Weekends there are always fun, but the true reason I kept coming back was Wednesday's quiz night.”
drinks
71.05000019073486% positive
  1. “Great bar food, laid back bar.”
  2. “However, even if your encyclopedic recollection falls short, it's worth it to grab some friends and head to Armstrong's to test your mettle and enjoy some good food, good beer, and good times.”
  3. “Good beer specials, lots of beers on tap.”
  4. “My friends and I love this bar!”
  5. “My friends had won a great drink special party, so prices were terrific.”
  6. “it is a bar and grill, he only wanted to come in and eat and he was denied so he left while i endured the horrible service inside.”
  7. “The beer is cold and refreshing, the nachos are hot and heaping, and for some lighter fare, try the Iceberg Wedge.”
  8. “it is a very big bar/ restaurant with 2 projection screens and many smaller tv's.”
  9. “the bar is horrible.”
  10. “this bar was completely ridiculous and a complete waste of time.”
  11. “The drinks and the crowd were great.”
  12. “It is so much fun, drinks are affotrable and the food is very good!”
  13. “Tons of giveaways, affordable drink specials, great atmosphere and good people.”
  14. “The two nasty girl bartenders would stop mid drink and dance (even though they couldn't) while the bar was lined up with people needing drinks.”
  15. “They also have this awful loudspeaker where they make announcements in the bar as if all the people were cattle.”
  16. “also love the drinks specials and am always happy to see Sam Adam's seasonal brew on tap.”
  17. “Best sports bar I have been to in the gramercy/union square area.”
  18. “While quiz night has moved to Tuesday, not much else has changed, and Armstrong's is still my favorite bar in the city.”
  19. “This is not to mention the food and the beer prices being not expensive.”
food quality
100.0% positive
  1. “Great bar food, laid back bar.”
  2. “However, even if your encyclopedic recollection falls short, it's worth it to grab some friends and head to Armstrong's to test your mettle and enjoy some good food, good beer, and good times.”
  3. “My carniverous teammates were even wowed by the hot and tasty veggies on a delicious roll.”
  4. “My favorite is the turkey burger with blue cheese.”
  5. “It is so much fun, drinks are affotrable and the food is very good!”
  6. “The food ranges from average in the worst case to absolutely delectable, with the simplest often being the most delicious.”
  7. “recommend this place to anyone who just wants great all american food.”
  8. “Surpisingly good food too.”
  9. “Although I moved uptown I try to stop in as often as possible for the GREAT cheap food and to pay the friendly staff a visit.”
  10. “50 cent wings wich were BIG and SPICY!”
  11. “love the sliders and chicken nachos.”
  12. “This is not to mention the food and the beer prices being not expensive.”
  13. “They have awesome deals and great meat and side orders selection.”
  14. “We came back the following Sunday and found out they also have brunch, the food was excellent, service was ok.”
  15. “am a fanatic for good hot wings, and this place had great ones!”
  16. “While vodka martinis and a veggie burger will always have a special place in my heart, I may have found a new favorite meal.”
  17. “The food was excellent!”
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. “They have awesome deals and great meat and side orders selection.”
overall
90.0% positive
  1. “It's a great place to be and I will be there for every big sporting event.”
  2. “It's a great place to go and hang out even if you don't do the trivia thing or if you want to just go grab some grub.”
  3. “is a great place to be on those dreadful Wednesday nights.”
  4. “am a fanatic for good hot wings, and this place had great ones!”
  5. “Has the warmth of a family local yet it is a great place to watch sporting events.”
service
50.0% positive
  1. “The two nasty girl bartenders would stop mid drink and dance (even though they couldn't) while the bar was lined up with people needing drinks.”
  2. “With friendly service and countless big screen T.V.'s broadcasting every noteworthy sporting event, you'll always find the experience both comfortable and entertaining.”
  3. “Tons of giveaways, affordable drink specials, great atmosphere and good people.”
  4. “have been there for Red Sox v Yankees and the Jets playoff games and found plenty of fans from both sides giving you that friendly stadium atmosphere.”
  5. “first, the service is horribly slow, and then my boyfriend isn't 21 and they didn't let him in.”
  6. “The bartenders were great and friendly.”
  7. “The service was terrible.”
  8. “AWFUL service super slow bartenders”
  9. “Sweet Irish bartender is always happy and able to bring a smile to my friends a my face.”
  10. “the service was slow and rude.”
  11. “They also have a cool private party room in the basement with a pool table and darts which the waitress was nice enough to show me.”
  12. “It's got a "Cheers" like atmosphere and everyone is very friendly.”
  13. “The bartenders were super slow.”
  14. “Also the bartender and the waiting staff were friendly and attentive.”
  15. “Although I moved uptown I try to stop in as often as possible for the GREAT cheap food and to pay the friendly staff a visit.”
  16. “Not only did this place give me a terrible vibe from the get go, they didn't even try and redeem me with their service.”
  17. “it is a bar and grill, he only wanted to come in and eat and he was denied so he left while i endured the horrible service inside.”
  18. “They also have this awful loudspeaker where they make announcements in the bar as if all the people were cattle.”
  19. “We came back the following Sunday and found out they also have brunch, the food was excellent, service was ok.”
  20. “rude bartenders, bad service”
value
100.0% positive
  1. “They have awesome deals and great meat and side orders selection.”
  2. “Although I moved uptown I try to stop in as often as possible for the GREAT cheap food and to pay the friendly staff a visit.”
  3. “My friends had won a great drink special party, so prices were terrific.”
  4. “However, even if your encyclopedic recollection falls short, it's worth it to grab some friends and head to Armstrong's to test your mettle and enjoy some good food, good beer, and good times.”
  5. “Tons of giveaways, affordable drink specials, great atmosphere and good people.”
  6. “This is not to mention the food and the beer prices being not expensive.”
wait time
0.0% positive
  1. “first, the service is horribly slow, and then my boyfriend isn't 21 and they didn't let him in.”
  2. “AWFUL service super slow bartenders”
  3. “the service was slow and rude.”
  4. “The bartenders were super slow.”
4 Star Rating: Recommended

12/30/11

good design feels like a real irish pub!

by jordanstarks79 at Citysearch

i love the oak and cedar inside and the crowd was great too, cheap beers, great time!!!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

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5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

07/27/10

BEST TRIVIA NIGHT IN NYC

by Tomross626 at Citysearch

I go to MJ Armstrongs at least a couple times a week, for the great brunch specials and dinner, but I never miss Tuesday night! Because that's when they hold their weekly Quiz night. I've been to other trivia nights at other bars in New York, but none compare to this one. Quizmaster Chris is probably one of the smartest guys in the city and he puts on a great show.

So I suggest if you want to have a great time and be a little smarter for it, go to MJ Armstrong's Quiz Night, every Tuesday at 7:30PM!

  • Pros: good fun, good people, Great quizmaster!
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

06/01/10

My friends and I love this bar!

by Caitlin85 at Citysearch

I’ve been there a few times for a happy hour. It is so much fun, drinks are affotrable and the food is very good! Great bar food, laid back bar. I think MJ Armstrong’s is the equivalent of my neighborhood bar at home. I love the sliders and chicken nachos. I have also won the one of the happy hours and I had a great time! Free drinks for me, can’t complain about that. All my friends also got drink specials. We ended playing beer pong in their downstairs room. They also have tons of plasma TV’s, downstairs and upstairs so we were able to watch the basketball game. My friends and I will definitely go back!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

02/02/10

awesome bar!

by krissy83 at Citysearch

Where do I start? Well MJ Armstrong is almost like a speak easy bar, you have no idea is there but once you walk in you know there is definitely something going on. My first time there they had a western party, omg was it fun. We had a blast! My friends had won a great drink special party, so prices were terrific. Music was definitely a plus. The DJ was really nice and took a couple of requests for us. I have never been on top of the bar but that’s where we ended up lol. We had a terrific time and also won tickets to a baseball game. Mature and fun crowd. Tons of giveaways, affordable drink specials, great atmosphere and good people. We came back the following Sunday and found out they also have brunch, the food was excellent, service was ok. They also have a lot of TV’s; after all it is a sports bar. Overall we loved it and will definitely be back soon.

  • Pros: drink specials, excellent food and good atmosphere

The Details on MJ Armstrongs

Place Categories:

  • great place
  • rude service
  • good bar food
  • friendly sweet irish bartender
  • favorite bar
  • rude girl bartenders
  • enjoy good beer
  • friendly waiting staff
  • comfortable experience
  • big cent wings
  • great drink
  • terrific beer prices
  • great stadium atmosphere
  • favorite spots
  • affordable drink specials
  • favorite meal
  • enjoy good food
  • big line
  • big screen tv
  • great crowd
  • cold beer
  • terrible vibe
  • awful loudspeaker
  • dreadful wednesday
  • great neighborhood spot

Message from MJ Armstrongs

  • $1 Mug Wednesday Nights
  • Tuesday Trivia Night
  • Private Parties

M.J Armstrong's opened its doors in the winter of 2002 instantly becoming a favorite of neighboring Stuyvesant Town, Gramercy Park and Lower East Side residence. Since, it has become a meeting place for all Manhattanites to watch their favorite teams and enjoy the night life over a cold drink and great meal.

Friendly staff, full bar, 16 beers on tap and a menu that exceeds that of regular pub fare has kept MJ's a favorite place for friends to meet or to meet new friends. With over 14 screens around the bar and 3 big screens, MJ Armstrong's is guaranteed to accommodate all sports fans on any given day. Our party room and full party menu can accommodate parties of any type or size. Stop in and visit us.

MJ Armstrongs
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