George Keeley's

(212) 873-0251

485 Amsterdam Ave (nr. 83rd St.)
New York, NY 10024 40.7858 -73.9762

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Neighborhoods: Upper West Side, Midtown

Hours:

Mon-Fri, 2pm-4am

Sat-Sun, noon-4am

Last updated 10.17.11

Category:

Bars & Pubs, Neighborhood Bars

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, MasterCard

Bar & Pub Special Features:

Happy Hour

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What People Are Saying About George Keeley's

Featured Review

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Upper West Side beer bar boasts a beer engine, a beer-inspired menu with pairings, and a beer club.

Editor's Tips

The Extras:
Membership in the beer club is free and comes with a ton of perks. In addition to drink discounts, free tastings and invitations to special parties, members who drink 100 different beers will have their name engraved on the wall of fame. Talk to your bartender to join.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. “Plenty of seating, warm cosy atmosphere, and what a great beer selection!”
  2. “Great bar, great prices, great beer selection, great atmosphere - EXCEPT for the bartender.”
  3. “The drinks are stiff, beer selection good, and prices reasonable for the great atmosphere.”
  4. “George Keeley's is fun, cheap, people are nice, good music, darts, and now they serve food.”
  5. “beautiful bar with young, laid back, and fun crowd.”
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. “Great low key environment, excellent service and a great selection of fine beers and liquors.”
  2. “Great bar, great prices, great beer selection, great atmosphere - EXCEPT for the bartender.”
  3. “Great beer, Great prices.”
  4. “Great bartenders, great drinks, great TV's to watch the game.”
  5. “Plenty of seating, warm cosy atmosphere, and what a great beer selection!”
  6. “Great selection of beers on tap (sorry, no Bud), decent jukebox, and a MegaTouch game to boot.”
  7. “Not a place to meet new people but a perfect spot to go with friends or a date for a drink(s).”
  8. “Those who know their beers will like this place and the food is the best of quality - hot, made fresh to order and there is plenty of it.”
  9. “Keeley's is the perfect place to watch the game, hang out and have a few drinks.”
  10. “beautiful bar with young, laid back, and fun crowd.”
  11. “Great drinking bar on UWS”
  12. “There is a pretty good bar menu available for appetizers.”
  13. “The drinks are stiff, beer selection good, and prices reasonable for the great atmosphere.”
food quality
100.0% positive
  1. “George Keeley's is fun, cheap, people are nice, good music, darts, and now they serve food.”
  2. “Those who know their beers will like this place and the food is the best of quality - hot, made fresh to order and there is plenty of it.”
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. “Great bar, great prices, great beer selection, great atmosphere - EXCEPT for the bartender.”
  2. “IF you're looking for lots of choices, a great jukebox and an occasional cute pooch hanging out with the rest of the crowd, this is the perfect spot.”
  3. “There is a pretty good bar menu available for appetizers.”
  4. “Great low key environment, excellent service and a great selection of fine beers and liquors.”
  5. “Great selection of beers on tap (sorry, no Bud), decent jukebox, and a MegaTouch game to boot.”
  6. “The drinks are stiff, beer selection good, and prices reasonable for the great atmosphere.”
  7. “Plenty of seating, warm cosy atmosphere, and what a great beer selection!”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “This is also a great place to watch your favorite sports on DirTV.”
service
100.0% positive
  1. “Jukebox gets better and better, and the bartenders are the best.”
  2. “At least the staff was friendly.”
  3. “The bartenders are always friendly, and the place is totally low key (not trendy in anyway) - the perfect place to unwind after work.”
  4. “Friendly staff”
  5. “Great bar, great prices, great beer selection, great atmosphere - EXCEPT for the bartender.”
  6. “Not a place to meet new people but a perfect spot to go with friends or a date for a drink(s).”
  7. “George Keeley's is fun, cheap, people are nice, good music, darts, and now they serve food.”
  8. “The bartenders are friendly and know their regulars.”
  9. “They've got a great happy hour special all week long ($2.50 pints from 4-8) and a super friendly staff.”
  10. “Great low key environment, excellent service and a great selection of fine beers and liquors.”
  11. “Great bartenders, great drinks, great TV's to watch the game.”
value
100.0% positive
  1. “The drinks are stiff, beer selection good, and prices reasonable for the great atmosphere.”
  2. “Great bar, great prices, great beer selection, great atmosphere - EXCEPT for the bartender.”
  3. “Been there 3 times, and I have never paid full price!”
  4. “George Keeley's is fun, cheap, people are nice, good music, darts, and now they serve food.”
  5. “Great beer, Great prices.”
wait time
100.0% positive
  1. “They've got a great happy hour special all week long ($2.50 pints from 4-8) and a super friendly staff.”
4 Star Rating: Recommended

07/14/11

Great beer selection

by LarryT at Citysearch

Thses guys have an awesome beer selection. I love to support local breweries and try something new. George Kelley's always has a different special beer of the month supplying a different local beer variety. Their food is great too! nothing compliments a beer more than some chicken wings on the side. If you are a beer connoisseur than this place is for you!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

10/03/10

Best beer selection on Upper West Side

by blgerson at Citysearch

Lots and lots of delicious beers on tap. Check out the multiple chalkboards to see what motivates you. I was drinking a Belgian Pale Ale a great choice. They are also very reasonably priced. Beer drinkers rejoice

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

02/10/10

One of the top pubs in NYC for beer and quality food

by UWSports at Citysearch

This is an UWS gem! The beers offered are ever revolving with very solid standard offerings. If you are a beer person - this place is for you. There are frequent tastings, the bartenders are craftsmen (and women) who do not turn uninterested in you as a customer once you have been served - they practice the craft. All are very knowledgeable about the offerings of the pub and will let you sample any beer you wish until you are happy with your choice. Those who know their beers will like this place and the food is the best of quality - hot, made fresh to order and there is plenty of it. Great place for happy hour with discounted prices. This is also a great place to watch your favorite sports on DirTV. The music gets louder and the patrons get younger as the nights grow late.

  • Pros: Beers and Food
  • Cons: Loud Later at Night
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

12/02/08

Great for 28th birthday parties!

by scratchiti at Citysearch

Always been a fan of this bar. Good for 28th birthday parties. Or, 27th. Or 26th. But why oh why is Yuengling not on tap anymore!?

  • Pros: chill place
  • Cons: stopped carrying yuengling on tap
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/19/07

Great drinking bar on UWS

by ld2232 at Citysearch

IF you're looking for lots of choices, a great jukebox and an occasional cute pooch hanging out with the rest of the crowd, this is the perfect spot. Not a place to meet new people but a perfect spot to go with friends or a date for a drink(s).

  • Pros: Beer choices, jukebox, friendly people
  • Cons: A little clique-y

The Details on George Keeley's

Place Categories:

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  • great prices
  • great jukebox
  • friendly staff
  • great drinking bar
  • great cosy atmosphere
  • like beer
  • great low key environment
  • excellent service
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  • great tv
  • nice pants
  • great drinks
  • nice people
  • good darts
  • pretty good menu
  • favorite low key neighborhood
  • favorite sports
  • great happy hour special
  • perfect spot
  • clean new york pub