| ambiance |
90.90999603271484% positive |
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The music was decent, atmosphere great, and the service was fantastic. ”
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The crowd is also good: chilled, but lots of fun. ”
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Great bar, good people, friendly staff, excellent atmosphere, good music--just what you're looking for in the East Village to relax and have a good time. ”
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The music is always fun, lots of classics and european bands that have yet to come to the US. ”
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From the friendly staff to the tasty food, its my favourite bar in the East Village, good for games during the day (where the best Irish breakfast is found this side of Mayo) even better at night when the fun really begins. ”
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The food is fantastic and the atmosphere is great. ”
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As james said this is a place where young meets old hot meets cold and where the staff are having as much fun as the customers. ”
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Lunasa's cool, unaffected atmosphere is possibly a direct result of its great bar staff. ”
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the selection of beers is excellent, the staff is always friendly, the happy hour is awesome (2-for-1 drinks on wkdays from 4-7pm), the garden is perfect for the summer, the food is always good (i recommend the calamari and the quesadillas), atmosphere is ”
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This place has great atmosphere, & the staff are very friendly, but I was really disappointed in the quality of the service. ”
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The atmosphere was very laid back, but the facility itself was extremely clean and polished. ”
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| drinks |
100.0% positive |
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Fantastic happy hour and great all round bar! ”
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Just enjoyed one of the best birthdays I've ever had at this bar. ”
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If ever you find yourself down the East Village, I highly recommend Lunasa whether for food, drinks, or preferably both! ”
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the selection of beers is excellent, the staff is always friendly, the happy hour is awesome (2-for-1 drinks on wkdays from 4-7pm), the garden is perfect for the summer, the food is always good (i recommend the calamari and the quesadillas), atmosphere is ”
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Being a beer drinker, the fact that draft beers (all 11 of them) are $3 between 4 and 7 pm makes for a great after work bar to meet up with friends (who can partake in the cheap beer, wine or well drinks). ”
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about a week ago some buddies of mine and i decided to get together for drinks after work on a friday, and i remembered that a couple of friends had recommended this place so we checked it out. ”
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Great bar, good people, friendly staff, excellent atmosphere, good music--just what you're looking for in the East Village to relax and have a good time. ”
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it was a great bar with what must be the friendliest staff i've ever encountered in the city, and no doubt the best guinness i've ever had in the states (not to mention most of the places i visited when i was in ireland). ”
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Lunasa's cool, unaffected atmosphere is possibly a direct result of its great bar staff. ”
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LOVE this bar! ”
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Lunasa is especially good for their happy hour: half price drinks and appetizers. ”
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The bar tender was great, made us some delicious shots. ”
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Great spot for a few drinks and a bite to eat ”
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From the friendly staff to the tasty food, its my favourite bar in the East Village, good for games during the day (where the best Irish breakfast is found this side of Mayo) even better at night when the fun really begins. ”
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Lunasa is my favorite local bar. ”
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The drinks are very reasonable and the food is delish. ”
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(I especially like the exposed brick wall behind the bar). ”
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It has that neighbourhood feel, very friendly staff and excellent bar cuisine! ”
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3$ beers (good quality beer approx. ”
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Natalie was so attentive- she made sure everyone in our group was never without a drink. ”
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The food is delicious and far beyond your typical bar fare. ”
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As a matter of fact, I would say that it is some of the best bar food around. ”
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Lunasa is the perfect local bar! ”
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great bar - cheap drinks, lovely staff, fab garden ”
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This bar is undoubtedly a gem in a city of Irish pubs. ”
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No real scene but a decent spot to grab a beer with some buddies when you just want to chill. ”
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.. with exposed brick, candles on the nice long wood bar, tables in the front and back, and a nice patio out back. ”
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Great drinks, friendly staff, and they have Connect Four! ”
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Now, that's a good bar! ”
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can go to the bar for dinner after work, a night out with friends, to watch my favorite team play, and I love stopping by for one more drink before the end of the night! ”
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The bartender was attentive and knew how to pour a beer. ”
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.. the perfect bar for happy hour. ”
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You need a place that has a good vibe, a quaint feel, not too highbrow, but not where you are walking in puddles of beer. ”
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the tunes were great, the drinks were great, and to top it all off it wasn't too stressful on my wallet. ”
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Best Irish bar in Manhattan! ”
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GREAT SERVICE, AMAZING PRICES, and me sitting at the bar half the time :) ”
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| food quality |
86.96000099182129% positive |
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Portions are very generous (almost a meal in themselves) and the quality is great. ”
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As a matter of fact, I would say that it is some of the best bar food around. ”
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When in need of a good burger, look no further than Lunasa: one of the best cheeseburgers in NYC (a true opinion amongst my friends and I). ”
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The food is delicious, consistent and a steal. ”
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The drinks are very reasonable and the food is delish. ”
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the selection of beers is excellent, the staff is always friendly, the happy hour is awesome (2-for-1 drinks on wkdays from 4-7pm), the garden is perfect for the summer, the food is always good (i recommend the calamari and the quesadillas), atmosphere is ”
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The quality of food is unbeatable: expect traditional pub favorites with a chic twist at great prices. ”
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From the friendly staff to the tasty food, its my favourite bar in the East Village, good for games during the day (where the best Irish breakfast is found this side of Mayo) even better at night when the fun really begins. ”
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The food is fantastic and the atmosphere is great. ”
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The burgers are AMAZING (I say better than the famous burgers at Paul's down the road - an EV institution), the pannini's are gourmet in style and taste and the apps! ”
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The bar tender was great, made us some delicious shots. ”
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perfect pub, great food and great happy hour ”
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Great food and service always and the best happy hour in the area. ”
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If ever you find yourself down the East Village, I highly recommend Lunasa whether for food, drinks, or preferably both! ”
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The owners and staff are just great, the food is good, and TV's always have something good on. ”
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The food is delicious and far beyond your typical bar fare. ”
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It was the most disgusting meal I've ever experienced. ”
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I've tried some really weird food - beetles, larva, intestine, bees, chicken feet, scorpian - there is nothing I won't eat. ”
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It has that neighbourhood feel, very friendly staff and excellent bar cuisine! ”
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My friend's eggs were cold and tasted like they had been reheated in the microwave, the "hash brown" potatos were frozen on the inside. ”
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The happy hour is unbelievable, the food is great (try the burger), and the rest of staff make it always worth coming in. ”
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The outdoor garden was very relaxing and the food was very good. ”
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which equates to about $3.50 for amazing quesadillas, calamari, hummus/pita, buffalo wings, spring rolls, etc. ”
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| menu variety |
100.0% positive |
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They play a wide selection of music, at a good level (nice to be able to talk!) ”
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For the soccer games (or indeed any sport you care to watch) the menu is varied and the staff are always friendly and attentive. ”
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the selection of beers is excellent, the staff is always friendly, the happy hour is awesome (2-for-1 drinks on wkdays from 4-7pm), the garden is perfect for the summer, the food is always good (i recommend the calamari and the quesadillas), atmosphere is ”
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| overall |
100.0% positive |
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What a great place! ”
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Even in NYC where there are a load of places to get a good Irish breakfast, this place stands out - top notch! ”
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| service |
94.44000244140625% positive |
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It has that neighbourhood feel, very friendly staff and excellent bar cuisine! ”
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Our waitress, Michelle, was fabulous! ”
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The happy hour is unbelievable, the food is great (try the burger), and the rest of staff make it always worth coming in. ”
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Great bar, good people, friendly staff, excellent atmosphere, good music--just what you're looking for in the East Village to relax and have a good time. ”
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It can get pretty packed on weekends, but the crowd is always friendly and relaxed. ”
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The space is beautiful, the bartender, Pat, is a saint and the bouncer was tough but as sweet as cotton candy. ”
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great bar - cheap drinks, lovely staff, fab garden ”
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Great drinks, friendly staff, and they have Connect Four! ”
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For the soccer games (or indeed any sport you care to watch) the menu is varied and the staff are always friendly and attentive. ”
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Natalie was so attentive- she made sure everyone in our group was never without a drink. ”
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The bartender was attentive and knew how to pour a beer. ”
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the selection of beers is excellent, the staff is always friendly, the happy hour is awesome (2-for-1 drinks on wkdays from 4-7pm), the garden is perfect for the summer, the food is always good (i recommend the calamari and the quesadillas), atmosphere is ”
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was going to say he was one of the nicest bartenders that i've encountered in the city, but that would be a disservice to him -- he is actually just a truly nice person who provided great service. ”
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Went to this place on a crowded hot friday night amazing atmospher and the hottest bartender i have ever seen in my life (james). ”
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The staff and other patrons are casually friendly. ”
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As james said this is a place where young meets old hot meets cold and where the staff are having as much fun as the customers. ”
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threw a surprise party for a friend here, the music was great and the service was amazing. ”
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This place has great atmosphere, & the staff are very friendly, but I was really disappointed in the quality of the service. ”
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Scott, the bartender, is the best around. ”
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. . . 3 hrs later, we were still sitting there, enjoying perfect pints of guinness, martinis and good conversation w/a most courteous, pleasant bartender named gavin. ”
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The bartender, Scott, is honestly the best bartender I have met ”
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Great music and cool staff. ”
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The other bartenders are great too, but Scott is there most afternoons. ”
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The music was decent, atmosphere great, and the service was fantastic. ”
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Our waitress was super nice and accommodating, but obviously overworked. ”
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The owners and staff are just great, the food is good, and TV's always have something good on. ”
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From the friendly staff to the tasty food, its my favourite bar in the East Village, good for games during the day (where the best Irish breakfast is found this side of Mayo) even better at night when the fun really begins. ”
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it was a great bar with what must be the friendliest staff i've ever encountered in the city, and no doubt the best guinness i've ever had in the states (not to mention most of the places i visited when i was in ireland). ”
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Lunasa's cool, unaffected atmosphere is possibly a direct result of its great bar staff. ”
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Not great service. ”
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The waitresses were so helpful and accommodating. ”
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From the minute I called (which was only a few days before) Scott (a bartender) was so helpful and friendly. ”
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Having said that, I think everyone had a good time & the staff were very friendly - just seemed a bit disorganized with slow & not-very-attentive service. ”
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Nice service, friendly crowd, overworked staff ”
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Good bartender who looks out for you and takes care of you. ”
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Great food and service always and the best happy hour in the area. ”
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| value |
100.0% positive |
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Lunasa is especially good for their happy hour: half price drinks and appetizers. ”
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great bar - cheap drinks, lovely staff, fab garden ”
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At $9 normally, I still consider them good value (the number of times at other places I have paid more than this for a small bowl of what seems like 15 pieces of chewy calamari...) ”
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The happy hour is unbelievable, the food is great (try the burger), and the rest of staff make it always worth coming in. ”
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Being a beer drinker, the fact that draft beers (all 11 of them) are $3 between 4 and 7 pm makes for a great after work bar to meet up with friends (who can partake in the cheap beer, wine or well drinks). ”
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The quality of food is unbeatable: expect traditional pub favorites with a chic twist at great prices. ”
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Portions are very generous (almost a meal in themselves) and the quality is great. ”
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Three huge TV screens (basketball, when I was there). ”
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Last summer I had a farewell party for my sister and it was a huge success! ”
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| wait time |
66.66999816894531% positive |
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.. with exposed brick, candles on the nice long wood bar, tables in the front and back, and a nice patio out back. ”
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Having said that, I think everyone had a good time & the staff were very friendly - just seemed a bit disorganized with slow & not-very-attentive service. ”
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From the minute I called (which was only a few days before) Scott (a bartender) was so helpful and friendly. ”
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