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90.90999603271484% positive |
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The crowd is also good: chilled, but lots of fun. ”
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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 music was decent, atmosphere great, and the service was fantastic. ”
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Lunasa's cool, unaffected atmosphere is possibly a direct result of its great bar staff. ”
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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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The food is fantastic and the atmosphere is great. ”
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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 atmosphere was very laid back, but the facility itself was extremely clean and polished. ”
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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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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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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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| drinks |
100.0% positive |
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Great spot for a few drinks and a bite to eat ”
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Now, that's a good bar! ”
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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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The food is delicious and far beyond your typical bar fare. ”
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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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This bar is undoubtedly a gem in a city of Irish pubs. ”
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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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Lunasa's cool, unaffected atmosphere is possibly a direct result of its great bar staff. ”
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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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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 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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Lunasa is the perfect local bar! ”
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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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Being a beer drinker, the fact that draft beers (all 11 of them) are $3 between 4 and 7 pm makes for a great after work bar to meet up with friends (who can partake in the cheap beer, wine or well drinks). ”
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3$ 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 drinks are very reasonable and the food is delish. ”
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Just enjoyed one of the best birthdays I've ever had at this bar. ”
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Lunasa is especially good for their happy hour: half price drinks and appetizers. ”
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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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.. the perfect bar for happy hour. ”
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Lunasa is my favorite local bar. ”
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Best Irish bar in Manhattan! ”
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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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Great drinks, friendly staff, and they have Connect Four! ”
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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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LOVE this bar! ”
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GREAT SERVICE, AMAZING PRICES, and me sitting at the bar half the time :) ”
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The bar tender was great, made us some delicious shots. ”
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Fantastic happy hour and great all round bar! ”
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(I especially like the exposed brick wall behind the bar). ”
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The bartender was attentive and knew how to pour a beer. ”
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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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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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great bar - cheap drinks, lovely staff, fab garden ”
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It has that neighbourhood feel, very friendly staff and excellent bar cuisine! ”
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| food quality |
86.96000099182129% positive |
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The food is delicious and far beyond your typical bar fare. ”
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Great food and service always and the best happy hour in the area. ”
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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 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 food is fantastic and the atmosphere is great. ”
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The bar tender was great, made us some delicious shots. ”
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Portions are very generous (almost a meal in themselves) and the quality is great. ”
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perfect pub, great food and great happy hour ”
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The drinks are very reasonable and the food is delish. ”
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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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If ever you find yourself down the East Village, I highly recommend Lunasa whether for food, drinks, or preferably both! ”
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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 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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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 quality of food is unbeatable: expect traditional pub favorites with a chic twist at great prices. ”
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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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It was the most disgusting meal I've ever experienced. ”
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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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As a matter of fact, I would say that it is some of the best bar food around. ”
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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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| menu variety |
100.0% positive |
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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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They play a wide selection of music, at a good level (nice to be able to talk!) ”
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| overall |
100.0% positive |
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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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What a great place! ”
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| service |
94.44000244140625% positive |
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Scott, the bartender, is the best around. ”
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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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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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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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Our waitress was super nice and accommodating, but obviously overworked. ”
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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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threw a surprise party for a friend here, the music was great and the service was amazing. ”
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The other bartenders are great too, but Scott is there most afternoons. ”
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great bar - cheap drinks, lovely staff, fab garden ”
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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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Natalie was so attentive- she made sure everyone in our group was never without a drink. ”
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The waitresses were so helpful and accommodating. ”
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The music was decent, atmosphere great, and the service was fantastic. ”
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The staff and other patrons are casually friendly. ”
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Great food and service always and the best happy hour in the area. ”
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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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Not great service. ”
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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 bartender, Scott, is honestly the best bartender I have met ”
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It can get pretty packed on weekends, but the crowd is always friendly and relaxed. ”
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Our waitress, Michelle, was fabulous! ”
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Nice service, friendly crowd, overworked 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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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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It has that neighbourhood feel, very friendly staff and excellent bar cuisine! ”
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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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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 bartender was attentive and knew how to pour a beer. ”
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Good bartender who looks out for you and takes care of you. ”
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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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Great music and cool staff. ”
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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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. . . 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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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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Lunasa's cool, unaffected atmosphere is possibly a direct result of its great bar staff. ”
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| value |
100.0% positive |
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Portions are very generous (almost a meal in themselves) and the quality is great. ”
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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 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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Last summer I had a farewell party for my sister and it was a huge success! ”
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Lunasa is especially good for their happy hour: half price drinks and appetizers. ”
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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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Three huge TV screens (basketball, when I was there). ”
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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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| wait time |
66.66999816894531% positive |
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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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.. 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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